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Easy to make HEALTHY Dairy free ALL NATURAL ICE CREAM !

As the weather heats up we crave something cool and if you are like me you sometimes want something sweet as well.  I love ice cream and could eat it everyday!  My favorites are strawberry ice cream, butter pecan,  rocky road, pistachio ….basically I love anything creamy with slivers of chocolate, nuts or pieces of fruit.   Now obviously if I gave in to my cravings maintaining a healthy weight would be a major challenge, not to mention a sure way…

QUICK THAI INSPIRED PEANUT DRESSING /SAUCE

Let me tell you something! You need to try this sauce! If you are looking for a dipping sauce, salad dressing, sauce to pour on plain rice or satay dressing for your grilled meats, QUICK  and EASY, then this will be your go to ! It is a DELICIOUS, creamy, savory, spicy, sweet and tangy sauce that can be dipped or poured on almost anything and you can make it at home instead of waiting until you go out to…

Delicious YUCCA!

Yuca or Yucca is something I remember eating as a child in Northern Nigeria  We simply called it Cassava and it was often served boiled with a stew.   In other parts of Nigeria and West Africa as a whole Yucca is very common and often sold pre-cooked in the form of a flour or flakes  called “gari” or “garri” which can be further cooked to make various dishes.  In secondary school I remember the Yoruba children eating it as a…

Moi moi nigerian black bean cake

Moi Moi: Delicious steamed Nigerian bean cakes

Sometimes you crave something hot, delicious & healthy - Well this is it! Moi Moi is a Nigerian dish, a sort of savory bean pudding served alone or as a side dish.   It has been over 20 years since I lived in Nigeria but I still remember how happy it made me to eat it! Little did I know back then how nutritious it was. It is made with Black eyed peas which are a great source of iron, which…

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Pad Thai: Delicious Home Made recipe with Linguine

If you have ever been into a Thai restaurant then you have have certainly seen Pad Thai on the menu: a delicious blend of stir fried noodles, crunchy vegetables & peanuts. My family and I love this warm spicy dish.  It is wonderful by itself but I often top it off with peanut dressing and a salad….It is so good!  What I love about Thai food and many Asian dishes are the layered or complex flavors created using  a balance…

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JAMAICAN CHICKEN SOUP the Best Cure for Everything!

Some days you just need a warm hug, a loving embrace or a meal that puts a smile on everyone’s face.  There is nothing like the aroma of all the herbs and vegetables, chicken & scotch bonnet bubbling in a large pot on a Saturday afternoon! The anticipation of a nutritious, delicious and filling meal that transports you to the beaches of the Caribbean or your grandmother’s kitchen. You & your family will love this recipe loaded with protein, vitamins…