I’m excited and looking forward to sharing recipes from my 2024 New Nigerian Christmas collection with you, to enjoy at home, gift to family and friends, and bring to all your holiday parties and owambes.
* an owambe, in Yoruba, is a party, a celebration, often extravagant.
#7 – Zobo Pepper Sauce
This sauce is one of my favorite ways to use the whole ingredient – once my calyxes are spent from …
#6 – Zobo Poached Pears
I love poached fruit, in wine, with saffron, in other flavorful bases. And with herbs, and spices. Yes herbs, and …
#5 – Zobo Glühwein
As soon as I made the Sangria, I knew mulled wine, modelled after Glühwein was on the cards. Why I …
#4 – Zobo Sangria
I am not a huge alcohol drinker though I love to experiment. I always say I prefer to “eat my …
Tips for great Zobo
Here are some tips for making a rich, flavorful drink. The biggest tip? A long soak! That’s the key to …
#3 – Chin Chin Chocolate Salami
I was torn between making Rocky Road and this Chocolate Salami – guess what won :)? But why? The Rocky …
#2 – Quick & Easy Chin Chin Trail Mix
More concept than recipe, this trail mix is a combination of flavors, colors, and textures. Feel free to make up …
#1 – Chin Chin, Three FlavorWays
Chin Chin is a staple in Nigerian cuisine, everyday, at home, on the streets, and especially at Christmas. Eat some, …
Recipes from the Archives
While new recipes are being added to this year’s New Nigerian Christmas list, here’s a load of New Nigerian Christmas …
Tips for a Very, Merry, Christmas!
I can’t believe the holiday season is here already! Where did time go? The good thing is that we get …