Category: Salads

Beske (Awara/Tofu) on a bed of vegetable salad

Beske (Awara/Tofu) on a bed of vegetable salad

Tofu is faux cheese made from SoyMilk curds. Awara or Beske is the local name for Tofu amongst Yoruba speaking people in Nigeria. It can be enjoyed with salad. Recipe Here

Chicken Egg Vegetable Salad

Chicken Egg Vegetable Salad

When people say, "I need recipe for Salad", I just smile. And that is because that is about the vaguest question ever! There are as many Salad recipes as there are edible vegetables and as many combinations you can think up! After making Club Sandwich yesterday, I had left over... Egg slices, Shredded chicken breast, … Continue reading Chicken Egg Vegetable Salad

Ube Hummus 

Ube Hummus 

I've been quite obsessed with Ube the last couple of days. After making a Corn on Cob rubbed with Ube a few days back, I realised Ube can be a great Dip, pretty much like Hummus. Hummus is originally made with chickpeas, it's of middle eastern origin. Since Ube already pairs well with Corn, I tried it … Continue reading Ube Hummus 

Ugba Salad 

Ugba Salad 

This recipe is courtesy of an amazing lady i met on facebook, Ngozi Ogwuegbu Nnopuechi. She made the "awesomest" Ugba Salad for a hangout some time back and she was kind enough to share her recipe with me when i asked her. This is a shout out to her. I sent her a picture of … Continue reading Ugba Salad 

Prawn Dodo 

Prawn Dodo 

A few days ago, my Gizdodo  was featured on a blog and it really cheered me up. Thing was I had been ill, drifting in and out of sleep from being heavily medicated with flu pills and antibiotics,  I had initially thought it was malaria and so I self medicated (don't be like me).  That blog … Continue reading Prawn Dodo 

No Fuss Steamed Vegetable

No Fuss Steamed Vegetable

This is probably the easiest vegetable dish you'd ever make. No oil, no pepper , and can be paired with any dish you like. I've over indulged in all the sweet and highly calorific stuffs, it's time to come clean. Recipe •   1 bowl (1 litre bowl) of washed and shredded vegetable  (Ugu in this … Continue reading No Fuss Steamed Vegetable

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

I love good food, but I also love to stay fit too, staying fit means eating healthy. I try fad diets now and again but I've learnt also that I can still enjoy my favourite foods as long as I control my portion and prepare them in a healthy way. This long story is to … Continue reading Mango Salsa

Avocado Cream (a healthy alternative to mayonnaise and salad cream)

Are you on a diet? Do you still add mayonnaise, salad cream and all the other high in unhealthy cholesterol stuff to your salads, because you can't stand dizzling it with olive oil, vinaigrette, etc. This is a healthy alternative and it tastes as nice mayonnaise or salad cream. Avocado Cream. 2 avocados 1 1/4 … Continue reading Avocado Cream (a healthy alternative to mayonnaise and salad cream)