Nitie's Creation

Hello People, Hope you all are doing great. I'm sure many of  you will be like "what's akara-pancake again" lol... That's why you are on Nitie's Creation Blog, where i give you a new twist to your regular dishes. I first saw this dish on a friend's dp (display picture) on bbm (blackberry messenger), and i enquired and she gave me the recipe. Shout out to Oni K!Though i planned on trying it, i was caught up with a lot of other recipes that i forgot about it. This past weekend, i was about making breakfast for my Fam when i remembered the pic, and i said to myself, "why not give it a try". After making it and taking pix of the process, another thought came; "What will you call it", after thinking it through i decided to call it "Akara-Pancakes" why, you may ask? The answer is simple, It is the same "Akara" you know but made in a "Pancake" form. *winks Unlike the regular Akara (bean fritters or bean ball...

Hello People! Hope y'all are doing great! Let me know of that dish you have been longing to prepare, but you don't know how to go about it, who knows, I may just be able to provide you with the recipe. *winks Those who love Pasta, say "aye", those who don't, say "no", the "ayes" have it. (in Sen. David Mark's Voice) hehehehehe. We all love pasta, don't we? Pasta is  made from Durum Wheat Flour  mixed with water and formed into various shapes; long, short, tube, flat or decorative shapes. Spaghetti, Macaroni, Bucatini, Eliche, Spagettini, Picolo, Lasagne are some of the varieties of Pasta, with Spagetti being the most popular in Naija. Pasta can be cooked plain and eaten with tomato sauce or made as Jollof, just like the recipe below. It can be enjoyed with eggs, prawns, chicken, beef and the like. A plate of Jollof Macaroni and Egg Ingredients: - A pack of Macaroni - Tomato & Pepper Purée -...

Hello People, I came to know about this dish when my Dad was diagnosed of Diabetes. At that point his doctor told him to cut down on his Carbohydrate intake and advised he eats more of protein and iron rich foods. One of his favorite from the Doctor's advise was Unripe Plantain Porridge (with lots of Ugu leaves) .Then we used to call it Kekefiyayi (this is the name people from Portharcourt and Bayelsa call it). It's a very healthy dish for diabetic patients, pregnant women, nursing mothers, children and even YOU. As a kid I loved this dish cos I always wanted to eat what my Dad was eating, (*Daddy's girl, *tongue out). This dish can be made with fish, beef, snails or any other protein you like. For this recipe, I made mine with dry fish (Azu Rivers State) *winks. A plate of Unripe Plantain Porridge Ingredients:  4 Unripe plantain 2 cooking spoons of crayfish 2 table spoons of palmoil Medium sized dry fish (smoked fish can be used) A handful of...

Hello People, Ogbono Soup is commonly referred to as Draw Soup, because of its slimy consistency. This soup is made from Ground Ogbono (Wild African Bush Mango) seeds, very common in Naija Markets and African Shops Abroad. Depending on your preference, you could add Ugu (Fluted pumpkin) leaves, Uziza leaves, Okro or even cook without leaves. Some people even add Egusi(melon seeds) to theirs (though i haven't tried this). For me, I prefer using Uziza leaves cos of the aroma and flavor it gives to soups, but for this recipe i used Ugu leaves. I was thought how to make this Soup by my neighbor during my Uni days, Shout Out to Kome, I'm sure she may not even remember this. Kome, hope i make you proud! A Plate of Ogbono Soup Ingredients: - 1 Cup of Ogbono seeds - A handful of Ugu leaves (Shredded) - 3 Cooking spoons of palmoil - 1kg of Beef - 150g of Stock fish - A handful of dry prawns (oporo) (Optional) - A cooking spoon of Crayfish (Grinded) -3 table spoons of g...

Hello People, It's been a minute, I have been pretty busy these days. Will try my best not too "disappear" for too long. Edikaikong or Vegetable soup originates from the Efik People of Akwaibom and Cross River States. This soup is made with a generous amount of Vegetables which makes it one of my favorite Nigerian Soups. Ugu leaves (Fluted Pumpkin) are very low in calories and contain no saturated fats or cholesterol. Studies have shown that when the essential nutrients are not destroyed, it has the capacity to increase red blood cells within a short period of time. They are a rich source of Minerals like Iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins K, C, E and many of the B Vitamins. A plate of Edikaikong soup Ingredients: Ugu leaves (Fluted Pumpkin) Water leaves 2 cooking spoons Palm Oil 2 cooking spoons of Crayfish A hand full of Dry prawns (Oporo) Fresh pepper (Grinded) 1 kg of Beef 1/2 kg of Shaki 200g of Kpomo  (Chopped) 100g of stock ...

Hello People, Growing up i HATED eating beans, and the only way my Mum "forced" us to eat it was when plantain was added to it. Most times the plantain was more, so that was enough motivation. She always said "beans will make you grow tall". lol When i was in Secondary School (boarding house) i remember, days we had "beans porr" on the menu, the dining hall was always scanty. Even during my Uni days, i don't remember cooking beans. I wasn't just interested. After several years of running away from beans, i finally got the "killer" recipe that changed everything. Guess what? My hubby thought me this recipe (*winks). I will be sharing this recipe with you all, but before I do, here are some health benefits of Beans: 1. They are high in protein and contain little or no fat. They are also rich in minerals like iron, magnesium and zinc. 2. Also, they are rich in fibre which  helps keep your cholesterol levels healthy by preventing chol...

Hello People, It's Sunday! Hope you guys were in Church! Remember in the presence of God there's fullness of joy. Many families in Nigeria eat Rice (whether Jollof, Fried or White) on Sundays, my family is no exception. Come to think of it, where did this "norm" originate from??? For me, I try to add some twists to my Sunday rice instead of the "normal rice" cos I'm bored (yawning) already. So today, I decided to make Gizzdo! I know you will be wondering what it is. Gizzdo is short for Gizzard and Dodo [fried plantain] in pepper sauce. A plate of White Rice and Gizzdo Ingredients: - 1 kg of gizzard - 2 ripe plantains - 1 large green pepper - 3 cooking spoons of tomato and pepper purée - Spring onions - Soya oil (you can use any vegetable oil) - A can of sweet corn (optional) - 2 stock cubes - Salt to taste and seasonings  Gizzard (diced)   Fried Plantain(Dodo)  Direction: 1.Season and boil gizzard for 20 mins....

Hello People, Snails! Snails!! Snails!!! How i love thee (*words of a glutton). I love snails alot, especially when crunchy and stir fried in pepper sauce. Some people say "when you eat snails, you will be slow", i honestly don't believe that cos i have been eating snails since i was a kid, and with all humility, i aint "slow" mehn. Snails also known as "Congo Meat" (don't know where this name came from) are rich in Protein, though not as much as that in beef or chicken, but compares favourably with sea-foods. They are also high in Iron which is good for women of child bearing age. Snails are said to contain carbohydrate but in little quantity, so good for weight watchers (those on low carb diet). With this said, to the business of the day; Ingredients: 25 Medium Sized Snails Pepper & T omato  purée 1 big onion 1/2 cup of Soya oil (for stir frying) (You can use any oil you have, aside palm oil) 3   Carrots (for garnishing) 1 Large...

Hello People,  I will be sharing how to make Zoborodo drink (Zobo for short). It is a red coloured drink hence I call it "Naija Red Wine" *LOL. It has been proven to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is a rich source of Vitamin C.This drink is very popular in Nigeria especially the Northern part and enjoyed when served chilled. It is made from dried hibiscus plants. I love to make my Zobo with all natural ingredients instead of using artificial flavours. A glass of Zobo Drink Ingredients: Zobo leaves (Dried Hibiscus Plants) Water Granulated Sugar (to taste) Ginger (Optional) *it gives the zobo that "mmmmm" 1 medium sized Pineapple (including the rind) Lemon wheel (for décor) *optional Tools: Aluminium Pot Sieve Knife Wooden spatula Direction : 1. Wash Zobo leaves to remove sand and dust in plenty of water. 2. Wash Pineapple, peel and cut into cubes. *Don't throw the rind (back) away 3. Wash and peel the ginger 4....

Hello People, This sandwich for me dates back to when I was in Nursery School, my Mum loved to make it for us, most times as breakfast or snack to school. We used to enjoy it with hot chocolate or a cup of cold ribena (good old days). It can be served as a finger food during parties. I call it simple, cos all the ingredients needed are most times, if not always available in your kitchen and it takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. So here goes it: My simple sandwich & a cup of hot chocolate Ingredients: For Sandwich: Sliced Bread 1/2 Tin of Corned Beef (alternatively, a tin of sardine) 30g of butter 1Tin of evaporated milk Tools: Chopping Board Bread Knife Direction: 1. Mix the corned beef, milk and butter together to make a smooth paste 2. Rub in the paste on one side of each bread slice, stick 2slices together. 3. Cut of the edges from the bread,then slice diagonally. Voila! Your simple sandwich! I enjoyed mine with a Cup of ho...

Hello People, I love "DIYs" cos they save me a lot of money (winks), though when you DIY you could spend a lot of time as opposed to buying the particular item "ready made" For those who don't know the meaning, DIY is Do It Yourself. Source:Google Coconut Oil has a lot of health benefits for  1. Skin: It is an inexpensive remedy for dry, scaly and itchy skin. It can also speed up the healing of wounds. 2. Hair:  i t is one of the relatively few oils that are able to penetrate deep into the hair, hence correcting damage. 3. For Cooking: Coconut oil is  edible. It is cholesterol free, hence very good for the body.  It is the most abundant natural source of Lauric Acid which  exhibits antivi ral, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and antifungal properties. A study shows that many people who regularly consume coconut oil experience less sickness. Breast milk is the only other natural source that contains such a high concentration of lauric aci...