Month: April 2021

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Cabbage Stew made easy (Sweetheart Cabbage)

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Sweetheart Cabbage is a variety of the Cabbage family. The Sweetheart Cabbage is tender and sweeter in comparison to the popular Cabbage used in most household.

In the absence of Sweetheart Cabbage you can use the normal one.

The stew is also made with smoked Bacon Lardons, Chorizo and salted Goat Meat which gives the dish an incredible Umami flavour.

INGREDIENTS
2 Sweetheart Cabbages or your normal Cabbage
2 large Onions
20g of diced salted Goat Meat/Beef
300g of diced Chorizo
250g of Smoked Bacon Lardons
3 Grains of Selim (Hwentia) or half a teaspoon of freshly milled Black Peppercorns
2 tablespoonful of Tomato Purée
1 teaspoonful of Chilli flakes
1 medium size diced Yellow, Red and Green Bell Peppers
2 medium size diced Carrots
6 tablespoonful of Groundnut or Vegetable Oil
7 fresh Basil leaves
Salt and Pepper to taste


TOMATO BLEND
150g of sun ripened Tomatoes
1 large Red Bell Pepper
1 teaspoonful of Aniseed
1 teaspoonful of Cumin seeds
3 cloves of Garlic
3 mild Red Chillies
5 smoked Shrimps or CrayFish
20g of Ginger

TO SERVE
Best enjoyed with a steamed bowl of Rice, Spaghetti, Boiled Potatoes, Yam, Plantain or your preferred Carbohydrate.

METHOD

Watch how to prepare this flavour packed stew below;

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Mediterranean Chickpea & Halloumi Salad

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is refreshing, nutritious and easy to make.
The ChickPea salad recipe also boasts of a sweet and tangy homemade Yoghurt dressing with a touch of Cumin seeds.

To make this powerhouse of a Salad, you’ll need the following;

INGREDIENTS
250g of cooked Chickpeas
200g of Halloumi / Wagashi / Paneer
1 medium sized Cucumber
1 medium sized Red Onion
2 large or 4 medium sized Tomatoes
1 mild Red Chilli
1 tablespoonful of chopped Carrot Tops or Parsley
Fresh Mint leaves to garnish

40ml of blended Natural Yoghurt
2 tablespoonful of Honey
10ml of Extra Virgin Olive oil
1 levelled teaspoon of Cumin seeds
Salt and Pepper to taste


METHOD

Watch how to prepare this incredible Mediterranean ChickPea salad below;

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Easy Hummus recipe to try

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Let’s start the week with this easy to follow Hummus dip without using a blender.

Serve with Pita bread, Carrot sticks, Cucumber, Celery sticks etc

 

INGREDIENTS

250g of Cooked Chickpeas

2 tablespoonful of Sesame seeds

2 cloves of Garlic

1 teaspoonful of Cumin seeds

2 tablespoonful of Natural Yogurt or the Juice and Zest of 1 Lemon

4 tablespoonful of Extra Virgin Olive oil

Garnish with either smoked Paprika, cooked Chickpeas, Cumin seeds or Sumac

Salt to taste

 

COOK CHICKPEAS FROM SCRATCH

METHOD

Watch how to make this quick Houmous with either Yogurt or Lemon below;

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Can we call this Jollof? Ma Tricky Wo Jollof Rice Recipe

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Controversy alert!

In a world where lockdown is the new normal, ones mental health can suffer; however creating a little controversy here and there does help especially in the Kitchen or?

Okay! Hear me out… hmm…so Jollof Rice to the eye must have that distinctive  deep Orange colour, be well spiced and have a smoky undertone flavour. Tackling the ‘colour’ issue technically means this Smoked Shrimp Red Rice recipe passes as Jollof Rice or?

Traditionally, one uses Tomatoes and Tomato Purée to achieve the distinctive deep Orange colour, however this dish omits them as the colour is derived from the Smoked Shrimps.

Now that I’ve made my argument, I would like to know, is it in the process of cooking Jollof Rice and or sticking to the sacred ingredients that qualifies it as Jollof Rice?

Leave your comments below and let’s have this discussion.

 

INGREDIENTS

200g of Smoked Shrimps, Prawns or Crayfish

2 large Banana Shallots or any Onion of your choosing

4 tablespoonful of your preferred oil for frying

1 teaspoonful of Chilli flakes

1 tablespoonful of Cumin seeds

6 Black Peppercorns

5 Sichuan Peppercorns /1 teaspoon of Aniseed / 2 Star Anise

2 tablespoonfuls of a Ginger, Garlic, Onion and Aniseed blend

350g of soaked Basmati Rice

150ml of Water or your preferred stock

30g of chopped Spring Onions

1 tablespoonful of Organic Coconut oil

2 Bay leaves

Salt to taste

 

TO SERVE

Serve with a portion of my Okra Stir fry, Grilled Salmon or your preferred protein.

 

METHOD

Watch how to prepare this ‘Ma Trick Wo Jollof Rice’ recipe below;

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Crunchy and Flavour packed Okra Stir Fry recipe

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How about this perfectly spiced and crunchy Okra Stir fry for brunch today?

Fill your body with some goodness and thank me later . To make this powerhouse of an Okra stir fry, you’ll need the following;

INGREDIENTS

300g of Chopped Okra

2 large Banana Shallots or any Onion you have available

3 tablespoonful of Vegetable, Groundnut  or Coconut oil

1 teaspoon of Chilli flakes

5 diced Green mild Chillies

60g of smoked dried Shrimps, Prawns or Crayfish

1 levelled tablespoon of Cumin seeds

5 Sichuan Peppercorns or 1 teaspoon of Aniseed

Salt and Pepper to taste

TO SERVE

Best served with a bowl of Garlic fried Rice

Watch how to make this powerhouse and flavour packed Okra stir fry below;

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The best Lemon Cod recipe

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Fridays and Fish are celebratory moments that needs to be cherished and celebrated.

In the name of all things celebratory to the end of a working week, how about this simple, crunchy and aerated Cod Fish Goujons recipe.

A recipe which doesn’t require either sparkling water or beer for that aerated crunch. The recipe also includes an easy and tasty Lemon sauce which compliments the Cod Goujons perfectly.

To make these tasty Cod Goujons you’ll need the following;

 

INGREDIENTS

400g of Cod Loins

150g of Corn starch or Plain flour

1 levelled teaspoon of Sea Salt

1 levelled teaspoon of freshly milled Black Peppercorns

2 Egg Whites

1 Egg Yolk

3 zest and juice of large Organic and I waxed Lemons

1 levelled tablespoon of Sugar

150ml of Water

200ml of Vegetable oil for deep frying

 

MORE COD RECIPES TO TRY

 

METHOD

Watch how to prepare this crunchy and aerated battered Cod Goujons below;

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How to achieve the crispiest Fish skin in the Oven

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Good evening creatives. Hope everyone is doing just great. Anyway I’ve got some good news for you in the form of achieving that crispy Fish skin using the Oven.

To make this you’ll need the following ingredients;

 

INGREDIENTS

2kg of Salmon Fillet

1 tablespoonful of Apple Cider Vinegar

1 teaspoon of Sea Salt

20g of Anchovies in Oil or Abobi (Keta School Boys)

1 teaspoon of Cumin seeds

3 mild Green Chillies

Half a teaspoon of Black Peppercorns

5 Cubeb spice (in the absence of this add the zest of 1 Lemon or a tablespoon of Lemon juice)

4 tablespoon of Olive Oil

 

TO SERVE

Serve the grilled Salmon with a portion of Rice and Peas and my Carrot & Orange salad

 

METHOD

Watch how to use your oven to achieve that crispy Fish skin below;

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Delicious whole Carrot and Orange Salad

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Let’s make this super refreshing and nutrient packed Carrot and Orange Salad.

For this recipe I used both the Carrot leaves (tops) and Carrot for the Salad. The flavour profile of Carrot tops is best described as a blend between Parsley and Rocket salad.

Carrot leaves are rich in Vitamin K and Potassium whilst the Carrot itself has a higher Vitamin A content making it a great choice for this nutrient packed Salad.

In the absence of Blood Orange you can use your normal Oranges.

To try this refreshing and detoxifying Salad you’ll need the following ingredients;

INGREDIENTS

500g of Organic Carrots with the tops (Carrot leaves)

250g of pre cooked Beetroot

1 medium sized sliced Red Onion

6 tablespoonful of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 large sliced Blood Orange or Orange segments

Half a teaspoon of freshly milled Black Peppercorns

3 tablespoonful of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tablespoonful of Orange Marmalade/Honey/Brown Sugar

Salt to taste

 

METHOD

Watch how to prepare this refreshing Carrot and Orange Salad below;

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ANOTHER WAY TO USE CARROT LEAVES


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Creamy Brown Rice Porridge

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Are you looking for a healthier porridge recipe? How about this creamy whole grain Brown Rice porridge?
The whole grain Brown Rice still has its bran and gem (which contains most Vitamins and minerals) in comparison to White Rice.

Brown rice controls your blood sugar levels as it has a low glycemic index and it does reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The high dietary fibre of Brown Rice helps keep you fuller for longer; an essential ingredient if you’re embarking on a weight loss journey .

The high levels of magnesium and fibre also reduces your risk of any heart diseases.

The presence of phenols and flavonoids in Brown Rice means it contains antioxidant properties for a general great wellbeing.

To make this porridge you’ll need the following;

INGREDIENTS
100g of soaked Brown Rice in 400ml of water for at least an hour

3 tablespoonful of Brown Sugar

Salt to taste

100ml of Evaporated Milk

You can make your own Evaporated Milk using Whole/Full fat Organic Milk as shown below;

TO SERVE

You can serve this porridge with any fruit of your choosing like Black Berries, Strawberries, Apricot, Orange segments etc or enjoy it on its own.

For a lactose free creamy version, how about trying any of these Plant Based Milk recipes below;

METHOD

In a blender add the soaked Brown Rice and pulse it till you have a cracked Rice consistency

In a saucepan transfer the blended Rice and Salt and cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes. Ensure you stir the mixture at least every 5 minutes.

In terms of consistency you can add a little more water at a time to achieve your respective consistency.

You can also make this recipe using Wheat

15 minutes into your cooking time add the Sugar and cook for a further 5 minutes.
The Brown Rice will still have a little bite in its texture. If you prefer a mushy version then cook for a further 5 minutes.

Once cooked to your own personal preference add your preferred Milk and optional fruit and Enjoy!

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RECIPE TO TRY

Have you tried baking your own Ghanaian Tea Bread which has a fluffy and slightly salty taste?


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How to make the tastiest Kontomire Stew (Cocoyam leaves)

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Kontomire (Cocoyam leaves) stew is a popular Vegetable stew from Ghana where one can add any protein of their choice.

To learn more about the health benefits and possible side effects of Cocoyam and its leaves including how to cook it perfectly, please click the video link below

This is a pescatarian recipe where 4 different types of Fish were used. In the absence of Cocoyam leaves you can use Spinach.

INGREDIENTS

450g of pre cooked Cocoyam leaves or blanched Spinach

500g of smoked Mackerel

500g of grilled Salmon

2 tins of Tuna

40g of dried Anchovies (Abobi)

300g of (Egusi) Melon seeds mixed with 200ml of Water

3 large sliced Banana Shallots or any Onion of your choice

30ml of Zomi (spiced Palm Oil)

70g of Baby Plum Tomatoes or any Tomatoes

1 Habanero Chilli

20g of Ginger

4-5 mild Green Chillies

1 tablespoonful of an all natural All Purpose Spice

1 teaspoon of Chilli flakes

Salt and Pepper to taste

TO SERVE

You can enjoy the stew on its own or serve with boiled Rice, Yam, Plantain etc

METHOD

Watch how to prepare this popular Ghanaian Kontomire Stew below;

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