PAN FRIED BEANS FRITTERS - PANKARA

It's interesting how beans can be used to make various delicacies in it's different states. In it's whole state, we get a beans and sauce dish and even at it's peeled state, we get various meals like moin moin (beans pudding), gbegiri (blended beans soup). It's so amazing to know that even in it's different forms, beans has a lot healthy benefits, one of which helps to lower cholesterol as it contains fiber which plays an important role in controlling the blood cholesterol level.

Now to akara, the traditional way we know is to deep fry the beans batter, but then, nowadays, we're

OVEN BAKED MOIN MOIN - BEANS FRITTATA

 I've posted a recipe on moin moin previously (Moin moin muffins) This is however a different method. Moin moin can be served with salad (My favorite combo), pap, oatmeal, literally any staple of choice. Try this healthy option and thank me later. :)

EGG MUFFINS

This has to be one of the easiest recipes on here... Do try it out

Ingredients for 6 muffins

• 3 large eggs
• Veggies, diced (I used carrots, green beans, onions and tomatoes)
• Chicken sausage, diced (optional)
• Black pepper and salt to taste

Method:

• Break eggs in a bowl
• Add veggies, seasoning and sausages, whisk all together
• Preheat oven at 200 degree Celsius, slightly oil muffin pan, (You can use spray oil) 
• Pour in the egg mixture, not too full in each muffin cup
• Place in the oven for about 10-12 minutes
• Serve Hot and enjoy

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

The best cinnamon rolls I've tasted yet... try this recipe and you would be glad you did. This recipe was inspired by one of my foodie-friends on Instagram, @tripple-tees 

EASY WHEAT PANCAKES

There's a quote that goes thus: "There's hardship in everything, except eating pancakes", well, you won't blame the writer because Pancake is always always "BAE" This is one easy and healthy pancake recipe you'll come across. Enjoyyyyy

Ingredients

1 cup of Wheat flour
Sugar to taste
2 cups of milk
1 Eggs
Coconut oil

Method

Mix all the ingredients except oil, in a bowl
Heat pan, add a tablespoon of oil and fry the flour mixture in portions
Serve hot with syrup or fruits.
Enjoy...

Tropical Smoothie Special...

We cannot emphasis enough that smoothies or let me say fruits are essential part of our everyday life...lol
Here's a simple smoothie recipe you should start your day with...

Ingredients for 4 servings

1 small sized pineapple

4 medium sized mangoes

2 apples

Ginger, to taste

Plain yogurt as base

Method:

Rinse all the fruits with vinegar and water

Cut into bite sizes and blend with plain yogurt as base...

Enjoy at any time of the day...

Veggies Stuffed Yam Balls

This past weekend, my brother and I decided to try something new...we searched and decided on this yummy breakfast inspiration. Really simple steps as usual and a good meal for the family. Over the years, I've come to understand that food items can be created into whatever form you wish.

Egg Frittata

Egg Frittata is a very easy to prepare Italian dish. Basically, it's an egg based dish similar to omelette, just that ingredients such as beef, chicken, vegetables are added. It can be oven-baked or cooker-fried as long as there is a pan. It literally takes the shape of the pan used.

So I just got a new Halogen Oven that can literally do everything my gas cooker does, I mean all my worries and stress is all gone...Who would not grab such opportunity?  Allow me to show my marketing skills, please,*clears throat*

Veggie Pancake Wraps

Thinking of what to have for breakfast on Sunday other than the regular?? Try this Pancake wraps and you would be glad. Very easy and takes 10-12 minutes to prepare…

Vegetable Salad

This is yet another salad for anytime of the day, it just has more vegetables included. Infact, one of my friends laughed at me and said all he sees is "leaves".
So if you're like me that wouldn't mind chewing "leaves" sometimes, this is for you.

Ingredients:

Handful of Spinach
Handful of watercress leaves
Handful of Parsely leaves

French Toast

 

French toast is also known as "eggy bread" (culled from wikepedia). Basically, it means soaking bread in an egg mixture and deep frying the bread. Here's a simple recipe that has handy ingredients.

Simple Basic Salad and Chicken kebabs

This is basically something to chew on anytime of the day...or night. All because it's salad... and Salad is Healthy!!

Ingredients:

Handful of lettuce, sliced
1 large tomatoes, (cut into bite size)

MOIN MOIN MUFFINS

I literally inspired myself this time to try something new...these moin moin muffins are really cool and tasty. They can be served as the usual breakfast with cereal or as desserts. 

Prawn Sauce

 

Mum's birthday was on the 9th and I decided to threat her just as special as she was.
Initial plan was to go out for dinner o...but as usual, the Lagos struggle set in...I mean, there was no fuel in the car, and the queue for fuel was "gangsta" so we were literally "home bound" so i decided to make a special delicacy...

Pineapple Fried Rice

 Yes, I know I've posted fried rice before, but then this is an Updated Version- hehehe - I mean (cooking skills are to be upgraded)

This weekend, I was so stressed out from the week's activities that I just wanted to sleep all day. Then I checked my freezer and realized I had bought chicken drumsticks and even marinated them the night before. The chicken looked like it was enchanted

Honey-Glazed Grilled Potatoes with Eggs

To think that I dislike honey is funny, to think again that I've accustomed myself to glaze my grills with honey is amazing...I'll specifically request this recipe be tried on a Sunday...Its so easy and it tastes amazing. 
This Dish is a breakfast inspiration...you know...sipping a cup of green tea with this delicious meal makes it even more awesome.