I was torn between making Rocky Road and this Chocolate Salami – guess what won :)? But why? The Rocky Road seemed too close to my Trail Mix, so I leaned into the Chocolate Salami, or Salame al Ciocciolato in Italian. Traditionally, cookies form the base of this. I think of chin chin as part...
More concept than recipe, this trail mix is a combination of flavors, colors, and textures. Feel free to make up your own. Love pretzel sticks? Add some. Can’t stand cranberries? Use your favorite dried fruit. This in some ways is a tribute to Lagos, and Lagos Island Snacks, walking the roads under the hot sun...
Chin Chin is a staple in Nigerian cuisine, everyday, at home, on the streets, and especially at Christmas. Eat some, buy some, make some, gift some! Here are 3 recipes I made this holiday. I hope you enjoy them, and add your own twists. The recipe for Guinness Coffee Teff Chin Chin – it uses...
While new recipes are being added to this year’s New Nigerian Christmas list, here’s a load of New Nigerian Christmas Creations from the archives, gathered just for you!
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.
I can’t believe the holiday season is here already! Where did time go? The good thing is that we get to, hopefully and joyfully celebrate with our loved ones, with delicious food, keeping those cherished traditions alive. Welcome to my very, merry New Nigerian Christmas, where I’m shaking things up. What’s on your menu? Can...