About 20 results found.

17 Jul 2024

15 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF MAIZE OR CORN

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Due to the increasing awareness that is drawn towards the consumption of phytochemical compounds, the intake of maize has recently gained attention for studies. Maize is considered a healthy food because of its high constituent of phytochemicals and essential nutrients. Resistant starch from maize or high-amylose maize exhibits several health beneficial effects. Due to the numerous health benefits of maize, its inclusion in our daily diets is highly recommended. Moreover, the increasing population continues to increase the demand for more food production. Apart from satisfying the incessant demand for food, maize has been proven to meet up with both our nutritional, pharmaceutical, therapeutic, economic, medical and industrial demands.

20 Sep 2024

Jollof Rice || How To Cook An Authentic Smokey Party Jollof Rice

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Have you been desiring to cook a smokey jollof rice but do not know how to do so? Relax, because you have just landed on the right page. My favourite part of this smokey party Jollof recipe is the fact that it was cooked with firewood and not cooker/stovetop.

26 Jan 2024

14 OUTSTANDING BENEFITS OF RICE (ORYZA)

in Plants By Blessing Okpala

Rice Rice is one of my favourite dishes! Yes, I enjoy eating rice and I can confidently vouch that almost 85 percent of the world’s population is also on my bandwagon. I don’t know about you though, but if rice is part of your bread and butter, then you can equally support me on this note that rice dishes are so delectable and ever tempting to eat. Being one of the most consumed grains in the w

12 Sep 2024

BENEFITS OF CORN OIL

in Corn Oil By Blessing Okpala

Corn is a very popular cereal in the world and remains a staple food in various countries. But are you aware that corn is an excellent source of oil? Find out how you can benefit from corn oil.

5 Sep 2024

SWEET CORN WITH AFRICAN PEAR (OKA NA UBE)

in Dinner By Blessing Okpala

When you think of a perfect way of pairing your sweet corn, then think of this recipe because corn with African pear (oka na ube) dish is a special delicacy you can't just afford to miss.

6 Sep 2024

15 AWESOME BENEFITS OF RICE BRAN OIL AND ITS SIDE EFFECTS

in Rice Bran Oil By Blessing Okpala

What is rice bran or rice germ? What is the benefit of rice bran? Did you know that an oil can be produced from the rice bran and rice germ? What is rice bran oil? Is rice bran oil good or bad? Have you eaten the rice bran oil? If yes, what are your takes on it? Are you aware of the health benefits of rice bran oil? Did you know that the stabilized soluble rice bran and rice germ is rated the number one superfood in the world? Well, these are some key questions you might want to pause for a while and answer for yourself. Finding answers to these aforementioned questions will give you insights on what this distinctive oil is all about. Peradventure you are oblivious that anything like rice oil exists, then here are some eye-opening facts you need to be aware of this oil.

26 Aug 2024

20 ICONIC BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL AND HOW TO PRODUCE VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

in Fruit By Blessing Okpala

Do you enjoy eating coconut fruit? Did you know that an oil can be produced from coconut? What do you know about coconut and its oil? Is coconut oil part of your regular diets? Do you think that coconut oil is healthy enough for human consumption? Or do you belong to the school of thought that coconut oil is unhealthy for human consumption? Well, this write-up throws light on some important facts you need to know about this nature's gift to humanity. Read through to ascertain if the coconut oil is healthy or unhealthy for your consumption. You will also find out the different types of coconut oil, the amazing benefits of coconut oil as well as the various methods you can produce coconut oil from the comfort of your kitchen.

4 May 2024

JOLLOF EGG NOODLES

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Capture the amazing beauty of a sunny afternoon with a plate of delectable jollof egg noodles. With the luscious addition of some sweet peppers, fresh chives, black peppercorn, onions and a little bit of spices, this egg noodle dish cooked up really well for a delicious lunch.

23 Sep 2024

CHICKEN FRIED RICE

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

This quick and easy recipe is a perfect guide to walk you through on how to prepare for yourself and your family some delicious chicken fried rice. Give it a try for some really tantalizing treats.

29 Aug 2024

Roasted Sweet Corn

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Roasted sweet corn is so deliciously Yummylicious especially when roasted together with the outer leaves and its husk. This helps to retain it's freshness thereby giving the corn such a juicy aroma.

12 Feb 2024

AYAMASE STEW

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Ayamase stew is such an interesting stew you can think of if you are passionate about traditional food because the local spices used for the preparation are such that will awaken your traditional taste bud.

15 May 2024

SUPER BASMATI JOLLOF RICE

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Treat yourself to this delectable super basmati jollof rice and you will be glad you did. The recipe is quite handy, less-demanding and pretty simple to implement.

7 Apr 2024

INSTANT POT CORN ON THE COB

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

What other better ways of spending time at home than trying out some really simple recipes just like this corn on the cob. This instant pot corn on the cob is a very simple recipe. So when next you go shopping, pop some corn cobs into your shopping cart so you could whip this dish up.

6 May 2024

INSTANT POT JOLLOF RICE

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Putting this jollof rice meal together using the instant pot couldn't have been any easier than it turned out to be. Interestingly, the final result was totally worth it as the combination of ingredients and flavours yielded a delicious pot of rice.

29 Jul 2024

ROASTED SWEET CORN WITH COCONUT

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Roasted sweet corn with coconut is a very tasty, colorful and perfect combination for a perfect side-dish. Sometimes just an easy, quickie and simple recipe is all that you need to quench your hunger/taste-bud.

2 Feb 2024

BENACHIN RICE (AKA JOLLOF)

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Benachin rice also known as Jollof rice is a popular West African rice dish notable for it's reddish characteristic colour with super delicious taste. You can't beat the taste of benachin rice "jollof rice" when prepared appropriately. Try out the recipe and you will enjoy it.

30 Jul 2024

SWEET CORNS & BUTTERFRUITS

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

I was so elated when I visited an Asian shop last week and saw some butterfruits displayed for sale. Butterfruit is also known as African pear and it is scientifically referred to as Dacryodes edulis. Butterfruit is one distinctive fruit that is highly nutritious and packed with fatty acids and triglycerides.While I was still busy pricing the butterfruits, two other customers came into the shop an

6 Jan 2024

Boiled Sweet Corn On The Cob Recipe

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Sweet corns are notable for their unique luscious and palatable tastes. Boiled sweet corn on the cob recipe is super easy and adding a pinch of salt to these corns while cooking them greatly enhances their tastes.

17 Mar 2024

JOLLOF RICE AND FRIED FISH

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Spice up your lunch menu with this delectable jollof rice and fried fish dish. This jollof rice and fried fish came together very well. So, this is one meal you can bank on anytime any day.

6 Jan 2024

VIETNAMESE CONGEE CHÀO GÀ (RICE PORRIDGE)

in Dinner By Blessing Okpala

A hot aromatic bowl of Vietnamese congee chào gà (rice porridge) is definitely what you need to keep your body warm and cozy during this cold season.

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