No doubt, rice is a staple in most homes and Jollof rice is the undisputed king of Nigerian cuisine. But forget the fancy jollof with all its bragging rights. Coconut rice is the OG. Imagine coming back from a hard day’s work and the aroma that hits you is sizzling onions with peppers popping and the creaminess of coconut milk. Following the scent, you see a steaming pot of coconut rice waiting to chase away your stress. You grab your first bite. It was pure magic. Then, you take some more because you can’t resist the burst of flavors that titillate your taste buds. Yes, that’s the feeling coconut rice gives. This dish isn't your basic one-note wonder. It's versatile,...
The New Year is a great time to set new goals - good health should always be on the list. There is nothing more important than our health. If one is unhealthy, they cannot support themselves and those that they love. Good health is not something that can be purchased. Even the wealthiest people experiencing health challenges. When you are unwell, health is not a quick fix. Many people agree that the greatest cure is prevention. Eating healthy is a powerful path to good health. At Flourish Spices and African Food, good health is one of our core values. We do not use any additives or preservatives. All of our products are made with healthy all-natural ingredients. For example, Flourish...
CALLING ALL VEGANS, SEED LOVERS, AND THOES WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH! We have the perfect dish for you - egusi soup Egusi soup is a beloved dish in West African cuisine. It’s a creamy soup made with African melon seeds, leafy greens, vegetables, and more. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, appealing to anyone who loves a healthy and filling meal. The star of this dish is egusi seeds, which are from the white-seed melon fruit that is part of the watermelon family. The seeds are prepared for eating by being scooped out and left to dry. Once dried, they are deshelled (either by machine or hand) or ground into coarse flour. Egusi seeds are grown mainly by...
I CRIED AND CRIED FOR THIS BUNS / DROP DONUTS You might be wondering why I cried for this recipe. I have a lot of products to my name, and I do work on recipes a lot. After I got my puff puff mix in the package, it was time for the buns. From childhood memories of eating fresh hot buns on the street of Lagos and the Ghana rock buns hawked on the streets of Lagos, it indeed stayed on my head, and I can still feel the taste and how crunchy it was. My memories of buns are nostalgic. I love buns more than puff puffs because I can enjoy them hot or cold. “Crunchy on the outside, soft...
