Carb free Archives - Minjiba Cookey

One Pan Roast Chicken and Gravy

June 29, 2020 / 663 / 0 comments

This One Pan Roast Chicken is a favourite in our house, with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. It has become one of our weekly staples,…

June 2, 2018 / 26102 / 0 comments

Ube is the Nigerian name for African Pear. It is also called Atanga, Bush Butter Trea, Safou, Nsafu or Butterfruit. With its indigo to purpley…

May 11, 2018 / 1395 / 0 comments

This beetroot and carrot slaw is a quick and easy salad alternative that tastes bright and fresh and energising. I designed this to be a…

November 30, 2017 / 1699 / 0 comments

At 30 weeks, I’m in the final trimester countdown, waiting for my baby to arrive. I am so excited. Thankfully most of my junk food…

October 27, 2017 / 1474 / 0 comments

Lamb Playing Squash is a hearty and warming recipe dedicated to those of you living in places where Autumn/Fall is in full effect. This recipe…

July 5, 2017 / 6235 / 1 comment

This chicken suya curry recipe is a reminder that our local Nigerian spice blends are exotic and exciting, never mind that we encounter them every…

May 22, 2017 / 1944 / 0 comments

Everyone needs a simple and reliable seafood okra recipe that can be called on at any time, like an old friend. You can easily double…

May 1, 2017 / 1680 / 0 comments

Sometimes we forget that okra can be enjoyed beyond just making okra soup. I got the inspiration for this on a trip to Nairobi and…