• minjiba cooking

Dark Chocolate Pancakes

Dark Chocolate Pancakes These pancakes are not for children. They are for grown ups who like their chocolate dark and their Americanos black. These beauties…

Orangey Caramel Sauce

This orangey caramel sauce is a thoroughly wicked and versatile recipe. It is great lashed over pancakes, a la Crepes Suzette, or drizzled over a…

Mango Nicecream Popsicles

I’ve had to admit to myself recently that ice cream has become a bit of a problem. The daily indulgences cannot continue. Therefore, I am…

Masa Sandwiches with Roast Chicken and Coriander Aoli

If I had to describe masa to someone who had never had it before, I’d say it was between a crumpet and a doughnut. That…

Golden Morn Puff Squares

September. Apart from being my birthday month, it is also the month where parents everywhere inhale sharply (school fees) and then exhale slowly (no more…

Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

This is my favourite way to enjoy veggies like squashes and carrots. After long days staring at screens or driving round the city, I like…

Rosemary Garlic Salt Ube Bake

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…