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This is a classic Caribbean on-pot dish of rice, vegetables and pigeon peas (though you can substitute black-eyed beans or red kidney beans) in a coconut milk base that is often served as an accompaniment to Caribbean-style barbecues but which can also be served as a vegetarian main meal. Of course, this is made with […]
This is a steamed Cape Verdean bread typically served for breakfast. The cooking method is really interesting, in that it’s cooked in an earthenware plant pot over a large tin (can) in which the water boils. The top of the plant pot is covered with a cloth and a cooking lid. An image of the
Prep time 20 minutes/Cook time 70 Minutes/Serves 4-6 This is home-style food that makes the most of South Africa’s most economical meat, venison. This is a potato-topped pie like hunter’s pie but with a twist that the topping is made of rosti rather than mashed potato. This pie is also great in that you can
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A tarte tatin, or upside down cake is a French classic, supposedly invented by the Tatin sisters when an apple tart went wrong (it burned on the to) so it was flipped over and presented with the fruit uppermost. This is a modern West African twist on the original where butternut squash is used in
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Rather than being an authentic dish, this is a Nigerian restaurant version of jollof rice. It’s been simplified, but that makes it an excellent dish to cook quickly at home. This dish can on the table in about an hour, rather than the couple of hours for more traditional jollof rice. This dish is also
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If you have some lamb mince, yoghurt and mint hanging around then you can have this delicious lamb burger on the table in less than half an hour. You can’t get a much speedier meal than that! Prep time 10 minutes/Cook time 15 Minutes/Serves 4 Ingredients:500g (1 lb) minced lamb1/2 small onion, finely chopped50g (2
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Roasting in hay gives meat a delightful smokiness: this works well with chicken, venison, goat and mutton as well as lamb. Add in some sprigs of fresh herbs for an aromatic taste. Potatoes in any form are very good accompaniment to this slow-cooked dish – in particular mash or celeriac and potato gratin. Make sure
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Word from close sources is that the court has finally delivered its verdict, granting May the ultimate victory she sought—a divorce and exclusive ownership of their luxurious love nest, the very house that once served as the epicenter of their shared dreams. May has emerged triumphant, clutching the keys to their once-shared abode as a
Actor Yul Edochie And First Wife, May, Now Officially Divorced — Reports Read More »
He alleged that a Russian ship was loaded with ammunition and arms in Cape Town last December, despite South Africa claiming its neutrality since the conflict began. How did officials react to this claim? President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office said it was disappointed by the claims and said no evidence has been provided to support them.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP), says he must be the president of Nigeria either now or in the future. Speaking on Friday at a book presentation in Awka, the Anambra capital, Obi said it might be today or in the future – but he was sure that he would be
I must be Nigeria’s President — Peter Obi Read More »
For decades, Nigerian pastors have been claiming that the name of Jesus can do all things, that they (the pastors) have hill the crippled, the blind, etc with just the name Jesus. This claim has been for years accepted as truth without scrutiny and any critical investigation into it, just because we are in a
Speaking on Wednesday night, May 10 in a CNN town hall before a live audience in the state of New Hampshire, Trump said he would have a negotiation with Russian and Ukrainian Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, respectively. He said: “I’ll meet with Putin. I’ll meet with Zelensky. They both have weaknesses and they
I’ll End Russia-Ukraine War In 24hrs As US President — Trump Read More »
The Chairman of National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa kwarra and his team comprised of the Federal Commissioners paid an advocacy visit to the Kwara State Government at the Government House in Ilorin. The visit according to NPC Boss was to create awareness and solicit the support and cooperation of the government and the good
2023 Census: NPC Chairman Visits Kwara State, Solicits Support. Read More »
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma says the result of the presidential election in Imo State won’t have any bearing on the upcoming governorship election in the state in November. The Labour Party scored over 300,000 votes in the February 25 presidential election in Imo State compared to the 66,171 votes Uzodimma’s All Progressives
APC Performed So Well In Imo State, I Deserve Reelection – Uzodinma. Read More »
Lagos State government on Wednesday, arraigned Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos, Frederick Nkemdilim Nwajagu before Justice Yetunde Adesanya of a Lagos High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square for alleged t£rr%rism. Nwajagu was arraigned on 9 count charge bordering on attempt to commit acts of t£rr%rism, participate in t£rr%rism, meet to support proscribed
Lagos arraigns Eze Ndigbo of Ajao estate over alleged t£rr%rism. Read More »
Delta state police PRO, Bright Edafe, told LIB that the incident happened on the 9th and that the ransom was N20 million and not N2 million as he erroneously stated on his Twitter handle.
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has again jetted out of the country to Europe just days to his inauguration on May 29. According to a statement by his aide, Tunde Rahman, he will meet with investors and key allies in business during his trip to Europe, his aide. This is coming two weeks after the President-elect
Again, Tinubu Jets Out To Europe, To Meet With Investors During Visit Read More »
A sweet and spicy sauce goes perfectly with crisp duck. It must be noted that Denbigh plums are the only variety of plum that is native to Wales. The Denbigh Plum is medium sized (50-65mm) diameter when ripe, with a distinct egg shape. Its colour is orange-red with yellow patches when the plum begins to
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Singapore noodles are typically made with pork and prawns, but this version is excellent as a way of using-up left-over roast turkey and ham. Typically it’s made with rice noodles, but this version used packet noodles, which I always have around the house. Prep time 15 minutes/Cook time 20 minutes/Serves 4 Ingredients:200g packet noodles2 tsp
Turkey Singapore Noodles Read More »
Chew cloves eerily in the making decree positive incantations to yourselfOr you pound / grind it to powder and mix it with original honey ” decree that whenever you lick from it and go to your shop / working place ” that people will love and associate or do business with you ” then keep
For customers to listen to you whenever you are talking or advertising your goods Read More »
