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Plantain Burger

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Not everyday fried plantain or bolí, sometimes sexy plantain burger. Plantain Burger   Save Print Prep time 6 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 46 mins   With this recipe, plantains are used in place of burger buns. Author: Wendy Evans-Uhegbu Serves: 46 Ingredients 2 Plantains (ripe & firm) 2 Burger Patties 1 Fresh Beef Tomato (sliced) 1 Onion (Sliced) ¼ Bunch Lettuce 2-4 Cheese Slices Olive oil 4 Tablespoons Ketchup 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise ½ Slice Lemon Salt and Pepper(to taste) Spices (to taste) Instructions Spice the burger patties with salt, pepper and spices. Place them in the grill…

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The Fruit, The Whole Fruit & Nothing But The Fruit..

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Okay, I have never really been big on fruits. Not that I don’t love myself some nice pineapples and red grapes, but my problem has always been – the time to go out, pick the fresh and ripe ones (which I could never figure out), then drive back home. Bear in mind that the closest fruit market to my location is about 20 minutes’ drive from my house; I haven’t had good fresh fruits for like a whole year, at least till yesterday evening. I have a lot of Muslim friends who have been observing this holy Ramadan period, it…

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I Live A Double Life As A World-Class Professional Photographer and …

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I am George Okoro, one of the biggest names in the professional photography industry in Nigeria. Just didn’t want to come off as bragging, but hey that statement is nothing but fact. One thing I definitely will not brag about is my ability to cook all the super tasty traditional soups we all love. I would love to learn, but the main problem is – what time is there, between capturing the perfect picture of that beautiful bride saying her ‘I do’ and the groom breaking into tears as he watches his bride walk down the aisle towards him. Pay…

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If You Tell Them To Cook, They Will Do Shakara…

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Women and their wahala sha o, women want you to define everything you do with them! The air you breathe with them, the food you eat with them, everything!!!! Like I have heard so many questions in my life: Who am I to you? What are we doing? Where do you see this going? Am I cooking for you just because you’re hungry or you feel like eating my food? Do you tell every girl to cook for you? And then to pour salt on injury you now get statements like I don’t just cook for anybody Cooking is intimate…

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Sunshine Smoothie

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  Sunshine Smoothie   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   It is not your imagination. The weather is probably even hotter than it feels! “Heat waves” are not commonly attributed with Africa, much less Abuja. But if they were, this would certainly be labeled as a heat wave. In the last week alone temperatures have risen over 90 degrees Fahrenheit every day and will continue to do so until rainy season graces us with its presence. In the meantime, we need to make sure we stay hydrated, happy, and nutrient-filled. Here is one healthy, yummy…

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GREEK YOGHURT FOR SENATOR!

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There is an almost-overwhelming amount of yoghurts available on the market today but Greek style yoghurt definitely stands out in that compared to regular yoghurts, it is strained substantially to get rid of a majority of the “liquidy” bits including whey, lactose, sugars and so on. So in the end, you’re left with a thicker, creamier version of yoghurt with a more zesty taste that’s less sweet, in addition to all the protein goodness (double that of regular yoghurt) and only a fraction of the calories! Lower lactose levels mean lower risk of discomfort for our lactose- intolerant counterparts and…

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