Recipe: Efro Riro

This is an absolutely delicious Nigerian stew made usually with beef or tripe and a kind of green called ẹ̀fọ́ tẹ̀tẹ̀ (hence the name) but unfortunately we made do with what we have so mine is made in the same spirit but with spinach and kale and some chicken thighs. This is a great week night meal because it comes together very quickly and is delicious and filling. Do not skip the scotch bonnets they give this stew a really distinct and lovely flavor and heat. They are hot but you can adjust how much you use to taste.

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Recipe: Split Pea Soup

Hearty and comforting split pea soup is generally made with smoked ham but I found some smoked chicken to use instead and now it’s one of my favorite fall/winter recipes. This soup is thick and rich with a little bit of bite and spice. Great with a good rye or black bread and it even freezes well for cold nights when you don’t feel like cooking but want something to warm you up.

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