With just 10 minutes of prep, this Baked Cajun Salmon goes into the oven. Using only five simple ingredients and under 25 minutes total, you’ll have a flavorful, flaky salmon dinner on the table. This baked salmon is ideal for busy weeknights, a cozy Sunday supper, or an easy dinner to impress guests. It’s straightforward … Read more

This year has been a period of significant growth for me, and I am deeply grateful to God for the progress. Growth keeps life moving forward; without it, we become stagnant. My blog has come a long way — I’m not yet where I want to be, but I am no longer where I used … Read more

One day before delivery… I was having ‘fun’. Blame it on my brother and his crazy ideas… If you haven’t already, please read MY FIRST PREGNANCY 1 and MY FIRST PREGNANCY 2 to get the full story leading up to this installment. That night I woke up again to pee. Not literally the twentieth time, … Read more

These Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites are soft and pillowy inside, perfectly golden outside, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar finish. They’re easy to make at home and taste just like the mall favorite. I always crave cinnamon sugar pretzel bites when I visit the mall — Auntie Anne’s is my weakness. But homemade pretzel bites … Read more

When you want the taste of pizza without the time and effort of making dough, this simple Pizza Toast is the perfect solution. With about 5 minutes of prep and a short bake time, you’ll have warm, cheesy toasts that capture all the classic pizza flavors in a fraction of the time. This recipe is … Read more

Create a showstopping main course for your next gathering with this Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb. Aromatic fresh herbs, minced garlic, and bright lemon juice combine to make a succulent roast that’s perfect for holidays or special dinners. This tender leg of lamb makes an impressive centerpiece for Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any dinner … Read more

Christmas is in 5 days! For me, this season always meant new clothes—what we call “krismos close”—and, if I was lucky, a new pair of shoes. It’s also a time to cook and eat a lot. I love Christmas menus: the aroma of well-spiced chicken simmering on the stove, the rich, satisfying jollof rice, cakes, … Read more

The beloved Nigerian Jollof Rice—spicy, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful. Serve it with crispy fried chicken for a classic West African meal perfect for weeknight dinners or party spreads. Happy World Jollof Rice Day! Jollof rice is celebrated globally for good reason: it’s a crowd-pleasing, tomato-based rice dish enjoyed across West Africa. This version is based … Read more

A few months ago I visited my pregnant Ugandan neighbour and was reminded of the familiar experiences of pregnancy. She often had excess saliva and would chew on things to stop herself from spitting. Throughout her pregnancy she kept asking about Jollof rice, and she has always said how much she enjoys my cooking. When … Read more

Thank you for stopping by to read. Your clicks and support mean a lot and encourage me to share snippets of life. This week passed quickly, and I’m grateful for the progress I made navigating ordinary challenges and blessings. I started a Bible study with a group at my friend’s church and I’m glad to … Read more