Indulge in Flavor: Butter Garlic Whole Roast Chicken - VLOGMAS DAY 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! It's finally the day we have all been waiting for and of course it's go big or go home in this kitchen of mine. For day 25 of #VLOGMAS2021 I cooked whole or rather roasted a whole chicken!! This was my first ever time roasting a full chicken and I must say it's not as hard or as complicated as I thought. Crispy skin, juicy insides, totally worth the wait! Welcome back to my kitchen! Today, I have a delectable recipe that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also fill your home with the irresistible aroma of roasted goodness. Our star of the day is the "Butter Garlic Whole Roast Chicken." Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to impress or a home cook seeking a straightforward yet impressive dinner, this recipe is sure to delight. It's simple, succulent, and superbly flavorful.

Teriyaki Baked Chicken Wings: A Flavorful Delight for Your Taste Buds - VLOGMAS DAY 23

Two days to Christmas! Can you believe it? Day 23 of #VLOGMAS2021 finds this delicious, crispy and spicy Teriyaki baked chicken wings. These little morsels can be eaten as dinner or even as an appetizer. So where did Teriyaki originate from? According to Kikkoman, world-wide producer of soy sauce and related condiments, the syrupy sweet teriyaki we know and love originated in Hawaii, when Japanese newcomers mixed local ingredients such as pineapple juice and brown sugar with soy sauce and used it as a marinade. Are you ready to elevate your chicken wing game to a whole new level of deliciousness? If the answer is yes (and we're pretty sure it is), you're in for a treat! Today, we're diving into the world of Teriyaki Baked Chicken Wings. These wings are not your average finger food; they're a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies: A Culinary Symphony - VLOGMAS DAY 21

I'm so excited to start the last week for my #VLOGMAS 2021! Four days left till Christmas I can't believe it! The days seem to be flying do fast that soon enough we will be wishing each other a merry Christmas. I've been having fun with this challenge and it's feels kinda sad-ish to almost be finishing the daily postings. Today, we're diving into the world of flavors with our Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies recipe. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this dish is a delightful symphony of herbs and succulent chicken that will leave your taste buds singing. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of this recipe, discover who it's perfect for, and unveil some expert tips and tricks.

Crispy Rosemary Baked Potato Wedges - VLOGMAS DAY 9

Ever eaten potatoes so good you had seconds and almost thirds? These Rosemary baked potato wedges are that delicious! This week we are on potatoes which are readily available and have countless ways that you can cook them. If you want you can pan fry the potatoes on a skillet if you don't want to bake them, they'll still be delicious! Today, I've got a mouthwatering recipe that's perfect for any occasion – Rosemary Baked Potato Wedges. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, craving a savory snack, or looking for a side dish that'll steal the show, these crispy wedges are here to impress. I'm a firm believer that good food brings people together, and these potato wedges are no exception. With a blend of fresh and dried rosemary, a hint of black pepper, and a golden, crispy exterior, these wedges are a flavor explosion waiting to happen

20 DELICIOUS AVOCADO RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE

Avocado is the most versatile fruit that you can use in your cooking for dozens of recipes. Some time back I had an Avocado month where I realized there are so many ways that one can enjoy avocado, you can eat in breakfast recipes, sweet and savory recipes and even bake with the avocado. . The above recipe is CHOCOLATE AVOCADO TRUFFLES, very delicious and so easy to make you will be making often. Here are some of the tasty avocado recipes that I had made on the blog and looking forward to trying out more avocado recipes Avocado recipes offer numerous health benefits due to the nutritional value of avocados:

Unleashing Flavor: Mastering the Art of Butter Chicken

 

Butter Chicken is a delicious, creamy delightful chicken dish which has simple flavors yet it tastes great as the flavors are bold and spicy. A classic Butter Chicken Recipe is loved by everyone, this had no left overs! If you are a vegetarian or you just like a different version of the butter chicken, you can use paneer, mushrooms instead of chicken for a healthier option. This is a recipe that I have always wanted to try and loved how it turned out

Indulgence Redefined: Gluten-Free Roasted Eggplant Lasagna

 

I have always wanted to try out cooking lasagna and since there are many versions of lasagna and we wanted to be healthy, my sister had this veggie lasagna which she was inspired to try out, I'm not the only cook in our family, though my sister will only cook when the inspiration and mood to cook comes along, lol! Anyway, this was the best lasagna I have ever tasted and I cannot wait to try it again. It is easy and everything is made from the scratch, from the marinara sauce to the minced beef. It's so perfect and filling even though we went for second helpings! Help! The best apart is that this lasagna is gluten free since we are using eggplant as the substitute for the pasta to layer the lasagna. As for the egg plant, you can bake it or pan fry, either way it'll be crispy and delicious.

Top 30 Recipes on Nairobi Kitchen You Tube Channel

HAPPY NEW YEAR MY LOVES!!!

 

I know, it’s already February but it still feels like a new year. Happy New Month! 2020 came and went just like that. It had been a tough year with all the pandemic issues that we had to deal with. I thought that now that we are quarantined, I would have the chance to cook dozens of meals but I guess the inspiration was lackluster to the point I was always happy that there were left overs. No need to cook. I hope this year will be a bit better and hoping for the best. So to start us off, ill share with you my top 30 recipes on my YouTube channel. My channel has officially crossed 6,000 subscribers with 500, 000 overall views! It’s something small to celebrate because when I started my channel I was a bit scared about not receiving feedback or people not watching the content, but thank you guys for your interactions, comments and even views, you are my MVPs! Which recipe was your favourite on my blog and on my channel? What would you like me to cook this year? What content would you like me to add on my YouTube channel? Let me know below in the comments, I always look forward to all your interactions! much love and kisses!

NDENGU CURRY IN COCONUT CREAM

Whenever I think about Ndengu or Pojo in Swahili or Mung Dal in Indian or Green Grams in English, 🤗😄 I always think of Chapati. My next favourite meal after R&B (Rice & Beans)! I like Rice and Ndengu but not that much, I would rather eat the ndengu on its own. I love coconut in anything, and that is what I love about this Ndengu curry. You can check out the full recipe on my YOUTUBE channel below. Comment or ask any question and I will be happy to answer.

GARLIC CUMIN FRIED BEEF

Remember how I told you that we celebrated Mashujaa day with some beans curry and beef? Well this was the beef dish that accompanied all the meals of that day. Unless you are vegan or vegetarian, everybody loves LOVES beef! Or maybe its just me, can it really be. I do love my Nyama Choma so fried beef, what we Kenyans love to call "beef wet fry" or "dry fry beef" is closer to Nyama Choma! This beef dish is one of those that you will be enjoying with your family on a regular basis. It is that delicious, I can guarantee you that!

CHUNKY VEGGIE & CHICKEN STIR FRY

Chunky vegetables are great because they are crunchy and crisp on the edges especially when stir frying. This chicken dish is so simple to make you will be making it on the regular! I had pre marinated the chicken so that it can even add more flavour and taste. I think I am officially a chicken addict. I have so many chicken recipes and still have more to try out! Hope you enjoy this dish and do not forget to comment about your favourite chicken dish below.

MARSALA EGG CURRY

 

I had egg curry at my friend's house once and I loved it so I decided to make my own and it turned out great. Egg curries are pretty easy to cook, and the best part is that you can add whatever spices and herbs that you want. Perfect for lunch or even dinner as a side dish with rice.

KENYAN STIR FRY PORK STRIPS

So many ways to cook pork and I have only just began. Its already the second por recipe this month and I'm already looking for other ways that I can enjoy pork. I had the most amazing pork at a place along Mlolongo Mombasa Road that apparently specializes in all kinds of pork recipes. From pork fry, grilled pork, stewed pork to stewed pork. I guess you can say I'm trying to replicate that dish. I could go and ask the chef about his recipe, trouble is, I'm not sure I remember the place. It was tucked away among many vibandas... I still have to look for it. But honestly this recipe came out of a missing ingredient, tomatoes. I was just going to make a simple pork recipe for lunch that just included frying the pork in onions, tomatoes, adding salt, and that was it! But then it was already lunch and I didn't want to go to the grocers. Luckily I had some veggies  like french beans, carrots and bell peppers, so I decided to make the recipe a blog post, and here we are.

CHILI STIR FRY PRAWNS

Ever made a dish that you always see in restaurants or other cooks making and it seems complicated? For me it has always been seafood. Specifically all other sea foods apart from Tilapia that we cook all the time at home. First ever prawn recipe and I'm so excited. You should see me do a happy dance. The weather has done a complete 360 turn and its getting colder by the day. I wanted something spicy and I happened to have some prawns that were lying around, just taunting me, come on, cook me, cook me pleeeze! I just had to. The best part about cooking prawns is that it takes very few minutes and they're  done. A perfect dish that will impress your family and friends when you come together

CHICKEN AND VEGGIE STIR FRY

First of all I love how rustic this non stick pan looks. I love anything vintage and rustic, from kitchen utensils, decor and even clothing. If I could I would just have a whole room in the house filled with kitchen utensils. My favourite aisle in the supermarket is always the utensils section, I mean, you can never have too many soup bowls or silverware or dutch ovens, right? Anyway, as you probably know I love CHICKEN, theyre probably the most recipes I have on here! I can't resist how good chicken is and how many recipes you can come up with with this humble bird. This dish is vibrant with its mix of bell peppers, veggies that make it perfect for a weeknight meal or quick lunch. 

CUMIN MARSALA PORK

Yeeeei! Second PORK recipe! Sips red wine...I love vibrant colors and mixed peppers add that brightness to this dish.

MAINI FRY

This Maini Fry (fried liver) was bomb AF! Forgive the potential swear! But in all honesty I have never eaten fried liver as good as this one. Hands down, it beat my garlic paprika liver and oregano beef liver! It had the best reviews from family who devoured in one sitting 

KUKU KIENYEJI STEW

Kuku kienyeji/Kienyeji chicken is free range or organic chicken that is usually more delicious than broilers or layers. It has always been a tradition that whenever we go upcountry to visit our grandma she always packs for us a chicken or two. Either a live chicken or one that has been dried on an open fire. That is why I always look foward to going for those visits because of getting that kuku kienyeji. Back in town, there are vendors who sell organic chicken, which normally is more expensive than broilers or layers. Kuku kienyeji has a much darker flesh that gets an intense flavour after cooking. With this kienyeji chicken, you do not need to add too many ingredients or even spices because its totally delicious with basic add ins.

5 WAYS TO GET SOFT LAYERED CHAPATI - CONE METHOD

Getting soft layered chapati is always the aim when it comes to cooking chapati. This is the second method I have learnt that will guarantee you the softest chapati you will ever eat!

CARROT CHAPATI

Want to add vibrant color and taste to your simple chapati, why not add grated carrots! Chapati as you know has always been my favorite meals to cook and I always try to find ways to make them more delicious. Whether it is wholewheat or all purpose flour, chapati is a delicious meal that can be served for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. The best part is that chapati is great for warming up to eat the next day. To ensure that they do not dry up and become dry and hard the next day, you need to cook them soft and this method I used guarantees you soft chapati that will keep soft even for 3 days!