Recipe Roundup
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Monday, 12 May 2025

4 Creative Poppy Seed Recipes for Every Meal

Discover 3 creative poppy seed recipes perfect for every meal, from a zesty lemon poppy seed breakfast muffin to a crunchy poppy seed salad dressing, and a savory poppy seed chicken entrée. Delicious, nutritious, and easy to make! Poppy seeds are tiny, round, blue-gray or black seeds harvested from the opium poppy plant. Though small in size, they carry a subtle nutty flavor. They also offer a gentle crunch. These qualities can dramatically enhance both sweet and savory dishes. Traditionally, they have found a place in baked goods, breads, and pastries, particularly in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisines. However, in modern kitchens, poppy seeds are being creatively used in newer, healthier dishes.

Thursday, 12 January 2023

13 Ways to Cook Fluffy Rice: A Rice Lover's Guide

Rice, in all its versatile glory, is a staple in countless cuisines around the world. Whether you're indulging in a comforting bowl of risotto, savoring a spicy plate of biryani, or relishing the simplicity of steamed jasmine rice, one thing holds true: rice should be fluffy, tender, and perfectly cooked. In this blog post, we're going to explore the art of cooking rice to fluffy perfection with not just one, but 13 ways to achieve that delightful result. Who Is This Recipe For? This recipe is for anyone who appreciates the magic of rice and wants to elevate their culinary skills.

Saturday, 22 October 2022

10 Amazing salads You Should Try


Salads have long been a staple for anyone seeking nutritious, delicious meals that don’t compromise on flavor. From classic crowd-pleasers to bold new favorites, salads can be both refreshing and hearty, making them a go-to for any season or occasion. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your lunch or elevate your dinner, these seven outstanding salads offer a variety of tastes, textures, and ingredients that will satisfy your cravings without the need for a complicated recipe.

Friday, 20 August 2021

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:

Tuesday, 2 February 2021

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!

Thursday, 31 January 2019

My Top Ten Recipes Of 2018

2018 had been a great year, a little over 100 recipes! Wow! Mostly I had lots of fun because I kind of got my mojo back to get into the kitchen. 2017 had been a hard year since I had a really personal tragedy, which I think I am getting better, so I can say that getting back to the kitchen was a sort of therapy for me. I already did your favorite recipes for 2018 of which I have a few favorites, wait, who am I kidding, I loved all of them! Check them out and see if you have some recipes that you loved the most last year. I did more soups which I was happy about since soups are healthy and make your meals that much more enjoyable. My very favorite month was August because of my delicious avocado theme that saw me have amazing recipes that had this delicious fruit. Here are the recipes that I enjoyed cooking and I found myself making over and over since I could not have enough of them. Why not check them out to see if your is on the top ten list or what would you add to this list as we look forward to 2019. I started the year reminiscing on the year that has gone and my hopes for this coming year where I look forward to more delicious, creative, yummy recipes to bring to you. Leave your comment on what you would like to see more of and what you enjoyed last year. let's do this, to more deliciousness this coming year

Sunday, 27 January 2019

10 Super Foods You Need In Your Pantry

When you are thinking about stocking your pantry, you need to think about including some super foods that are not only delicious but healthy and filled with lots of necessary nutrients that we need on a daily basis. Super food generally refers to foods that have the added benefit of offering maximum nutritional benefits yet with for minimal calories. These great foods are packed with minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. Among the super foods include, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, yoghurt, chocolate, fish, beans. The best part about having super foods in your pantry is that you can grab them any time since most like nuts and seeds keep for  long time. You can eat the super foods individually or you can mix and match them to create a delicious meal that will be filling build or even protect the body from infections. Most of these super foods are readily available at the local market, or even in the frozen section like fish.

Monday, 31 December 2018

Your Top Ten Recipes Of 2018


So here we are, the last day of 2018! You guys have been amazing, you have kept me on my toes and I have loved every minute of being in Nairobi kitchen. I love roundups, they give you a chance to see what has been great and how the journey has been. As usual, I begin with rounding up YOUR top ten recipes of 2018! Yeeeei! It has been a great year in terms of me being in the kitchen, I have realized I cooked more than I did last year and had mad fun while at it. Your top ten recipes are versatile, from main dishes to dessert to drinks, you have loved them all. Let's see who made it to number 1 this year. Any recipe you wanted to see on the list? Which one is your favourite?

Wednesday, 4 July 2018

Mug Cake Obsession: Quick, Single-Serve Recipes for Every Craving

Busy day? Sweet craving? No problem! These mug cake recipes are here to rescue dessert time with quick, single-serve treats made right in your microwave. Whether you're team chocolate, fruit, or vanilla bean, this collection of irresistible mug cakes will satisfy your sweet tooth in under five minutes. No oven, no mess, just one mug and a spoon! Happy New Month, Loves! July is here! The second half of the year is already starting. Are you excited like I am? Well, a bit anxious but happy all the same. So, to kick off this second half of the year, I thought I'd share with you all the mug cake recipes that made it on my blog. Last year, I shared lots of Mug Cake recipes, and today's post is a recap of all the delicious little desserts called Mug Cakes. Single-serving desserts that you can literally whip up in less than 5 minutes, and there is no limit to the types of cakes that you can make. 

Monday, 15 January 2018

Top Ten Recipes of 2017 – Best Dishes You Need to Try

Hey Lovelies. 2017 was filled with culinary creativity, and we’ve rounded up the top ten recipes that captured hearts and taste buds across the globe. Whether you’re looking for cozy comfort food, quick weeknight dinners, or healthy meal ideas, these ten recipes showcase the best flavors of the year. Read on to discover your next favorite dish and get cooking! There is never a new year post that does not have the top posts or recipes from the last year. So I have compiled my Top 10 Recipes for 2017 based on the number of views that the recipes got. It has been a great year, and I am happy that I made the choice to start a food blog. I always had that fear of what I post. Will people respond to my recipes? Will I enjoy it? But then I decided to start anyway, and I have had so much fun doing it. My love for cooking kept growing, and I started realizing that the only way to deal with fear is to face that which you fear. I have enjoyed every bit of it and look forward to many more creative, fun times in the kitchen.

Friday, 8 September 2017

Versatile Crepes: From Sweet to Savory in Minutes

Whip up this Basic Crepes Recipe, light, thin, and versatile crepes perfect for sweet or savory fillings. A simple and classic dish that’s quick to make and endlessly customizable. I have always been fond of crepes. It is a well-known fact among my family and friends. Crepes hold a special place in my heart. They are versatile and delicious. They also carry a touch of elegance and joy. This makes any meal feel like a celebration. For the longest time, I thought that making crepes was complicated and time-consuming. I believed it was a task best left to professional chefs or those with exceptional patience. I imagined that it required a certain kind of skill. It was a skill I did not possess. It seemed delicate, intricate, and perhaps slightly out of reach.
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