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                                                This is a healthy, and very nice cake without sugar, and it's best suitable for diabetics or for those who really wants to watch their weight, that is, you want to remain lepacious lol! Try this cake for grandmas and grandpas. Ingredients ; 4 tbsp or 2 oz margarine 4 tbsp or 2 oz shortenings  3 eggs  1 tsp vanilla Essence  3/4 cup or 3 oz flour 4 oz soft breadcrumbs  2 tsp baking powder  1 tsp cinnamon  1/2 tsp nutmeg  1/2 tsp grated lemon rind  8 sweetener tablet  1/2 cup water  4 oz grated carrot 2 oz mixed peel  2 oz black currant  Method ;  Step1. Cream fat in mixing bowl. Step2. Beat eggs and vanilla, add to creamed mixture. Step3. Mix flour, breadcrumbs, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon rind.  Step4. Mix sweetener tablet with water  Step5. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternatively with water. Step6. Stir in carrots, mixed peel and currants. Step7.

Dodo frittata is a simple, easy and special way to prepare plantain. It could be used as breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and also be served as a healthy meal for teenagers as it major ingredient plantain known as 'dodo' in Yoruba is mostly loved by children. Trust me it could even end up been a Sunday morning breakfast recipe in your home. INGREDIENTS 2 ripe plantains 4-6 eggs 1 green pepper 2 big tatashe pepper 1 medium size onion 1 cup bean sprout 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Seasoning cubes Salt to taste Vegetable oil to fry plantain DIRECTION -Cut fry or bake plantain -Slice vegetables -In a bowl mix all the spices and herbs. Transfer to a bigger bowl, mix all the vegetables and other ingredients you wish to add, maybe sausages, spinach, ham and others mix properly together -Transfer content to a grease non stick pan. Set over low heat, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes, transfer to a preheated oven and bake for 5 to 10minutes u

Food safety involves  handling, processing, storing of food to prevent any form of contamination or infection. It involves making  food safe for human consumption. Health agencies have use several medium to pass food safety message to all most especially be signifying its importance. It reduces food borne disease which has led to loss of several lives over the years. Few illness has been proven to be due to contamination in food consumed. It is obvious that humans have a role to play in food safety from processes in the farm to activities in the kitchen. Its important for one to learn how to safely store foods and process them. Food safety should be paramount for any parent so as to prevent their children from falling Ill, as this would affect their performance in school as well as a healthy life. Endeavor to drink clean and safe water to prevent germs from entering the food through water. Such germs not only causes diseases but also destroy some valuable nutrients in the food. Wa

     Menstral cramps occur during monthly menstration among women. It comes with several symptoms which could be very painful and difficult to bear. In some cases nothing may seem to be working to make this period go by. Thank God for some foods that could be eaten before and during period to help deal with the cramps and reduce other symptoms as well.      Firstly is water,  drinking lots of water helps drive cramps away and keep you hydrated.      Salmon which contains omega 3 and vitamin D if eating before period helps keep cramps in check and prevent bloating. The protein in fish, meat, and egg helps maintain stable blood flow and stable energy which also helps keep our mood stable.     Take lots of warm green tea, it helps aids flow of blood and ease pain too. Peppermint tea can also ease an upset stomach.     Eat lots of bananas before and during monthly period. It reduce menstral cramps.    Leafy green vegetables such as spinach, cabbage helps a great deal to reduce cramps

                              This refreshing fruit punch is either meant for festive seasons, parties and can also be taken at your leisure time. Try it and thank us later! INGREDIENTS; 3 cups orange juice 3 cups pineapple juice  3 cups grapefruit juice  1/4 cup lime or lemon juice  1/2 cup honey or to taste  1 cup freshly chopped pineapple  1/2-1 melon cube, balls lime or orange slices   METHOD; Step1. Combine orange, pineapple, grapefruit and lime juice.  Step2. Sweetened to taste with honey and chill for few hours.  Step3. Just before serving add chopped pineapple an melon balls. Step4. Garnish with either lime or orange orange slices, or strawberry (and serve with crushed ice).   For variation: substitute a small tin of fruit cocktail or fruit salad for pineapple and melon balls. Bon appetite!!! Pls don't forget to share your thoughts and comments or follow us on  IG: Itunu cuisine  Twitter: @itunucuisine  Bbm channel:C0026955E Em

Soy milk is a highly nutituinal drink which contains numerous amount of healthy compounds needed for general functioning of the body. With added advantage to men women, and children. Soy milk which is made from soaking, grinding, and boiling soy beans with water is a very nutritious drink. Soy milk is of great value to aid weight loss due to it low sugar content. It contains fiber keeping you feeling fuller for a longer time. It prevent several cancer, prostrate cancer. It contains high level of phytoestrogen. It strengthen blood vessels. It cinatains vegetable protein which cause less loss of calcium among kids. It contains no lactose. And also prebiotic sugar starchtose and raffinose. this prebiotic sugar boost immunity and help decrease toxic substances in the body. Fewer people are allergic to soy milk. Soy milk improves mental health. It also promote cardiovascular health. Soy milk is rich in isoflavones. Isoflavones benefit in reducing of cholesterol, easing menopause

Green mango is basically unripe mango. They  can be sour sweet depending on the kind of variety. Basic research suggest that all unripe fruits are unhealthy for the body, but an unripe mango fruit is an exception. It is packed with loads of health benefits. Read this benefits below. Unripe mangoes have higher content of vitamin C and also pectin. You can find pectin in other fruit like berries and apples. Pectin has medicinal value, it can be used to make several medicine especially for people with high cholesterol level. It contains vitamin C which helps fulfill calcium requirements in the body and makes the body stronger. It helps in creation of new blood cells, prevention of bleeding tendency, absorption of iron. It helps maintain healthy mucus and membrane due to its  content of flavonoids. It enhances sex and improves sex life. It alkalize the whole body and clears the skin. Green mangoes also assist in weight loss while the ripe ones contains lots of calories, adding to th

                            Pasta with cheeseburgers is a delicious, healthy, and classic recipe for your family. Serves: 4  INGREDIENTS; 1/2 lb. spaghetti or macaroni  1 lb. ground beef  1 beaten egg 1/2 cup breadcrumbs  2 tbsp tomato ketchup  1 tsp salt  1/2 tsp black pepper  1 tbsp butter or margarine  1/2 cup chopped onions  1/2 cup chopped celery  1 can tomatoes, crushed  1/2 tsp celery salt  1/2 cup grated cheese  METHOD ; Step1. Break macaroni or spaghetti in 3 pieces and cook as indicated on package; drain it.  Step2. Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, salt, and pepper  Step3. Shape mixture into 4 patties; brown quickly in butter, drain and keep aside.  Step4. Cook onion, celery in same pot until tender, add tomato and celery salt and bring to the boil, summer uncovered for 5 mins.  Step5. Stir in spaghetti and pour into a baking dish. Step6. Top up with patties and sprinkle with cheese.  Step7. Then, bake

                           Shrimp cocktail!!!  Hmmm here's an irresistible seafood dish that consist of cooked shrimps in cocktail sauce and served in a glass as an appetizer, you simply gottah love it. INGREDIENTS ; 1 tomato ketchup  1/2 tbsp cream of tartar  1/2 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp mayonnaise  1/2 finely chopped parsley  1-2 tbsp lime or lemon juice  1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce  1/2 tsp minced or hot pepper or hot sauce  4 cups finely chopped lettuce leaves or watercress  2 lbs cooked shrimps  METHOD ; 1. Combine tomato ketchup, onions, garlic, mayonnaise, parsley, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper and chill for few hours.  2. When ready to serve put chopped lettuce in 8 serving dishes and place shrimps on top. 3. Pour sauce over shrimps and serve.  Note: chopped avocado could be added to shrimps or serve shrimps in halves of avocado.  Hmmm yummy...you just have to try this!  Bon appetite!!!  Follow us on Instagr

The almond ( Prunus dulcis ) is a species of tree native to middle east, south Asia and some parts of Africa.  "Almond" is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus Prunus , it is classified with the peach in the subgenus Amygdalus , distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed.  The almond that we think of as a nut is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, a medium-size tree that bears fragrant pink and white flowers. Like its cousins, the peach, cherry and apricot trees, the almond tree bears fruits with stone-like seeds (or pits) within. The seed of the almond fruit is what we refer to as the almond nut.  The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut, inside. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled. Blanched almo

When the egg is over boiled, the yoke turns black and 90% nutrients lost. But if boiled for nothing more t h an 13 mins, the yoke will be yellow and all nutrients intact.

Piña colada 1 cup rum 1 1/2 coconut milk 1/2 cup pineapple chunk 3 oz. heavy cream or evaporated milk 1/4 cup of sugar 12 cubes of ice Cherries and orange slices Method 1. Combine rum , coconut milk, pineapple juice, pineapple chunk, and cream in blender. (Process in blender) 2. Add sugar and Ice cubes (process until ice is crushed 3. Serve in a tall glasses and decorated with cherries and slice of orange.

                    Eclairs and cream puff (Choux pastry) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup or 4 oz margarine or butter 1 cup all purpose flour 3 or 4 medi eggs Choco glaze METHOD: 1. In a heavy sauce pan, place water an margarine and bring to the boil. 2. Add all the flour at once and stir over medium heat until the mixture leaves the side of the pan and forms a ball 3. Remove from heat and leave to cool for 5mins 4. Add unbeaten eggs once at a time beat well after each addition. 5. Shape or pipe mixture into oblong 4 inches by 1 1/2 inches finger shape on a lightly greased baking dish 6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375f for 40-45mins. 7. Cool and chill with filling 8. To make glaze; blend together 2/3 cup icing sugar, 1/3 cup of cocoa powder , 2 tbsp water and 1/4 tsp vanilla, spread on eclairs. 9. Coat top of eclairs with Choco glaze. Hmmm... Bon appetite! Comments and thoughts please!

Food allergies occur when your immune system overreact to a food or substance in a food. Over several people have different kind of food allergies which has several symptoms and could be life threatening. Sadly, There are no cure for food allergies but strict avoidance of food allergen, early realization and management could go a long way in saving ones life.   It is impossible to predict how allergies come about among children and siblings, but the truth is most children have one out of several food allergy. Certain people are sensitive to this allergen and have a reaction when exposed to it. More than 160 foods can cause allergic reaction. Health researchers have labelled common food allergies as egg, milk, fish, crustacean, shellfish, peanut, wheat, soyabeans and more which aren't stated specificly. Certain seeds including mustard seeds and sesame seed are also common major allergies in some countries in the world. Symptoms of allergies can be Anaphylaxis, a life thre

Food taboo is a prohitbition against certain kind of food in a particular area, during a phase of life(pregnancy, childbirth, menstral period), on the basis of religion (Christianity, Islam), violation of which is belived to be punishable automatically by spiritual means. Food taboo are well known from virtually all human society. Some religions and traditions declare some food as unfit for human consumptions based on respective reasons.   Generally it is a taboo to eat the flesh of some kind of animals e.g snails, tortoise, elephant, monkey, donkey, e.tc. especially by pregannt women it could lead to death of the mother and child and spiritual consequences to those involved.   Firstly in indigenous yourubaland, yam must not be kicked by anyone, the culprit would become lame. Famous yourba legend saw yam to be once a man and as such must be respected. Also, salt must not be troden underfoot. the sole of the offenders feet will ooze water. In acient youruba times salt was so