Itunu Cuisine

The recipe of the week is Melon/Egusi soup as most people know it. It is eaten all around West African Countries. The Yoruba’s call it Efo Elegusi, the Igbo’s Ofe Egusi and Hausa’s Miyan Gushi. In your opinion, which west African tribe makes the best egusi/melon soup? #recipeoftheweek #iCuisine #itunucuisine. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Hey guys, so there was a post 3days ago about tomato to be considered a fruit or vegetable, if you said tomato is a fruit or vegetable, fruitable, vegefruit. Even though I’ve never hear of that English. You all are correct. It depends on how you look at it. Scientifically, it is considered a fruit because it develops from the ovary in d base of a flower and contains seed. But in the culinary world we consider it a vegetable because we mainly use tomato for savoury dishes 👌🏽 I hope we were able to learn something  #iCuisine #itunucuisine

Fun facts Friday!!! Did you know that banana trees are actually classified as giant herbs their trunks are made of tightened leaves and not wood.  Comment if you didn’t know banana trees were actually herbs.  #iCuisine #foodfacts #banana #funfacts 

                                        The tomato brings a whole new flavour to food. But there’s been an argument for a long time whether a tomato is considered to be a fruit or a vegetable.  Tell us what you think. Fruit or Vegetable? #iCuisinetips #itunucuisine

Adding a table spoon of vinegar to your water when boiling an egg, makes it easier to peel.  Have you ever tried this method before? If you haven’t you can share us the method you use. Let us know what you think. Thanks. #kitchentips #cookingtips #iCuisine.

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Highlights Meat in modern diet creates surplus energy leading to obesity Protein causes obesity as it is digested after the fats and carbohydrates Obesity is prevalent across 170 countries We all need protein in our diet to help our body repair cells and make new ones and it is also an important factor for our growth and development. Protein foods are broken down into parts called amino acids during digestion. The human body requires a number of amino acids in large enough amounts to maintain good health. It's equally important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get its health benefits. Protein in meat is causing obesity in the same way sugar does, reveals a new study. The study suggest that protein in meat is causing obesity as it is digested after the fats and carbohydrates. This makes the energy released from protein a surplus, which then is converted and stored as extra fat in the human body. The World Heath Organization (WHO), state...

Are you tired of eating the same food all the time?  Find out 10 foods you should eat to Stay healthy without Taking medications. As we all know it’s not everyone that like to take drugs, or even if you do, you won’t even  complete your dosage. Do you fall in any of these categories?  Then this is for you. Stick with me till the end while I tell you about 10 different must eat food to include in your diet, and trust me you’ll be glad you tried these. Ok so let’s get straight to it. 1. Fish Naturally fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, and albacore tuna are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These are good fats that helps keep your heart healthy. They may also help keep your brain sharp, especially as you get older. The American Heart Association suggests eating two servings of fatty fish a week. A serving is 3 ounces about the size of a deck of cards. Try it baked, grilled, or poached. 2. Avocado Eat it on your sandwich, or serve it up...

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                                       Amazing coconut ice cream, insanely creamy, quick and easy to make and very rich. Hmmm yummy! what more can you ask for. INGREDIENTS : 3 cups coconut milk 3 tins evaporated milk  2 tbsp. custard powder or cornflour  2 cans condensed milk Vanilla extract.  METHOD : 1. Combine coconut milk and custard powder or cornflour, cook over low heat stirring continuously until thick and smooth. 2. Sweeten to taste with condensed milk 3. Flavour with vanilla extract  4. Pour in freezer can and allow to freeze.  Pls don't forget to follow and like our page on Facebook: Itunu Cuisine Instagram: Itunu cuisine   Twitter: @itunucuisine  Bbm channel:C0026955E Email: lifeofmolz@gmail.com

                      Coconut shortbread is something you'll always want to do over and over again. Just try it and thank us later. Ingredients: 1 cup or 8 oz butter  1/2 cup castor sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg  3 cups flour 1 cup grated coconut 1-2 tbsp castor sugar (for dusting)  Method;  1. Cream butter well 2. Add sugar, salt, egg, flour and coconut, mix well and chill for 1 hour. 3. Roll out dough in 2-3 circles, 1/2 " thick on an  ungreased baking sheet or pie plates. 4. Crimp edges, prick top with a fork and mark a wedge shaped pieces. 5. Bake in preheated oven at 300 degrees F.  for 45-50 minutes (shortbread should be pale brown after baking). 6. Then, sprinkle with a little sugar, cool and cut. Pls don't forget to follow and like our page on Facebook: Itunu Cuisine Instagram: Itunu cuisine   Twitter: @itunucuisine  Bbm channel:C0026955...

                                  Ewa oloyin (Honey beans) Honey beans is a light brown, kidney shaped beans popularly known in Yoruba as ewa oloyin, it's one sweetest beans in Nigeria. Now, let me just give you one tip I learnt from my grandma I noticed she uses lots of onions to cook ewa oloyin. So basically, onions is key in cooking beans. But I notice most people doesn't like eating beans that's because it's not well garnished with so many orisisi (enough ingredient) lol...make your beans more delicious to eat, so below are what to use to get a nutritious ewa oloyin. INGREDIENTS; 3 cups of honey beans 400g Beef or chicken (shredded)  1 cup Shrimps 3 medium bulbs onions  50g carrot 3 cooking spoons palm oil Stock cube (use Maggi crayfish) 1 tablespoon Grounded pepper(ata gungun)  1/2 teaspoon salt Ugwu  Pomo (cut in small sizes) PREPARATION;...

                                    Mocha frappe is made with irresistible, mouthwatering chocolate flavor and fusion of coffee, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle chocolate or vanilla ice cream. Oh my my! What are you still waiting for? You just have to try this.  INGREDIENTS ;  4 cups chilled coffee  4 tbsp instant chocolate milk (nesquick/ovaltine) 1 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup whipped cream (cool whip) 4 scoop vanilla or chocolate ice cream  DIRECTIONS ; 1. Pour chilled coffee milk and instant chocolate milk powder into the blender.  2. Mix together add whipped cream and ice cream and blend together.  3. Pour into a mug with ice cream topping.  Hmmm..I told you, it's quick and easy.  Pls don't forget to like and follow us on  IG: Itunu cuisine  Twitter: @itunucuisine  Bbm channel:C0...

                                         Gizdodo is a sumptuous Nigerian delicacy best served at the comfort of your home or any occasion. It's a fusion of gizzard and dodo(plantain), it can be stir fried or stewed whichever of your choice but, I prefer stir fry and can also be eaten alongside jollof or fried rice, coconut rice or plain white rice. Hmm yummy! You'll love the sweetness and crunchiness, trust me. Below are ingredients and preparations. INGREDIENTS : 450g Gizzard  3 ripe Plantain 1 large Onions  2 cloves Garlic  2 Stock cube  1 medium Tomatoes  1 each Green and red pepper (tatashe) 1 Scotch bonnet  1 Yellow bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon Salt  1/2 teaspoon Thyme  1/2 teaspoon Curry 1/2 cooking spoon Vegetable oil PREPARATIONS ; 1. Wash gizzard thoroughly and remove those yellowish linin...

Do you think knowing your blood type is only important in the event of a transfusion? Think again! Could eating a diet based on your blood type -- O, A, B, or AB -- help you trim down and get healthier? The answer is YES. Research indicates that your blood type is a key genetic factor that influences many areas of health and well-being. Throughout your life, you’ve probably observed that some people tend to lose weight more easily, while for others, their weight is an ongoing battle. Or wondered why some people are plagued by chronic illness while others stay healthy and vital well into their advanced years. Very simply, the answer is in your blood type. Knowing your blood type is an important tool for understanding how your body reacts to food, your susceptibility to disease, your natural reaction to stress, and so much more. A single drop of blood contains a biochemical makeup as unique to you as your fingerprint Below are five facts about your blood type that could ch...