Cook with Tonie — A Celebration of Nigerian Cuisine

By Anthony Obika

What is this book?

Cook with Tonie is a cookbook built around one of the world's most bold, flavourful, and underappreciated food cultures — Nigerian cuisine.

It is part recipe collection, part culinary journey. You'll find traditional Nigerian dishes cooked the right way, a handful of reimagined classics with a modern twist, and a selection of recipes from across the world that earned their place alongside the Nigerian staples. Every recipe is written with warmth, context, and enough detail to make you genuinely confident in the kitchen — whether you're cooking Nigerian food for the first time or the hundredth.

What's inside?

Starters — Pepper soup, suya, suya-style crispy chicken wings and more. Bold, warming dishes that open the appetite and set the tone for everything that follows.

Mains — Efo riro, jollof rice, chicken and plantain skillet with veggies, and a selection of hearty, deeply satisfying dishes that hold the table.

Desserts — Puff puff, a pistachio, strawberry and blueberry ice cream trio, and more. Familiar Nigerian favourites alongside something a little unexpected.

Recipe notes — Every dish comes with context, and the kind of detail that makes the difference between a good plate and a great one.

The author's story — An introduction and About This Book page that gives you the full picture of where this cookbook came from and why it exists.

Links — Links to videos showing how the meals were prepared. As a challenge, you can replicate the look.

Who is this for?

This book is for anyone who loves good food. If you grew up eating Nigerian food and want to recreate the dishes that shaped you — this is for you. If you've never tried Nigerian cuisine and want to understand what all the fuss is about — this is absolutely for you. And if you're simply a curious cook who wants to add something new, bold, and genuinely exciting to your repertoire — welcome.

Why Cook with Tonie?

Nigerian food deserves a seat at every table. It is one of the most flavourful, culturally rich, and deeply satisfying cuisines in the world — and it is still finding the global audience it deserves. This cookbook is a step in that direction. Every recipe is tested, every flavour note is honest, and every dish has been cooked for real people who came back for seconds.

This is not just a cookbook. It is an invitation.

What you'll get

✅ Instant digital download — PDF format

✅ Print-friendly layout

✅ Full recipe collection across three courses

✅ Author notes and cooking tips throughout

✅ Cooking video links

About the author

Anthony Obika is the creator of Cook with Tonie — a food brand built around Nigerian cuisine and the joy of cooking for people. Born in Nigeria and based in Toronto, Anthony learned to cook watching his mother in the kitchen and has spent years refining his craft across continents. Cook with Tonie is his first cookbook.

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