If you are already wondering what to cook this weekend, save this list.

Not the same meals you have been making every week. Just a few ideas to switch things up and give yourself something good to look forward to.

1. Ofada Rice and Ayamase

Ofada rice served with spicy green pepper sauce, assorted meat and boiled eggs.

2. Coconut Rice and Grilled Chicken

Fragrant coconut rice with well seasoned grilled chicken, vegetables and a fresh pepper sauce.

3. Groundnut Soup and Swallow

A rich, nutty soup made with groundnuts, meat or chicken, smoked fish, crayfish and peppers.

4. Banga Rice and Fish

Rice cooked in palm fruit extract with spices and served with fresh or smoked fish. Rich, aromatic and very different from your regular jollof.

5. Creamy Seafood Pasta

Pasta tossed with prawns, fish or calamari, garlic, herbs and a creamy sauce.

6. Chicken Shawarma Platter

Spiced chicken, flatbread, cabbage, carrots, cucumber and creamy shawarma sauce. Make enough and everyone can assemble theirs.

7. Nigerian Style Fish and Chips

Crispy seasoned fish, golden fries, coleslaw and a spicy homemade pepper sauce.

So, what are we cooking this weekend?

Pick one, get your ingredients, and let Saturday do the work for Monday.

Which of these meals will you try out?