Yesterday, was a day of wandering for me. I walked out of my home, down the street and then, hailed an auto rickshaw and mentioned my random destination. I got there 30 minutes later, walked into a grocery store, grabbed 2 zucchinis, 2 bunches of spinach and a box of lasagna. Honestly, even at that moment in time I was not sure if my purchase was … Continue reading A Kind of Lasagna!
Our friends, Ed and Joyce, own a fabulous restaurant on the island of Ko Lanta, Thailand, called Red Snapper. Every time we visit them we never fail to order our favorite item on their menu. This recipe was inspired by Red Snapper and is my interpretation of their Cheese & Jalapeno Croquettes! Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 40g unsalted butter 1/2 cup … Continue reading Inspired by Red Snapper!
I had a little of celery left in the refrigerator and was trying to figure out what is it that I can make. What popped in my mind was Risotto Bianco! The Ingredients 500 ml Vegetable stock Olive oil 1/2 a small Red Onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 stick of Celery, trimmed and finely chopped 150 g Risotto rice salt and pepper 1/4 cup … Continue reading Absolute comfort food!
My kitchen and pantry is always stocked up. That’s because I like to be able to whip up just anything at a moment’s notice. I also enjoy learning as well as creating new dishes. However, I once made a delicious cheat! It is not something I am always proud of but I was excited that day because I did not have mushrooms. I made a … Continue reading Delicious cheat!
So, I have been quiet for some time now as I have been away and did not carry my laptop with me during that time. To start off again on a sweet note, check out how I made my Strawberry and Fig Jam! The Ingredients 250 g Strawberries, hulled, washed, drained and halved 250 g ripened Figs, washed, dried and quartered 1/2 cup Caster Sugar … Continue reading On a sweet note!
I enjoy making roasted chicken lately because I have a cool roast chicken cooking tool. Check out the photo! For today’s posting, I have a recipe that is perfect for two with leftovers for later. Here’s one of my many easy to make roasted chicken recipe. Sage Roasted Chicken The Ingredients 1 – 1.5 kg Whole Chicken with skin on, remove excess fat, wash and … Continue reading Perfect for 2 with Leftovers!
When I used to live in Kuala Lumpur, I would frequent my favorite coffee joint every morning so I can have a large cup of Americano and a TEC. Well, that’s what they call it there! It’s actually a Turkey, Egg and Cheese Croissant. Since I was kind of missing it yesterday and thinking thin is the current goal, I made something similar but different … Continue reading Similar but Different!
The first time I had this was way back when I lived in Hawaii. I would go to a nearby deli that served bagels with the works. My usual choice would be with lettuce, smoked salmon, a slice of tomato, alfalfa sprouts, capers and most importantly, my favorite, Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese Spread! The Ingredients 1/2 medium size Red Onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced … Continue reading The works & my favorite!
This particular soup has been an all time favorite of mine! I learnt it from my partner. G made it the first time when I was sick as a dog! I remember it very vividly as I was lying in bed feeling helpless and how the fragrant aroma of this soup travelled through the entire apartment. It smelt so yummilicious even before I had it. … Continue reading Healthy in a bowl!
Usually, the first thing that pops into mind when you hear the word lollipop is a stick with some kind of candy on it. Well, I think of it that way. Today, I am going to share with you another kind of lollipop! Crispy Mustard Chicken Lollipop The Ingredients 450 g Chicken lollipops salt and pepper 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 … Continue reading Another Kind of Lollipop!
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