I am not going to lie, I am not much of a baker – period. In fact, the only real desert recipe that I can claim to be a signature dish of mine is my sticky date pudding. And that’s not even a cake!
Slow cooked Chinese Malaysian beef flank (Ngau Lam) with Noodles and Stir Fried Vegetables Recipe
There’s nothing more satisfying than coming home from a long day at work and having a hearty meal that reminds you of home. This is one of go-to-low-effort recipes that I absolutely love and a signature that you can get in my hometown on Kota Kinabalu.
Raw Greens Salad with Barley, Steamed Chicken and Hainanese Dressing Recipe
I’ve clearly been away for a while and my blog has been on hiatus! But I have a fair good reason… As Winter season kicked in July, I was off enjoying the beautiful snow in New Zealand as well as our very own local mountain, Mt. Buller. Not only did I have a blast but…
Seared Tuna, Horseradish Mayonnaise, Caper Vinaigrette and Chargrilled Brussel Sprouts Recipe (#FoodieFunFridays Challenge)
So two Fridays ago I embarked on a new creative challenge called #FoodieFunFridays. Basically it’s a challenge where I ask you to suggest 3 individual food items for me to create into 1 dish. It can be random or common, and the idea is for me to put my own creative spin on it. And well, the…
French Chicken Ballotine with Mushroom Spinach stuffing, Carrot and Pumpkin puree, Pickled Radish and Watercress salad and Red Wine Jus Recipe
French cooking is just one of those things that, as you progress as a cook, you look forward to doing more and more to learn techniques from. And that is exactly what this recipe is for me! Whenever I challenge myself on a new cooking technique, I like to do so on the weekend so…
Japanese Chawanmushi (Savoury Egg Custard) Recipe
Chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し,Chawanmushi, literally “tea cup steam” or “steamed in a tea bowl”) is an egg custard dish found in Japan that uses the seeds of ginkgo. Unlike many other custards, it is usually eaten as a dish in a meal.
Polenta Parmesan Cakes with Poached Egg, Braised Sides and a Double Cheese Sauce Recipe
I must say, I’ve been pretty appalling with updating my blog ever since the official launch last week but rest assured, I have been doing a lot of cooking in the meantime! This one is actually a new recipe that I honestly can’t wait for you to try. I’ve never cooked polenta before but have…
Slowcooked Italian Lamb Stew with Garlic Kale Salad Recipe Recipe
I am sure a lot of you can relate to the distaste of having a late dinner on a weeknight due to the simple fact that you don’t usually get home from work anytime before 6pm. Well unless you’re a Uni student of course. So this post really revolves around being prepared with a trusty’ slowcooker….
Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe, Honeycombe Crumble and Coffee, Rum and White Chocolate Foam Recipe
Deserts are just one of those things that you either love to make as a homecook, or avoid like the plague because the thought of having a messy kitchen full of bowls and whisks covered with flour is just something you don’t want to deal with. It’s funny actually, I used to be one…
