Recipe: Spaghetti Carbonara

The Unc was back for a short trip recently, and with him, he brought all the ingredients needed to make  Pasta Carbonara for us.…

Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese

My kids love macaroni and cheese (aka mac 'n' cheese).  This is the best one I’ve made to date, extra cheesy and rich, wi…

Recipe: Braised Mushrooms and Fish Maw with Abalone

Father’s Day is coming (this Sunday!). Most Asian parents love abalone, fish maw and mushrooms so I figured this would be the per…

Recipe: Nyonya Chang (Nyonya Rice Dumpling)

A few years ago, I had my first Nyonya chang in Melaka , and I fell in love with it instantly. Fast forward to 2022, and I made …

Recipe: Pulled Pork Buns with Apple Slaw (Braising Method)

Commonly, pulled pork or beef is made either by slow cooking in the oven or braising over the stove.  Slow and low is the way to …

Recipe: Chicken Char Siu Buns

You may have had something similar (pork chashu buns) at the ramen restaurant.  This is an easy, chicken version which you can ma…

Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Who loves fried chicken? I DO! Ever since we got an air fryer, I've been trying out lots of fried chicken recipes and this A…

Recipe: Ikea Meatballs with Cream Sauce and Creamy Mash

If you've been to IKEA, chances are you have also tried their famous Swedish meatballs. At the start of the COVD-19 pandemic…

Recipe: Stir fried savoury rice cake (Vegetarian)

Hi guys, how's your Chinese New Year celebrations going so far? Usually on the first day of CNY, we will have vegetarian food…

Recipe: Poon Choi (Pen Cai 盆菜)

Poon choi  盆菜, literally translated as basin dish, is a multi-layer dish commonly served during Chinese New Year.  It is traditio…

Recipe: Tiger Stripes German Cookies

German cookies is one of our must-have CNY cookies. Since it's the Year of the Tiger, we got the idea of making these Tiger S…

Recipe: Vegan Scallops with Sweet Peas

During Chinese New Year, scallops are often served, as it is an auspicious ingredient which symbolises new opportunities for the …

Recipe: Fu Gui Choy with Braised Mushrooms and Carrot Flowers

Chinese New Year is just one week away now. Time to stock up on auspicious ingredients for your reunion dinner and CNY meals. You…

Recipe: Salted Egg Yolk Cornflakes (Using Powder)

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, which means it's time to get productive in the kitchen and whip up some of our fa…

Recipe: Christmas Pavlova Wreath

Hello December! Tis' the season to be jolly ;) My favourite holiday season is here; our Christmas tree is up and looking migh…