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…