If we say, āLetās make pasta from scratch today,ā youāll probably look at us and think weāre nuts! Making pasta from scratch may seem daunting, but itās really satisfying. Imagine taking a bite of freshly made pasta topped with your favourite sauceā¦ahhhā¦utterly blissful! Homemade pasta is an ancient art in Italy and with just a[…]
āLetās have spaghetti Bolognese again kids!ā WHAT!!! AGAIN?? Iām sure youāve heard this before? How about giving your Bolognese a rest and broaden your repertoire with some refreshing new recipe ideas. Step into any Italian restaurant and youāll see some familiar words like alfredo, pesto, carbonara and marinara. These basic sauces can dress up about[…]
Flavourful, contrasting textures with a hint of smokiness ā thatās how Char Kuey Teow should best be described. One of the most popular street foods in Malaysia, Char Kuey Teow is flat rice noodles fried with a mixture of sauces, seafood and a hint of vegetables in just 5 minutes. A delicious serving of Char[…]
Do you have childhood memories of eating your favourite food? Or how you eagerly anticipate the end of your holiday meal with your grandmotherās dodol, nian gao or coconut candy? How mom made your favourite nasi lemak or fried noodles extra special during the weekends? Culturally, food is very important. Food can be nostalgic and[…]
Imagine taking a bite of a crispy piece of boneless chicken that is stir-fried and swimming in a flavourful homemade teriyaki sauce. A hint of garlic that adds a twist to the traditional Japanese Teriyaki Chicken recipe. Itās totally addictive and better than any store-bought teriyaki sauce. Ā Serve it with steamed broccoli or any Asian[…]
Knowing how to use different types of spices can instantly take your cooking to a whole new level. Turn your food around from bland and boring to distinctive and delicious with a touch of spice. Spices are mostly dried and ground before using. Pre-ground spices lose potency quickly, so itās best to store them in[…]
What is a spice? A spice is defined as any class of pungent or aromatic substance of vegetable origin such as pepper, cinnamon or cloves used as seasoning, preservatives, etc. Spices has played a vital role in the lifestyles of people from certain parts of the world. Herbs and spices have been used by many[…]
Pancakes! Everyone loves them, from the little ones to the oldest. Who doesnāt love a good serving of freshly made pancakes? A crispy buttery pancake drizzled with maple syrup and butter or topped with fresh fruits and ice cream ā itās definitely worth waking up for or indulging after a meal. However, pancakes arenāt the[…]
Itās time to get cracking and whip out a weekās worth of healthy meals. But how should I start? What can I cook? Donāt fret! Hereās some food that you can prep ahead to get you started. Hard-boiled eggs Ready to get cracking with a power-pack breakfast or meal prep? Just crack an eggā¦seriously! Eggs[…]