Tuesday 3 December 2019

Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken Chop & Veggies

This sheet pan Cajun spiced chicken chop & veggies (butternut squash, cherry tomato & button mushroom) requires only 20 minutes of roasting time in the oven. I'm happy whenever I don't need to wait too long for my meal :)

Monday 25 November 2019

Sheet Pan Butternut Squash, Mushroom & Sausage

This sheet pan of roasted goodies is specially designed to be fast & fuss-free when cooking for 1-2 persons. The recipe also adds up well when cooking for more.

Friday 15 November 2019

Sausage Mushroom Pasta

This rich tasting sausage mushroom pasta can be whipped up in 20 minutes and makes a balanced one-dish meal.

Saturday 2 November 2019

Stir-fry Cabbage & Shrimp

This is a simple yet homely cabbage dish. The cooked cabbage tastes extra delicious after absorbing the sweet shrimp juices in the wok.

Thursday 31 October 2019

Beef & Veggies Meal Prep

This Chinese stir-fried sliced beef & veggies (broccoli, carrot, baby corn & capsicum) is budget-friendly and perfect for meal prep, keeping well in the fridge easily for 3 days.

Wednesday 23 October 2019

Stir-fry Cabbage Outer Leaves

This recipe is frugal cooking at its best - outer leaves of the Beijing cabbage which is typically discarded are stir-fried in the hot wok. The cooked leaves are tender crisp. Enjoy the different and delicious texture of stir-fried cabbage in this easy recipe.

Thursday 17 October 2019

Stir-fry Beef & Vegetables

Whip up this stir-fry in under 30 minutes! This is a balanced side dish with beef, broccoli, baby corn, bell peppers and carrots. Perfect for clearing leftover veggies in the fridge.

Sunday 13 October 2019

Stir-fry White Bittergourd & Pork

This recipe celebrates cooking with Taiwanese white bitter gourd (bitter melon), which is available seasonally. The bitter gourd is stir-fried in a deliciously savoury spicy soybean paste along with slices of pork. This recipe works just as well with the usual green bittergourd too.

Tuesday 8 October 2019

Stir-fry Beef & Cabbage Platter

Cooking with a vegetable platter can be fun once in a while! Tender beef slices are stir-fried with an assorted of vegetables using a supermarket cabbage platter. We love the assortment of veggies in this dish!

Thursday 3 October 2019

Balsamic Roasted Carrots

These balsamic roasted baby carrots are super easy and fast to prepare, with the oven doing all the work. It makes the perfect perfect side-dish or salad topping to any dish & occasion.

Monday 30 September 2019

Red Cabbage Limeade

Drink your red cabbage! This drink is easy and loaded with red cabbage nutrients! Learn how to reduce the top layer of foam in this veggie drink.

Wednesday 18 September 2019

Easy Chicken Porridge

Don't have much time to make dinner? This one-pot chicken porridge with mushrooms and carrots can be made in under 30 minutes!

Monday 16 September 2019

Roast Pork Salad Packed Lunch

This packed lunch was made with leftover Chinese deli roast pork, brown rice (complex carb), salad & orange vinaigrette. Healthy, delicious and takes only 15 minutes to make!

Thursday 12 September 2019

Golden Kiwi Smoothie

Two simple recipes for golden kiwi smoothies. The smoothies are not just pretty to look at, but also loaded with nutrients & vitamin C. Only 10 minutes and 5 ingredients!

Monday 9 September 2019

Asian-spiced Chicken Salad Packed Lunch

Make this Asian-spiced salad in 15 minutes. The shredded seasoned chicken is made with the short-cut of a rotisserie chicken breast from the supermarket deli, making this recipe super quick & fuss-free.

Friday 6 September 2019

Golden Kiwi Overnight Oats

This golden kiwi overnight oats is pretty, nutrients-loaded with the goodness of kiwi and very delicious!

Wednesday 4 September 2019

Spinach Pork Porridge

This is a balanced one-pot porridge with mince pork, sliced lean pork and plenty of healthy spinach!

Monday 2 September 2019

Avocado Milk

This 5-minute, 3-ingredient recipe for creamy avocado milk uses evaporated milk and gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup for added creaminess & deliciousness. Great as a morning pick-me-up & post workout drink.

Monday 26 August 2019

Sambal Okra with Dried Shrimps

This sambal okra with dried shrimps is hot, spicy and irresistibly savory. Make this dish the authentic local way (Southeast Asian) in 20 minutes!

Wednesday 21 August 2019

Rotisserie Chicken Salad

This 15-minute chicken salad is made with a leftover rotisserie chicken breast and served with a fruity orange vinaigrette. Fast, easy, light and refreshing!

Monday 19 August 2019

Orange Vinaigrette

Have 10 minutes to spare? Make a batch of orange vinaigrette dressing to use for the week. The fruity, sweet & tangy flavours goes well with all salads.

Thursday 15 August 2019

Tempeh Salad (Orange Vinaigrette)

This tempeh salad with orange vinaigrette as the dressing is vegan, fruity and refreshing. Eat it on its own as a light meal or as a salad side dish. You can also add a complex carb (brown rice, quinoa or whole wheat pasta) for a more filling bowl.

Sunday 4 August 2019

Rotisserie Chicken Pasta

This is a 20-minute recipe for rotisserie chicken pasta. Using supermarket rotisserie chicken is a cheap & convenient short-cut. This pasta can be eaten warmed or chilled and keeps well overnight, making it perfect for meal prep.

Tuesday 30 July 2019

Sambal Sweet Potato Leaf

Fast, cheap and authentic local recipe for "zichar"-style sambal sweet potato leaf. This stir-fry is hot, spicy and savoury. So good with rice!

Monday 22 July 2019

Sambal Kangkong

Make this local delight effortlessly at home, at the fraction of the price (and a lot more veg) charged at zi-char stalls. This sambal kangkong (aka water spinach or morning glory) is hot, savoury and goes so well with rice!

Friday 12 July 2019

Deep Fried Tempeh

Learn how to deep fry tempeh without splatters and in under 15 minutes. The fried tempeh can be eaten on its own as an appetiser, or added to other recipes (stir-fries, salads, curries and more).

Tuesday 9 July 2019

Shrimp & Celery Stir-fry

This stir-fry is simple, quick and light-tasting. Enjoy the freshness of shrimps (prawns) in this homely Chinese side dish.

Wednesday 3 July 2019

Tempeh Cabbage Curry

Delicious meatless curry made with superfood tempeh, cabbage, beancurd puffs & green beans. This curry is filling, protein-laden & easy to make.

Saturday 22 June 2019

Pumpkin & Pork Rice Vermicelli

Make this Taiwanese shallot sauce pumpkin & pork rice vermicelli (bee hoon) in under 30 minutes. This is a well-balanced one-dish meal.

Monday 17 June 2019

Simmered Chinese Endives

This simmered Chinese endives can be made with any variety of local endives, takes less than 20 minutes and less than 5 main ingredients (excluding water, salt & pepper). It is the perfect vegetable side dish to complete a Chinese meal.

Monday 10 June 2019

Open-Faced Prawn Omelette

This open-faced prawn (shrimp) omelette is attractive & easy to make with simple ingredients. It serves one as a low-carb light meal, or 2-3 as a sharing side dish.

Thursday 6 June 2019

Curry Cabbage

Make this homely local style curry cabbage with fried beancurd puff, french beans, cherry tomatoes & carrots. It goes well with rice or fried vermicelli. This recipe is a great way to clear leftover vegetables.

Thursday 30 May 2019

Silver Fish Omelette

This is a homely & simple Chinese omelette recipe made with small "silver fish" (white bait), eggs and minimal seasonings. Goes well with porridge and rice.

Friday 24 May 2019

Spinach, Pork & Century Egg Macaroni Soup

This one-dish meal is a balanced meal with lots of Chinese spinach (veg), mince pork (meat) & century egg. It's really homely, easy & cheap to cook.

Tuesday 21 May 2019

Broccoli & Beef

This broccoli & beef stir-fry is a "one-dish side-dish" (meat & veg) that goes well with a bowl of rice.

Thursday 16 May 2019

Cabbage with Dried Shrimps

This homely simmered cabbage with lots of dried shrimps is the perfect side dish to any Chinese meal. Goes well with rice, porridge and fried vermicelli (bee hoon).

Monday 13 May 2019

Roasted Cajun Shrimp Salad

This roasted Cajun shrimp salad with homemade Cajun vinaigrette is wholesome, natural and perfect for lowcarb/keto.

Friday 10 May 2019

Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp

Enjoy these succulent cajun shrimps as a light meal or for supper, dipping some bread to soak up the pan juices. You can also turn this into a wholesome cajun shrimp salad bowl :)

Monday 6 May 2019

Stir-fry Scallop with Vegetables

This scallops with vegetables (baby corn, carrot & snow peas) is a one-dish "everything" side dish. Deliciously savoury, this Chinese stir-fry goes well with rice.

Monday 29 April 2019

Stir-fry Snow Peas with Prawns

In this homely Chinese stir-fry, the seasonings are light (salt & pepper), bringing out the natural fresh deliciousness of the prawns (shrimps).

Tuesday 16 April 2019

Hairy Gourd with Mince Pork

This is a homely Chinese stir-fry that is a veggie and meat dish in one. It goes very well with steamed rice. You can substitute the hairy gourd (fuzzy melon) used in this recipe with your local seasonal melon (such as 10-ridged melon or Taiwan loofah squash).

Wednesday 10 April 2019

Stir-fry Snow Peas with Dried Shrimps

The snow peas cook very fast in the wok, making this a fast & easy stir fry. This makes the perfect vegetable side to any Chinese dinner.

Saturday 6 April 2019

Kau Kee Soup (Wolfberry Leaves Soup)

Make this soup using the leaves and fruit of the wolfberry plant. This soup takes less than 30 minutes to make, and it is a balanced one-dish soup with meat, greens and egg in it.

Friday 29 March 2019

Stir-fry Pork with Vegetables

In this recipe, learn how to make a cheap cut of lean pork tender after cooking. This is a balanced dish (meat & assorted veggies) which can be served alongside other side dishes, or on its own with rice.

Sunday 24 March 2019

Sichuan Vegetable with Mince

This homely dish is made with ready-to-eat shredded seasoned Sichuan vegetable, which is a huge time-saver. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, making it ideal for meal prep.

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Mama Tom Yum Noodles

Who says instant noodles are boring? Make this sumptuous Thai mama tom yum noodles with shrimp, mince pork and beancurd roll skin. It's great for clearing the leftovers in the fridge too.

Sunday 17 March 2019

Roasted Curried Shrimp

These turmeric curried shrimps are marinated in a spicy dry curry mix and then roasted in the oven. Easy, hot & spicy and very delicious! It has become a favorite recipe in our house.

Wednesday 13 March 2019

Spinach, Pork & Century Egg Soup

Cook this soup on the stove in 10 minutes! It contains Chinese spinach, minced pork, wolfberries & century egg. Add noodles to the soup or serve with rice.

Thursday 7 March 2019

Kale, Bacon & Mushroom

This kale, bacon & mushroom is perfectly versatile as a low carb meal, a side, a base salad, or tossed with pasta.

Monday 4 March 2019

5-ingredient Pork Porridge

My mum's recipe for pork porridge only requires 5 main ingredients (excluding salt & pepper, water and garnishes). A true taste of home, and test-tasted for decades.

Tuesday 26 February 2019

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Who knew cauliflower can be so excitingly flavourful? These dainty cauliflower "nuggets" make the best side dish to any meal.

Sunday 24 February 2019

Seafood Ee-Fu Noodles

This Chinese braised ee-fu noodles is loaded with clams, prawns (shrimps), scallops and mushrooms. Only 30 minutes to make!

Yellow Chives

Ingredient spotlight for yellow chives, an essential ingredient for a plate of authentic Cantonese braised ee-fu noodles.

Ee-fu Noodles

Ingredient spotlight for Ee-fu noodles. It is popularly used in Cantonese cooking.

Tuesday 19 February 2019

Ee-fu Noodles with Pacific Clams

Whip this ee-fu noodles in less than 30 minutes, thanks to the convenience of canned clams. The clams are already cooked, and they only need a minute to warm up on the stove.

Friday 15 February 2019

Baked Parmesan Scallops

These baked Parmesan scallops are so easy to make, yet gourmet looking and tasting.

Monday 11 February 2019

Parmesan Orange Scallops Salad

Baked Parmesan scallops, served on a bed of salad with a fruity orange vinaigrette. Refreshingly healthy and delicious.

Friday 8 February 2019

Fish Maw & Pork Ball Collagen Soup

This is a short-cut and fast-cooking recipe using threadfin fish maw, premium pork balls & chicken collagen stock. Only 10 minutes on the stove!

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Chicken & Mushroom Foil Packet

This chicken & mushroom foil packet is easy to make and just as easy to clean up! It is also a super delicious & wholesome low carb meal, too.

Wednesday 23 January 2019

Milky Mushroom Medley

Seasonal fresh mushrooms, simmered in a delicious milky mushroom broth. Meatless, healthy and easy to make.

Thursday 17 January 2019

Steamed Chicken Foil Packet

Chinese recipe steamed chicken foil packet with mushrooms and bell peppers. Easy to make and easy to clean up! The chicken is moist, and the broth naturally rich after steaming.

Friday 11 January 2019

Roasted Shrimp Salad

Make this sheet pan roasted shrimp salad in under 30 minutes. This salad is wholesome, natural and perfect for lowcarb/keto.

Wednesday 9 January 2019

Sheet Pan Shrimp

This sheet pan shrimp recipe is fuss-free and flavourful. Recipe portions are for 1-2, with flexibility to scale up the ingredients to serve more people.

Friday 4 January 2019

Smoked Oysters Quinoa Salad Jar

This smoked oysters quinoa salad jar is perfect in every way: 15 minutes to assemble, complex carbs, omega-loaded and ideal for meal prep. What's more to ask of this salad? :)

Tuesday 1 January 2019

Stir-fry Instant Noodles (Rotisserie Chicken)

A 15-minute instant ramen noodles recipe with shredded supermarket rotisserie chicken (or any leftover roast chicken). An easy, fast and balanced one-dish meal.