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 :)
Tuesday, 3 December 2019
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.
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.
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