November 4, 2018
Here are all the gadgets and ingredients needed for a Classic Margarita. I had a couple of practice sessions and tuned the proportions exactly to my taste and liking. Who knew have the hidden talent of a mixologist? 😉 Prep Time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients Margarita 2 oz Don Julio Tequila 2 oz Contreau 2 oz freshly Read More
November 4, 2018
It’s fall and it’s pumpkin and winter squash season! The winter squash looks so good in the store and I really wanted to incorporate it into my cooking this weekend. I decided to try the Delicata squash in Thai Red Curry along with a few other colorful bell peppers and tofu. It took a little more prep time roasting the Read More
October 21, 2018
Mee Goreng is one of the dishes that I didn’t check off from the ‘must-eat’ list during my whirlwind trip back to SG. There is only so much you can eat in a day, and 7 days in SG is just not long enough to try all the wonderful food this island has to offer! That is one of the Read More
September 23, 2018
I received two mooncake molds from my good friend Wai Ping last year. She told me that it is really easy to make mooncakes at home. Really?! After procrastinating for a whole year, the mooncake festival is around the corner again! It is time to put the tool to good use. Of all the mooncake flavors, my favorite is non Read More
September 9, 2018
A couple of years back, my colleague Ravi gave me a bag of figs from his backyard. That was my introduction to fig. This is an unusual fruit (actually, it is an inverted flower) with a unique taste and texture. I fell in love with figs until one day, I came across this article that describes how fig is pollinated. It Read More
September 4, 2018
I prepared this pasta salad for our Labor Day BBQ. It turned out really good. This recipe is easy, tasty, and you can do ahead the night before the party. There is everything to like about this recipe. I like it so much that I made it again today, do ahead for next week’s dinner! Ingredients 1 lb angel hair Read More
August 25, 2018
Ingredients Chipotle Grilled Mahi Mahi Follow marinade ingredients in Chipotle Chicken 8 slices mahi mahi, about four oz each, cut into 1 oz slices White corn mini tortilla skins Cabbage Slaw 4 cups cabbage, finely shredded 1 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely shredded 1 1/2 cup carrots, finely shredded 1 small red onion, finely sliced 3 stalks green onions, Read More
August 13, 2018
I have been practicing this concoction of pineapple, coconut milk, and rum all weekend, and I think I have finally gotten all the proportion right. If you are a pineapple and coconut lover, this will certainly appeal to your tastebuds … Ingredients 4 oz coconut rum 4 oz blue curacao liquor 8 oz pineapple juice 4 oz coconut milk 2 Read More
July 29, 2018
Fresh mango puree, coconut milk, gelatine, and simple syrup are all we need to whip up a nice, refreshing dessert. Ingredients 1 lb fresh mango chunks 3 gelatine sheets, 2.5g each 240 ml coconut milk fresh diced mango for garnish 4 oz simple syrup Mint leaves for garnish Directions Place mango chunks and 240 ml coconut milk in a blender. Read More
July 6, 2018
I couldn’t resist the cinnamon challah at the 300 cafe again; turned it into banana compote French toast the next morning. Delicious! This is an easy brunch recipe. Will definitely make it again when the girls are home on a weekend. Ingredients French Toast One 1-lb loaf of Cinnamon Raisin Challah, cut into one-inch slices 6 eggs 1 cup half Read More
