Category: Recipes
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Blueberry Muffins (with video)
I’ve always wanted to try making blueberry muffins but never seemed to be able to get the texture right. They would either turn out rubbery, tough, tasteless or dry. Then I found this recipe by Paul Hollywood in his book, Bake. Compared to most muffin recipes, this one uses the rubbing in method, which is…
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Honey Joys (Cornflakes Cookies)
A very simple, kid-friendly recipe that is very quick to put together. Only five ingredients and no mixer needed. Not only can you eat it as a snack, it is also suitable as a quick breakfast — it is made of cornflakes after all. Honey Joys has its origins in Australia where it is a…
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Beef Stew Halal Version (without wine)
There are many versions of Western style beef stew on the Internet, but many of them contain wine. Most websites will say, you can use beef stock as a substitute. But beef stock does not contain the acidity and sweetness, so you will still need something like grape juice for the sweet and sour components…
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Fried Fish in Miso Sauce
An Asian fusion dish of fish in a savoury Miso sauce, with the bright notes of lime juice, ginger and chillies. A healthy and inexpensive dinner dish for 2-3 people, when served with freshly cooked rice. INGREDIENTS: (serves 2-3 people, as accompaniment to rice) METHOD: NOTES: Latest Posts
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Chicken In Spicy Pineapple Sauce
A spicy, tangy, sweet and savoury stir-fry dish with a healthy balance of protein and vegetables. Cornflour in the marinade helps to make the chicken morsels tender and silky. Pineapple chunks and bell pepper give added crunch. INGREDIENTS: 800g chicken cubes from thigh or breast meat 1 tsp salt for marinade 1 tbsp turmeric powder…
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Bubur Kacang Keledek (Mung Bean Porridge with Sweet Potato)
A delicious and healthy dessert that is not too sweet, and can be served hot or chilled as dessert. Bubur kacang can also be served with toasted bread for breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 200g (1 cup) mung beans — rinse several times under running water 500ml + 250ml water 75g (½ cup) white sugar, or to taste…
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Three-Cheese Chicken Lasagna
Rich and gooey from three types of cheese, but at the same time well-balanced with the addition of spinach and fresh sweet basil for the “greens”. I used canned traditional pasta sauce. But you can also use marinara or, for a more spicy kick, arrabbiata. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 300g minced chicken 2 cans…
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Tom Yum Fusion Noodles
A yummy Asian fusion using ingredients from at least three cuisines — Thai (tom yum and fish sauce), Chinese (rice vermicelli and soy sauce) and Korean (gochujang). Coriander leaves and stems bring added fragrance and freshness to this spicy and savoury dish. NOTES: As can be seen in the picture, I use chilled rice vermicelli…
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Fried Kway Teow
Fried kway teow, or Chinese style flat rice noodles cooked in a savoury and spicy sauce. INGREDIENTS 2 tbs oil 3 shallots, sliced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 200g chestnut prawn rolls, cut into 1 cm chunks 200g fish cakes, sliced thinly 1 stalk leek, discard the root end and green leaves, slice white part thinly.…
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Shakshuka
A typically Middle Eastern dish, Shakshuka (also spelled shakshouka) can be served for breakfast or any meal of the day. It can be served with flatbread or just any bread. This simple and inexpensive dish can be prepared in minutes. INGREDIENTS drizzle of olive oil 1 yellow onion 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves…
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