French Oven Roast Chicken
It is such a treat to have a homemade roast chicken especially in between work days! While roasting chicken on a pan will always has a special place in my heart, I am excited to share with you French (Dutch) oven roast chicken is a recent and delicious addition to my repertoire. I got this […]
Roast Lamb Rack with Lemon & Cumin Crust
Brought to you by Philips Based on the number of grilled meat recipes I share on my blog, it is no secret that I enjoy grilling/roasting meat on a regular basis. I love that you can prepare ahead of time so when it is time for cooking, all I need to do is to place […]
Best Steak Marinade Recipe
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Meat & Livestock Australia Driving to a farm in Blayney on a Monday morning was an unusual departure from my work day routine. I was invited to go on set, watched a film production showcasing the journey of why Australian Beef is the greatest meat on earth. Surrounded by […]
Harissa and Coconut Fried Rice
This harissa and coconut fried rice is created out of my love of vegetable pilaf and Middle Eastern food. If you are not familiar with harissa, it is a fiery chili paste commonly used in North Africa and Middle Eastern cuisine. It packs quite a punch so a little teaspoon of harissa goes a long […]
Kung Pao Chicken with Macadamias
One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, Dainty Sichuan, has reconnected my love for Kung Pao chicken for their uncompromising use of Sichuan peppercorns, chilli oil and spices. The chef at Dainty Sichuan has perfectly balanced the wonderful flavours of spicy, sweet, sour and numbing sensation. It represents everything that is good about Sichuan food and […]
How to save money on groceries (4-ingredient Banana Bread Recipe incl)
January is the time I like to review my spending habit. Due to the force of habit of being an accountant, I do my household budget review on a financial (fiscal) year basis which starts from 1 July to end of June instead of calendar year. I tend to do a 6-monthly review to see how […]
Grilled Satay Chicken with Only Five Ingredients
Hello everyone, and happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and welcomed 2017 with fresh perspective and motivation. Remember me? It has been a while since my last post. I want to share with you what I have been up to during my absence. My beloved and I have moved back […]
Grilled Turmeric Salmon & Brussels Sprouts Rice Bowl & SunRice Competition
Brought to you by Nuffnang and SunRice Like many, I feel hungry more frequently in the winter months as compared to other months. Rather than braving the cold in effort to dine out, I’ve found myself spending more time cooking in the comfort of my own kitchen. As I grew up in a rice eating […]
Golden Fried Rice
Brought to you by Nuffnang and SunRice I had golden latte not too long ago. If you are not familiar with golden latte, it is basically milk brewed with turmeric and other spices. It was a “palate opener” as I have not tried turmeric other than in savoury food. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the latte so much that I am currently […]
Pan-Fried Kalettes (Kale Sprouts) with Chorizo
As I was typing this post, I have realised that this meal is a combination of two side dishes! For the purpose of this post, let’s pretend that it’s okay to have two side dishes as a tasty main meal okay? This post is quite special because there is a new ingredient which I have […]