I was having a bit of a dilemma with trying to stretch out my budget and make the most out of one main ingredient to cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and my son’s lunch bag. As it is, having to cook all 4 meals in one day can just drive a single mom insane. Especially when time, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Prawn Fritters
Prawn fritters are yummy snacks that can also serve as an appetizer or side. You may add more vegetables if desired, such as bean sprouts and carrots. I also suggest that you keep the batter cold, in order to make the fritters crispy. Some also add a bit of cornstarch to the … [Read more...]
Turmeric Rice
Turmeric rice or nasi kunyit is a Malay rice recipe that is often prepared during special occasions like weddings, festivals and Eid. Some areas like Penang also believe in giving food packages when a baby is on his or her first month. The food pack also known as a full moon food … [Read more...]
Beef Rendang
Beef rendang is a Malaysian dish that gets better after a day or two because all the spices settle and they are absorbed by the meat. You can prepare a large batch and set aside a part for storing. Just reheat it after a few days or you can also fry it until crisp. Either way … [Read more...]
Mee Goreng
I am a big fan of instant mee goreng noodles. My Indonesian friends introduced me to it and we would usually have it as a snack or when we were hungry after having drinks. I loved having it with a sunny side up instead of an omelette. The instant version also contained some chili … [Read more...]
Turkey and Avocado Crepes
Turkey and avocado crepes are healthy snacks that are just extremely delicious. Since the turkey is lean, the avocado gives the dish good fat. Each bite is creamy from the cottage cheese and crunchy from the lettuce too. Moreover, you may add some hot sauce if you like it … [Read more...]
Sweet Sesame Prawns
As you may have noticed I love prawns or shrimp. They are slightly sweet with a very light flavor. We often stir-fry prawns or add them to soups, but here is a delicious recipe for those with a sweet tooth. It is perfect for kids too. Keep in mind that the type of honey you … [Read more...]
French Toast Weekends
Ah, breakfast! This is certainly my favourite meal of the day, even though I hardly get to relish the early hours of the morning to team up my cuppa java with some good eats. Single momma mornings are hellish on weekdays and on weekends … I just want to dream of a good … [Read more...]
Braised Pepper Chicken
Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients as it absorbs flavor quickly and it cooks easily. I can honestly say that I often cook the same kind of chicken recipes on a regular basis. I stick to the ones I know and like, but this recipe really caught my attention. It is … [Read more...]
So Totally a Prune-diferous Cake!
I usually associate food with a lot of memories and whether they maybe good or bad, I think people will always relate the taste of the food with the memory that goes with it. Much of mine will date back to a lot family gatherings when grandmas and aunts would always have … [Read more...]
Ground Beef Filet Mignon
A foodie like me will always love steaks. Filet mignon is definitely one of my favorites. This is why it was interesting to try a version that can be prepared any day. During my last trip, I ordered ground beef filet mignon at a hotel. It was surprisingly good and the orange … [Read more...]
Seafood Teppanyaki
Japanese food is a cuisine that almost everybody likes. The first thing that often comes into mind is usually sushi, sashimi and ramen, but there is actually more to it than that. One type of dish that stands out is teppanyaki. Teppan refers to an iron plate while yaki means, … [Read more...]
Supah Fly Rice
Being Asian , I guess  eating plain white rice together with the daily fare of meat and vegetables can be a little too boring sometimes for the Western palette.  I wouldn’t blame it on them either because there’s really nothing so toe curling about eating white rice unless … [Read more...]
Potato Fish Cakes
Potato fish cakes are an easy to prepare Indian recipe. It is a delicious snack that kids will love, but it is perfect for adults too. It is best eaten with vegetables and even fried rice. Ingredients: 300g salmon or mackerel fillets 1/4 kilo potatoes 1 … [Read more...]
Hazelnut Coffee Jelly
This recipe was inspired by the traditional Japanese summer treat. Since I love flavored coffee, I decided to use hazelnut flavoring to make this dessert tastier. You can use any coffee flavor you like. I think Irish cream, Amaretto and French Vanilla will taste wonderful too. If … [Read more...]
Nasi Goreng
Nasi goreng is an Asian fried rice dish that is prepared in many ways. It is quite famous in Indonesia and Malaysia. You can find it almost everywhere, including hawker stalls and food carts. I prefer to prepare it with shrimp paste, similar to the Thai version. I also add … [Read more...]
Stir-Fried Sweet and Sour Vegetables
I have been attempting to eat healthy these days, thus vegetables are always the top choice when it comes to choosing what to eat. I often stir-fry or butter them and after a while it gets old. This recipe is an interesting addition. It is easy to prepare and it has a lot of … [Read more...]
Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce
Poached Salmon is a delicious dish that is perfect or dinner. It is best served with buttered vegetables or a light salad. White wine is also a good addition to this meal. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup white wine 2 cups fish stock 1 tablespoon lemon … [Read more...]
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Here is an interesting twist to the usual oatmeal cookie recipe. Carrots are added for more flavor and added nutrition. It is perfect to get kids to eat more vegetables or just to add more vitamins to our daily diet. We used dried currants for this recipe, but you may use mixed … [Read more...]
Herbed Cheeseburgers
Herbed cheeseburgers are the healthy alternative to fast food burgers. Use lean meat and try to keep the ingredients low in salt and low fat if possible. This recipe is perfect for kids and those who are trying to watch what they eat. Makes 8 … [Read more...]
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