Pork chops with Cajun rice is a delicious recipe that is great for dinner. You can also prepare it as a packed meal for work. Add some chili or loads of pepper if you want it to be spicy. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup butter 3 shallots, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Garlic Prawns
This garlic prawns recipe is inspired by a Spanish dish. Instead of frying the shrimp in one go, the original version calls for several heatproof dishes. The oil, butter, garlic, chili and prawns are divided onto the dishes and cooked in them. I love using fresh shrimp for this … [Read more...]
Home-style Meatloaf
Home-style meatloaf is a delectable recipe that is great for dinner. Serve it with potatoes, salads or mixed vegetables. You can also prepare it ahead of time and just reheat it in the oven. Leftovers can also be eaten with eggs for breakfast. Serves … [Read more...]
Turkey Avocado and Cheese Sandwich
Turkey avocado and cheese sandwich is a healthy recipe that is great for lunch or as an afternoon snack. Sweet potato fries is a yummy addition to this dish. I love chilled sandwiches so I decided to refrigerate it in a re-sealable container for 30 minutes before eating … [Read more...]
Lobster Mornay
Lobster mornay is a creamy dish that melts in your mouth. It is best eaten with salad or mashed potatoes. Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 medium sized lobster, cooked 1 1/4 cups milk 1 onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 6 black peppercorns 30g butter 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Omelette Arnold Bennett
This gastronomic dish was named after Arnold Bennett a well-known English novelist in the 1900’s. Chefs at the Savoy Hotel in London perfected a haddock omelette and named it after him. The original recipe contained hollandaise and béchamel which are very rich and quite … [Read more...]
Vegetable Noodle Soup
Vegetable noodle soup is a heartwarming recipe that is perfect for chilly weather. It is a meal in itself because of the carbs and the nutritional vegetables. Enjoy it with crusty bread. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter 1 small onion, finely … [Read more...]
Pork and Chicken Sang Choy Bow
I love lettuce wraps which is why I searched for other filling recipes. Pork and sang choy bow is delicious Asian dish with a mix of different tastes and texture. You may add some chili for more spice if desired. Serves 4 Ingredients: 500g pork fillets 1/2 … [Read more...]
Beef Rib Soup
Beef rib soup is a delicious Malaysian dish that is perfect for cold nights. Since it takes time to boil the beef, you may use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time. If Chinese celery is not available, you may replace it celery leaves or Italian … [Read more...]
Stir-Fried Squid
Stir-fried squid is a simple seafood recipe that you can prepare in minutes. You can eat it as is with rice or alongside other meat or vegetable dishes. Serve it immediately because the taste may change if you store it in the fridge and eat it the next day. Serves … [Read more...]
Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon teriyaki is a delicious Japanese dish that is pleasing to the the taste buds. You may use the same recipe for other seafood or vegetables. Enjoy this dish with a cup of steamed rice or Japanese fried rice. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1lb. fresh salmon fillet, … [Read more...]
Chickpea Pockets
Chickpea pockets are healthy snacks that can be served as a light lunch as well. I like the way the balsamic vinegar adds flavor to the chickpeas, while the arugula gives the pocket sandwiches some crunch. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, … [Read more...]
Sausage and Vegetable Rice
Sausage and vegetable fried rice is a delicious recipe that makes use of leftover rice. It can be served alongside other dishes or eaten as is. Feel free to be creative and utilize this recipe for leftover meats and vegetables. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 … [Read more...]
Bacon Drop Biscuits
Bacon drop biscuits are delicious treats that are great with coffee or your preferred fruit juice. Have them for an afternoon snack or pack them for your kids’ snacks. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tablespoons baking … [Read more...]
Beef in Satay Sauce
Beef in satay sauce is a sweet and meaty Asian recipe that you will enjoy. It is great with rice and noodles too. For this recipe we stir-fried the beef, but you can try grilling it too. If you want to use chicken instead of beef, simply follow the same steps less the … [Read more...]
Torta de Repolyo
Torta de repolyo or cabbage omelette is a traditional Colombian dish served with tomato sauce. It can be a light lunch or served as a side. I recently tried in in a restaurant and it was so delicious that I had to find a recipe to do at home. This yummy omelette calls for white … [Read more...]
Fish with Pineapples
Fish with pineapples is a dish that is best eaten with rice. The hint of tamarind and the pineapples give the fish a sweet and sour fruity flavor. The chili gives it a spicy kick but you can do without it and it will still be great. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1lb. … [Read more...]
Food for the Gods
Food for the Gods is a delicious chewy pastry that can be eaten as a dessert or as a snack. The dates and walnuts are so good it makes you crave for more Serves 12-15 Ingredients: 1 cup butter cubed 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup … [Read more...]
Fresh Cold Tofu Appetizer
Fresh cold tofu appetizer is an effortless dish which tastes superb. If you want a fancier presentation, all you have to do is slice the tofu in smaller portions and place them on soup spoons. Follow the same process and top them with shiso, spring onions and bonito flakes, but … [Read more...]
Mocha Coffee Jelly
Mocha coffee jelly is a yummy dessert that is easy to prepare. You can make it ahead of time and just chill it until needed. It is perfect for parties or intimate dinners. It can also be served as an afternoon treat. Serves 4 Ingredients: For the coffee … [Read more...]
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