Tapenade is a delicious dip which is also used to liven up other dishes. For this recipe we used basil, but others use parsley. Some people also season it with salt and ground pepper, which for me is not necessary because the anchovies add some saltiness to it. Makes … [Read more...]
Dried Shrimp Sambal
Dried shrimp sambal is a mix of salty, sweet and spicy. It goes well with rice, porridge or as a sandwich filling. It can be stored too. All you have to do is bottle it up andrefrigerate. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried shrimps 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Herbed Popcorn
Herbed popcorn is a yummy twist to the classic popcorn recipe. It almost tastes like chips! The combination of Parmesan, garlic salt and basil give off an aromatic saltiness to it. The walnuts on the other hand contribute more crunch and an added taste plus texture … [Read more...]
Spicy Beef with Onions
Spicy beef with onions is a delicious main course that can serve as tapas too especially if you are fond of spicy food. You can stir-fry the beef until crisp or keep the strips tender. I also prefer making twice as much spice paste. It serves as a delicious sauce for the rice. … [Read more...]
Cheesy Pretzels
Cheese pretzels are a big hit with kids. They make good snacks for school or during playtime. You may also prepare it ahead of time and store it in the freezer. Sprinkle it with cheese before reheating to make it cheesier. Ingredients: 200g plain flour 25g … [Read more...]
Punch Up That Pasta with Bagna Cauda
I was on my usual daily afternoon online girl chat routine with a gal pal, when we started talking about food. This was our little distraction from work. Come on, switching through multiple tabs and windows is hard work. This is multitasking at its finest. Oh what a drag the … [Read more...]
Happy Tapas Hour
Before you head out to that nearby sports pub after work for a little bevy with your mates, why don’t you scout around for a nice little Spanish tavern and check out a different Happy Hour atmosphere.   Of course, sports bars are always fun and lively with the overflow of … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Some people find this weird, but it is extremely delicious. It is sweet and salty at the same time. It is similar to Royce’s chocolate covered potato chips, but it is more sinful. You can slice the bacon in bite size pieces if desired. Ingredients: 6-8 … [Read more...]
Chinese Pork Jerky
Here is another dish served during the Chinese New Year. It is also known as dried pork, bakkwa, rougan, long yok and yuhk gon. It is sweet and salty at the same time. This dish was originally made from leftover meats from festivals or celebrations. The meat is ground, … [Read more...]
Homemade Potato Chips
Everyone loves potato chips, but we all know that too much of it is not good for us. Now there is a healthier way of preparing it. No need to worry about the grease. We can now enjoy chips with less guilt. You can also try this recipe with other vegetables to create healthy … [Read more...]
Penne Puttanesca
Some say that its name means 'out of nothing’ because it is made with leftover ingredients. Puttanesca is a simple dish that is easy to prepare. It is salty, tangy and somewhat spicy as well. You can add tuna or mushrooms to give the dish more texture. Ingredients: 4 … [Read more...]
Sauerkraut
A very popular European dish, with many countries using it in one way or another in a traditional dish. It’s quite easy to see why too – it keeps for such a long time without the need for storing it in a refridgerator, and goes with Pork, Beef and Lamb, as well as other … [Read more...]
Pretzels
If, like me, you like your Beers, you'd know that earlier this month was Oktoberfest. Having spent much of my time celebrating, I 'researched' this recipe very well. Although these pretzels are slightly softer and more buttery than ‘traditional’ pretzels, I found them to go … [Read more...]
Flowers of Salt
This, for me, is the king of salt. Fleur de Sel (literally "Flowers of Salt") come from the topmost layer of sea salt before the latter sinks to the bottom of the salt pan. It's harvested by hand, and if you could see the top of the cork cover in the above photo, you would see … [Read more...]
Mmm… Adobo
adobo, originally uploaded by spo0on. Got some chicken or pork? Some garlic? Vinegar? Then you can make adobo. Yes, that's all you need. Adobo is the Philippines' national dish. Nearly anything can be "adobo-ed"- from chicken to pork (or, in most cases, chicken and pork), … [Read more...]
How to replace salt in your diet
Salt certainly adds a lot of flavor to a dish, but too much of it can cause health complications and bloatedness. So how do you cut back on salt without meals tasting as bland as cardboard? Try adding liberal amounts of lemon and garlic. These are strong flavors that can help … [Read more...]
Halloween Tomatillo Dip
Take out the chips and the scary movies -- here's a "bloody" good dip for your Halloween horror marathon. Contains loads of anti-oxidant rich tomatoes, and no cholesterol. Ingredients 3 fresh tomatillos (about 6 oz. total), husks removed 1/2 cup shelled raw pumpkin … [Read more...]
Cashew Herb Chex Mix Recipe
To me, nothing says the holidays like something sweet & something salty & a hot drink! Now, we have a lot of that sweet already, let's tackle the salty! Say hello to a holiday tradition of mine, chex mix. And this Cashew Herb Chex Mix recipe has just enough herb to make … [Read more...]