One thing that constantly stumps me whenever I cook a dish is thinking of other dishes to accompany the main course. You can only serve mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower so many times before you guests think you’re not a really creative cook. You can have a stupendously … [Read more...]
Herb Rice
Herb rice is a delicious twist to plain rice. It is best served with grilled meat or fried dishes. If you like spicy food, you may add chopped chili or even chili flakes. Garlic powder can also make it more aromatic. Serves 10 Ingredients: 500g basmati and … [Read more...]
Simply Oishi Katsudon
Japanese food never fails to bring out my sumo appetite! I always end up eating like a sumo wrestler every time I’m at a Japanese restaurant ... and all you have to do is roll me all the way home. Their portions are often times quaintly served and for someone who eats a lot, … [Read more...]
Cheesy Baked Salmon and Rice
This delicious meal is perfect for lazy days. It is a good tv dinner that is easy to prepare. It is also a scrumptious dish you can prepare for dinner. Ingredients: 30g butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 415g … [Read more...]
Mixed Mushroom Parcels
This is a simple dish, great served as a starter, or even as a light summer lunch dish. Using a jar of mixed Mushrooms will give you a range of tastes and textures, but if you’re particularly fond of a certain Mushroom, then use more of that variety if you want! To Serve … [Read more...]
Summer Risotto
A very simple, easy to make dish, which is very fast, tasty and filling at the same time – around thirty minutes to make so it’s perfect for those days that you don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen, but still have a home-made dinner, that’s fresh, full of flavour and … [Read more...]
Japanese Fried Rice
I am a big fan of fried rice. Japanese fried rice is sticky unlike others. It is actually a dish in itself. I prepare it when I have leftover meat and vegetables. It is best eaten with other Japanese food like pork tonkatsu and chicken teriyaki. Ingredients: 2 cups Japanese … [Read more...]
Scallop and Bacon Kebab
Very simple, very elegant, and very fast to prepare – this is a great starter for so many meals, and served with the Coconut Rice, it can make a more filling dish. The presentation of this dish is very easy to adapt to suit the uses more than you’d think – serve on the bed of … [Read more...]
Vegetable Biryani
This traditional Asian dish is very easy to make, and tastes very nice – it’s not too hot that it’ll blow your head off, but still has enough of a kick to make you remember it. Serve it layered – with the rice as a base, and the Curried Vegetables on top. The sauce will … [Read more...]
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Yang Chow fried rice is a common rice dish found in Chinese restaurants. It is a combination of rice, meat, vegetables and egg. Originally, it was made with leftover rice and meat. Due to the demand, it is now made with fresh ingredients. For me, eating a Chinese meal is … [Read more...]
Hainanese Chicken & Rice
The original way of making Hainanese chicken calls for boiling whole chicken. I use chicken thighs or ribs instead, to avoid the chopping. I have read and tried many variations of this dish. It’s actually the simple ones that taste better. During one trip, we decided to cook this … [Read more...]
Paella Valenciana
Before I began writing this recipe, I decided to look for other Paella recipes to check on different variations. The first link I opened was what they call the “authentic” way of cooking paella. I was surprised that rabbit’s meat was one of the ingredients. Another thing I … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Curry with Coconut Milk
A really simple, basic dish, that will people craving more of the tastes and textures that make this such an appetising meal. You can serve with Rice or Noodles – depending on what you prefer. Try adding prawn Crackers to have as a side. To Serve 4 3tbsp Vegetable Oil 800g … [Read more...]
Creamy Lemon Asparagus Risotto
This is a light dish with an interesting zest to it. It’s citrusy and creamy at the same time. It gives off a play of flavors into ones palate. Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed, tips cut off and reserved Salt 8 cups vegetable broth 3/4 cup … [Read more...]
Lemon Chicken
Sweet, Sticky and so tasty, this delicacy is a personal favourite when I’m out in a restaurant, and it’s the closest thing I’ve found whilst cooking at home. The chunks of lemon in the dish soften very nicely, and add a delicious extra texture to surprise your taste buds. Try … [Read more...]
Vegetable Curry with Aromatic Rice
This dish is comfort food, but healthy and fast to make at the same time! If you want to make it hotter, add fresh Chilli in with the Garlic, or replace the medium Curry powder with a hotter variety. The mix of vegetables in this dish mean that you can easily tailor it into … [Read more...]
Vegetable Pilaf
No time? Want something easy, tasty, quick and extremely healthy? Then try this dish. It takes less than thirty minutes from start to finish. It’s also very cheap to make – you can use frozen vegetables to save time and work, and can easily add some meat as well as or in … [Read more...]
Classic Paella
This traditional Spanish dish is such a favourite, that there are many variations on it, but this recipe is for the original version. Serve it outdoors, with a rich Red wine, bread and Garlic Mayonnaise. 1kg Chicken Thighs 4tsp smoked Paprika 3tbsp Olive Oil 225g … [Read more...]
Italian Rice and Peas
A great dish to go with any picnic. Creamy, fresh and filling – suits virtually all taste buds! Serve it warm, cold, on it's own or with a spicy sauce. Add some meat to 'beef' it up a bit, or use it as a side to a fresh roll, with slices of ham. Serves 4 1 little chicken … [Read more...]