Oven Roasted Grouper With Pesto Sauce, Lemon Zest and Herbs

Groupers consist of any of the numerous species of large-mouthed heavy-bodied fishes of the Serranidae family which also include sea basses. Groupers are widely distributed in warm seas and are often dully coloured in greens or browns, but a number are brighter, more boldly patterned fishes. It is lean, moist, and has a lovely mild […]

Lemon Pesto Pasta

Lemon pesto pasta is a quick and easy recipe that requires the mix of pesto sauce, lemon, and herbs. It is quite light and refreshing. The preparation for this dish is like that of lemon pasta. Note: Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces. METHOD: Boil the water in a […]

Bolognese Pasta Using A Ready-Made Sauce

Bolognese Sauce or Ragu alla Bolognese is a meat sauce. A true Bolognese takes time, but it tastes way so much better (of course!). I got a jar of Bolognese sauce recently through a product promotion at Village Grocer. The Barilla spaghetti promotion pack had 2 packs (500 g each) of spaghetti n5 and a […]

Pasta Al Limone (Lemon Pasta) – a lighter version

Lemon pasta is a quick and easy recipe that requires the mix of lemon and herbs. It is quite light and refreshing. The actual dish is creamier as a lot of cheese is added to the dish. I used less cheese as I wanted a lighter version which will be less creamy. I obtained some […]

Oven Roasted Trout With Lemon, Garlic and Herbs

  Trout which is like salmon is a tasty fish that comes with a wonderful flavour. It does not need to be enhanced.  I usually start off with basic ingredients such as olive oil, salt and pepper, minced garlic, dried thyme, dill, and fresh lemon slices. To that, I added cherry tomatoes, potatoes, and onions […]

White Radish Soup 白萝卜汤

This is an easy to prepare soup with only 2 main ingredients which are white radish and the pork bones which are required for stock. I also added a carrot, dried scallops, and dried honey dates to boost the flavour. A white radish (Daikon, 白萝卜; bái luó bo) is a root vegetable that looks like […]

Cabbage Soup

This is an easy to prepare soup with only 2 main ingredients. You only need cabbage and the pork bones for stock.   Notes Tbsp = tablespoon Chopped = chopped or cut into ½ cm pieces   Method   1. Boil a pot of water and place the pork bones in the pot. 2. Simmer […]

Egg Fried Rice With Luncheon Meat And Vegetables

This is another version of Chinese Egg Fried Rice (蛋炒饭) using luncheon meat and vegetables. A basic egg fried rice is a quick and simple fried rice dish that is easy to prepare. You only need to use eggs, shallots, garlic, and some light seasoning ingredients. I used Basmati rice as it has a low […]

Sambal Belacan – Chilli Shrimp Paste

A Basic and Easy To Make Version Sambal Belacan is a vital chili condiment in Malaysian cuisine. Many meals are incomplete without this spicy and savoury condiment. It goes with just about everything and can be both a dipping sauce and an ingredient for other dishes. At the minimum, you will need chilies, belacan (shrimp […]

Stir Fried Oyster Mushrooms With Chicken

  Oyster mushrooms are a type of edible fungi. They get their name from their oyster-shaped cap and short stem. The chicken can be substituted with pork or any other protein of your choice.   Notes Tbsp = Tablespoon   Ingredients   Main ingredients:   400 g oyster mushroom cut into bite sized pieces 300 […]