Category Archives: Food & Recipes

家常便饭 – 鸡丝通心粉 (Chicken Macaroni Soup)

This recipe of chicken macaroni soup reminds me of the soup noodles that my mum used to cook for us when we were young. She likes to cook the broth with ikan bilis first, and then use the broth to … Read more

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Stuffed Mushrooms Baked With Garlic Breadcrumbs

I haven’t made stuffed mushrooms in a while now. My last attempt was in 2022, stuffing and braising mushrooms in Chinese style. The previous time I baked stuffed mushroom in western style was in 2011 using portobello mushrooms stuffed with … Read more

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家常便饭 – 肉末蒸蛋 (Steamed Egg With Minced Pork and Tofu)

I love simple food like this – just a bowl of plain rice with a simple side dish, made with simple love and minimal effort. It’s the tastiest comfort food one could ever get from anywhere in the world.

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Sundried Tomato Risotto

I’m trying out another version of risotto, this time using sundried tomatoes as the key ingredient, and baking it at the end to bring out the rustic flavours. This version is slightly more tangy and sweeter, unlike creamier versions which … Read more

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Le Toast Omelette

This recipe of Le toast omelette is just one of the many ways in which you can make a sandwich with beaten egg and cheese. This version requires you to cook the filling of the omelette first, before you cook … Read more

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