Garlicky Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Garlicky Roasted Pumpkin Soup

I recently went for a bread making class and spent the entire time thinking how perfectly the buns will pair with a gorgeous bowl of roasted pumpkin soup (with extra garlic of course). This soup is really easy to throw together for a quick meal 

Salmon Dinner for One

Salmon Dinner for One

Too many people would rather not fuss when they are cooking for themselves, whether or not they’re single or their partners are away. But you should fuss over yourself! Treat yourself to a lovely home cooked plate of food and pour yourself a glass of 

Nasi Kunyit (Turmeric Rice)

Nasi Kunyit (Turmeric Rice)

Nasi Kunyit, a dish of glutinous rice infused with turmeric flavor, is served in many celebratory occasions in Malay and Peranakan cultures. Often accompanied with chicken curry (with thick curry gravy, according to my grandmother), nasi kunyit is served to family and friends during a 

Simmered Okara & Vegetables

Simmered Okara & Vegetables

When I visited Kyoto, I went to a famous tofu restaurant, Togaden that specializes in soybeans prepared in a myriad of ways. There were much flashier tofu preparations but one humble side dish blew me away with its simple yet elegant flavor. It was the 

Orange Semolina Cake

Orange Semolina Cake

My favorite Middle Eastern café, Tamam, used to serve up incredible homemade desserts, one of which was orange semolina cake. That was the last slice of cake I had at that café before it closed down, and it was also the first time I ever 

Stir-Fried Somen Noodles with Prawns & Veggies

Stir-Fried Somen Noodles with Prawns & Veggies

Somen are thin Japanese noodles made of wheat flour and are typically eaten cold with a light dipping sauce. I was craving for stir-fried noodles but only had somen in the kitchen cabinet so this recipe was a happy accident. They are sold in packets 

Quick & Easy Vegan Miso Udon Soup

Quick & Easy Vegan Miso Udon Soup

Are you starving and don’t want to potter about in the kitchen making a complicated dish? This is the recipe for you! As long as you have these ingredients in your fridge and pantry, it’s something you can throw together in about 15 minutes or 

Miso & Honey Glazed Salmon

Miso & Honey Glazed Salmon

This is an incredibly easy dish to throw together for when you feel a little too lazy to cook! In less than 30 minutes from start to finish, you will have an amazingly delicious and nutritious dish to savor! Enjoy it with rice, cauliflower rice 

Chicken & Mushroom Pie

Chicken & Mushroom Pie

For beginner bakers, it may seem intimidating to make your own pie from scratch, but it’s actually really simple! You don’t even need fancy equipment (even though it really speeds things up!) to make the pastry dough. As someone who have made both pasta and 

Pad See Ew (Thai Fried Rice Noodles)

Pad See Ew (Thai Fried Rice Noodles)

An extremely popular dish at just about every Thai restaurant in the US, pad see ew (translated to soy sauce noodles) is a humble street food that is now globally loved. I became enamoured with pad see ew at Pookie’s Thai Westlake, a popular restaurant