Lemon Chicken Stir-fry
Just because I didn’t want to cook stir-fried chicken with lemon the usual way…….. a different take on Lemon Chicken. Continue reading Lemon Chicken Stir-fry
Category: Meats
Thai Basil Chicken
Things have gotten harder with having to learn to blog using a new editor. Perhaps a good way to learn new things as you grow older not necessarily wiser. Tried this recipe a couple of weeks back and would like to tweek the recipe when I get the chance to. Continue reading Thai Basil Chicken
Korean BBQ Sausage Stir-fry
When I made this dish for my family, I didn’t have a name for it. Just something made up with ingredients in the fridge and cupboards. My daughter asked if this was a Korean inspired dish like the Gyeran mari (Korean rolled omelette)? A search on the internet provided us with the name of the dish and that it is a popular lunch box dish. … Continue reading Korean BBQ Sausage Stir-fry
Donabe (Classic Japanese Stew)
I was so very happy to have made a successful stew and 3 days later am still thinking of the umaminess of this dish. Such a simple dish and as usual with the steps simplified. Continue reading Donabe (Classic Japanese Stew)
Parsley Roast Chicken
Our Covidmenu typically consists of either chicken, pork or beef as a main meat choice, very seldom seafood. It is fortunate that we can still get fresh meats so can’t complain about the choices just what to do with them. Another experiment that turned out nicely and I got a big ‘thumbs up’ from the brood. The chicken turned out nicely tanned and surprisingly moist. Continue reading Parsley Roast Chicken
Coconut Milk Pork
When you run out of ideas on ways to cook pork and you want it to be simple and quick, do try this variation of a popular Thai Pork green curry, stir fried. Less fuss in the preparation of the green curry paste and yet the flavours are there. Continue reading Coconut Milk Pork
Curry Chicken Stir fry
When you feel like having Curry Chicken but know that to make it from scratch takes too much effort or time, you find ways to cook it quick. This dish is great as a side, a main or even in a wrap. Continue reading Curry Chicken Stir fry
Cottage Pie with Lentils
Came up with this ‘healthy’ version of Cottage Pie with lentils & minimal vegetables in meat & mash. The man finds it too ‘healthy’ and I found I used too many potatoes. Continue reading Cottage Pie with Lentils
Beef Pho
How can I make beef pho if I can’t find any beef bones in the supermarket? Improvise. This is a quick & easy, as always, way of making beef pho without having to prepare the beef stock. I always have stock cubes in my fridge, easy to use and sometimes takes less time for quick preparations when you just don’t have the time or energy … Continue reading Beef Pho
Kungpao Chicken (宫保鸡丁)
Hailing from the Sichuan province in China, this dish has become popular & loved for it’s depth in spiciness & taste. Many use roasted peanuts in this dish, whilst I prefer the creaminess of the roasted cashew nuts. If you prefer a spicier level, you can add more dried chillies to turn the heat up. This recipe is a mild version. Ingredients: 500g chicken breasts … Continue reading Kungpao Chicken (宫保鸡丁)
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