#COOKING: PANDAN CHIFFON CAKE RECIPE

PANDAN CHIFFON CAKE. Something green and lucky to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! This delight isn't very easy to find in these parts, but is a adored in its native Singapore. I've adapted this spongey, fluffy cake for the common Baker, using accessible ingredients. For those who don't know, Pandan is a fragrant tropical green leafy plant with a creamy, vanilla-like essence, found in Southeast Asia. It is irresistible. The trick with this cake is gentle folding of the stiff egg whites, ... Read more

#COOKING: UNI PASTA X BULGOGI RECIPE

Uni Pasta x Bulgogi. One of my favourite things in the world to eat is Uni. While only available seasonally, Sea Urchin, as it better known, is decadent, thick, buttery and creamy. Infusing it into a creamy pasta sauce is the perfect way to get more out of it is sold in small portions. My favourite Pasta is Pappardelle, an Egg Noodle which works well with the creaminess of this dish. Pairing this together with Air-fried Bulgogi, Barbequed Korean Beef, is the perfect way to make Uni Pasta ... Read more

#COOKING: ANDES COOKIES RECIPE

Andes Cookies. Occasionally I get asked, what is an Andes? If you grew-up in the '80s, you might remember these Crème de Menthe Chocolate Thins with three layers: two of which are milk chocolate and the center, a creamy mint filling. They are wrapped in a shimmery green slip and if you've ever been to an Olive Garden, they serve a similar one to you after your meal when you pay your bill. While I was at Target last month, I was delighted to see Andes Mint Chips in the baking section ... Read more

#COOKING: SOBA NOODLE BOWL RECIPE

Soba Bowl. Soba are the perfect noodle. Made of Buckwheat, these nourishing noods cook just as fast as Instant Ramen. This Bowl is great when you are short on time or inspiration. Tangy, sweet, vegetarian and light, this is one dish is super-easy to make. Ingredients:2-3 handfuls of Soba Noodles1/4 cup corn kernels12 Edamame Pea Pods, shells removed1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Kewpie Japanese MayonnaiseFurakake Soba Sauce:5 tbsps Ketchup1 tbsp Soy Sauce1 tbsp Oyster Sauce (available in ... Read more

#COOKING: HONEY BUTTER MOCHI RECIPE

Honey Butter Mochi.  I honestly have been non-stop busy for a while now so thought I'd de-stress with a little baking. Butter Mochi are all the rage. Visually, they're not much to look at, but they are addictive. Think a Blondie, but super-chewy to the bite, the exterior is a thin, crispy crust. I love sweet but not too sweet, so this amount of sweetness is just right for me! Add more if you wish. Have fun with these - they're super-easy to make!  If shopping for rice flour, ensure ... Read more

#COOKING: LIVER & ONIONS WITH ROASTED POTATOES RECIPE

Liver & Onions with Roasted Potatoes. I mark a Diner by how good its Liver & Onions are and chances are if they are serving a rubbery, tough rendition of this classic, they likely aren't treating their other dishes with love and care. A Diner like this isn't worth your time. I could be at a fancy restaurant downtown like Cluny - who do an amazing Liver & Onions and have many amazing options, but if I see Liver on a menu, I am always intrigued and will migrate right to it. Liver ... Read more

#COOKING: CAMERON DIAZ’S ROASTED CORN SALAD + FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE

Cameron Diaz's Roasted Corn Salad + Fried Chicken Thighs. Who knew Cameron Diaz was such an amazing cook? I fell into a black hole of cooking videos over the weekend and was rather impressed with Diaz's play-by-play of her Salad recipe. She'd explain the process of roasting and caramelizing corn, the impact of salt and the types of salt being important, plus also, her chopping skills were mesmerizing. I did worry about the raw Sugar Snap Peas being too tough and fibrous, but sliced thinly ... Read more

#COOKING: JALAPEÑO AND RED PEPPER POPPERS RECIPE

Jalapeño and Red Pepper Poppers. These fan-favourite apps are the best and I honestly don't know why I haven't made these sooner. They're super-easy to make! Are these really spicy? The answer is no, but I have a really high tolerance to spice. The richness of the Cream Cheese balances out all the heat in the Jalapeños, but I've made a Red Pepper option just in case so that there's something for everyone. This serves two. Ingredients: 1 8oz container of Cream Cheese (I prefer Herb ... Read more

#COOKING: VIETNAMESE FRESH SPRING ROLLS RECIPE

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls. Spring's arrived and what better way to ring it in than with some Fresh Spring Rolls? These are a staple of Vietnamese cuisine and are also known as Gỏi Cuốn. These are a great way to eat clean and they're great as an appetizer but substantial enough as a standalone meal. Yes, I know my wrapping skills need work, but no matter what they look like, they still taste great and that's the truth! Thanks to my pal Bee for sharing her sauce recipe with me! I added a ... Read more

#COOKING: FILIPINO SPAGHETTI RECIPE

Filipino Spaghetti. What is this and how is it different from the Italian classic version we know and love? Well, this Filipino favourite is very popular at birthday parties and fast food chains like pride of The Philippines, Jollibee, serve it as a menu staple. Defined by its bright red sauce, which has a base made of Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste and Banana Ketchup (tomatoes were hard to come by during the war!) and also its distinctly sweet flavour, we're sure you'll love this if you have a ... Read more