Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
I’m usually on vacation and enjoying warmer weather at this time of the year. But as we all know, the pandemic has put a dent in everyone’s travel plans in […]
Category Archives: Appetizers
Spiced Candied Nuts
I usually snack on roasted, unsalted nuts. But every year around Christmas, I like to have a special treat of spiced candied nuts. They can be sweet and salty or […]
Inche Kabin (Nyonya Fried Chicken Wings)
Inche Kabin is not just Malaysian fried chicken, but more specifically, it is Nyonya fried chicken. Simply put, Nyonya (or Peranakan) food is a blend of Chinese and Malay ingredients […]
Peri-Peri Chicken Wings
Peri-peri, piri-piri or pili-pili? Confusing, right? Well, I found out they’re all pretty much the same thing. According to this article, peri-peri, or piri-piri, refers to a type of bird’s […]
Simplified Nyonya Acar (Spicy Pickled Vegetables)
I’ve always been fond of pickled and fermented vegetables, like sauerkraut, kimchi and Middle Eastern pickled turnips. So it’s no surprise that I love acar (also spelled achar), which are […]
Shopska Salad
I know, it’s been a while…but I’ve been away and just recently returned from a fantastic five weeks in Europe! Ok, not everything went smoothly, but still, I had such […]
Marinated Chicken Wings
I know there are a tonne of chicken wing recipes out there, but these mouth-watering wings are something else! I’m not a fan of wings that are battered, breaded or […]
Prawn Skewers with Citrus Aïoli
How many of you agree that food just tastes better when it’s on a stick? From traditional skewered meats like kebabs and satay, to more recent inventions like cake pops, […]
Samak Tajin (Fish in Sesame Sauce)
Here’s another great recipe that I got from my Lebanese colleague and amazing cook, Jamalle. You might remember that she also shared her Tabbouleh recipe with me. The first time […]
Cauliflower with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Ok, I know it’s been a long while since I’ve added a new post. After an exciting month of the FIFA World Cup and other wonderful distractions these last couple […]
