Easy Recipes for Home Cooks
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These are simply irresistible: Banana Muffin Bombs Three Ways. Let me tell you why three ways. Most days, it’s just the two of us the Persian Prince and I, as the kiddos have all flown the coop. However, I still like a treat now and again, and to make it […]
I was in the beautiful Barossa Valley recently for a bit of R & R and had a chance to visit Maggie Beer’s Farm where I tried her gorgeous Cheese and Chive Scones. Now when people think of scones, they think of the sweet variety and I have nothing against […]
Soft and pillowy steamed buns (Siopao) filled with the most delicious filling. I learned how to make these the traditional way in a cooking class that was part of a food tour in one of the Hutong villages in Beijing. Hutongs are alleyways formed by interconnected courtyard residences, like a […]
I was in London a few years back to visit my daughter, who was lonely and homesick and pining for home. And who can blame her? It was her first posting overseas and her first time of being away from home for an extended period. It was also the middle […]
It’s hard to get excited about Cauliflower. Just like cabbage, it has that distinctive sulfuric smell that can be a turn off for some people. Although not very colourful or flowery, both broccoli and cauliflowers are two of the most important flowers in the food world. They contain enzymes and […]
These little gems are inspired by the Zucchini and Corn Cakes served at China Doll, the iconic pan Asian restaurant in Woolloomolloo, Sydney. With crunchy outer and soft cakey centres, they were very more-ish served with Chilli Coriander Sambal. I was bowled away by how good they were and I […]