Monthly Archives: June 2021

  1. The Best of Asian Cuisine: 6 Iconic Dishes of Southeast Asia

    The Best of Asian Cuisine: 6 Iconic Dishes of Southeast Asia
    The mere mention of Southeast Asian cuisines brings to mind a melting pot of cultures and flavours. Home to some of the world’s greatest cuisines, the region is also where you can find Michelin-star epicurean delights in the humble surroundings of a Singapore hawker centre or the backstreets of Kuala Lumpur. In the cities of Ho Chi Minh or Yangon, you could sit at a rickety roadside stall to slurp down a simple yet richly fragrant bowl of steaming pho or Mohinga for an unforgettable gastronomic experience, where every ingredient tells a story through its delicious flavours. If you’re in Malaysia’s northwest state of Kelantan, you’ll get treated to a feast that blends the best of both Thailand and Malaysian cuisines in an aromatic serving of ulam rice called Nasi Kerabu. The recipe is a close relative to the popular Southern Thailan
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  2. Teatime Inspirations : Try This Classic Homemade Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe!

    Teatime Inspirations : Try This Classic Homemade Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe!
    A theme park staple, caramel apples are the perfect nostalgic childhood treat. A winning pairing of juicy apple with fragrant caramel, this cupcake takes inspiration from the Autumn treat and is a perfect dessert for Halloween parties. This Homemade Caramel Cupcake recipe is great for gifting neighbours during the "spooktober" season or as a sweet treat to end off your meal with. Try this out with your kids for some baking fun! You'll probably need to use a good stand mixer for this, too. Looking for more cupcake recipes? We've got a classic vanilla cupcake recipe, caramel banana coffee cake recipe & a banana-coffee-oat recipe here for your sheer indulgence. Tell us how it turns out! Without further ado, let's get started! :D

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  3. Creative Raspberry Mochi-Stuffed Matcha Cookies Recipe

    Creative Raspberry Mochi-Stuffed Matcha Cookies Recipe
    Is it a matcha cookie or a macaron? Or is it a sandwich cookie? At one glance, it's hard to tell. Catherine Yoo from Food52 is a fan of experimenting with flavours, and this recipe is a testament to her creative imagination! Catherine envisioned this Raspberry Mochi-Matcha Cookie as a harmonious marriage between East Asian and Western flavours, with a hint of both sweet and savoury profiles. Sounds pretty complex? Well, you are the best judge. Let's get to it! These soft cookies are best consumed and served warm, but can last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Recipe Credits: Catherine Yoo from Food52

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  4. How to Make Easy Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    How to Make Easy Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake
    Following a keto diet can sometimes feel like a full-time job, as you constantly look to swap out food you used to love. But it doesn’t always have to be difficult. And if you’re feeling a little bit overwhelmed, don’t fret – we’ve got just the pick-me-up you need! Making the switch to keto diet can be as smooth as you make it out to be — Just like this next recipe! This low-carb cheesecake recipe is keto-approved, and even your non-keto friends will want to help themselves to a second slice. The best part? This tastes just like your “normal” cheesecake because the only difference is that we’re using keto sweeteners to make it sugar-free. Do you know what’s even better? This foolproof recipe is impossible to mess up and easy to make. No weird ingredients, water bath or crusts. And for once, you’ll not be doing anything wrong by overbaking your cake! Cooking your cheesecake on high heat gives it a burnt exterior (hence the name Basque Burnt Cheesecake) that tastes like a slightly scorched crème brûlée
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