We made a pretty simple plant-based lunch, and surprisingly, everyone enjoyed it…even the kids. My youngest helped me make the soup using the guided recipe on the Thermomix, which made it really easy for him to follow along. It came together quickly, and I didn’t have to do all the work myself, which is always…
Category: Main Dishes
Homemade Rosé Tteokbokki
If you’ve been seeing rosé tteokbokki everywhere lately and wondering if it lives up to the hype, it does. I was not prepared for how good my first bite was. Genuinely did not see it coming. I’ve always loved traditional tteokbokki, but my tolerance for heat has quietly decreased over the years, and the classic…
Kimchi Carbonara
Kimchi carbonara is one of those combinations that I never would have thought to put together myself. I love both Italian and Korean food, but somehow mixing carbonara with kimchi never crossed my mind. Then I tried it, and immediately wondered why I hadn’t thought of it sooner. You still get that creamy, cheesy carbonara,…
Golden Fragrance Prawns (金香大蝦)
Kam Heong prawns (金香蝦) are easily one of the best things to come out of Malaysian zi char stalls. You get plump prawns stir-fried in this deeply savoury, punchy paste made from dried shrimp, curry powder, garlic, and fresh curry leaves. It’s salty, spicy, fragrant, and practically demands a huge bowl of white rice. The…
Pasta-licious: From Scratch to Plate
Making homemade pasta is a delightful way to create tasty dishes from simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and water. Whether you’re crafting silky lasagna sheets, indulgent fettuccine, or charming orecchiette, it’s a rewarding adventure that elevates every meal. The hands-on process of kneading and shaping the dough, and the joy of savouring the final product,…
Creamy Wine Mussels on Spaghetti Squash
For Thanksgiving dinner one year, I decided to make mussels in a creamy white wine sauce and serve them over spaghetti squash instead of pasta. We already had plenty of meat and heavier food planned for the meal, so I wanted something a little lighter to go alongside everything else. It ended up being such…