When we celebrate the Lunar New Year, we take delight in preparing a variety of auspicious dishes – special dishes that carry good meanings. These dishes are meant to share positive vibes and good wishes with our loved ones and ourselves. For example, there’s a dish called fortune bag dumplings, shaped like money bags to…
Fluffy and Soft Shokupan Bread
Shokupan bread – you may have heard of it, or maybe you’re already a fan of this soft, fluffy Japanese delight. In a world full of different bread types, Shokupan stands out with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and iconic square shape. But it’s more than just a tasty treat; Shokupan holds a special place in Japanese…
Soup-ercharge Your Winter with Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup
You know, I’ve always had a thing for soups, especially on days like today when winter has really settled in. There’s just something about a warm bowl of soup that hits the spot, right? And the best part? It’s not just comforting – it’s packed with a lot of goodness. We’re talking a nutrient-rich powerhouse…
Unleashing the Magic of Hot Cocoa!
Hey there, chocolate lovers! Welcome to a world where warmth meets wonder, where chocolatey dreams transform into delightful reality – it’s a world of Hot Chocolate Bombs. These aren’t your ordinary cups of cocoa. Imagine a cute, round chocolate ball that bursts open to create a swirl of creamy, chocolatey goodness. It’s like a fun…
Elegance in Black: Squid Ink Spaghetti
If you’re looking to try something truly extraordinary, you have to give squid ink spaghetti a go. Imagine pasta as black as the midnight sky, infused with the rich, briny flavours of the sea! I know the striking appearance might seem a little intimidating at first, but honestly, this dish is all about delicious simplicity. Embrace 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,…
Autumn’s Oven: Fall’s Sweetest Treat
Fall’s Flavourful Capture: Savouring the Season with Our Beloved Brown Butter Apple Crumble! Love is like a warm slice of apple crumble fresh from the oven—sweet, comforting, and utterly irresistible. Just as the apples meld into a symphony of flavours, love brings together hearts in a delicious harmony. With each bite of that buttery crumble,…
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…
The Best Carrot & Tomato Spread
If you need something quick to put out with veggies, crackers or bread, this carrot and tomato spread is one I come back to all the time. It’s simple, it has a really nice savoury flavour, and it’s one of those recipes that always seems to disappear faster than I expect. I originally found this…
Taco Night Just Got Better
Have you ever seen those little tomato caviar pearls on a restaurant dish and wondered how they actually make them? I did, so one night we decided to try making them at home. It started with a regular taco night. We were getting a little bored with the usual diced tomatoes and wanted to do…
A Cookbook You Won’t Forget: Samin Nosrat’s ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’
A few years ago, my husband and I watched Samin Nosrat’s Netflix show and that was pretty much it…we were hooked. Her love for cooking is completely contagious. It wasn’t long before I tracked down her book, and it’s been a kitchen staple for us ever since. Salt Fat Acid Heat isn’t really your typical cookbook….
Homemade Mooncakes
Mooncake season is here, which means I’ve been making my way back into the kitchen to make one of my favourite treats. I’ve started and loove making mooncakes at home because there’s something really satisfying about the whole process. You make the dough, prepare the filling, wrap everything up, press it into the mold and…
Zongzi: A Childhood Favourite I Still Love
It’s that time of year again. Zongzi season. Growing up, I always looked forward to the Duanwu Festival because I knew it meant my mom would be making zongzi. Every year, our kitchen would turn into a full-on zongzi-making station. There would be bamboo leaves everywhere, sticky rice soaking, fillings being prepared, and my mom…
The Perfect Time to Buy a Thermomix
I’ve been thinking about a question I get all the time: “When is the best time to actually buy a Thermomix?” If you’re on the fence, I get asked this one a lot: when is the best time to actually buy a Thermomix? I completely understand why people hesitate. It’s a big purchase, and I…
Decluttering My Kitchen: What I No Longer Need Thanks to My Thermomix
Since getting my Thermomix, cooking has just felt easier. I know that sounds simple, but it really has become one of those things I reach for without even thinking about it. It’s almost like having an extra set of hands in the kitchen, especially on those days when I’m trying to cook while also doing…