Recipes

South East Asian Food cookbook review and Vietnamese braised pork belly recipe

8 Aug 2011 | 17 Comments »

I review the revised South East Asian Food cookbook and cook up a comforting Vietnamese pork belly braise with eggs.

Che bap (Sweet corn pudding)

31 Jul 2011 | 21 Comments »

Myself and 2 fellow Viet food bloggers had a “Che Off”. Che is a term used to describe Vietnamese dessert. I decided to make a sweet corn pudding that brings back childhood memories.

Ossobuco

14 Jul 2011 | 55 Comments »

Super tender ossobuco that is slow cooked for hours simply falls apart with the nudge of a fork. Perfect comfort food for Winter.

Pear crumble tarts

4 Jul 2011 | 33 Comments »

Seeking inspiration from a tart I had at Black Star Pastry. Buttery and crumbly pastry shell is filled with a luscious vanilla bean and cinnamon poached pear puree and topped with a simple but morish crumble mixture.

Marblised chocolate and matcha cake

27 Jun 2011 | 27 Comments »

A soft and dense cake packed with chocolate and green tea. The bitterness of the matcha is toned down by the sweetness of the chocolate and the addition of the vanilla bean chantilly cream.

S’more slice

8 Jun 2011 | 34 Comments »

I love recreating desserts into other forms. This s’more slice was made out of inspiration from a cookbook and it was a hit with everyone who tried it. Soft pillowy vanilla bean marshmallow, chocolate and buttery & crumbly biscuit base. Can it get any better than that?

Chocolate crackle cookies

2 Jun 2011 | 24 Comments »

These addictive chocolate cookies possess a safety warning as they may cause choking. Slightly crispy on the outside but moreish, soft and chewy as you take a bite; almost like a brownie but in cookie form. I guarantee you that you will not be able to stop at one.

Roasted almond and chocolate chip cookies

30 May 2011 | 15 Comments »

My trusty cookie recipe for when I need to whip up something quick and easy. Use this basic dough to create whatever flavour combination you want in a cookie.

Marblised chocolate and blueberry cream cheese cookies

20 May 2011 | 22 Comments »

The texture of these cookies is like nothing I’ve had before; think soft, dense and slightly chewy at the same time. The combination of blueberries and chocolate makes for a pretty and yummy cookie.

Chewy pistachio and choc chip muesli bars

16 May 2011 | 22 Comments »

A chewy muesli bar that you can alter depending on your taste or whatever is in lying around in the kitchen/pantry.