Cheese plates are great because they are practical, they go perfectly with wine and they’re super tasty. This is the one guide you didn’t know you needed. Here are some battle-tested lessons I’ve distilled after years of putting together impromptu cheese plates.
The traditional dorayaki is a sweet Japanese treat made of azuki red bean paste sandwiched between two slices of fluffy honey pancakes. So with my obsession of all things pandan (the quintessential Asian vanilla), I thought of giving this popular Japanese snack my Singaporean twist. The pancakes are made with
One of the biggest problems with maintaining a sourdough starter is what to do with all the discarded flour. This recipe solves this problem. These crackers also work perfectly with cheese plates, so much so that you may never buy crackers from a store again. Ingredients100g sourdough starter discard66g all
This dish is called “Çılbır” (pronounced chill-brr) in Turkey. According to Wikipedia, is has been a big hit among Ottoman sultans since the 15th century. It represent some of the recurring themes in Turkish cuisine, such as garlic yoghurt, chili butter and parsley. Surprisingly, the most popular egg dish in
When it comes to jam, nothing comes close to “kaya” in my heart. Or more accurately in my belly. Kaya jam is made with coconut cream, eggs and sugar. You can the flavour it either with pandan leaves which gives kaya its signature green hues or you can use palm
From the internet to the airplane, there are many great American inventions that changed the world, but one of them is more important than all others: The Sandwich. Whether it’s a BLT or a grilled cheese, there’s no sandwich that wouldn’t improve with a better bread. Here’
This tropical cocktail was invented in Singapore a few years ago by a master bartender -me- and my cocktail workshop partner Riku. It was named after the fact that his wife was on a getaway in Cambodia while we were toiling away in the kitchen to bring home the dough,
A fresh sourdough out of the oven is a thing of beauty. The learning curve for working with sourdough is steep but rewarding. This is the article I wish I read when I started: it will save you time, but more importantly it will save you from sad, deflated dense
Nothing makes fresh tomatoes sing like a bruschetta! Even better, for a symphonic Italian opera to your taste buds, just pair it with hand-shredded sweet basil leaves, punchy garlic and a sourdough slice hot out of the oven. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt
Making your own authentic Thai curry at home doesn’t have to be a daunting affair. With so many brands out there offering ready-to-use pastes, you can simply use it as a base and build up layers of flavours with other ingredients. This little ‘cheat’ eliminates the need to make
Australians have a knack when it comes to spiking otherwise innocent beverages with booze, and they have some of the best coffee in the world. It’s therefore no surprise that they make killer Espresso Martinis, a boozy coffee or a sobering cocktail depending on your perspective. The choice of
