Are you in the mood for a decadent seafood dinner for a date or a Sunday night, but don’t feel like to putting in a lot of effort? Mussels to the rescue. This recipe is also perfect when staying in an Airbnb, because it can be put together with
The great thing about mapo tofu is that there is no one style or one taste profile so you can cook it in a few ways with a variety of ingredients that takes your fancy. So when you cook this at home, you don’t have to waste time picking
Congratulations! You have decided to jump on the sourdough bandwagon. The first thing you’ll need is a sourdough “starter”, which technically is a natural yeast, but practically more like a tamagotchi that you have to keep alive. The easiest way to acquire a sourdough starter is to ask a
There’s no cocktail more appropriate for a Sunday with a raging hangover than a Bloody Mary, and there’s no recipe more appropriate for a Bloody Mary than this one. The recipe has two main steps: making an infusion aka “Bloody Mary mix” which takes about 12 hours, and
The punchy aromas of this quintessential street food beckons at every other corner as you walk through the busy and gritty streets of Bangkok. This dish is a go-to comfort food that can be cooked up in a flash with a fire-in-the-belly sensation that lingers. Recipe below for 2 people.
Why is this sometimes called a cake and at other times called a bread? No one really knows but more importantly, the name is not important! All you need to know is that this baked oldie is a goodie that’s great as a breakfast, tea-time break or a post-meal
Here’s another crowd pleaser for the lazy and the practical. This is the one grilled chicken recipe you’ll ever need. The key to success with this dish is a super hot cast-iron pan and lots of olive oil. The recipe is for 2 people and takes about 45-60
This recipe is perfect for people who are hungry, lazy or both! The ideal time to make this is Sunday mornings, although technically any day would work. The beauty of the recipe is that as far as ingredients are concerned, pretty much anything goes. The recipe is for 2 people
This uniquely chewy and popular Vietnamese cake gets its name from the distinct honeycomb-like structure in its cross-section. The honeycomb is a result of expanding hot air tunnelling through the tapioca batter, yielding a texture that is fluffy and bouncy. You can make this cake with a number of flavours,
Eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce with herbs and peppers? Shut up and take my money! This is the quintessential mediterranean brunch dish, although it works perfectly for dinner and supper too. This recipe is a very flexible, customize it to your heart’s content: There’s no meat below,
The first time I got introduced to the Negroni was many years ago in an oyster bar in New York, when the guy next to me ordered this mysterious concoction in the early afternoon. Turns out he knew what he was doing: Negroni is one of those cocktails that go
