Author Archives: Elaine
Beef Stew in Chocolate and Red Wine
I can’t believe it’s been almost three months since I updated this blog. However, it doesn’t mean that we haven’t been cooking. Everyone has to eat, right? March has been an unpredictable month, it felt like summer came for an unexpected … Continue reading
The Festive Five Spiced and Orange Roasted Duck
For Christmas eve, we roasted duck for dinner at the in-laws’ place. I thought a different fowl for a change would be nice, instead of the usual turkey. In all honesty, I am not really very fond of turkey. There … Continue reading
Bacon Thyme Biscotti
I have a fascination with bacon and in the past, I’ve tried bacon with cheddar cheese biscotti. It was alright. But for Christmas this year, I wanted to bake-a-present and so I decided on cookie dough + bacon + thyme … Continue reading
Roasted peppers and vegetable soup
Oh bloggy, have some soup because you and I are going to get acquainted again fairly soon. With Christmas so near, I’ve decided to bake-a-present. A naughty but delicious one that is. And, of course there are the crowd-pleasers as … Continue reading
Roasted Mushrooms and Asparagus Risotto
Risotto, risotto. It’s one of those things where it makes you go all mushy inside with a bite. One of the main reasons why restaurants charge for it so dearly is because it takes time to make risotto. It’s not … Continue reading
‘Dress the Board’ Steak
Ever had to deal with burnt steak marinade while you’re cooking your steak? I hate that. All the beautiful juices and marinade just dissipates into a bitter char when you sear that piece of meat on very hot cast-iron pan. … Continue reading
Korean-style Cold Noodles with Black Bean Sauce
It’s too hot to cook these days. But we still need to eat. I have been craving foods that are cooling like watermelons, iced coffee, orange popsicles, you get the picture. Until recently, I never thought cold noodles would be … Continue reading
End of a hiatus!
Sorry for the lack of posting. I suppose I should share that my day job involves a lot working on the web, which makes coming home and blogging the last thing I want to do sometimes. But! I have a … Continue reading
Fried breakfast potatoes with poached egg
For Sunday brunch, after a wild Saturday night, nothing beats a good plate of fried potatoes to soak up the leftover feelings of munchies and blah-ness. I’m a big fan of breakfast potatoes and they are awesome when you add … Continue reading
