Category Archives: poultry
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
Chicken Braised with Garlic and White Wine
Hold your breath, this recipe requires 50 cloves of garlic. No. It’s not a typo. This is a very Portuguese-inspired meal where the food is braised to cook with simple supplemental flavorings. I know you probably think that 50 cloves … Continue reading
The Fantastic Pork Roast Dinner
This recipe is every reason, every household should have an oven. This simple and fantastic pork roast dinner is quite effortless and not very time consuming at all. Preparation takes about 30 minutes and then the rest is finished off … Continue reading
Mixed Roast on Parsnip and Cauliflower Puree
The birthday dinner went well and the guests loved the mixed roasts of game birds and chicken. This is possibly my most favorite dish to make and serve when you have a dinner party that is casual. I like to … Continue reading
Chicken and Black Fungus Kerabu
When you have three bottles of sambal, what do you do? Why, you make kerabu, of course! Kerabu. What is it? It’s essentially an orchestra of flavors in the form of a salad that is popular between two neighboring countries … Continue reading
Roastie basics: Getting down and dirty about roasting chicken
Roasting a chicken has to be the easiest thing to do in a kitchen. If you are new to cooking or want a fulfilling dinner with under an hour, just get a bird and pop it into the oven. This … Continue reading
Let Them Eat Chicken
I am participating in an awareness program that relates to choosing the type of produce and meat you buy. In this case, I am choosing free-range chicken. The “Let them eat chicken” awareness program is organized by Kate, the author … Continue reading
Khanom Paeng Na Moo (Thai pork toast)
This is an extremely tasty snack that I stumbled upon. I would love to tell you where, if I can only remember where. But Khanom Paeng Na Moo is basically Thai pork mince on toast. It is very similar to … Continue reading
Fettuccine Bolognese
Bolognese is perhaps the simplest, most beloved pasta sauce of all time. Very simply, it is the simplest sauce that is equally hearty and fulfilling. It’s especially convenient for students or busy working adults alike, who would like to eat … Continue reading
Kerabu Bok Nee (Nyonya -style Black Fungus Salad)
When I wrote Burnt and Alive, I said for Chinese Reunion Dinner, my mom wanted to make Nyonya Style Nasi Ulam to accompany the dinner. But all that changed when my dad’s eldest brother invited us to have reunion dinner … Continue reading
