Chickpeas, for many, are an essential ingredient in hummus or a delectable addition in chilli. Besides these, chickpeas are actually very versatile - this vegan version of scrambled eggs is delicious and so easy to prepare using canned chickpeas. I love chickpeas for their creamy texture and delicious nutty flavour. I often just eat them on their own as a snack. High-quality canned beans, especially those sourced from the United States, are easily available in supermarkets … [Read more...]
Tuscan Chicken with Pinto Beans
Now that we are back to almost-normal working schedules, coming up with home-cooked meals for the family has become quite a challenge. When I get tired of making the usual Asian rice-based dishes, I often opt for easy-to-prepare Western-style one-dish meals. One of my favourite go-to recipes is aromatic Tuscan Chicken. In addition to being easy to prepare, it also keeps well. Prepare this dish ahead of time and store it in the fridge, and it’ll still taste amazing after a few days, … [Read more...]
BUTTER MARBLE CAKE
I seldom buy cakes as my family prefers to eat the cakes baked at home. We do buy some, of course – more so the celebratory kind of cakes for birthdays or any special occasions. The other day while at our regular bakery, I bought a piece of Butter Marble Cake, simply because I just wanted a slice. It turned out to be quite disappointing as there was hardly any butter aroma and it was just too soft and fluffy to qualify for a buttercake. To me, buttercakes should be dense, … [Read more...]
HARI RAYA 2022
In 2020 and 2021, Hari Raya was miserable and not celebrated the way it should be – ie balik kampung and bonding with families and loved ones, no thanks to the various lockdowns during the pandemic. This year, finally – the situation has improved and there’s actually light at the end of this long dark tunnel! I’m so glad my Muslim friends could balik kampung (oh, the monstrous traffic jams exiting the city!) and for the rest of us, many took the opportunity to have a week-long break. I … [Read more...]
Vegetable Curry Dip with Refried U.S. Pinto Beans
The speckled pinto bean is not only nutritious but very versatile for cooking. Rich in protein, it also contains phosphorus and manganese and is very high in dietary fibre and folate. These mashed and refried pinto beans are a life-saver for busy people. Personally, my family love the dips I make with these refried beans, usually eaten with tortilla chips as a healthy snack. To give it more colours and flavours, I like to add in chunky bits of vegetables in my dips. Here, I’d like to share … [Read more...]
Flatbread & Chicken Pesto with U.S. Chickpeas
I have been staying and working at home ever since the pandemic hit early last year. Due to safety precautions against COVID-19, cooking meals at home has become a daily routine and easy-to-prepare healthy meals are always welcome. Instead of the usual rice meals which we Asians usually favour, I find that making your own flatbreads at home is a good option. Instead of the full-flour recipe, adding a portion of pulses flour, (e.g., U.S. Chickpea flour) gives it a healthier twist. Rich in … [Read more...]
Kung Po Chicken with U.S. Chickpeas
Do you know that chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans are full of healthy benefits? This humble legume packs a whole bunch of amazing nutrients with immense dietary goodness. Chickpeas contain good levels of amino acids and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and selenium - all of which contribute to our wellbeing. They help with improving digestion and promote heart health. Chickpeas are a great source of fibre and plant-based protein. The high fibre … [Read more...]
CULFISHERY – order your seafood via WhatsApp!
Before the Covid-19 pandemic and MCO, when life was normal, I’ve always bought my seafood at the wet market and sometimes, at the supermarket. Now, since the MCO was enforced in March, most people, including me, have resorted to online purchases for groceries and fresh food. I’ve always been very particular about seafood - they must be absolutely fresh. Fisheries and seafood retailers have also learned a new business norm - sell or auction online! One of these enterprises is CHONG … [Read more...]
Fast & Easy AYAM PERCIK – cook this at home!
Those who know me well will know that I love cooking and hosting friends and family at my home. I enjoy working in my kitchen and with the new dining area recently added to our house, it’s always a pleasure to lay out a meal and seeing everyone tucking in. One of the most popularly-requested meals at my home is Nasi Lemak – something which is pretty easy for me to whip up. Because it’s a meal that’s regularly cooked when hosting and entertaining friends, I usually cook a special main dish … [Read more...]
URBAN STOVE – empowering busy urbanites to cook at home
We all lead busy lives. We are constantly on the go, with our jobs, travels, deadlines and a hundred-and-one other things that demand our attention. So who has time to go marketing, buy fresh produce and then having to clean them and store them? I don’t know about you but I’m not exactly fond of cleaning fish and peeling prawns, to tell you the truth. We are so busy we constantly have to either eat out, buy takeaways or just contend ourselves with the regular instant noodles and fried egg. … [Read more...]
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