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...]
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