Most people agree that home-cooked food is undoubtedly healthier than dining out. Everyday since young, my mom would diligently prepare scrumptious yet healthy meals for me and my siblings. However, the term “healthy” is getting more and more stringent nowadays. There were times when my home-cooked food was still not considered healthy as it truly depended on the method of cooking. But, […]
Daph’s Recipe
Herbal Chicken with Bénédictine D.O.M
Those who have tasted Bénédictine D.O.M herbal liqueur will agree with me how distinctive the taste of the liqueur is. You will not forget the mild herbal notes on the nose, with the right amount of sweetness, along with hints of herbs and spices. You will also feel the warmth lingering through all your body’s systems. My hubby religiously ensures […]
Steamed Bean Curd with Ground Pork
Tired of cooking, but the sense of guilt that slowly crawls into me is surely something I hate. Looking back at the days of singlehood, I’d just dump everything into a pot and so long as it filled up my stomach, the taste wouldn’t be an issue at all. But now, cooking is not as easy as before. I will need […]
Chinese Style Braised Chicken with Mushroom
It has been awhile since I last cooked Chinese dishes and out of the blue, I craved for my mother’s version of mushroom chicken. This is surely a dish that one can only get it home cooked. I recall the times when my sister and I would pester our mother to cook this simple, but yet appetizing dish […]
Quick Pasta Bolognese
I’ve cooked hubby’s favourite spaghetti aglio olio several times in the past. Hence, this time I decided to cook spaghetti bolognese for him instead. Nowadays, it’s pretty easy to cook pasta with jars of pre- packaged pasta sauces that are available from the stores. I’ve tried using them before, but they were a total let down. But that […]
Steamed Eggs/Steamed Water Eggs (蒸水蛋)
I’ve grown up with this Chinese dish and it’s been my best comfort food ever. The eggs are steamed until just about firm, but the texture of the eggs is still soft and silky smooth. This dish, is the most traditional form of all, where only water is added to the eggs as compared to using […]