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Simple Cream of Mushroom Soup

February 1, 2014

This Simple Cream of Mushroom Soup is delicious, intensely earthy flavors and comforting. There is always something that warms me up from inside when I am eating a piping bowl of cream of mushroom soup. The creamy and smooth texture that glides down your throat could be one of the reason. Best of all, it is really simple to make. No…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Mains Meat

Bangers and Mash

January 29, 2014

Bangers and Mash is a classic British dish that is fairly quick and easy to make. It is also cheap and perfect when you are cooking for a crowd and kids especially loved it. It is a really versatile recipe as you can use different types of sausages and herbs every time, which gives it a different twist. I…

Asian Meat Quick and Easy Ramadan Soup/Salad

Vietnamese Salad with Peanut Sauce

January 21, 2014

Vietnamese Salad with Peanut Sauce. Don't cha think that the name of this salad itself sounds delicious? I know I have said this even so often, but I am a huge huge fan of salads.I mean what is there not to love about salads? They are Nutritious Colourful Easy to prepare Delicious Makes you feel good…

Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Yum Picks by Maya

Balsamic Tomato And Basil Penne

January 21, 2014

I am not the only fan of pasta in my house. My brother and niece enjoy eating pasta too, thus I find it really enjoyable to cook pasta as it is enjoyed by a few members of my family. This recipe it is adapted from Jamie's 30 Minute Meals. Jamie Oliver name this Jools (his wife) Oliver’s pregnant pasta. I just…

Eid Others

The wows and the awws….

September 18, 2013

I wanted to do an EID post few weeks back. I composed it halfway and never get down to finishing it. It is too late to wish my Muslim readers now, but I guess I can wish you next month instead? :P Its just crazy, Hari Raya Puasa just left us and we have another 1 coming up next month?…

Ramadan

Abok abok sago

June 25, 2013

Mum came back with a whole stack of banana leaves, taken from my aunt's garden. There are so many things that you can do with a stack of banana leaves. I was initially very motivated to make full use of these banana leaves but it turned out to be a case of the dreams being bigger than the determination. Big…

Quick and Easy Soup/Salad

Avocado and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

June 22, 2013

I love salads. Love is an understatement because I LOVEEEEEEEEE salads. If there is 1 food that can turn me into a vegetarian, then it has to be a good avocado and fresh mozzarella salad. I don't just eat any salads though. I can never understand as to how people would toss some extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on some leaves and…

Quick and Easy Ramadan Side dish Yum Picks by Maya

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

June 20, 2013

vietnamese-spring-roll These are a hit in the family and my mom is the biggest fan. Mom is quite selective with her food and there are a few of my "creations" that she really love and would keep asking for repeats. One of the things that is right on top of her list would be these Vietnamese spring rolls. My…

Beverages Ramadan

Summertime Juice

June 4, 2013

The weather has been crazy. It gets so hot that it drains you out at times. I get headaches if the weather is too hot, so i am actually planning to do all my shopping in the evenings/nights during Ramadan. Every night when I lie in my bed, with the air conditioner on, I tell myself that an air…

Asian Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

Squid Masala

June 3, 2013

When I was in my early teens, every school holidays, I would spend a week at my maternal grandma's house. My late grandma had lost the use of her legs by then. Although she couldn't walk, that has never stood in her way when it came to her passion for cooking and baking. She would cook daily meals and festive…

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Simple Cream of Mushroom Soup

Bangers and Mash

Vietnamese Salad with Peanut Sauce

Balsamic Tomato And Basil Penne

The wows and the awws….

Abok abok sago

Avocado and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Summertime Juice

Squid Masala