Ramadan

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…

Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Ramadan

Pantry Pasta

May 15, 2013

I always keep a packet or 2 of pasta in my pantry, be it a fettuccine, a spaghetti or even penne. Pasta is convenient, satisfying and mostly kid friendly. I think every one who cooks pasta often, has a favorite go-to-pasta recipe that would usually be really versatile. I have never understood the crowds at Pasta Mania. I tried…

Eid Healthy Quick and Easy Ramadan Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

Foul medames – Kacang Phool

May 7, 2013

This is a dish that I saw my aunt cooking when I was about 15 years old and the recipe is stuck in my head till today, mainly because it is such an easy recipe. There are many variations of this dish, but I think my aunt's recipe for Foul medames - Kacang Phool is one the best. Her version is simple…

Asian Breakfast Eid Noodles/Pasta Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Mee Siam Recipe

September 3, 2012

I can't believe that it is already 5th day of Ramadan. Like seriously, it felt as if it was only yesterday that I was so eagerly waiting to usher in Ramadan. Anyways Ramadan has been moving along very nicely, serene and enjoyable at the same time. I have a confession to make. I have been idling around for the beginning…

Asian Healthy Mains Noodles/Pasta Ramadan Seafood

Penang Assam Laksa Recipe

November 25, 2010

Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well. It feels like forever since I last posted. A lot has happened, but I'll try to keep it concise. Life took an unexpected turn, and I'm slowly getting back on my feet, literally. In the midst of spring cleaning for Ramadan beginning of March, an accident with a trolley led to a severe…

Asian Mains Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Udang masak lemak nenas – Pineapple prawn curry

August 28, 2010

I visited my dad’s sister earlier this week. She suffered a stroke and I can’t stop thinking about her. It's a reminder that life can change in an instant. I'm praying for her recovery and hoping that she can get back to her normal life soon. While it was indeed sad, we also cherished some heartwarming moments. My father passed…

Meat Ramadan

A simple and delicious soup

August 25, 2010

Bak Kut Teh is a popular soup among the Chinese. In fact it is now popular among non Chinese too! I have seen a few stalls selling the Halal version of this soup. They used beef and chicken instead. This herbal soup is actually quite similar to the Indian mutton/beef soup minus the thickener. I believe its due to the…

Asian Breakfast Dessert Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Kuih Jonkong

August 22, 2010

Kuih Jongkong is delicious but those authentic ones wrapped in banana leaves ain't easy to find. I have been craving for this but I was lazy to make some just to satisfy my cravings :p A few days back, mom's good friend came over to Iftar. While talking to her on the phone a day before the meet up, she…

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Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Summertime Juice

Squid Masala

Pantry Pasta

Foul medames – Kacang Phool

Mee Siam Recipe

Penang Assam Laksa Recipe

Udang masak lemak nenas – Pineapple prawn curry

A simple and delicious soup

Kuih Jonkong