Simple food that actually works on a weeknight with hungry kids waiting at the table.
A simple homemade version of seafood paella, cooked in one pot with prawns, clams and squid. The seafood releases its natural sweetness into the rice, giving it a lovely rich flavour. No paella pan or authentic recipe needed, just an easy, satisfying one pot meal for the family!
One batch of ingredients, two different homemade chicken stocks! First batch for the clear chicken stock. Then reuse the reused the ingredients to simmer a second time, creating a rich, milky stock. It's a practical way to prepare homemade stock ahead of time and make everyday family meals easier.
Fresh, sweet prawns paired with a simple garlic dipping sauce that's packed with flavour. It comes together in minutes, yet feels special enough for any family meal.
A simple, comforting mushroom pasta tossed in butter and fragrant garlic, with tender shimeiji mushrooms and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Made with everyday ingredients, this easy pasta is perfect for a quick family lunch. Even better when the kids help out in the kitchen!
A fragrant, savoury sesame chicken that goes so well with a bowl of steamed white rice! The sauce is so good, youβll want every drop over your rice.
A simple, comforting chicken soup meehoon made with homemake chicken soup stock, garlic, ginger and tender chicken. Perfect for an easy family dinner.
A savoury, umami packed pasta made with roasted seaweed, sesame and Parmesan, topped with juicy grilled steak.
This spicy pork loin is savoury, tender and packed with flavour from taucu, garlic and fiery thunder chili. Perfect with hot steamed rice, itβs an easy way to turn freezer ingredients into a delicious family meal.
A simple homemade fish paste made from fresh Spanish mackerel, blended until smooth and worked until firm and bouncy. Portion and freeze it for an easy homemade base for fish cake, fish balls or fish paste noodles.
Aromatic, tender steamed tiger grouper topped with fragrant scallion ginger sauce. This is an easy family meal that makes use of a sauce prepared ahead of time, so you can get a delicious dinner on the table with less fuss. The best part? The same scallion ginger sauce used in my viral scallion chicken works beautifully with steamed fish too!
A simple Japanese comfort meal thatβs light, nourishing and incredibly easy to make. When I want something warm but not too heavy, this is one of my favourite meals. Grilled salmon, fluffy rice, bonito flakes and furikake are brought together with a comforting bowl of warm tea. Itβs simple enough for busy weekdays, yet satisfying enough that all four of my kids finished everything.
This easy Bak Kut Teh is full of flavour, comforting, and simple to make. The rich, aromatic soup is always a hit with my kids, making it a great family meal with minimal effort!
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