Recipes

Simple food that actually works on a weeknight with hungry kids waiting at the table.

One Pot Seafood Paella
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One Pot Seafood Paella

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!

⏱ 20 minutes 🍳 20 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 6 people
Homemade Chicken Stock – Two Types from One Batch of Ingredients
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Homemade Chicken Stock – Two Types from One Batch of Ingredients

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.

⏱ 15 minutes 🍳 120 minutes
Easy Steamed Prawns with My Favourite Dipping Sauce
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Easy Steamed Prawns with My Favourite Dipping Sauce

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.

⏱ 15mins 🍳 5 mins πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 6 pax
BUTTER MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI
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BUTTER MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI

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!

⏱ 5 minutes 🍳 25 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 4 people
Sesame Chicken
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Sesame Chicken

A fragrant, savoury sesame chicken that goes so well with a bowl of steamed white rice! The sauce is so good, you’ll want every drop over your rice.

⏱ 10 minutes 🍳 25 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 5 people
Chicken Soup Meehoon
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Chicken Soup Meehoon

A simple, comforting chicken soup meehoon made with homemake chicken soup stock, garlic, ginger and tender chicken. Perfect for an easy family dinner.

⏱ 20 minutes 🍳 20 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 5 people
Nori Pasta with Grilled Steak
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Nori Pasta with Grilled Steak

A savoury, umami packed pasta made with roasted seaweed, sesame and Parmesan, topped with juicy grilled steak.

⏱ 15 minutes 🍳 10 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 5 people
Spicy Pork Loin with Thunder Chili
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Spicy Pork Loin with Thunder Chili

This spicy pork loin is savoury, tender and packed with flavour from taucu, garlic and fiery thunder chili. Perfect with hot steamed rice, it’s an easy way to turn freezer ingredients into a delicious family meal.

⏱ 15 minutes 🍳 13 minutes
Homemade Fish Paste
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Homemade Fish Paste

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.

⏱ 45 minutes
Steamed Tiger Grouper with Scallion Ginger Sauce
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Steamed Tiger Grouper with Scallion Ginger Sauce

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!

⏱ 10 mins 🍳 10 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 6 people
Salmon Ochazuke
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Salmon Ochazuke

A simple Japanese comfort meal that’s 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. It’s simple enough for busy weekdays, yet satisfying enough that all four of my kids finished everything.

⏱ 10 mins 🍳 20 mins
Bak Kut Teh
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Bak Kut Teh

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!

⏱ 15 mins 🍳 1 hour 20 minutes πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ 6