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Roast Chicken w Rosemary and Lemon

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:45:52 +0100

First, chop the onions and parsnips into 6-8 pieces each.
In a large pan (that can go into the oven), put olive oil and pour them in.
Let them get coated with oil, but we do not want to caramelise them yet. Add garlic and honey at the end, and…

Salsa Chicken

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:33:00 +0100

This is so refreshing for Summer, and Salsa's acid works great if you are feeling tired.

Moreover it is dead simple, suitable for lonely treats and guest situations.

All you do is...

Heat the oven to 200c

This is a messy and potentially dangerous process to…

Homemade Carbonara

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:08:37 +0100

I have always been warned how difficult it is to make fresh pasta, but once you try it, you will find that it is not so difficult after all, and better deal is, you will find that it is addictive to make and taste.

I don't have the KitchenAid…

Healthy Lettuce Wrap

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:50:08 +0100

Do you ever feel like eating a lot but don't want to feel bad the next day?

This is the perfect dish if you feel like that.
Anyway, it is pretty addictive. Enjoy!

First, separate and wash the lettuce, and keep them cold by leaving them in ice…

Aromatic Chicken Wings

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:29:14 +0100

This is so simple but it was so yummy my guests begged for the recipe.
This recipe take approximately half a day, but actually prep time is about 5 seconds. All you need is a fridge and storage bag!

First, clean the wings set aside.

In a…

Pea Soup with Lasagna

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:47:35 +0100

I love noodles, but sometimes I get tired of slurping. I was inspired when I saw the Chinese Pan Mee, where they break the noodle sheet into the soup.

I recreated it with Lasagna sheets, and it was so nice.

First, make the soup, following my Chicken…

Robert's Lamb

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:17:44 +0100

We hardly ever eat red meat, but once in a while, like twice a year, we have a strong cravings for meat.

I have no idea how to cook red meat as I almost never eat it, so this is made by Robert. And this really was made…

Fried Rice

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:40:54 +0100

To me, the secret of making a good fried rice is in the eggs. They must be fluffy. So I make the eggs first and put it aside till the last second.

Secondly the rice must be right.
I prefer short grain rice cooked the night before, slightly…

Chicken Curry!

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:35:47 +0100

There are numerous numbers of curries in the world.
For instance, curries we have at home in Japan are nothing like what you see in India. They are thick, thick thing. I love the curry my sister makes, thick curry with chunky aubergines. Perfect summer dish.

In this…

Ohba Chicken with Courgette Rice

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:27:55 +0100

My inspiration comes from the fridge.
"What is left in there?"

So, I came up with this dish just from that.
This is NOT risotto, so you will have to have cooked rice, preferably Japanese short rice or something starchy like that.

First, heat the oven to about…

Chuck Stock

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:54:26 +0100

I made this because I had tons of vegetables in the fridge and I was going away to Gold Coast the next day.
It turned out so good and I can freeze this for a couple of weeks so try out if you have sad looking vegetables in your fridge…

Tomato Salad for Dull Blood

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:05:08 +0100

Vinegar is your best friend if you are tired or you have been naughty and your blood circulation is not smooth.

We have been living such a hectic life, moving and embarking on new projects, etc... So I just wanted us to sit on a couch, watch movie…

Cauliflower Gratin

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:31:50 +0100

I normally follow no recipes and just go with what I have in the kitchen. Well, the problem is experiments come with its price. But this was super tasty!!

Next time I may put some minced meat or tuna in large penne (forgot the name) in this recipe. But…

Cabbage&Petite Tomato Pasta

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:39:25 +0100

Cabbage + Pasta is unlikely combination but in Japan it's pretty big. In fact, the crunchy texture of cabbage and al dente pasta are quite good friends. So if you are looking for something new, this may be quite a hit.

Boil 2 liters of water, and chuck a…

Lemongrass Skew on Bed of Grilled Aubergine

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:07:57 +0100

This was first experiment, but it was very pleasurable, both in making and taste.

First salt the onion, and massage to get the water out. add vinegar and parsley and keep it in the fridge.

Secondly in a large bowl combine onion, ginger, chili, thyme and soy sauce…

Chick Pea Salad

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:32:41 +0100

Do you have one of those days when you feel like sitting in the couch all day and just indulge yourself in food, food and more food!?

I do, occasionally and if I have a bit of sanity left, I always choose this one because you can eat all…

Cauliflower!!!

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:20:48 +0100

By adding this I am not trying to bulk up my recipe!
It is so good, and so simple!!

Wash and separate the cauliflower into size of your choice.

Heat the oil together with salt. When I first tried this I used grape seed oil because I…

Pop Baked Potato

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:03:22 +0100

I usually am very healthy, never eat fried food, and almost vegetarian. But occasional crispy chicken skin or pork knuckle really balances me out.

Potatoes belong to a naughty category in my mind, but I think this dish is not too junky. And like with most of my other…

Egg in Butter Roll

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:55:49 +0100

This is inspired by my mother, who used to make this for me for lunch. Instead of garlic she would finely chop spring onions, and it was so addictive. That's when I learned that simple food like this can be really good if you add just a little more effort…

Best Gluh Wine in the World

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:38:16 +0100

This cheers me up the bleak time of the year, Winter!

Although I was born in the beautiful land of the rising Sun, being raised in a tropical country made me allergic to Winter, so this drink really saves me during my holidays in Europe or Japan in Winter,…