Give me Bok Choy

Our meal today was a weekday standby favourite Thai green curry but the vegetables this time were oyster mushrooms and bok choy - a Chinese cabbage that means 'white vegetable' in Cantonese. The bok c
Give me Bok Choy: Give me Bok Choy

Grilled Honey Lime Chicken

This Grilled Honey Lime Chicken is so amazing that it's likely to leave you speechless! Be sure to properly marinate and grill it, don't settle for an hour or two of marinating and follow tips listed
Grilled Honey Lime Chicken: Grilled Honey Lime Chicken

Fiery Scotch Bonnet Apple chutney

What happens when the red hot Caribbean Scotch bonnet kisses the sun-blushed British apple? You get fiery Scotch Bonnet Apple chutney. Well that is what I am hoping. I created this recipe last wee
Fiery Scotch Bonnet Apple chutney: Fiery Scotch Bonnet Apple chutney

Creamy Potato Soup

After a long cold day it's so nice to come home to a warm bowl of creamy home-style potato soup! You will feel you walked into one of those delicious local bakeries that serves fresh soup when the ar
Creamy Potato Soup: Creamy Potato Soup

Garam Masala Swede Filo Pie

I made this Garam Masala Swede Filo pie a few hours ago. I was in desperate need of some kitchen therapy. What began with some vigorous mashing of the swede ended up with some gentle basting of these
Garam Masala Swede Filo Pie: Garam Masala Swede Filo Pie

Perfect Breakfast Potatoes

If you've been following my blog you've probably noticed by now breakfast is kind of my thang. I love a delicious breakfast meal served up any time of day. I mentioned before how I've posted all these
Perfect Breakfast Potatoes: Perfect Breakfast Potatoes

KhanomThai (Thai sweets.) 3

KhanomThaiThai women have a particular liking for them and eat them both after and between meals. Most Thai sweets are made from five simple ingredients coconut cream, coconut flesh, rice flour, palm
KhanomThai (Thai sweets.) 3: KhanomThai (Thai sweets.) 3

Slow Gin

Making sloe gin is slow and takes time, but it certainly is not laborious. All that is needed on your part is a little patience as the sloes steep in the gin; and who knows it could be ready to drink
Slow Gin: Slow Gin

Khanom Salim

Salim is a Thai dessert that requires mung bean flour and cannot be substituted. Khanom Salim is sweet mung bean threads in syrup with coconut milk on top. It is served cold with ice. The mung bean th
Khanom Salim: Khanom Salim

Banana Split Cupcakes

The banana and chocolate combination, yum-o! I came up with these cupcakes while imagining everything I love about the banana split, the sweet and simple vanilla ice cream smothered in thick chocolate
Banana Split Cupcakes: Banana Split Cupcakes

KAENG MASSAMAN KAI (Mussaman Curry with Chicken)

KAENG MASSAMAN KAIINGREDIENTSVegetable oil 2 tbsp.Chicken thighs with skin 1 lb.Massaman curry paste 3 tbsp.Coconut milk 2 1/2 cupsPearl onions, peeled and cooked,10Peeled potatoes quartered 5 oz.Roas
KAENG MASSAMAN KAI (Mussaman Curry with Chicken): KAENG MASSAMAN KAI (Mussaman Curry with Chicken)

When Fennel met Chard

I realise that I have not up-dated you on my tiny garden plot recently. The weather has been extremely dreich (a Scottish dialect for dreary) and miserable.Every time we make plans to work our little
When Fennel met Chard: When Fennel met Chard

Khanom Tang Tai Nam Kati(Mask Melon In Coconut Cream)

Khanom Tang Tai Nam Kati(Mask Melon In Coconut Cream): Khanom Tang Tai Nam Kati(Mask Melon In Coconut Cream)

Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwiches

If you like poppy seed salad dressing then this is the chicken salad of your dreams! This chicken salad is amazing and so simple! I was shopping at Sam's Club several weeks ago and taste tested some S
Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwiches: Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Pan Seared Honey Glazed Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce - The Best Salmon I’ve Ever Eaten

Okay so, I wrote a long post about the pure amazingness of this salmon then I went to cut and past it below the photo and forgot to paste it, posted it and lost my "paste." Yeah the most frustrating a
Pan Seared Honey Glazed Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce - The Best Salmon I’ve Ever Eaten: Pan Seared Honey Glazed Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce - The Best Salmon I’ve Ever Eaten

Khanom Fuhk Thong (Pumpkin Cake )

Khanom Fuhk ThongIngredients1 cup rice flour1/2 cup tapioca flour1 cup smash pumpkin1/2 cup coconut cream1 cup sugar1 cup old coconut (scraped)1 tbsp. baking powderMethod1. Mix rice flour, tapioca flo
Khanom Fuhk Thong (Pumpkin Cake ): Khanom Fuhk Thong (Pumpkin Cake )

More apples for jam

This is the easiest Apple and Blackberry jam recipe I know and one I recommend you to try one-day. The original recipe does use jam sugar. Jam sugar has the benefit of having added pectin which ensure
More apples for jam: More apples for jam

Kha nom sord sai

A white coconut-based gelatinous mass in which one finds a bit of sweet cooked and special treated coconut-meat nicely wrapped in a piece of banana-leave.Price: 2-3 BahtPrepare the Flour2 cup black st
Kha nom sord sai: Kha nom sord sai

Taco Salad and Cilantro Lime Ranch

In my opinion this is the ultimate taco salad recipe! We eat a lot of Mexican/Southwestern food in my home because I love the delicious flavors in it. This taco salad is full of exciting flavors that
Taco Salad and Cilantro Lime Ranch: Taco Salad and Cilantro Lime Ranch

Pumpkin Ice Cream

For the first time in my life last week I tried pumpkin ice cream at a local restaurant. At first I kind of cringed at the thought of pumpkin ice cream, but I decided I might as well try something ne
Pumpkin Ice Cream: Pumpkin Ice Cream

July 4th Cheesecake Bites (a no bake recipe)

I was so excited about this recipe that I wanted to make the July 4th version right away. So here they are... (It's never to early to start planning, right? =))July 4th Cheesecake BitesYields about 28
July 4th Cheesecake Bites (a no bake recipe): July 4th Cheesecake Bites (a no bake recipe)

Mom’s Navajo Tacos and Indian Fry Bread

I will always love Navajo Tacos. I've eaten them ever since I can remember. My mom makes the best Navajo Tacos ever (Navajo taco topping anyway =). She would cheat a little and use frozen Rhodes Rolls
Mom’s Navajo Tacos and Indian Fry Bread: Mom’s Navajo Tacos and Indian Fry Bread

Muddy Buddy Rice Krispie Treats

Two of my all time favorite treat are Muddy Buddies and Rice Krispie Treats. Who doesn't love the both of them? I've been making each of them since I was little and I could barely reach the counter to
Muddy Buddy Rice Krispie Treats: Muddy Buddy Rice Krispie Treats

OK its orzo, kale and bean stew today

When D peeked over my shoulder, stirring this stew his face dropped. I could see that he looked rather disappointed in the way his dinner looked. Despite the green and purple from the kale and orange
OK its orzo, kale and bean stew today: OK its orzo, kale and bean stew today

Coconut Sugar Cookie Squares

Isn't a thick frosted sugar cookie one of the best comfort foods out there? I love sugar cookies and I love sugar cookie squares even more because they are quicker and easier to make (with less clean
Coconut Sugar Cookie Squares: Coconut Sugar Cookie Squares

Blueberry Lemon Brownies with White Chocolate Glaze

I have the feeling this are going to be my new favorite summer dessert. Simply said, I want to stop everything I'm doing and devour the entire pan =). I thought it would be exciting to create a fun br
Blueberry Lemon Brownies with White Chocolate Glaze: Blueberry Lemon Brownies with White Chocolate Glaze

Lavender Pancakes and snowflakes

This is the third weekend in a row when I've had lavender for brunch. First it was lavender bread, then Lavender waffles and now Lavender pancakes. Hey, that is what happens when a girl rediscovers he
Lavender Pancakes and snowflakes: Lavender Pancakes and snowflakes

Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes... excite your taste-buds with an explosion of flavors! Need I say more? No, but I will =). These enchiladas are authentic and full of fresh flavor! Mexican food is one o
Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce: Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

Kha-nom Mo Gaeng/Khanom mor kang (Egg Custard Pudding)

Kha-nom Mo Gaeng is one of our famous Thai dessert. Maybe you have a question why Thai people choose palm sugar for all kind of food, especially when we cook Thai dessert. Palm sugar has a nice color
Kha-nom Mo Gaeng/Khanom mor kang (Egg Custard Pudding): Kha-nom Mo Gaeng/Khanom mor kang (Egg Custard Pudding)

Browned Butter Crinkle Cookies with Salted Caramel Frosting

Looking for a new favorite cookie recipe? With these, I know I've found one of mine. This is a cookie that will melt in your mouth as you savor every last exciting flavor it has to offer. It's loaded
Browned Butter Crinkle Cookies with Salted Caramel Frosting: Browned Butter Crinkle Cookies with Salted Caramel Frosting

Khanom Namdokmai

Steamed Thai dessert made of mixture of flours and syrup, NO artificial colours addedMethod
Khanom Namdokmai: Khanom Namdokmai

Broccoli meets Buckwheat

This bowl of cooked grains does look a little beige, bland and boring. Id like to say dont judge it by the way it looks as it tastes much better than it looks, but I cannot - I can't get that ex
Broccoli meets Buckwheat: Broccoli meets Buckwheat

Orange Creamsicle Truffles

Orange Creamsicle TrufflesYields about 20Ingredients:1/4 cup butterZest of 1/2 orange3 Tbsp heavy cream1 cup white chocolate chips1/2 tsp orange extract1/4 cup powdered sugarRed and yellow food colori
Orange Creamsicle Truffles: Orange Creamsicle Truffles

Cornbread Muffins (Lightened Up But the Best Ever)

I'm a huge fan of anything that is able to be lightened up that can actually outdo its less healthy, original opponent. This muffin is just that! It is my favorite cornbread, EVER! I adapted it from m
Cornbread Muffins (Lightened Up But the Best Ever): Cornbread Muffins (Lightened Up But the Best Ever)

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

If you've been following I'm sure you know by now that I love a good slow cooker meal. Who doesn't? Meals prepared in a slow cooker yield flavorful and tender results with such minimal effort. This so
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Savoury Leek and Stilton ‘Eccles’ cake

For those of you may not be familiar with Eccles cakes, they are a particular kind of English cake. Individual flaky pastries filled with either currants or raisins, glazed and coated in crunchy sugar
Savoury Leek and Stilton ‘Eccles’ cake: Savoury Leek and Stilton ‘Eccles’ cake

Winter Vegetable and Ale Stew

I made this Winter Vegetable stew for my mother in law at the weekend. She flew back to England last night. Whilst she was here, she described herself as a 'Southern Softy' as the cold weather in Scot
Winter Vegetable and Ale Stew: Winter Vegetable and Ale Stew

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

I'm officially in love. A giant size chocolate chip cookie, YES! And the whole thing is just for me, YES! Hands off =). This thing is out of this world good, especially when it's served warm with a cr
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie: Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Slow cooker meals, aren't they just amazing? Throw the food in, say goodbye, then several hours later say hello to dinner. It really doesn't get much easier. I saw this photo/recipe on foodgawker.com
Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

Khao griap bpak mor

Khao griap bpak mor or Kanom bpak mor is healthy menu because it low fat and Thais like to eat it with fresh vegetable. In addition ,The selenium in garlic not only helps prevent heart disease, but al
Khao griap bpak mor: Khao griap bpak mor

Khanom Kai Hong (fried dessert balls like doughnuts almost)

Khanom Kai HongIngredients3/4 cup lime water1/2 cup steamed and mashed pumpkin3 cups sticky rice flour1 and 1/2 cup rice flour1 tbsp. salt1/2 cup coconut milk1/2 cup sugar3 cups mung bean (steamed and
Khanom Kai Hong (fried dessert balls like doughnuts almost): Khanom Kai Hong (fried dessert balls like doughnuts almost)

Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies

Meet a new and exciting, melt in your mouth cookie... Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies! They are purely divine! To put them in words, just imagine an Italian cookie meets a refreshing tropical or Latin ca
Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies: Coconut Lime Ricotta Cookies

Mini Cheesecake Bites

Mini cheesecake desserts in 15 minutes, yes please! This is one of those uh oh recipes for me =). I created it because if you haven't noticed I LOVE cheesecake and I wanted a simpler, ready to enjoy s
Mini Cheesecake Bites: Mini Cheesecake Bites

Khanom vong(Lan na Donut)

Khanom vongMethod
Khanom vong(Lan na Donut): Khanom vong(Lan na Donut)

KhanomThai (Thai sweets.) 2

Khanom Thai Thai sweets are beautiful colourful and delicious.You can meet Khanom Thai on street and then it be cheap.The most of Khanom Thai are packing in banan leaf(Bai tong) or nature material.I t
KhanomThai (Thai sweets.) 2: KhanomThai (Thai sweets.) 2

Red Chilli Spiced Pumpkin Chutney

I have been wanting to make a pumpkin chutney since I tasted some on an oat biscuit last year at some food event. Most of the pumpkin chutney recipes however are a bit plain for me. I wanted one that
Red Chilli Spiced Pumpkin Chutney: Red Chilli Spiced Pumpkin Chutney

Enchanted Purple Broccoli Forest

We had a rather lazy weekend. The most active I got was walking through the park and wading through the golden, crisp autumnal leafy path. Now and again, I spotted a mushroom carpet that only reminded
Enchanted Purple Broccoli Forest: Enchanted Purple Broccoli Forest

Ta-Ko Haew,Ta-Ko cow pord (Water Chestnut or corn And Coconut Custard Topping)

Ingredients5 cups rice flour 6 cups coconut milk 3 cups water chestnuts 7 cups jasmine essence water 1/2 teaspoon salt small square pandan leaf vesselsDirections1. To make the jasmine essence water, s
Ta-Ko Haew,Ta-Ko cow pord (Water Chestnut or corn And Coconut Custard Topping): Ta-Ko Haew,Ta-Ko cow pord (Water Chestnut or corn And Coconut Custard Topping)

Khanom gluay chuam

Gluay chuam Kind of banana in syrup and add some little coconut milk on top.Cultivated banana in syrup (bananes dans le sirop) * Served warm or at room temp.
Khanom gluay chuam: Khanom gluay chuam

Apple, ginger and honey chutney

This little Missy has been busy in the kitchen.Not only have I been making more preserves, I also made some versatile Spinach and lentil soup and lavender bread, but I will share that with you later i
Apple, ginger and honey chutney: Apple, ginger and honey chutney

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

What do you get when you combine banana bread with cinnamon rolls? These incredible Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls! A cinnamon roll and banana bread in one, how could these not be good? Then when they ar
Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls: Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Orange Brownies for my heart

I saw some fudgy and decadent looking brownies on Jacquelines blog Tinned Tomatoes. As I read on I learned that the recipe was inspired by fellow blogger Choclette's spicy orange brownies, I've writte
Chocolate Orange Brownies for my heart: Chocolate Orange Brownies for my heart

Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

I'm loving the Hawaiian flavors lately. I made Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches a few days ago (which were amazing if I do say so myself =) and I had some left over fresh pineapple so I thought,
Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwiches: Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Banana Bread Whoopie Pies with Fluffy Vanilla Bean Frosting

Have you ever tried banana bread in cookie form with a thick fluffy layer of frosting sandwiched between two of them? With these cookies now is your chance. They taste just like banana bread with an a
Banana Bread Whoopie Pies with Fluffy Vanilla Bean Frosting: Banana Bread Whoopie Pies with Fluffy Vanilla Bean Frosting

Banana Berry Frozen Yogurt

Ice Cream so healthy it can be called a nutritious (and so delicious) breakfast! Yes indeed. Officially this is Frozen Yogurt but I'd say it's good enough to be called and compared to Ice Cream. I was
Banana Berry Frozen Yogurt: Banana Berry Frozen Yogurt

Fresh Homemade Salsa

Mmmm fresh salsa! I LOVE fresh salsa! I have been making it since I was probably 10 years old, so I have had some time to perfect this recipe. Just be sure if you don't like hot foods to use peppers a
Fresh Homemade Salsa: Fresh Homemade Salsa

Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

Put an exciting festive twist on a favorite classic with these Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats. They are one of my favorite treats! I think they may even be the treat I give to neighbors this holiday
Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats: Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

Khanom Thuay (Coconut milk in Cup)

Ingredients2 cups of rice flour 1 cup of sugar2 cans of coconut milk (16oz each)1 teaspoon of salt MethodSave two tablespoons of the flour and mix the rest with water, 1/2 can of coconut milk, and som
Khanom Thuay (Coconut milk in Cup): Khanom Thuay (Coconut milk in Cup)

Savoy cabbage, lentils with veggie sausages

Since coming back from Essex, England the weather in Scotland has dramatically changed. In fact you could visibly see the difference on your drive up. It is certainly not autumn here anymore, but edgi
Savoy cabbage, lentils with veggie sausages: Savoy cabbage, lentils with veggie sausages

Khanom Fak thong kaeng buad(Pumpkin in Coconut Milk )

Pumpkin in Coconut Milk ( Faak Tong Kaeng Buad ) like previous menu but use pumpkin instead of banana. This is dessert, not soup.Ingredients400g coconut milk2 tbsp
Khanom Fak thong kaeng buad(Pumpkin in Coconut Milk ): Khanom Fak thong kaeng buad(Pumpkin in Coconut Milk )

Peach Crumb Bars

Peach cobbler meet sugar cookies meets crumb cake to create one delicious Peach Crumb Bar. These summer inspired dessert bars are loaded with fresh, sweetly spiced, juicy peaches and will quickly remi
Peach Crumb Bars: Peach Crumb Bars

Sugar Cookie Squares with White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Frosting

I just can't get enough of the sugar cookie squares! Yesterday I was making the original Sugar Cookie Squares with Vanilla Frosting and was thinking of what other combinations would be good with these
Sugar Cookie Squares with White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Frosting: Sugar Cookie Squares with White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Frosting

Soil Mates for my tiny plot

Before even flicking through the pages, I was impressed by the format of this book Soil Mates written by Sara Alway.It is a handbag size book with a jute sack background. The hard cover shows a soft-r
Soil Mates for my tiny plot: Soil Mates for my tiny plot

Paprika Mushroom and potato pie

The flavours in this Paprika mushroom and potato pie were quite intense and meaty. If I had not made this with my dark brown hands I would have questioned what stock was used to make it? Beef, chicken
Paprika Mushroom and potato pie: Paprika Mushroom and potato pie

Eglinton Park

We took a drive along the West coast, our chosen destination was Saltcoats on the East coast of Scotland, but somewhere along the way we got distracted and saw a sign for Eglinton Country Park. D was
Eglinton Park: Eglinton Park

Khanom Tao-Suan

INGREDIENTS1 cup hulled mung beans1/3 cup tapioca flour3/4 cup sugar1 cup coconut cream1/2 tsp salt4 cups waterMethods1. Select the mung beans, discard small stones and bad beans. Wash thoroughly, and
Khanom Tao-Suan: Khanom Tao-Suan

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Oreos, one of life's simple pleasures. Oreos can give any dessert an instant upgrade. I love love love them. One of my all times favorite desserts is Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (with Cold Stone's Swe
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes: Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This should be called "The Sandwich of Summer." I made this recipe because I love pulled pork so much so I wanted something similar but entirely its own. Basically I wanted something delicious, out of
Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (Slow Cooker Recipe): Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Khanom Tua Pap Recipe

Ingredients1 cup of sticky rice flour10 tablespoons of floating jasmine water1 cup of boiled greenbean1 cup of scrape coconut fruit1/8 tablespoons of salt1/2 cup of sugar1/2 cup of parch sesameArtific
Khanom Tua Pap Recipe: Khanom Tua Pap Recipe

Scented Lavender Bread

Beautiful full heads of blue, mauve, indigo and yes even pink. Lavender is indeed one of the most elegant and delectable flavours you can use in cooking. Ive been looking for an excuse to ope
Scented Lavender Bread: Scented Lavender Bread

Christmas Wishes for all my readers

Christmas Wishes for all my readers: Christmas Wishes for all my readers

‘The Forest’

What theres a forest in the middle of Edinburgh city?! The Forest, often referred to as Forest Café is not an ordinary café. If you are expecting to walk into a uniformed café where they serve g
‘The Forest’: ‘The Forest’

Khanom Luk Chup

They look like various kinds of fruit and vege- tables, such as chillies, cherries, mangosteens, oranges, mangoes, bananas, watermelons, and carrots but they are in miniature. Their taste is sweet, th
Khanom Luk Chup: Khanom Luk Chup

Khanom Bua Loi Nam Khingin ginger drink .

Khanom Bua Loi Nam Khingin ginger drink .: Khanom Bua Loi Nam Khingin ginger drink .

Vegan Tower of Haggis, neeps and tatties

This weekend, when D and me visited the Kelvingrove Museum, I asked him to take a photograph of Haggis Scoticus so that I may share it with you. Haggis Scoticus is the fictional wild haggis anim
Vegan Tower of Haggis, neeps and tatties: Vegan Tower of Haggis, neeps and tatties

Welsh Dragon Soup

Welsh Dragon Leek Soup with a fiery attitude. In other words a 'Leek and potato soup with a chilli hit' served with a fiery Welsh dragon crouton aka savoury shortbread.Even though I was born and bred
Welsh Dragon Soup: Welsh Dragon Soup

German Pancakes

A great thing happened today, I made a German Pancake for the very first time! I can't believe with everything I've baked in my life that I've never made a German Pancake until now. I think I was just
German Pancakes: German Pancakes

Kanom Kee-Noo

Kanom Kee-Noo: Kanom Kee-Noo

Som Tam Thai(Green Papaya Salad)

Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)Folks in the northeastern areas may call it som tam thai to distinguish it from the som tam in which pla ra is an ingredient. Central Thai som tam often has dried shrimps a
Som Tam Thai(Green Papaya Salad): Som Tam Thai(Green Papaya Salad)

Ceylonese spiced runner beans

Even though he has not said it out loud, I can see it in Ds body language Oh, not runner beans again!. But what can I do, they are still growing in the garden plot. Some are a little far gon
Ceylonese spiced runner beans: Ceylonese spiced runner beans

Thai Pumpkin and chickpea curry

After our snowy, slippy walk through Kelvingrove Park and Museum, we came back home just wanting to have a lazy day. On days I don't want to be in the kitchen too long, I often make a quick Thai Green
Thai Pumpkin and chickpea curry: Thai Pumpkin and chickpea curry

Loog Chin Ping (Thai toast meatballs)

Grilled meatballs on sticks are extremely popular street snacks among young students. After school, and whenever there's a school fair, you'll see hordes of kids walking along with look chin ping in
Loog Chin Ping (Thai toast meatballs): Loog Chin Ping (Thai toast meatballs)

Braised Savoy cabbage Pilau with puy lentils

Ive made and blogged about this dish before. I remember really enjoying the nuttiness and bite of the lentils and the texture of the braised cabbage. So I decided to make it again with one of the S
Braised Savoy cabbage Pilau with puy lentils: Braised Savoy cabbage Pilau with puy lentils

Pad pak ruam mit(Thai -style stir fried vegetables)

Pad pak ruam mitRuam mitr means "everything mixed together" and in this recipe feel free to use any seasonal vegetables. We like this as a pure vegetarian recipe but you can substitute oyster sauce in
Pad pak ruam mit(Thai -style stir fried vegetables): Pad pak ruam mit(Thai -style stir fried vegetables)

Banana Bread Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Syrup

I admit it I'm pancake crazy =). I should start a food blog dedicated to pancakes. That's just how much I love pancakes. There are endless flavor possibilities and who doesn't love a warm fluffy panca
Banana Bread Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Syrup: Banana Bread Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Syrup

Seasonal Stereotypes

There is a rose hip bush in my workplace. Its dangling with fat pink hued globe shaped bulbs, almost like Christmas baubles teasing me to be picked now, and indeed I was tempted. Yesterday, I picked o
Seasonal Stereotypes: Seasonal Stereotypes

Boiled corn.(Kow poad wan tom)

Boiled corn.Cut ends from ears of corn and remove all but 3 or 4 layers of the shuck. Stand the corn in the bottom of the can, large end down. During the last 30 minutes of cooking time, place 1 pound
Boiled corn.(Kow poad wan tom): Boiled corn.(Kow poad wan tom)

Lentil and Chestnut Soup

We had planned to drive down on Christmas day from Scotland to Essex, England to be with Ds mother and sister. However due to the recent harsh weather and dangerous driving conditions, this did not h
Lentil and Chestnut Soup: Lentil and Chestnut Soup

Lavender Brownie butterfly

These may be the most beautiful brownies I have ever eaten in my life. I think this Lavender Butterfly is so pretty I could have pierced a hole in the top and hung it from a Christmas tree as an edibl
Lavender Brownie butterfly: Lavender Brownie butterfly

Autumnal Leaves

Autumnal Leaves: Autumnal Leaves

Autumnal Apple and Blackberry Scones

Last week, it was National Cupcake Week here in the UK. These fashionable cakes have started off a trend in some parts of England, most notably in parts of London, The cupcake has yet to make its mark
Autumnal Apple and Blackberry Scones: Autumnal Apple and Blackberry Scones

Vegan Haggis Burgers aka patties

I had some vegan haggis leftover from the weekend. I would have been tempted to follow in the footsteps of fellow blogger Johanna GGG and made some cheesy Haggis nachos for light snacking. But I alrea
Vegan Haggis Burgers aka patties: Vegan Haggis Burgers aka patties

Splattering of Sauces

Here are some sauces and dips I made to accompany the chickpea chips and fries.Delicious as it was, the only one that did not work well with the chips was the Horseradish cream. I think it would compl
Splattering of Sauces: Splattering of Sauces

White Chocolate Coconut Rice Krispie Treats

Alas, Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats have met their match. I didn't know if I could ever have a Rice Krispie Treat I liked as much as those... that is until these came along. I've been wanting
White Chocolate Coconut Rice Krispie Treats: White Chocolate Coconut Rice Krispie Treats

Hoi Thod (fried mussels)

Ingredients10-15 green mussels1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons tapioca flour1 tablespoon rice flour1 tablespoon limewater1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon fish sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon soy s
Hoi Thod (fried mussels): Hoi Thod (fried mussels)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Anybody who loves Reese's Peanut Butter Cups or peanut butter, this cookie is for you! I came up with this recipe because I couldn't think of any cookies that combine two cookies into one cookie. This
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Red Dragon Chilli Shortbread

Well, I have to admit, I was rather taken aback with the positive responses to the Welsh Dragon Leek soup, but more so towards the Welsh Dragon savoury shortbread.So may I present to you this Savoury
Red Dragon Chilli Shortbread: Red Dragon Chilli Shortbread

khanom man sam pa lang( Steamed Cassava Cake )

Ingredients2 cups of grated Cassava6 table spoon of tapioca flour1 table spoon Mung bean Starch1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup coconut milkFood color1 cup Shreded coconut 1/2 tsp saltMethod Mix all the ingredien
khanom man sam pa lang( Steamed Cassava Cake ): khanom man sam pa lang( Steamed Cassava Cake )

Khanom Taan(Sugar Palm Cake)

Khanom TaanIngredients4 and 1/2 cup rice flour1 cup ripe sugar palm fruit (squeeze the meat)4 and 1/2 cup coconut milk3 cup sugar3 cup scraped coconut (overripe)1 tsp. saltMethods1. Crush the sugar pa
Khanom Taan(Sugar Palm Cake): Khanom Taan(Sugar Palm Cake)

Home-made Chickpea chips or fries

About a month ago, I stumbled upon a tasty looking plate of snacks. Anna had eaten some chickpea fries at some place in America. These chickpea (or garbanzo) fries looked ever so appealing and got me
Home-made Chickpea chips or fries: Home-made Chickpea chips or fries

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Casserole. There I said it. I've always had a hard time with casseroles which is why I rarely make them. We've all had our fair share of bad casseroles, I know you know what I'm talking about. The kin
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

A vegan North AfricanTagine

When people think of Moroccan tagines or tajines, they generally associate them to be made with Summer vegetables that echo of Mediterranean holidays or Autumnal vegetables, such as this one I made la
A vegan North AfricanTagine: A vegan North AfricanTagine

My Favorite Fluffy Buttercream Frosting

My sister came over a few days ago and wanted me to help her make a cake for her sons first birthday. Of course I love every opportunity I get to help someone bake and I feel pretty cool when they ask
My Favorite Fluffy Buttercream Frosting: My Favorite Fluffy Buttercream Frosting

Healthy Protein Smoothies

A healthy breakfast smoothie that tastes like dessert, I will take one of each flavor please. I'm a firm believer that healthy foods don't need to taste like cardboard, indeed they can be just as deli
Healthy Protein Smoothies: Healthy Protein Smoothies

Good memories left behind

Last month, my dear father-in-law passed away. I will miss him. I will also remember him with love, fondness and great affection.The last time I saw my father-in-laws smile was when we were in Cyprus
Good memories left behind: Good memories left behind