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Nigella Lawson Moonblush Tomatoes

March 18, 2010

What can I say about Nigella? Domestic goddess indeed! So apparently, placing tomatoes in a very hot oven, turning it off and leaving them overnight gives 'moon' blush tomatoes. Smart huh? She's not "the Nigella" for nothing. Anyways, these were really gorgeous, I were popping these blushing beautiful as if they were candies!! These are great served as sides with…

Quick and Easy Side dish

Mayonnaise is not really a dressing. It’s much more versatile than that.

March 15, 2010

E above is a quote from Jamie Oliver. Mayonnaise especially home made ones can be dolloped on top of grilled fish, crostini...etc. Yes, Mayo from a jar is okay, especially when you're in a hurry but for a special occasion, you can't beat the real McCoy! I have been wanting to try my hand at homemade mayonnaise for quite sometime now.…

Ramadan

Creme Caramel

March 12, 2010

A classic that is delicious and simple. This is the perfect dessert to make a day in ahead when you have guests coming over the next day. This is Creme Caramel. Love it. Creme Caramel Author: Maya Kitchenette Ingredients For caramel 1/2 cup sugar (for caramel) 1 tbsp water For pudding 1 cup whole milk 2 tbsp cream 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp vanilla extract) 3 eggs 1/4 c sugar pinch nutmeg…

Quick and Easy Ramadan Side dish Vegetarian

Hummus Bi Tahini

March 8, 2010

On my previous visit to Cold storage, I bought a bottle of Tahini as I wanted to give Hummus a try. Hummus is a popular Middle eastern dip. Served with fresh or toasted pita bread, hummus is a great snack/appetizer. It is really easy to make and it makes a nice dip for freshly cut vegetables too. If you can't…

Quick and Easy Vegetarian

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms

February 19, 2010

Whenever I'm awake till the wee hours, I would always try to watch or record Giada De Laurentiis cooking program. She is also E granddaughter of film producer Dino De Laurentiis. Giada cooks simple but yummy looking Italian cuisine! She never failed to make me hungry at 4am! She was trained at Ritz Carlton Fine Dining apparently. I love Italian food…

Others

Cupcakes for a Naughty Bachelorette Party

February 16, 2010

Cupcakes for a hen's party.

Quick and Easy Side dish Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Insalata Caprese – A first with fresh mozzarella

January 24, 2010

I had fresh mozzarella in the fridge. I really didn't have time to make anything fancy yet I knew I had to use it soon! It was quite expensive and I didn't want to waste it despite thr fact that It was purchased on impulse. Me and impulse shopping are BFF. In Italian, this salad is called “Insalata Caprese” which means…

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A quick post

January 18, 2010

The cakes I did for my cousin's wedding. The happy couple In total style! A mix of fruit cake and red velvet with cream cheese frosting. The King n Queen for E day!