Christmas/Thanksgiving

Easy and Delicious Pumpkin Soup

December 2, 2021

Are you ready to be serenade with good food throughout the whole of December? As soon as November comes to an end, I hear jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Pardon me. Yes, I am a good cook, but I can be lame too. I don't celebrate Christmas, but I love the festival for a couple of reasons. I…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Watermelon Lime Granita

February 15, 2021

In December and January, I did not need the air conditioner but come February, I do require it as well as many cups of this 3-ingredients Watermelon Lime Granita aka the perfect treat for hot summer days. Nothing screams summertime like this sweet, light and refreshing watermelon lime granita. You get a little sweet and tang in each bite. It is…

Bread Christmas/Thanksgiving Quick and Easy Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

30 Minute Tomato Soup

January 21, 2021

Say hello to this 30 Minute Tomato Soup that comes together in as the title suggest - 30 minutes. Anything that takes only that much time to cook has to be good right? RIGHT? This soup is everything you want tomato soup to be -- warm, thick, creamy yet light and of course just bursting with tomato flavour. Added to that,…

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Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 11, 2021

Hello you! Today's post is especially to get rid of those Monday blues, introducing these perfectly synced Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies! #saynotomondayblues . This is definitely not a skinny Monday post! We are almost halfway through January already and if you have been good and eating a little cleaner, you deserve a tasty, buttery, chocolate chip cookie. Even if haven’t been,…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Mains Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

Delicious Prawn Veracruz

January 4, 2021

Well, well look who's here. Hello, 2021!!! 2020 was such a rough year on so many fronts, so 2021 might want need to step things up a notch and start us on the right track! I mean for a start, China could make a chicken-related dish their national dish or favourite protein. #justsayin So, now as we bid farewell to our holiday favourites…

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6 MUST try recipes for Christmas

December 23, 2020

Now, I know most of you must have your Christmas Party menu all prepared, but if you're still on a look-out or even unsure where to begin, today's post is surely going to be useful. Consider it as my Christmas gift to you to end 2020 right. #santamaya 6 MUST try recipes for Christmas. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes - These roasted potatoes…

Appetizers Christmas/Thanksgiving Quick and Easy Seafood

Prawn Cocktail Recipe

December 22, 2020

Here we are, just 3 days to Christmas and if you are still thinking of starters for your Christmas party? Well, my friends, look no further, today's I have for you: Prawn Cocktail Recipe. When I was making these, my brother who was at my house preparing to take his leave, took a whiff and decided he was staying for the…

Appetizers Christmas/Thanksgiving Quick and Easy Seafood Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

Mussels In Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

December 17, 2020

All mussels fans, put your hands up, put your hands up. Did you rap to that line? Cause I totally did. I personally love mussels and often when it's on the menu, I would cook it in a broth. I would just boil it with some aromatics (garlic, ginger, shallots, lemongrass) and serve it with a dipping sauce. Today, I am sharing…

Beverages Christmas/Thanksgiving Yum Picks by Maya

Sparkling Rosemary Peach Mocktail

December 15, 2020

Say hello to this refreshing Sparkling Rosemary Peach Mocktail. It is oh so perfect, be it on a hot sunny day or for a party. There is something therapeutic about sipping a glass of mocktail, isn't it? Maybe the same can be said with wine, however, I do not consume alcohol, so I guess I would never know. *Grins* Anyways, how…

Appetizers Christmas/Thanksgiving Quick and Easy Seafood Swift Spoon

Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops

December 11, 2020

I discovered that scallops are 20 bucks per pound recently. Thinking of serving these for a party? Well, here's a suggestion, how about serving 1 scallop on every spoon. It is Christmas after all and we need to feed a crowd!. Just joking. Maybe not. Then again, these would cost 3x more in a restaurant, so you are better off making…

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Easy and Delicious Pumpkin Soup

Watermelon Lime Granita

30 Minute Tomato Soup

Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delicious Prawn Veracruz

6 MUST try recipes for Christmas

Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Mussels In Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Sparkling Rosemary Peach Mocktail

Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops