Healthy – Mayakitchenette

Penang Assam Laksa Recipe

November 25, 2024

Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well. It feels like forever since I last posted. A lot has happened, but I'll try to keep it concise. Life took an unexpected turn, and I'm slowly getting back on my feet, literally. In the midst of spring cleaning for Ramadan beginning of March, an accident with a trolley led to a severe foot…

Asian Deepavali Healthy Mains Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Kerala Coconut Prawn Curry

February 9, 2024

Hello fella foodies. Today, I am paying homage to half of my origins. Kerala, nestled on the southwestern coast of India, is a land renowned for its verdant beauty and is often known as "God's Own Country," Besides being famous for Ayurveda; an ancient Indian system of medicine focused on holistic well-being Kerala is also famous for it's rejuvenating herbal treatments,…

Appetizers/Snacks Asian Healthy Quick and Easy Seafood Swift Spoon Yum Picks by Maya

Easy Inari Sushi

October 12, 2023

Not so Fun fact: I used to only eat Inari sushi because I didn't like seaweed. Now I can tolerate it a bit more, but I still only eat sushi with fully cooked ingredients. I don't eat sashimi or any other uncooked meat or seafood, and I don't eat smoked salmon either. I'm happy with just tamago (Japanese omelet) on…

Breakfast Dessert Healthy Quick and Easy Swift Spoon

Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

September 21, 2023

You guys must be thinking, do we really need a recipe for a yogurt bowl? The answer is both yes and no. While yogurt bowls are simple to make, beginners may find a recipe helpful as a starting point. Yogurt bowls are a great breakfast or dessert option, and they're very healthy, especially if you choose low-sugar yogurt and nutritious…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Healthy Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Vegetarian

Minestrone Soup Recipe

December 16, 2022

My social media account is filled with people uploading pictures of their snow holidays. Every other person is going somewhere and almost all the pictures they post look like wallpaper. The closest I have been to snow is the frost that builds up in my mom’s fridge. True story! Nevertheless, it is some consolation that the weather has been pretty cool…

Healthy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Delicious Grilled Carrots

September 14, 2022

Have you ever had the experience of discovering a new recipe and then feel like making it every other day? I have always thought that baby carrots are meant to be grilled and their big brothers are better in curries or stews. Then I made these grilled carrots and my niece and I literally devoured them as if we were…

Healthy Quick and Easy Seafood

Salmon with Lemon Couscous

August 16, 2022

I’m torn. Whenever I am busy, I wish I had more time to laze around. Now that I have been pretty much lazing around for the past two days, I hate how it is proving to be counter-productive. I feel a sense of satisfaction when I get things done, whether it is getting the laundry done or even mopping the…

Roasted Vegetable with Creamy Garlic Dressing

Healthy Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Roasted Vegetables with Creamy Garlic Dressing

August 3, 2022

Have you ever wondered if there is something that you have to eat every day, what would it be? Honestly speaking, If I have to eat this Roasted Vegetable with Creamy Garlic Dressing every day, I’d be a happy girl! I mean I do enjoy cheese on bread and pasta but deep down I know that it's not something I…

Healthy Quick and Easy Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Delicious Miso Glazed Salmon

June 27, 2022

Not so fun fact about me. I enjoy salmon but will never eat the ones that are sold outside. They are too “fishy” to my liking. Yeah, I know I'm weird. Anyways, I only eat salmon that I personally cook. I have been lucky when it comes to trying new salmon recipes as they mostly turn out to be fabulous!…

Healthy Quick and Easy

Steamed Tofu Recipe

March 15, 2021

Hello lovelies! Ready for an easy and healthy recipe? #skinnymonday. We are talking about soft, silky tofu that is steamed with delicious soy sauce and topped with vegetables. It's best eaten with rice, however delicious on it's own too. This Steamed Tofu Recipe can easily be made vegan. Just substitute the fish sauce with more soy sauce! If you are not…