Yum Picks by Maya – Page 11

Chicken Rice Recipe

April 28, 2016

My second brother came over a few days ago and he was helping me with a couple of things around the house, from some kitchen work to repainting the kitchen walls. Obviously, I had to cook something yummy for him. I believe in food bribery. As the saying goes, "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach". Well,…

Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Nutella Swirl Cupcakes

April 16, 2016

Don't ask me about the 2 missing cupcakes in this picture ↓ Finally, it's Friday. For some reasons, this month feels LONG. I feel that I have been working so much and it is only the middle of the month? Maybe I have never worked this hard in my life. I see someone nodding in agreement. Sometimes amidst the busy-ness of life’, you…

Healthy Quick and Easy Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Thai Salmon Cakes and Corn Salad

April 9, 2016

This platter was our dinner for two. (Read: Me and momsie) I was never a Salmon person. I started eating Salmon only about 1.5 years ago and since then I have never looked back. Basically Salmon started making it's way into supermarket cart in November 2014 and no, I haven't specifically highlighted the date on my calendar. I can remember the…

Beverages Breakfast Healthy Yum Picks by Maya

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

April 5, 2016

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, I ❤️ thee. I need a smoothie maker and I am not referring to the kitchen appliance. Yapp, I would love to have someone who would pass me a freshly made smoothie the moment I am out of bed, but since that is not going to happen for now, I have to move my butt, proceed to the kitchen and…

Quick and Easy Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Cauliflower Mash and Spicy Prawns

March 25, 2016

I am sitting in front of the PC, working AND staring at this picture and thinking "If only I had Prawns in the freezer." No Prawns, no cauliflower right now, so all I can do is to dream about this creamy, deliciousness. Ah, what a gorgeous memory! *lick lips* I am looking forward to the long weekend. Friday ----> Monday. ???? Good Friday + Weekends…

Healthy Quick and Easy Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Lemon Couscous with Grilled Vegetable Salad

March 15, 2016

This Lemon Couscous with Grilled Vegetable salad is that kind of a vegetarian dinner that I would not mind having every single night. The combination of lemon couscous with grilled vegetables and feta cheese. This in my book, is positively a 5-star recipe. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anyone caught the eclipse? I missed it. I was all geared up to catch a glimpse of the…

Bread Breakfast Healthy Ramadan Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Simple Aloo Paratha Recipe

February 16, 2016

In the previous Salted Caramel Milkshake Post, I confessed that I use flash for food photography. Taboo I know. I have to make another confession. Feels like this is starting to be a series of confessions going on. Anyways, believe it or not. I have NEVER watched "Pretty Woman". It is supposed to be one of those popular movies that almost every…

Healthy Meat Yum Picks by Maya

Bolognese Stuffed Zucchini

February 2, 2016

Me and this Bolognese Stuffed Zucchini = LIFE It is just 33 days into the new year and I have found my most favorite recipe of 2016!! Although something new might come up and topple my current favorite off the top list, but for now these zucchinis remains right on top and is very close to my tummy heart. ♥ I made these…

Healthy Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Delicious Quinoa Salad

January 28, 2016

Two days back, I shared a post as to how to prepare quinoa. Reason was, I want you guys to try this salad. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS RECIPE!!! If this sounds like I am shouting, then I’m not sorry one bit, as I want you guys to understand that you NEED to try this recipe. I’m so in love with this…

Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Strawberry Cheesecake with Salted Caramel

December 30, 2015

I am in a dilemma about two matters. Firstly, do I still share a post of this Strawberry Cheesecake with Salted Caramel as the pictures do absolutely no justice to this beauty. The reason is that I just snapped these pictures randomly at 2 am with people around me (Read: Brother and nieces) wanting to devour slices of these decadent looking…