Yum Picks by Maya – Page 13

Delicious Moist Pumpkin Bread

November 10, 2015

Halloween is over, but my love for pumpkin remains. You know that you are in love with a certain recipe when you have already written a whole blog post to be scheduled on Monday and you had to postpone that because you wanted to share another recipe, pronto. Hello people, meet my new bae. (Reads: my newly found love) I was editing the…

Beverages Breakfast Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Homemade Cashew Milk

November 7, 2015

When it comes to food and drinks, I am very easily influenced. The blogosphere is such an amazing place to be in with everyone sharing and exchanging recipes. I am inspired by my fella bloggers be it, non-vegetarian, raw foodies, vegans, and vegetarians alike. Let’s talk about milk, shall we? Do you guys like milk? I love milk. No, wait. I absolutely LOVE…

Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Classic Madeleine Recipe

November 5, 2015

Remember this drink? ↓ I have been getting comments on Pinterest, on my blog, Facebook and email as to where I purchased the cute, pretty bottles that I used for my Cucumber Lemonade. My cousin was resourceful enough to actually bring a batch of this over, so if you are interested, you can find them here. So, I made madeleines last week. Madeleine…

Dessert Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Badak Berendam or Kuih Koci Bersantan

October 30, 2015

I am presuming that many of the non-Asians would find this dessert totally an alien, BUT I can assure you that once you have tried this, you are going to love it. The term Kueh/Kuih is referred to traditional desserts and savory snacks and is widely used in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Coconut has been gaining a lot of popularity with food…

Beverages Yum Picks by Maya

Delicious Non Alcoholic Sangria

October 28, 2015

Sangria is a classic Spanish beverage and it is typically made with red wine, fruits and sweetener. Liquor or spices can also be included for extra flavor. There are many variations of a Sangria and a non-alcoholic version is one of them. Christmas is fast approaching and I wanted to try my hand at making a beverage that is not only…

Bread Breakfast Meat Quick and Easy Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Beef Sliders with Sriracha Mayonnaise

October 19, 2015

I am glad that this post is going to be a breeze because these Beef Sliders with Sriracha Mayonnaise were easy and fun to make and obviously delicious to eat! I wonder, is it difficult to maintain the momentum, especially if the dish you are writing about is not totally up your alley? Perhaps you may say, then why would someone…

Beverages Yum Picks by Maya

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

October 15, 2015

Most of us are used to drinking lemonade and there is nothing unusual about it. Sometime back, I made this Watermelon lemonade and thought "wow, I am so ahead in this lemonade game." Reason is, this pretty-in-red lemonade is definitely more yummy and nutritious than the plain old lemonade! I didn't believe that I would be preparing yet another lemonade that would…

Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Pavlova With Lemon Curd Cream

October 13, 2015

Food bloggers mostly do a meatless Monday post on Mondays. Would it be weird to post a dessert on Meatless Mondays? I don't think so right? Dessert is always okay from Mondays--->Sundays, 12 pm--->to 12 am. Pavlova is basically a meringue cake that has a delicate, crisp crust and it is typically topped with whipped cream and fruits. I like to…

Healthy Quick and Easy Ramadan Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Grilled Vegetables with Parmesan Polenta

October 7, 2015

If I tell you that I have never had polenta previously, would you start looking at me as that foodie nerd who does not know how to appreciate good food OR would you welcome me to our polenta loving club with open arms plus a few complimentary packets of polenta as a welcome gift? Go with number two pleaseeeee? I really…

Beverages Breakfast Yum Picks by Maya

Raspberry Blueberry Banana Smoothie

October 2, 2015

I’m sitting on the sofa and looking out at the window and all I can see is a blurry view of my neighbourhood. Yes, it is still hazy in Sunny Singapore. I wished all that white thingy in the air right now is just snow. Yeay, snow in Singapore. Oh well, a girl can dream right? And we girls don't…