Yum Picks by Maya – Page 17

Baked Meatballs in Creamy Sauce

November 25, 2014

I am giving Skinny Mondays a pass because I am too excited to share this recipe. Hello peepz, its 3 days to Thanksgiving y'all! Are you guys excited yet? I am for sure. I already have the turkey in the oven. Okay, wait, did I just say oven? I really meant freezer. I have a turkey in the freezer and It was a…

Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

November 14, 2014

I have a good news and a bad one. The bad news is that, the pictures in this post are nothing to rave about and it is not doing justice to this dish. There was barely any light and I was battling the rains and thunderstorm at 9pm while taking pictures. And that too, while trying hard not to dig into…

Healthy Quick and Easy Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Simple Caramelized Salmon Recipe

November 7, 2014

I should be eating lettuce for the rest of the week and that too sans dressing and only a fork would be required. Reason is, I have had so many cakes on my birthday. I actually came up with a quote while eating all those cakes. "Only those who are loved so much gets more than 1 cakes on their…

Meat Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

One Pot Chicken Casserole

October 31, 2014

Last Sunday, my niece came over for a cooking session with me. Definition of cooking session = I buy all the ingredients and do the cooking while she assist me and once we are done, I will pack the food for her to take back home where she and her other five family members can enjoy the food in the comfort…

Meat Quick and Easy Yum Picks by Maya

Rachael Ray Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

September 27, 2014

What would you do if your long flowy black skirt was stuck in the wheels of the supermarket trolley? Basically you have FOUR options. Cut it (That is gonna spoil the skirt obvio) Pull down your skirt (Not if you are wearing grandma undies please) Seek help from the cashier or the salesperson. (Depending on who’s cuter.) Bring back the supermarket trolley. (I would do…

Bread Breakfast Quick and Easy Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Avocado Egg and Kale Panini

September 22, 2014

I was in two minds about writing a post today. I was thinking that I might get a bit too emotional. It is not feasible to blog and not mention about my late father who passed away on this date 22nd of September. It has been many years now since he left us and even though I was barely six…

Breakfast Healthy Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Watermelon and Soy Milk Smoothie

September 15, 2014

Oh lawwwwd, it’s Monday again?? Great, so now I have to wait for another million years before Friday comes again. How come Friday is always so far away like a relative that you meet once every year and Mondays are just like your mother in law who keeps popping over at your house without an invitation? Not talking from experience though.…

Noodles/Pasta Others Quick and Easy Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Cream Sauce

August 24, 2014

This pasta has a sexy name. Salsa Di Tonno E Crema. Yup, everything just sounds sexier in Italian. Hey have you guys noticed my new menu? Thanks to Hardi for working hard on this menu. He is still working on it though. We really want you readers to be able to glide around Maya Kitchenette smoothly! I just realized that this is my…

Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

5 Ingredients Lemon Asparagus

August 18, 2014

I can finally breathe normally again. The wedding cake woes, it’s finally over. I had a good time making the cakes and the two tiered wedding cake plus 150 cupcakes all baked, sat and were at peace with each other. Amen to that. This is the last week of Eid and I am so looking forward to go back to the…

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

Avocado and Artichoke Pasta Salad

August 4, 2014

I love making lists. I make lists when I go shopping. I make to-do lists of things I have to do. I make a list of my working schedule when I have orders or when it is a busy period. Eg: Eid. I make a weekly list for the dinners that I cook. I am a list-maniac. Colornote is officially my best friend. Despite sounding…