Yum Picks by Maya

Suji Ladoo – Semolina Ladoo

October 20, 2022

Namaste beautiful people! Diwali, the brightest of all Hindu celebrations is fast approaching. It is definitely a festival that is close to my heart. <3 . Prior to moving to this new house, I had an Indian neighbor for about 20 years and I always enjoyed seeing their house buzzing with activities a few days before Diwali. She would decorate the house…

Asian Deepavali Dessert Eid Quick and Easy Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Vermicelli Kheer – Semiya Payasam

September 25, 2022

Do you guys have some customary traditional food that you prepare only on special occasions or festivals? Let's say, maybe a specific pie that your mom bakes only during Christmas. Basically, food that makes its appearance only once or twice a year. My family has two things I would say. Mom used to make them every Eid and now she has…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Dessert Yum Picks by Maya

Mango Panna Cotta

September 7, 2022

The eldest brother came over to my place a few days back. I cooked Asam pedas fish as it is one of his favorites. Obviously, I had to make a dessert as well. I am someone who wants to overdeliver when it comes to entertaining guests. It does not happen every time but if I had my way, I would…

Roasted Vegetable with Creamy Garlic Dressing

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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…

Asian Mains Ramadan Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Asam Pedas Fish Recipe

July 28, 2022

Asam Pedas Fish! Today's recipe might sound alien to a lot of you. I was initially a bit apprehensive as to how should I describe this dish. I will simply start by saying, you are looking at one of my favorite dishes right here. To be honest, this dish is dangerous for me. Reason? I like it so much that…

Asian Eid Meat Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Delicious Stovetop Ayam Percik

July 7, 2022

Did you guys watch Man vs Bee on Netflix? I saw the first episode with my niece and initiallly we found it full of cringe. Somehow we ended up watching the rest of the series. It is that kinda movie where you just watch and not think too much as it makes very little sense. Haha. Only someone like Rowan…

Asian Bakes Eid Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Easy Oven Baked Lemang

July 6, 2022

Are you ready to add this Easy Oven Baked Lemang to your repertoire guys? Hello Hello, all you lovely people! 5 days to Eid, so here I am sharing a popular traditional food that is widely looked for during Eid. Lemang is made from glutinous rice, coconut milk and salt. It is cooked in a hollowed bamboo tube coated with banana…

Asian Healthy Quick and Easy Seafood Swift Spoon 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!…

Bakes Christmas/Thanksgiving Dessert Eid Yum Picks by Maya

Viennese Fingers Recipe

April 24, 2022

Hello, lovelies. 20 days of Ramadan have literally flown away and we are down to the last 10 days. In conjunction with the upcoming Eid festival, I am sharing a simple Viennese Fingers Recipe that you can prepare for your guests this Eid. These chocolate-dipped fingers are delicious and buttery. Initially, these might look a little tricky to make, but…

Asian Beverages Dessert Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Cha Bang Ang Recipe

April 12, 2022

Check out my family's latest obsession below. ↓ We have been encoring this Cha Bang Ang Recipe coz it is really THAT good. If you are familiar with Cendol, I would say this is even better. Anyways, Sawadee Krap. Yes, we are "still in Thailand" and we are doing a dessert this time round. Cha Bang Ang is a Thai dessert/drink that is…

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Suji Ladoo – Semolina Ladoo

Vermicelli Kheer – Semiya Payasam

Mango Panna Cotta

Roasted Vegetables with Creamy Garlic Dressing

Asam Pedas Fish Recipe

Delicious Stovetop Ayam Percik

Easy Oven Baked Lemang

Delicious Miso Glazed Salmon

Viennese Fingers Recipe

Cha Bang Ang Recipe