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Chinese Dry Chilli Chicken

January 13, 2021

This Chinese Dry Chilli Chicken is a complete staple and go-to in my household. I have cooked this so many times and it's always been such crowd-pleaser!Using very simple pantry ingredients like sweet soy sauce, sesame oil and dried chillies. It is a really easy recipe but huge on flavours. You can use any part of the chicken but my personal…

Yum Picks by Maya

6 MUST try recipes for Christmas

December 23, 2020

Now, I know most of you must have your Christmas Party menu all prepared, but if you're still on a look-out or even unsure where to begin, today's post is surely going to be useful. Consider it as my Christmas gift to you to end 2020 right. #santamaya 6 MUST try recipes for Christmas. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes - These roasted potatoes…

Beverages Yum Picks by Maya

Sparkling Rosemary Peach Mocktail

December 15, 2020

Say hello to this refreshing Sparkling Rosemary Peach Mocktail. It is oh so perfect, be it on a hot sunny day or for a party. There is something therapeutic about sipping a glass of mocktail, isn't it? Maybe the same can be said with wine, however, I do not consume alcohol, so I guess I would never know. *Grins* Anyways, how…

Noodles/Pasta Yum Picks by Maya

Easy Lasagna Recipe

October 22, 2020

Calling all lasagna lovers! Fast forward to yesterday. I was eating leftovers of this and watching Emily in Paris. I know there are mixed reviews for this Netflix series but, I personally loved it. If you knew me, you would know that I am OBSESSED with anything to do with Paris and Eiffel tower so this was a shoo-in. Asides from…

Quick and Easy Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon

September 29, 2020

Oh my Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon, I heart thee. And by heart, I mean love. And by love, I mean I'm gonna encore it many more times. The recipe doesn't need many ingredients, just your blushing salmon (feel free to substitute this with any other fish fillets you prefer). Lightly seasoned with salt 'n' pep, a quick sear on each side, leave…

Meat Yum Picks by Maya

Grilled Chicken in Milk

September 27, 2020

Full Disclaimer: This might NOT be the most appealing of picture BUT it packs a punch of flavours, so don't knock it till you tried it! Grilled Chicken in Milk. I’m guessing that’s going to sound like a weird combination of ingredients to many but have faith my friends if not in me, at least to our Naked Chef: Jamie Oliver. I…

Quick and Easy Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

September 21, 2020

These buttery Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes goodness are divine! I actually wanted to roast baby potatoes however I couldn't get any. In the end, I bought some small potatoes and cut them into quarters. They got roasted to crisp-tender perfection! Eventually I wasn't missing the baby potatoes after all! These roasted potatoes deliciously seasoned with garlic, herbs, butter, and parmesan are so…

Meat Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

Easy Wontons in Chili Oil

September 5, 2020

Listening to the storm raging outside, nothing could be more comforting than tucking into a bowl of this warm Easy Wontons in Chili Oil. Scrumptious and so comforting, especially during chilly (pardon the pun) nights like this. Wontons come in a variety of shapes and fillings. These can be boiled, steamed or fried. Made using a sheet of pastry (I usually…

Meat Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi Recipe

August 25, 2020

If you are a fan of the comforting tastes of Thai green curry or Thai cuisine itself, then you are going to love this delicious Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi recipe. Ok folks, let's break this down for you if this is the first time you're hearing about this Malay dish: Ayam = chicken Masak = cooked Lemak = creamy (almost always derived…

Quick and Easy Seafood Yum Picks by Maya

20 Minute Prawn and Corn Chowder Recipe

March 2, 2020

Okay, who’s ready for a DELICIOUS yet quicky and easy 20 Minute Prawn and Corn Chowder Recipe? Hello folks. Although I have not been blogging much, I have been painting the kitchen red. For someone who cooks/bakes a lot, I am also someone who skips breakfast, forget to eat lunch, too busy to eat kinda person. I am just not hungry when…