Yum Picks by Maya

Mussels In Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

December 17, 2020

All mussels fans, put your hands up, put your hands up. Did you rap to that line? Cause I totally did. I personally love mussels and often when it's on the menu, I would cook it in a broth. I would just boil it with some aromatics (garlic, ginger, shallots, lemongrass) and serve it with a dipping sauce. Today, I am sharing…

Beverages Christmas/Thanksgiving 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…

Christmas/Thanksgiving 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…

Asian Meat Noodles/Pasta Ramadan Yum Picks by Maya

Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi Pasta

October 15, 2020

Remember this Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi Recipe? We and encoring it with a fusion twist to it. Fusion cuisine is a type of cuisine that combines elements from different countries or cultures. Today, we are bringing Italian and Asian ingredients together. I’ve started noticing an increase in the trend of fusion food a couple of years ago, nowadays, you can actually…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Quick and Easy Seafood Swift Spoon 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…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Mains 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…

Bakes Christmas/Thanksgiving 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…

Appetizers Chinese New Year Meat Ramadan 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…

Asian Eid Mains 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…

Christmas/Thanksgiving Quick and Easy Seafood Soup/Salad Swift Spoon 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…

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Mussels In Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Sparkling Rosemary Peach Mocktail

Easy Lasagna Recipe

Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi Pasta

Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon

Grilled Chicken in Milk

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Easy Wontons in Chili Oil

Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi Recipe

20 Minute Prawn and Corn Chowder Recipe