Who would think that by stuffing herbs under the skin of a chicken could make it much more delicious? Ingredients 1 whole chicken For the salsa verde stuffing: 1 large bunch of fresh flat leaf parsley, ideally grown outdoors in a hot country; it should be full flavoured with fairly large leaves Plum sauce 1 pickled plum 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp salt 1/2 btl black olives 1 tbsp red wine vinegar freshly ground black pepper 150 ml extra virgin olive oil Instructions (Prehe

This is such an easy dish to make for Christmas or house parties. I have made these for several family gatherings and it was well-loved. Ingredients 3 x 250g flank steak / rump Marinade 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp lime 1 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp black pepper 1 garlic clove Dipping Sauce 2 tbsp lime juice 4 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp palm sugar 2 tbsp tamarind juice 1 shallot (thinly sliced) 1 tbsp coriander (finely chopped

When i tried bacon and asparagus roll-ups, my children loved it. It was also an easy party snack. This is a feast of roll-ups Ingredients Portuguese Roll-Ups 220 g streaky bacon 20 to 30 dates Toothpicks Teriyaki Enoki Mushrooms 220 g streaky bacon A few packets of golden enoki mushroom Half bottle of terikayi sauce (Not the marinate) Toothpicks Bacon Asparagus 220 g streaky bacon A few packets of golden enoki mushroom Toothpicks Instructions Prep Cut asparagus into inch size

Since childhood, I never liked peanut butter or even peanuts. However, I loved cashews, almonds, and pistachios. This was even before specialty nut butter spreads became readily available. Yield: A small jar Total Cook Time: 6 Months Ingredients 2 cups (240g) roasted lightly salted cashews 2 tbs sugar 2 tsp salt, or to taste 4 tbs oil 1 cup water or add abit more if needed Avoid spending money on purchasing a glass bottle. You can use any recycled jam bottle that has been cle

Although I don't usually like baguettes, they were requested for a potluck to accompany chicken curry. I never back down from a challenge and was quite impressed by a new baking technique. This experience made me appreciate baguettes afterward. Ingredients 500 g all purpose flour King Arthur brand is recommended about 3 1/2 cups, using 'scoop and swipe' method 360 g water about 1 1/2 cups + 1 Tbsp 10 g salt about 2 tsp 3 g instant yeast about 1 tsp; also known as Quick Rise o

There was a time when I was so intrigued by Mozzarella balls that I found a recipe to make them myself. However, I never got around to trying it. Mozzarella, melon, and prosciutto complement each other perfectly. Yield: Party size that caters to 20 pax Total Cook Time: 30mins Ingredients 1 rock melon halved and seeded 1 container mozzarella balls 8 to 10 slices prosciutto shredded into large pieces 2 pkt italian basil leaves thinly sliced 1 pkt mint leaves thinly sliced 3 tab

It began with the Tang Zhong milk bread recipe that I experimented with during the Covid lockdown. This creation emerged after I became quite skilled at bread making. Ingredients Dough 75 g mash purple potato (3 and toasted) 600 g bread flour (3+3/4 cup) 3 tbs milk powder 60 g sugar (4 3/4 tbs) 2 tsp yeast 2 egg 70 g water (250ml) 20 g butter (2 tbs) Filling: See Eurasian potato salad recipe Instructions Prep Chop: spring onion (Set aside some for garnish) Boil: Potato, and p

I attended a friend's wedding where they served a buffet-style Thai Noodle Salad. This is one of my favorite salads, featuring a combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. The proportions need to be just right. Yield: Party size that caters to 10 pax Total Cook Time: 30mins Ingredients 200 g mung bean vermicelli 100 g (3.5 ounces) uncooked large prawns – de-veined and halved length-ways (to exclude) 250 g minced/ground pork 4 tbsp lime juice (40ml) 9 tbsp fish sauce 6 ts

Inspired by my daughter's love for cooked mushrooms and the mint I was growing outside, this ranges from Spiced Dark Cherry Bread to Homemade Baguette. You can make it crispy or softer, depending on your preference. Yield: 3 loaves Total Cooking Time: 55mins Ingredients 2 tablespoons (or 2 1/4-ounce packages) active dry yeast 1 cups warm water about 110 degrees 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon infused olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup fresh mint cut

Mama Bear's recipe, rooted in her Portuguese heritage, was also well-received by expats when presented internationally. Yield: Party size that caters to 10 pax Total Cook Time: 30mins Ingredients 1 pkt any pasta (500g) 1 shredded cheddar & mozzarella mix - keep to $2.50) 6 oz feta cheese (exclude) 1 cup olive oil 4 tbsps balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar) 2 tbsps white wine vinegar (chinese one) / apple cidar vinegar 3 tbsp brown sugar salt, pepper garlic, onion powder) - to

Mama Bear's background is a mix of Portuguese and Japanese roots. This recipe is linked to her Portuguese heritage. It was presented in an international setting, where the expats greatly enjoyed it. Yield: Party size that caters to 20 pax Total Cook Time: 30mins Ingredients 2 pounds octopus, cleaned Salt 2 lemon, halved Several large sprigs of fresh oregano Several large sprigs of fresh parsley Several sprigs of fresh cilantro 1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber (peeled if the pee

Inspiration: The thyme I was growing in my garden and my passion for cakes This can also be make into normal cake size. Yield: 2 cakes / 15 pieces Financiers Total Cooking Time: 55mins Ingredients 1/2 block unsalted butter 2/3 cup brown sugar (150g) 3 eggs 250 g ricotta 3/4 cup fine polenta (110g) (dont Presoak) 1 tbs runny honey, warmed, plus extra to serve Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Juice of 2 lemons 2 tsp baking powder 1 spring thyme, broken into pieces Instructions Pre

Given the positive reception of the Eurasian Potato Salad, why not combine soft bread with potato salad? Ingredients Dough 75 g mash purple potato (3 and toasted) 600 g bread flour (3+3/4 cup) 3 tbs milk powder 60 g sugar (4 3/4 tbs) 2 tsp yeast 2 egg 70 g water (250ml) 20 g butter (2 tbs) Filling: See Eurasian potato salad recipe Instructions Prep Chop: spring onion (Set aside some for garnish) Boil: Potato, and peel, cube Mix Sour cream + mayo all other ingredients Cook Sau

Instructions Collect sourdough starter discard in a jar and keep in the refrigerator. Each day when I refresh my sourdough starter, instead of taking that starter discard and throwing it in the compost, I put it in a tall Weck jar (without the clips, but covered) in the refrigerator. This jar is full of discards by the weekend and ready to be used in many of the recipes below. Typically, I'll use some for sourdough waffles or pancakes on Saturday and either blueberry muffins

Fascinated by the art of crafting sourdough bread and the cost of buying sourdough starters, Mama Bear chose to try making her own starter, incorporating it into a variety of tasty bread recipes. She was already knowledgeable about making Naan. This is a fusion of Naan techniques and sourdough starter. Yield: Make 16 Breads Total Cook Time: 50 mins Ingredients 350 g bread / all purpose flour (2+3/4 cup) 180 g milk / water 150 g sourdough discard (1/2 cup) 100 g yoghurt 20 g o

Description One of my favorite alcoholic beverages is Choya. Here's how I made my own Choya. Yield: Makes 2-3L Total Cook Time: 6 Months Ingredients 1st you need to invest in a glass 5L Jar that can be closed air tight 900g Ume plum fruits (no moldy ones) 500 to 800 g honey Rock sugar *1 You can adjust the amount of rock sugar between 500-800g depends on how sweet the plum wine will be. 2 L Flavoured Wine + Pineapple soju *2 Choose liquor that has above 35% alcohol content su

Total Time: 6 Days Ingredients Air-tight 500mg - 1L maison jars 70 g whole grain rye flour preferably organic (1/2 cup) 70 ml warm water (105°F or 41°C) 70 g whole grain rye flour preferably organic 70 ml warm water (105°F or 41°C) 70 g Sour Starter from the preceding day 70 g medium or whole-grain rye flour preferably organic 70 ml warm water (105°F or 41°C) 7 g rye sourdough starter Instructions Day 1: Make the rye sourdough starter Start with equal amounts of organic rye f

Intrigued by the art of creating sourdough bread and the expense of purchasing sourdough starters, Mama Bear decided to experiment with making her own starter and used it in various delicious bread recipes. Yield: Make 2 Bread Total Cook Time: 50 mins Ingredients Dough 1/2 cup (113g) sourdough starter, ripe (fed) or discard 3 cups (360g) All-Purpose Flour 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons (8g) salt 2 small egg 5 tablespoons (71g) butter, s

Originally inspired by a classic prune cake recipe, Mama Bear has added her own signature twist with cream cheese, sour cream, and parmesan. The result is a soft, rich, and comforting cake that has become one of our most popular creations. Yield: 16 Mini cakes (2 scoops each) Total Cook Time: 50 mins Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 2 cups wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Dash salt 1 cup milk 1 container prunes 1

This is another popular recipe, improved with a hint of Mama Bear's touch, often requested by customers. Yield: Makes 4 Cakes Total Cook Time: 1hr 45 mins Ingredients Brown Sugar Mix: 1/4 cup brown sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon Cake mix: 1/2 slab butter (185g) 3/4 cups brown sugar 3 eggs 7 very ripe bananas, mashed 1 container sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon A dash of 5 spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking soda 4 cups + 4 tbs all-purpose flou