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Mostly Asian food here due to my background, but Indian, European and Middle-eastern food is on my radar too.

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Sautéing mushroom medley.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

One Pan: Butter Soy Sautéed Mushroom Medley

Mushroom makes great alternative to meat. Let me show you how easy to cook up a delicious mushroom medley and where to buy good quality exotic mixed mushrooms.
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Tags: Mushroom, One Pot, Stir-fry, VeganNovember 25, 2025
Sautéed mushrooms with allspice and sage.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes

One Pan: Turkish Sautéed Mushrooms with Allspice and Sage

This is an easy sautéed mushrooms recipe using only one pan. It's perfect as a quick side dish, crusty bread topping, or part of a light lunch.
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Tags: Cookbook, Mushroom, One Pot, VeganNovember 19, 2025
Vietnamese crêpe bánh xèo.
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Vietnamese Crêpe: Bánh Xèo with Prawns and Bean Sprouts

Bánh xèo is full of crunch and freshness. It's perfect to enjoy it with lettuce and then dip it in the inviting dipping sauce, nước chấm — so yummy!
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Tags: Bean sprouts, Mushroom, SeafoodNovember 18, 2025
Avocado, beetroot and citrus salad.
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Upscale & Easy Salad: Avocado, Beetroot, and Blood Orange

I never thought these 3 ingredients could put up a wonderful play as a salad. The contrast of texture; bright and earthy sweetness; and juicy too!
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Tags: Beetroot, Cookbook, VeganOctober 30, 2025
South Asian salsa.
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Easy Herb Salsa in South Asian Vibe

This salsa is perfect with grilled meat/fish/vegs/tofu, even noodles! Simply chop everything (or use a chopper), and then mix. No heat is required.
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Tags: VeganOctober 24, 2025
Tuna poke bowl.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly Salad & Dressing

Tuna Poke Bowl Made Easier

Poke bowl is easy to make at home. Here we use cooked tuna (not raw) with colourful vegetables on a rice bowl to offer a balance of flavours and textures.
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Tags: Legumes, One PotSeptember 24, 2025
Sesame butter roll.
Posted inBake & Snack Recipes

No Kneading Bread: Sesame Butter Roll (No Egg)

A beginner-friendly and delicious butter roll recipe. Good news: No kneading is required. Hands-on time is just a few minutes. Simple ingredients and healthy.
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Tags: One PotSeptember 23, 2025
Mexican-ish herb salsa.
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Versatile Dressing: Mexican-ish Herb Salsa

This salsa is vegan, light, refreshing, and appetising. Pair it with any fish and meat, grilled or blanched vegetables for extra flavour!
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Tags: Cookbook, VeganSeptember 22, 2025
Chinese fried tofu puffs, pipa tofu.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Nostalgic Pipa Tofu (琵琶豆腐 Chinese Fried Tofu Puffs)

Pipa tofu is an exciting dish for meat-less diet eaters or vegetarian. 3 major steps: Blend, shallow-fry, and make the sauce. It tastes like a restaurant dish!
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Tags: Seafood, TofuSeptember 11, 2025
Sichuan stir-fried potato slivers.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Quick and Easy: Sichuan Stir-fried Potato Slivers

This Sichuan potato recipe offers a new and rare way to eat potato. If you've never seen it before, you'll be surprised how Chinese pair it with rice!
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Tags: One Pot, Potato, Stir-fry, VeganAugust 29, 2025
Red cabbage slaw.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

Brighten up! Basic Red Cabbage Slaw (No Mayo)

Cabbage slaw is easier to make than you thought. Just give it a while to mild down the pungency of the onion. Then add oil, vinegar, and herbs. Done!
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Tags: Cabbage, Cookbook, VeganAugust 11, 2025
Pan-seared chicken with salad and baby potatoes.
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Midweek Meal: Pan-seared Chicken, Salad, and Baby Potatoes

Here is my go-to midweek meal: full of whole foods, loaded with veggies, and absolutely delicious! I made it 5 times in 2 weeks.
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Tags: Potato, TomatoJuly 31, 2025
Steamed aubergine.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Ottolenghi: Steamed Aubergine Recipe (Vegan)

No deep-fry but steam — it's a new and healthier approach to an aubergine recipe. Easy to cook. The sauce is versatile and great on tofu, too! Good with rice.
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Tags: Aubergine, Cookbook, VeganJuly 31, 2025
Japanese yuzu kosho corn fritters.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Crispy and Sweet! Japanese Corn Fritters with Yuzu Kosho

Even beginner can absolutely nail these corn fritters! Mix all in one bowl and then shallow-fry only. Yuzu kosho will get you hook up with so don't skip it.
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Tags: Cookbook, Corn, VeganJune 25, 2025
Persian chicken rice with chickpea.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes Rice-friendly

One Pot: Flavourful Persian Chicken Rice with Chickpea

Persian chicken rice is my new favourite — cooks in one pot, easy-to-fetch ingredients, tastes awesome, and lunchbox friendly!
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One PotJune 17, 2025

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  • Upscale & Easy Salad: Avocado, Beetroot, and Blood Orange
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