10 mins Fuss-Free Pizza

This is my short-cut, fuss free Pizza to feed a hungry teen when she is back from school.  What I know is that when my daughter comes home from school hungry and tired, she is beyond reasoning.  Only quick food will appease her quickly.  She adores this “fast food” which is not oily and have … Read more

Homemade Nonya Pandan Kaya Jam Recipe (less sweet)

Kaya Jam is a very popular spread for bread toast in Singapore and Malaysia.  I have been exposed to commercial Kaya jams since young that I had assume this is how it should taste like.  Until recently when someone introduced me to homemade fresh Kaya jam (Coconut egg jam), I was astonished at how different … Read more

Yummy Mango Sago Pomelo Dessert (杨枝甘露) – No Sugar Added

 Another Healthy choice. I was first introduced to this cold dessert Mango Sago Pomelo about 4 months ago at a Hotel’s Chinese banquet dinner.  When I tasted it at that time, I was totally blown away.  It has a strong coconut and milky fragrance, and very sweet.  When I sipped on the mango coconut-milk puree … Read more

Nutritious Tuna Fried (Brown) Rice

Below is somewhat my normal daily meal now, albeit that I will change the vegetables and meat/seafood for some variety.  Recently I have been eating brown rice and discarded my white rice….  I still remembered when I have gestational diabetes, I have to (I mean, forced to) see a dietitian.   This turns out to be … Read more

Super Moist and Soft Paper Cup Sponge Cakes (less sweet version)

Recently, I have this sudden craving for super moist and soft Paper Cup sponge cakes.  I have been making less-sweet version of Paper Cup cakes for a while now, but I do not have much success at achieving the super moist and soft quality.  I am constantly researching for new recipes or methods to improve … Read more

Healthier Kueh Bangkit Recipe

This is another hot favorite during Chinese New Year.  I have made Kueh Bangkit several times in the past, following the recipes religiously, often the results are good.  The kueh bangkit melts in my mouth and they can be a bit addictive too. This year, I decided to do a healthy version of Kueh Bangkit … Read more

Delicious “melt-in-your-mouth” Pineapple Tarts (Healthier version)

I have been baking Pineapple Tarts for Chinese New Year for more than 10 years now.  I have been experimenting various recipes for as long as I can remember, until I found one that is closest to my heart – and with some modification to make it healthier, it is my best ever pineapple tarts … Read more