French Style Chicken

*Note: all quantities are estimated as cooked by estimation. Please credit recipe as Hubby came up with these steps himself. Serves 3-4 adultsIngredients6 Chicken drumsticks and/or chicken legsButter about 2 tablespoons 1 large onion, diced 1 punnet of brown mushroom, quartered or halved Chicken stock 100mlWhite wine 50mlFresh Thyme, few sprigsThickened cream 2 tablespoonsParsley, choppedSteps1. Marinate chicken parts with salt and pepper. 2. Sear...

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Beef brisket by Karen Leong

Ingredients500g beef brisket500g beef shin (my own preference. can use brisket and tendon only)500g beef tendon 3 big daikonginger (thumb size)2 cloves of garlicDry Flavouring3 star anise2 cinnamon stick1 pack of dried tangerine peelWet Flavouring (mix all in a bowl)4 tbsp of Chu Hou sauce2 pieces of red fermented bean curd1 tsp 5-spice powder1 tsp pepper2 tbsp of sugar1 tbsp dark soy sauce2 tbsp soy sauce dash of shaoxing wine (I use brandy)PreparationCut...

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Stir Fry Pork Loin & Radish by Helga Soo

Ingredients 300g Pork Loin (thinly sliced)300g Radish (thinly sliced)Some Shredded Gingers1 stalk of Scallion (cut,about 5cm) 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil50ml Water1 teaspoon of Salt1 teaspoon of Sugar1 tablespoon of Light Soy SauceDashes of Salt & Pepper1 tablespoon of Corn Flour Method1) Soak Sliced Radish for about 30 mins, pat dry and set aside2) Blanch Pork till about 80% cooked, marinade with dashes of Salt, Pepper & rub with 1 tablespoon...

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Fruit Pastry Cake by Vanessa Tay

Ingredient 100g butter, softened at room temperature150g caster sugar 50g low fat yogurt / sour cream3 eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest210g self raising flour 250g fruits *tossed with 2 tablespoon sugar*(You can use strawberries, blueberries, peaches, bananas, oranges, pears, apples, pineapple, or any other fruits that are not too juicy. I omitted the sugar and used as much fruits,...

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Airfried Stuffed Mid Joint Chicken Wings by Michelle Heng

Ingredients10 pcs mid joint chicken wings20 pcs cheesy chicken sausages1/2 egg (lightly beaten)1 cup KFC powderOilSteps1. Debone and wash wings, drain.2. Stuff 2 pieces of sausage into each wing, repeat process till all wings are done.3. Dip wings into egg then dredge with KFC powder, set aside for 5mins.4. Spray a spritz of oil onto each wing and airfry them at 180 deg C for 10mins on a grill pan. Flip once 1/2 time into airfrying.5. Flip wings...

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Cempedak Muffins by Andrew Lim

Ingredients120g of unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup of castor sugar2 eggs2 cups of all purpose flour1.5 tsp of baking powder0.5 tsp of salt2 tsp of cempedak essence (Optional)1.5 cups of cempedak puree (from around 1 small cempedak + 2 tbsp. of icing sugar)Half cup of milkHandful of chopped almonds (Optional)MethodPreheat oven to 180 Deg C.Sift flour, salt & baking powder together in a bowl.Beat sugar and butter till light and fluffy.Add...

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Tau Suan by Tan Connie‎

IngredientsYellow split beans rinsed n soaked abt 2hrs or till bloated1 litre boiled water1/4 cup castor sugar2-3 tbsp orange sugarHalf bowl of potato flour mixed with waterA few knotted pandan leavesSteps1. Rinse the beans clean, soak & put aside.2. Once beans are bloated, steam it in medium heat with 2 knotted pandan leaves till al-dente (cooked n grainy texture)3. In a cooking pot, pour the castor sugar n let it slowly brown over low heat....

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Fried omelette otah by Tan Connie

IngredientsOne pack otah 3 big eggsSome cornflourSteps1. Thaw the packet of frozen otah to room temperature.2. Pat both sides with some cornflour.3. Heat up a frying pan with some oil. Fry the pc of otah till u see a slightly crispy layer.3. Dice or smash it loosely, then add the beaten eggs all over it.4. Fry it any way u prefer. But i prefer to fry like omelette or orh-luak style till cooked.5. Dish up onto a plate n garnish with some coriander...

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Ondeh Ondeh by Tan Connie

Abt 45pcsIngredients300g sweet potatoes after boiled n mashedAbt 250g glutinous rice flourOne packet gula melaka (chopped in cubes or shaved coarsely)One fresh coconut grated cleanSome knotted pandan leavesA pinch of saltSteps1. Brush clean the sweet potatoes. Boil it in a pot of water with some knotted pandan leaves.2. Test the potatoes if cooked by poking it with a fork. It should poke thru easily if cooked. Scoop up and leave to cool slightly.3....

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Chashu and Tamago Miso Ramen by Tan Connie

Tamago---------Ingredients3 cold large eggs2 tbspn jap soy sauce2 tbspn huatiowjiu6 tbspn boiled water2 tspn brown sugarSteps1. Bring a pot of water to boil. 2. When it starts to boil, lower the cold eggs with a sieve ladle very carefully into the boiling water. You may scoop some water onto the cold eggs first bef immersing. This helps it to integrate into the boiling water better.3. Once immersed, time it 7 mins. 4. Remove the eggs from pot and...

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Doritos Crusted Oven Baked Mid-Joint Chicken Wings by Tay Ai Whey

Ingredients12 -14 pieces of mid-joint chicken wings1 packet Doritos Spicy Nacho Flavored (you can use any other flavour you like)1 cup flour2 eggsSalt, pepper and other seasonings to tasteMethodPlace the mid-joint chicken wings in a bowl and season according to your own taste. Place the Doritos Spicy Nacho in a ziplock bag and smash them to crumbs (I use a roller pin to the go over it).Place one cup of flour on a deep plate or bowl.Place two eggs...

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Char Siew by Jeannie Lee‎

500gm Pork Shoulder/collar2tbsp light sauce 2tbsp oyster sauce 2tbsp sugar 1tbsp sesame oil5pcs crushed garlics 1tbsp char siew sauce Marinate all the above seasoning with the pork for 3 hours or more. I put in my roasting pan to cook till the pork is tender and sauce almost dried up. Make sure the pork is well coated with the sauce before dish out.Allow to cool before you slice. Enjoy!Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=116...

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Laksa by Tay Ai Whey

Laksa Paste Ingredients8 shallots chopped12 large dried red chillies, soaked in lukewarm water for 1 hour200g dried shrimps soaked in lukewarm water for 4 hours2 stalks lemongrass sliced5 cashew nuts2 garlic cloves chopped2 teaspoon shrimp paste1 teaspoon oilNoodles600g rice vermicelliSoup1 cup coconut milk750ml chicken stock3 basil leaves2 stalks lemongrass flatten and tie in knotsPlace dried chillies in a small heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling...

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Cinnamon Twist Rolls by Rita Choo

Recipe adapted: http://muchamunch.com/2013/02/27/cinnamon-twist-rolls/Ingredients:Frozen Prata (lightly thawed)butter/cinnamon sugar mix*icing sugar for dusting (optional)*How to prepare butter/cinnamon sugar mixIngredients (enough for 5 rolls):2 heaped tbsp of butter (melted)2 heaped tbsp of raw sugar (can use brown sugar)2 tsp of ground cinnamonMethod:1. Pre-heat oven to 200ºC. Grease or line a baking tray with baking paper.2. Mix butter, raw sugar...

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Steamed Stuffed Orange by Michelle Heng

Ingredients4 oranges80g crab meat80g minced meat5 + 2 tbsp shaoxing wine1 + 2 tbsp rice vinegar1 tbsp sugar1 tsp salt2 tbsp oil1 tsp chicken powder1 tbsp black vinegar4-5 pcs dried chrysanthemum flowerSteps1. Cut an orange cap about 1/4 from top, either straight through or using a special V fruit cutting kit. Set side the caps.2. Dig out all the flesh leaving a thin layer inside the orange. Remove pulp from its jacket and set aside with the juice.3....

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Fried Chicken Wings with red fermented tofu (南乳) by Jeannie Lee

15pcs mid joint wings 3 to 4pcs fermented tofu 1cup all purpose flour/plain flour 1/2tsp salt1tsp sesame seeds oilPepperMarinate all the above for 3 or more hoursHeat up a pan with oil,once oil is hot, coat each chicken wing with flour, slowly drop wing into hot oil and fry both side till golden brown or till cook.Dish out and serve hot. Enjoy!Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporehomecooks/permalink/8676884133002...

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Monkey Head Mushrooms in Hawthorn Sauce by Michelle Heng

Ingredients200g monkey head mushrooms5 slices ginger2 tbsp self raising flourOil (deep frying)Sauce50g hawthorn flake snack1/2 tbsp vinegar100 ml waterSteps1. Soak monkey head mushrooms overnight, rinse twice and squeeze dry.2. Blanch the mushrooms in a pot of boiling water with the ginger slices. Drain and when cooled, squeeze dry again.3. Blend the hawthorn flake snack in 100ml water and set aside.4. Dredge the mushrooms with self raising flour...

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Dorie Greenspan's Stuffed Pumpkin with Everything Good by Michelle Heng

Recipe adapted from http://www.marthastewart.com/348891/pumpkin-stuffed-everything-goodIngredients1 mini sugar pie pumpkins (250-300g)1 pc stale bread (baked into croutons)30g cheese combi (gruyere, emmenthal & cheddar; cut into bite size cubes)2 tbsp bacon (fried and roughly chopped)1 pc sausage (diced)1/2 tbsp minced garlic100ml cooking creamPinch nutmeg powderSalt & pepper (to taste)Steps1. Cut off cap (about 1/4 from top), remove seeds...

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Airfried Cereal Crusted Codfish by Michelle Heng

Ingredients3 pcs codfish1 cup cornflakes (lightly crushed)2 tbsp plain flour1 tsp dried parsley1/2 egg (lightly beaten)1/2 + 1/2 tsp salt1/2 + 1/2 tsp pepperOilSteps1. Season codfish with 1 tsp of salt & pepper each for at least 1/2 hr.2. Mix crushed cornflakes, 1/2 tsp salt & pepper and parsley thoroughly on a plate.3. Coat the codfish flesh only with flour then dip into egg before dredging the flesh portion with the cornflakes mixture,...

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'Famous Amos' Crunchy chocolate chip cookies by Joey Foo

Ingredients500g self raising flour(sift with bicarbonate soda)320g unsalted butter(soft but still slightly cold)240g brown sugar20g caster sugar1/4 teaspoon chocolate emulco(from supermarket or baking shops)2 eggs200g chocolate chips(Hershey's)5g Bicarbonate sodaPinch of saltMethod1. Preheat oven at 160 degrees.Put unsalted butter, brown sugar, caster sugar and salt in mixing bowl and cream till blended.2. Add in eggs, one at a time and mix till...

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Oven Baked S'mores Cone by Cat Yo

IngredientsWaffle coneMarshmallowsChocolate chip/ BarSliced bananaMethodCrushed nuts, crushed oreo cookies, dried cranberries and raisinsFill each cone with the above ingredients, bake at 180C for about 5-7 mins. Or until the marshmallows are toasted. Serve while piping hot, the hot melty goodness is what makes this s'mores sooooo good!Discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/singaporehomecooks/permalink/8756582125032...

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Baked salmon with mashed potato topped with cheese by Cat Yo

Ingredients2 strips of Bacon – baked, chopped(for garnish)350g - 400g Salmon (rainbow trout)fillet , season with alce nero olive oil, salt and pepperDIY Mixed Sauce:1 tbsp alce nero balsamic vinegar2 tbsp oyster sauce1 tbsp light soy sauce1 tbsp honeySome black pepper, dried rosemary, dried parsley, garlic powder and olive oilPreheat oven 220CBake salmon for 5-8mins, pour sauce over it, back to oven bake for 5 mins, topped with cheese, bake for another...

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Seafood Pasta in Chilli Crab Sauce by Lily Tan

Ingredients: (serves 2)1) Spaghetti- 200g Alce Nero Organic Spaghetti- 1 tbsp Alce Nero Organic Olive Oil- 1 tsp vegetable oil- pinch of salt 2) Seafood- a selection of seafood (I used prawns, sotong, fish, scallops, lala white clams)- butter - vegetable oil- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)- 2 green limes - salt 3) Chilli Crab Saucea) Cut & blend finely to make paste:- 5 cloves garlic - 10 cloves shallots - 1 thumb-sized galangal - 2 red chilli...

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50-secs Pandan Almond Mug Cake by Lily Tan

Ingredients: (make 2 cakes)- 1 egg- 60g butter - 2 tbsp coconut milk- half tsp fresh pandan extract- half tsp pandan flavour (if not using this, substitute with 1 more tsp of fresh pandan extract if its flavor is strong enough)- 30g sugar- 50g self-raising flour- tiny pinch of salt- 2 tbsp almond flakesMethod1. Spread almond flakes evenly on a microwave-safe plate and cook in microwave for about 2½ mins or until flakes turn lightly-brown. Remove...

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Seafood Paella by Anna Tan

Ingredients3- 4 tablespoons Alce Nero Extra Virgin olive oil2 medium onions, finely chopped1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice1⁄4 lb spanish chorizo, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoon Alce Nero chuncky tomato puree1 1/4 tsp teaspoons paprikasaltfresh ground black pepper320ml medium grain rice (preferably bomba or Arborio)475ml fish/ chicken/ beef broth 1 teaspoon saffron thread8 mussels, well scrubbed (or littleneck clam...

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Sticky Date Pudding with Rum Butterscotch Sauce by Anna Tan

Ingredients90 gram of dates ( seeds removed)¼ cup hot water70 gram butter95 gram plain flour40 gram gula Melaka½ tsp cinnamon powder½ tsp nutmeg powder½ baking powder½ baking soda1 egg1 tsp vanilla extractRum Toffee Sauce1/3 cup gula Melaka¼ cup butter1/3 cup heavy cream¼ cup black rum ¼ tsp sea salt½ tsp vanilla extract Method for Making Dates Muffin (Makes 6)1.Preheat oven at 180°C. Simmer dates in 1/4 cup water until soft, let stand 10 mins, blend...

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Key Lime Yogurt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese by Rontree Chan

(Yield 12 Muffin Tin size)Ingredients1 Cup of All Natural Yogurt 200g ( Paul’s Brand or other)~ pour the yogurt in a mixing bowl. Clean and dry the plastic yogurt cup1 ¾ cup pf caster sugar (use yogurt cup for measurement)2 cups of cake flour ( use yogurt cup for measurement)3 nos of whole eggs ½ Tsp of Olive or Vegetable oil1 Tsp of Vanilla essence1Tsp of Baking powder1 TBsp of Lime zest from 2 LimesJuice from 2 Limes1 TBsp of melted butter for...

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Baked Chilli Crab Balls by Rontree Chan

(Yield 10 balls)Ingredients6 TBsp of canned cooked crab meat lump (Bought from Sheng Siong)3 TBsp of Bread Crumb3 Tsp of Prima Chilli Crab Premix sauce1 Tsp of Alce Nero Organic Tomato Sauce with Chilli ( or tomato ketchup)2 Tsp sugar½ Egg (Beaten)1 ½ Tsp Corn FlourSpray canned Olive oil or vegetable oil for shaping and coatingMethod (Pre-heat oven at 200 degree C.)~ Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl till well blended~ Lay baking...

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Vanilla Cream Fruity Puff Pastry by Vanessa Tay

Ingredient2 Frozen Puff Pastry* I used Kawan Frozen Puff Pastry3 Large Fresh Strawberries1/3 pint Fresh Blueberries1 tbsp Raw Sugar1 Small Egg - lightly beatenButterMethod Slightly thaw frozen puff pastry for easy shaping. Prick whole puff pastry with holes lightly with fork. Arrange the puff pastry in a 10cm round dish or similar {grease baking dish with some butter}. Fold the 4 corners inward until corner tip touches centre of pastryEgg wash pastry...

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Roast Parsley Chicken with Pesto Alla Genovese Spaghetti by Vanessa Tay

SPAGHETTIIngredients100g Pasta - Spaghetti * I used Alec Nero Spaghetti 1.6mm1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil* I used Alec Nero3 tbsp Pesto Sauce * can add more * I used Alec Nero Pesto Alla Genovese2 Cloves Garlic - minced1/2 tsp SaltMethodBring a pot of water to boil with 1tsp saltAdd pasta into boiling water, stir and make sure they do not stick together. Bring water to another rolling boil. Cover the pot and Off FIRE. Leave it off from fire for 12...

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Strawberry Friands by Jeannie Lee

Ingredients3 eggs whites90gm butter - melted120gm Icing sugar50gm Cake flour 70gm Ground Almonds Strawberry for toppings MethodPreheat oven at 170°CShift flour and icing sugar together.Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks. Add in sieved flour, icing sugar and ground almond. Mix into smooth batter. Pour melted butter to combine well.Scoop batter into cupcakes cuppies, 3/4 filled and top with strawberry. Bake for 25 to 30mins.Once cakes cooled, dust...

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Baked Pesto sauce chicken with Pasta sauce & Kimchi by Esther Tho

Ingredients1 pc Boneless chicken thigh3 tsp of Organic Pesto Genovese1 tbsp of cut Kimchi3 tbsp of Organic Pasta Sauce NapoletanaSalt & pepper to tasteFried Silver fish (ikan bilis)Sesame oilMethod1. Clean and dry chicken thigh.2. Marinate chicken with Pesto sauce, salt & pepper. (overnight or at least 2hours)3. Pan fry the chicken skin side down till slight brown. (about 2-3mins)4. Transfer immediately to oven. Bake at 190deg C in a preheated...

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Crabby Shrooms Spaghetti by Jensie Tan

Ingredients1. Red chilli2. Garlic3. Ginger4. Chilli powder4. Sea Salt5. Sugar6. Water7. Crab8. Spaghetti9. Cheese10. Mushrooms11. Culinary herbsSteps1. Wash the crab and open up accordingly.2. Put the crab legs into a bowl of water and heat up in the oven.3. Blend red chilli with garlic and ginger until soft.4. Remove the crab frm oven and pour the essence into the fry chilli mixture. Slowly add in chilli powder, sea salt and sugar also.5. Put in...

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Golden Jubilee Tofu by Jensie Tan

Ingredients1. Tofu 120g 2. Egg yolks 145 g3. Fine granulated sugar 80g4. Soya bean milk 135g4. Whipping cream 120g 5. Gelatin 6g 6. Rum 4g Sauce for surface 7. Water 250g 8. Apricot glaze 50g 9. Fruits 250g 10.gelatin 14g Steps1. Grind bean curd using a sieve and add egg yolks to mix together. (Mixture A)2. Boil fine granulated sugar, soya bean milk and whipping cream and add it the mixture A.3. Dissolve gelatin in water and pour to the...

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Organic Pesto Genovese Spaghetti with Baked Salmon by Jeannie Lee

Ingredients200gm Alce Nero Organic Spaghetti 2 clove chopped garlics 60gm Alce Nero Organic Pesto Genovese 1tbsp olive oil 4 cherry tomatoes - cut half MethodPut a pot of 2 quarts water to boil. Once boiled, add the spaghetti and cook for 8mins. Drain and set aside.In a pan, add 1tbsp olive oil, add chopped garlics and cutted cherry tomatoes. Give a good stir. Add pesto genovese sauce and stir well.Add cooked spaghetti into the sauce and mixed evenly...

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Peach Cobbler by Esther Tho

Ingredients1 US white peach1 ½ tbsp Organic Peach Jam1 tbsp brown sugar1 tsp of Cinnamon powder1 tsp Lemon zest½ Lemon juice from ½ LemonPastry165g Top flour / all purpose flour100g cold salted butter¼ tsp of salt1 tbsp of Nestum CerealMethod1. Salt add in flour. Cut butter into the flour using fork or a potato masher till crumble (avoid using hand which may melt the butter). Lastly add in cereal and mix well. Set aside. Peach Filling1. Cube or slice...

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Apple Roses Puff Pastry by Michelle Heng

Ingredients2 apples1 pc 24x24cm Pampas puff pastry sheet3 tbsp apricot jam1/2 bowl + 2 tbsp water1/2 lemon (juiced)Ground cinnamonIcing sugarPlain flourOlive oilSteps1. Cut apples into halves, core and slice them thinly.2. Put the sliced apples into 1/2 bowl of water that is mixed with lemon juice, microwave for 3mins. Drain and set aside.3. Mix apricot jam with 2 tbsp of water and microwave for 1min. Stir to mix well then set aside.4. Place and...

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Chicken Rice in a Wing (in 2 styles) by Michelle Heng

Ingredients(Rice)1.5 cups rice1 pkt Hainanese chicken rice paste (50g)1 tbsp oil5 cloves garlic5 cloves shallots(Chicken Wings A)4 chicken wings1 tbsp Hainanese chicken rice paste(Chicken Wings B)4 chicken wings1 tbsp honey1 tsp garlic salt1 tbsp hoisin sauce1 tbsp shaoxing wineGlaze 1 tbsp hoisin sauce1 tbsp honeyGarnish3 tomatoes (for sauces)1 tbsp spring onion (finely chopped for steamed chicken wings)1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted for baked...

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Figs & Cheese Puff Pastry by Darwin Gosal

Ingredients (serve 6)1 roll of frozen puff pastry1 egg yolk1 tbsp water75g blue-cheese (or cream cheese)1/2 orange4 tbsp sugar1 tsp cinnamon1 tbsp honey2 sprigs thymesalt and pepperCooking DirectionsPreheat the oven to 180 ºC. Cut 6 rings out of the puff pastry and place onto lined baking tray. Gently prick the pastry surface with fork.Whisk the egg yolk with water and baste the pastry with it. Set aside.Juice and zest the orange, pour it in a bowl...

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Crunchy Baked Pork Chop by Darwin Gosal

Ingredients (serve 4)A: Caramelised Onion50g butter2 onion, slicedB: The meat4 pork loin (150g-200g each)3 tbsp salt1.5 litre waterC: The crumb6 slices white bread1 shallot, minced3/4 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepperD: The savoury2 tbsp parmesan cheese2 tbsp chopped parsley1/2 tsp fresh thymeE: The coat3 egg white3 tbsp mustardF: The foundation3/4 cup plain flour G: The extra4-8 slices prosciuttoCooking Directions[Ingredients A] In...

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