Some days, I just want to make something different without spending too much time in the kitchen.. This boiled pork is one of those dishes that barely needs any prep.. Just put everything into a pot, let it simmer while you get on with other things, prepare a simple dipping sauce and dinner is

It was one of those busy days when I had absolutely no idea what to cook, so I went with something I knew the kids would never say no to which is my simple oxtail soup .. Just a few simple ingredients, everything into one pot, and let it simmer away for 3 hours. No complicated steps, no standin

Soup is always a good idea 😋 This black chicken mushroom soup was inspired by my girl’s trip to Yunnan, where I bought back a few different types of mushrooms. We had mushroom soup almost every meal during that trip hahaha, and I absolutely loved their earthy flavour and natural sweetness, so I

Kiddos: Mummy, I want to eat juicy chicken Me: Wokey! First time making poached chicken at home and I honestly didn’t expect it to turn out perfectly juicy like this .. Even my picky chicken eaters approved No complicated steps because I was really just focusing on perfecting my poaching te

I refuse to think too hard about Friday lunch, so pasta it is.. Cooking two meals a day can be quite a lot, so I try to keep things as simple as possible whenever I can.. That’s how Friday became our pasta day Here’s how I made it : 🍅 750g cherry tomatoes, halved 🧄 Lots of garlic 🍝 Spa

My kids went straight for the seafood and left all the rice behind .. Do you think this is a successful dinner? 😆 Made my own version of seafood paella today. No authentic recipe, no paella pan, just a lazy cooking day but somehow felt like trying something different from our usual meals.. T

When I’m too lazy to cook from scratch for my kids every day, i make a batch of homemade chicken stock and keep it ready in the fridge! This time, I used one batch of ingredients to make two different types of chicken stock, a clear chicken stock and a rich, milky chicken stock from simmering th

When I don’t know what to cook for Friday lunch, I always make pasta! Simple, buttery mushroom spaghetti with lots of garlic and Parmesan. The kids love it and it’s so easy to put together BUTTER MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI (no measurement as I eyeball everything) Ingredients: * Spaghetti * 3 pa

When I want my kids to eat more, I make this sesame chicken.. The secret is that generous drizzle of sesame oil, it makes the chicken so fragrant and the sauce is SOOOO good with a bowl of white rice 😋😍 My twins enjoyed this so much, they ate so much chicken and the youngest even went for 2

My kids said they were too full from lunch to eat much for dinner… so I made them a simple bowl of chicken soup meehoon and guess what? They ended up wanting MORE 😆 My eldest even started with less chicken, then decided she wanted more… but by then, there was none left! 🥲 Tell me this only ha

A little behind the scenes of our Lijiang photoshoot, and one of my favourite memories from this Yunnan girls’ trip.. From getting our makeup and hair done to changing into these beautiful traditional Chinese costumes, the whole experience took almost 5 hours! The costumes were heavier than I e

Friday pasta day, but switching things up this week! My kids usually expect beef bolognese every Friday, but today we’re trying the viral nori pasta! The roasted seaweed and sesame sauce paired with grilled steak was such a good combination and the real test? My twins gave it a thumbs up and

Clearing my fridge after my girl’s trip and this is what ended up on our dinner table 😈 I found some pork loin and thunder chili sitting in my freezer, so I decided to make spicy pork. I’m all for making meals my kids enjoy but that doesn’t mean every dish has to be tailored to their taste. I

My little secret to making family meals easier is prepping a good sauce ahead of time.. Remember my viral scallion chicken? The scallion ginger sauce I made for that is actually so versatile. This time, I used it for steamed tiger grouper, and it turned out SO aromatic and delicious! 🤤 I cam

Breakfast is one less thing I want to think about in the morning.. With four kids to get ready, preparing breakfast the night before really saves me so much time in the morning. Overnight oats have become one of my favourite ways to prep ahead .. easy, convenient, and breakfast is already sorte

Some days, all I want is something warm, light and comforting. This Japanese comfort meal, Ochazuk is one of my favourites.. I simply grilled some salmon, served it over rice with bonito flakes, furikake and sesame seeds then poured over a pot of warm Chamoment tea instead of the usual green te

I was feeling lazy and had absolutely no idea what to cook for 6 people.. Then I remembered I had quite a lot of pork sitting in my fridge, and since I’m going away for my first girls’ trip in 8 years, I needed to clear some space too. So Bak Kut Teh it is! One pressure cooker, a little simmerin

Whenever I feel lazy, one pan meal it is.. I made this again yesterday, this time using just a ladle of water instead of the extra stock I accidentally added in this video but honestly… I still prefer the more watery version! 😂 The extra liquid mixes with the starch from the udon and makes the

Defrosted the fish but had no idea what to cook for dinner then I remembered my husband loves sour fish soup, so I decided to make my own version with whatever I had at home. Of course, not everyone was a fan. 😂 My eldest isn’t a fan of spicy food, so she took 2 pieces of fish just to try. My yo

Whenever hubs isn’t back for dinner, a simple meal like this always wins.. One protein, one veg, one soup using the frozen soup stock I make. Simple meals like this are exactly what my kids love. Dinner done in 30 minutes, which means they have more time to play before everyone gets ready fo