KITCHEN TIPS, TRICKS, HOW-TOS

Oct 232 min read

Lebanese 7 Spice

Lebanese 7 spice is a fragrant blend that has been a staple in Middle Eastern kitchens for centuries. It’s a mix of warm spices like cinnamo

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Oct 222 min read

How To Make Pumpkin Puree

With pumpkin season in full swing, now is the perfect time to make your own pumpkin puree from scratch! While any pumpkin will work, I perso

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My Versatile All-Purpose Ground Beef Recipe

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Jul 142 min read

My Versatile All-Purpose Ground Beef Recipe

Ground beef is a staple in many kitchens, but having a go-to all-purpose ground beef recipe can elevate your meals to a new level. This reci

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Jun 262 min read

How To Ferment Garlic In Honey

Fermenting garlic in honey is a wonderful way to combine the potent health benefits of both ingredients into a delicious and versatile condi

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Jun 32 min read

How To Make Ricotta

Homemade ricotta cheese might sound like a gourmet endeavor, but it’s surprisingly simple to make and incredibly rewarding. All it takes is

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Mar 142 min read

Shortcut Kare Pan

I stumbled upon this nifty little trick to use up leftover curry, turning it into something super comforting and utterly delicious – a short

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Dec 13, 20231 min read

How To Make Za'atar

If you haven't yet dived into the world of za'atar, you're in for a treat. This Middle Eastern spice blend has a history as rich as its flav

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Dec 11, 20232 min read

How To Make Gravy

Today, I want to share a little secret from my kitchen: my homemade gravy recipe. It all begins with chicken stock, made from scratch using

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Apr 11, 20231 min read

Cookie Spice Blend

One of my followers has requested a separate recipe on this cookie spice blend. I have been using this spice blend on my cookie butter, some

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Feb 14, 20232 min read

Lemon Marmalade

If I have a gun pointed at my head and I was made to choose between chocolate and lemon, I would choose lemon. Yes! I actually love lemons m

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Feb 5, 20231 min read

Mandarin Orange Peels

Mandarin oranges are widely available during this Lunar New Year season. Do not discard the peels after consuming the oranges. Air dry and r

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Nov 20, 20222 min read

Making Cold Brew Coffee At Home

This is by far one of the easiest ways to make cold brew coffee at home without any fancy gadgets. It does require patience. I usually do th

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Experiment: How To Make Pandan Extract & Paste

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Nov 7, 20222 min read

Experiment: How To Make Pandan Extract & Paste

I'm just trying this out on a whim. I have no idea how long can the extract and paste be kept for. Guess the only way to find out is to wait

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Oct 15, 20221 min read

How To Make Oat Milk

Since a lot of people have been asking whether I make my own oat milk. Here it is. You can skip the dates and maple syrup if desired. I adde

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Sep 12, 20221 min read

Pumpkin Spice Blend

Yeah! It is this time of the year. I love it when the months end with "ber". That means all the holidays and festivals are on their way! We

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Jun 5, 20222 min read

How To Make Tomato Sauce

This is my multi-purpose tomato sauce. I used this for my pasta, pizza and lasagna. I personally find that tomatoes lose their vibrant fruit

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May 28, 20222 min read

How To Make Sablé Breton

This lovely French pastry dough was 1st introduced to me by a close friend of mine on Instagram, Inbar Zuckerberg. I have learned a lot from

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May 4, 20222 min read

How To Make Hawaij

People have been asking me about this spice blend from my previous Shurbah Baydah recipe. So, here it is. And I totally agree that this spic

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Apr 29, 20222 min read

How To Make Latik

Have I told anyone that my ex-wife is a Filipina? Apart from being my ex, she also introduced Filipino cuisine to me (that's perhaps the onl

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Apr 12, 20222 min read

How To Make Dulce de Leche

I think this caramel sauce needs no introduction. And I know I will get myself into deep trouble for saying this, but Dulce de Leche is bett

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