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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Gyudon (Yoshinoya style)Another go-to lazy dinner for nights when I really don’t feel like cooking—made so much easier with the Instant Pot! The usual stovetop method takes over an hour, but this version was ready in just 45 mins (plus a bit of prep). So delicious, the little one asked for seconds……
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Continue reading →: Polpette alla NapoletanaPolpette alla Napoletana—tender Italian meatballs bathed in a rustic tomato sauce. Traditionally served as a side, they’re the perfect match for any pasta you love, from spaghetti to rigatoni.
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Continue reading →: Guanciale Arrabbiata FettuccineA fiery twist on a classic — crispy guanciale, garlic, and sweet cherry tomatoes simmered into a rich, slightly smoky sauce. Perfect for pasta nights that need a little heat.
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Continue reading →: Easy Yangnyeom ChickenCraving Korean fried chicken but don’t want the mess of deep frying? This Easy Yangnyeom Chicken hack is my go-to—using frozen karaage and ready-made sauce, it’s quick, delicious, and totally satisfying. Even better with homemade chicken mu on the side!
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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Mayak Quail EggsThis is a mayak-style marinade, but with quail eggs instead! The original version is made with soft-boiled eggs with jammy yolks — but my kids weirdly prefer quail eggs (anyone else?). If you’d rather stick to the classic mayak gyeran, just swap in 4 soft-boiled eggs instead!
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot: Lotus Root SoupThis comforting Asian classic gets a modern twist with the Instant Pot! Earthy lotus root, pork bones, and a rich, savory broth—made simple with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick yet nourishing family meal.
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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi)Ever since trying the fresh kimchi at Woo Lae Ok (in Seoul), I’ve been craving for it! So, I decided to try making fresh kimchi This recipe is inspired by SeonKyoung Longest, using a special ingredient: apricot jam. But I tweaked into my own version—except for the use of apricot…
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Continue reading →: Fried IndomiePlain instant noodles? Nah~ Let’s level up! Frying Indomie Mi Goreng with garlic, veggies, and eggs takes it to a whole new level — more flavourful, more satisfying, and totally addictive. It’s a hit with both kids and adults. Whenever we travel to Bali (or anywhere in Indonesia) and stay…
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Continue reading →: Travel: 5D4N in PenangPenang is a place we visit every year (while we’re based in SG) to see relatives on my hubby’s side — and of course, to eat, eat, and eat! We usually head there in December when the weather’s a little cooler, but this time, we made the trip in June…
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Continue reading →: Korean Banchan: Easy Homemade Kimchi (v3)Just like my ever-evolving Ngoh Hiang recipe, my kimchi recipe is always changing too. I get bored making the same old thing, so I love switching things up and trying something new. Today’s batch is a little different from the last—this time, I used gochugaru from Seoul’s Namdaemun Market and…







