Recipes

Winter melon is believed to be cooling and hydrating. Paired with dried scallops, dried shrimp and pork balls, it creates a light yet nourishing broth that both kids and adults enjoy

Tender fall apart chicken, a nutritious warm soup and little spoonfuls of rice soaked with broth. This is the kind of food I come back to whenever the house feels tired.

Juicy boneless chicken thighs in a simple Asian marinade that reminds me of kopitiam-style chicken chops I grew up eating as a kid in Singapore.

This is one of those meals that feels light and healthy but still really satisfying.

A quicker way to make a comforting bowl of beef pho at home without needing a whole pot of bones or hours on the stove.

This is one of the simplest things I keep in my fridge.
Batch once and use throughout the week.

I love serving this as a simple soup on its own, or just add noodles for an easy midweek dinner.

A quiet, reliable dinner for nights when you don’t want to think, chop finely, or negotiate. Everything cooks in one pot and melty cheese seals the deal.

Based off the viral internet recipe my version uses smaller chickens instead and includes a scallion ginger chilli 'crack' sauce that just takes the flavours of this dish to another level.

Every year for Papa’s birthday, we stamp shapes out of ban mian and top it with pork and pickled vegetables. A tiny kitchen tradition that’s fast to make, toddler friendly and full of heart.

A light, nourishing weekday dinner we make at least once a week. Perfect with a bowl of white rice and some simple greens on the side.

A comforting dish I know my family will love to eat. Easy to prep with pantry ingredients and well balanced with protein + veggies. Perfect for an effortless midweek dinner!

All the flavour of biryani without the washing! This one-pot shortcut uses just a single spice packet and a pressure cooker to make it foolproof. Tender lamb (or any protein you like) and fluffy rice come together in a dish that feels special, yet easy enough for a weeknight.

Made with real chicken, no funny ingredients and freezer-friendly. I love having these on hand and simply throwing them into the air fryer when we need a quick protein boost + snack!

A no-marinade, no-mess version of char siew. Just 2 ingredients and the AirFryer.

Crisp edges, sticky glaze, the most delicious sauce for your rice and it's all ready in under 25 minutes.

A simple one-pot comfort dish that’s often made for kids in Thai homes. Easy, nourishing, and gentle on little tummies

A slow-simmered, glossy pork belly dish taught to me by my Shanghainese MIL

Just simple ingredients, one pot, and the kind of depth that only comes from time and tenderness

These air fryer wings are my go-to on tired days. The marinade uses just 3 pantry staples and takes less than 2 minutes to throw together with no measuring required

Toddler approved and tired mama approved