Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

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Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

by ToTT

Here’s how to make gooey, cheesy, garlicky pull-apart bread, one step at a time! Addictively buttery and cheesy with each piece and bursting with fresh herb and garlic flavours!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 30 mins Serves : 6


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 large loaf of French/Italian/Sourdough Bread)
  • ½ cup Butter, melted
  • 120g Cream Cheese, softened
  • 4 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 225g Cheddar Cheese
  • 225 Swiss Cheese
  • 10 slices Bacon (cooked and diced)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Stir garlic salt melted butter.
  2. Combine all cheeses and bacon till well combined.
  3. Using a bread knife/serrated knife, make diagonal cuts through the bread (be careful not to cut all the way through!)
  4. Spread garlic mixture through-out the loaf.
  5. Stuff dollops of cream cheese mixture into all of the cracks in the loaf.
  6. Wrap loaf in aluminium foil and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
  7. Serve hot!
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Dutch Baby Pancakes

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Dutch Baby Pancakes

by ToTT

Forget regular pancakes! This super fluffy, super moist Dutch Baby Pancake is perfect for those lazy Sunday mornings when you want to do something extra special for breakfast!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 25 mins Serves : 1


INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Eggs
  • 2/3 cup While Milk
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • ½ cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • Icing Sugar to garnish
  • Blueberries to garnish
  • Lemon/Lime wedges to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat a cast iron skillet/pan (oven-safe) in a 200°C pre-heated oven.
  2. Combine eggs and whisk till frothy.
  3. Add in milk, sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Whisk till combined.
  4. Whisk in flour.
  5. Remove hot pan from oven, add in butter to coat.
  6. Pour in the batter.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes till golden brown and puffy.
  8. Sprinkle with icing sugar and top with blueberries.
  9. Serve warm!
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Simple Gyudon

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Simple Gyudon

by ToTT

This simple Japanese Beef Rice Bowl is easy to prepare and packed full of flavour and protein! Perfect for weekday lunch or dinner!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 5 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 1


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 large Onion
  • 1 stalk of Green Onions
  • 350g thinly sliced Beef
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cooked Japanese Rice

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat oil in pan and cook sliced onions until tender.
  2. Add in sliced beef and cook slightly.
  3. Add in mirin and soy sauce.
  4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3- 4 minutes.
  5. Remove cover, add in beaten eggs, cover for 2 minutes, until cooked.
  6. Serve on top of warm rice and sprinkle with green onions.
  7. Serve warm!
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Thai Style Chicken Drumlets

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Thai Style Chicken Drumlets

by ToTT

Enjoy the flavours of Thailand with this sweet and spicy Thai Style Chicken Drumlet recipe for the ultimate appetizer! 

Cuisine : Asian Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 35 mins Ready in : 50 mins Serves : 2-4


INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 pds / 1.13 kg chicken wings
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lite canned coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
  • 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp-sized knob of ginger, grated
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 green onions, sliced

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Season chicken wings with salt & pepper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine chili sauce, vinegar, coconut milk, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce and lemon juice. Mix well with a fork.
  3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken wings, ~4-5 minutes on each side till brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add in sauce mixture and bring to simmer, whisking constantly.
  5. Add chicken wings back into skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
  6. Bake in pre-heated oven at 190<C for 25 – 30 minutes, until fully cooked.
  7. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions.
  8. Enjoy!
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Cheesy Potato Pancake

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Cheesy Potato Pancake

by ToTT

This is some serious comfort food we’re talking about – cheesy mashed potatoes with ham, all made in one skillet! Perfect to finish up your leftover mashed potatoes! #QuickBites

Cuisine : American Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 35 mins Serves : 4


INGREDIENTS:

  • 500g Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 Cup Plain Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Cooked Ham
  • 1/2 Cup Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add egg, salt & pepper to mashed potatoes and mix well.
  2. Add in flour and continue mixing dough is smooth and even.
  3. Grease your pan with olive oil.
  4. Spread half of your dough onto the pan evenly.
  5. Add the cheese & ham.
  6. Spread the remaining dough over your ingredients evenly.
  7. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes on each side.
  8. Cut and serve while warm!
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Air Fried Seaweed Chips

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Air Fried Seaweed Chips

by ToTT

Learn to make these deliciously healthy Air Fried Seaweed Chips and snack on it throughout this Chinese New Year without having to worry about the calories!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 5 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 1 tub


INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 pieces Spring Roll Pastry
  • 12 pieces Seasoned Seaweed
  • 1 Egg White
  • 2 tbsp Oil for Brushing

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the air fryer at 180 degree Celcius.
  2. Brush the seasoned seaweed with egg white and stick the seaweed to the spring roll pastry.
  3. Brush the back and front of the seaweed popiah with oil.
  4. Cut each pieces into smaller cubes.
  5. Layer into the basket (do not overlay and overcrowd) – divide into batches for frying.
  6. Air fry for 3 minutes and repeat until all are fried.
  7. Cool and store in air tight container.
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Nutella Skillet Cookie

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Nutella Skillet Cookie

by ToTT

Buttery chocolate chip cookie dough, baked in a skillet, with a thick layer of Nutella hidden in the middle. Once baked, you’ll end up with a golden brown cookie with crisp edges, a slightly under cooked middle.

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 30 mins Ready in : 50 mins Serves : 8


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup (115 g or 1 stick) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) Granulated or Caster Sugar
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) Brown Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 11/2 cups (210 g) All Purpose or Plain Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) Chocolate Chips, plus a few extra for decorating
  • 1/2 cup (150 g) Nutella

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Coat skillet pan with butter
  2. In a mixing bowl beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract and mix it until pale and creamy. Add in egg and beat until combined. Add the sifted flour and baking soda and gently mix it in. Add in the chocolate ship and stir it.
  3. Place half of the cookie dough onto your prepared skillet. Press down to form one even layer. Then, spread out the Nutella on top. Place the other half of the cookie dough above the Nutella and press down to form an even layer.
  4. Bake the cookie at 175 C for 30 minutes.
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Kimchi Udon

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Kimchi Udon

by ToTT

The combination of butter, kimchi, and gochujang in this udon recipe makes this dish so flavourful and tasty, you’ll want to have it over and over again. An easy weeknight meal that can be ready in 15 minutes! .

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 0 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 4


INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided
  • 1 cup Finely chopped Kimchi
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang Paste (Korean Hot Pepper Paste)
  • 1/2 cup Kimchi Juice
  • 1/2 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 pund of fresh or frozen Udon
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • Sesame seeds, garnishing

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan, add in 1 cup of kimchi and 2 tbsp of gochujang paste and stir it occasionally.

     

  2. Add kimchi juice and chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Cook until liquid is slightly reduced.
  3. Add the udon and the remaining 3 tbsp of butter into the pan; mix evenly until the sauce coats the udon.
  4. Divide the udon into bowls and top it with egg yolks and sesame seeds.

     

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

by Jehanne Ali

Love is in the air! February is synonymous with the love month as Valentine’s Day is on 14th, and this month is extra special with Lunar New Year around. Make these red velvet whoopie pies to celebrate with your loved ones, family gatherings and parties. They are mildly sweet complemented very well with the cream cheese frosting.  These are the ultimate decadence in little packages!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 30 mins Serves : 12


INGREDIENTS:

  • For the whoopies
    • 120g Unsalted butter
    • 120g Castor sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1 Large egg
    • 240g Plain flour
    • ¼ tsp Baking soda
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder
    • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 1 tbsp Vinegar
    • ½ cup Buttermilk
    • 1 tsp Red colouring

    For the cream cheese

    • 100g Salted butter
    • 100g Cream cheese
    • 150g Icing sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer or using hand mixer, until pale and fluffy
  2. Add the vanilla and egg. Beat for few more minutes
  3. In a separate bowl, sift the flour with cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and baking powde
  4. In a jug, mix the vinegar with red colouring and buttermilk until just combined
  5. Add the buttermilk mix alternating with flour mix into the batter until all is incorporated
  6. Spoon the mix onto a silicone mat or baking paper
  7. Bake the whoopies for 12 minutes at 180°C

For the heart-shaped whoopies

  1. Use the Martellato Heart-shaped plunge cutter to cut out the shape once the whoopies are baked.
  2. Prepare the frosting. Cream the butter and sugar until pale. Add in the vanilla and cream cheese, beat for few more minutes.
  3. Tip: Cream cheese is much softer than butter so should be added last to ensure the frosting is stiff, and not runny.
  4. To assemble: Pipe some icing onto a whoopie and sandwich with another whoopie on top.
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How To Make Pandan Extract

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How to make Pandan extract

by ToTT

Nowadays you can buy pandan extract off the shelves from major supermarkets but  the real deal is a much better than even the most expensive artificial pandan extract you can buy. It’s healthy and you know what’s in it.

Cuisine : Asian Course : Condiment Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 0 mins Ready in : 20 mins Serves : 1 small bottle


INGREDIENTS:

  • Pandan Leaves
  • 1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Wash the pandan leaves.
  2. Cut away the pointed tips and white base.
  3. Snip the leaves into 1cm segments.
  4. Pour the leaves into blender with 1 cup of water.
  5. Blend until it become a paste.
  6. Sieve and squeeze paste to extract juice into a measuring cup.
  7. Pour pandan extract into container.
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