Lemon and Blueberry Muffins

(pic : servingtheseasons)

Ingredients :

185 gr plain flour
160 gr stone-ground wholemeal plain flour
3 tsp baking powder
half tsp bicarbonate of soda
half tsp salt
300 gr fresh or frozen blueberries
2 eggs
110 gr caster sugar
125 ml light olive oil
125 milk
60 ml sour cream
very finely chopped zest and juice of 1 lemon
very finely chopped zest and juice of 1 orange
demerara sugar (optional), for sprinkling

Crunchy-Topped Raspberry Muffins

(pic: dairygoodness)

Ingredients :

225 gr plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

quarter tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 and half tsp finely chopped orange zest

110 gr caster sugar

1 egg

125 gr unsalted butter, melted and cooled

60 ml milk

60 ml sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

200 gr fresh or frozen raspberries

icing sugar (optional), for dusting

Crunchy Topping

110 gr caster sugar

90 gr pecans or walnuts

1 and half ground cinnamon

Prawn Salad with Coconut Milk Dressing

(pic : cowimex)

Ingredients :

12 large raw prawns
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp finely grated lime rind
3 tsp soft brown sugar
1 medium orange
1 red capsicum
1 yellow capsicum
half cup coconut cream
2 tbsp fish sauce
quarter cup fresh coriander leaves
3 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded

Chicken, Prawn, and Grapefruit Salad

(pic : thaimenu)

Ingredients :

1 small pink or yellow grapefruit
6 medium cooked prawns
half small green mango (about 100 gr)
2 egg tomatoes
1 orange, peeled and segmented
125 gr cooked chicken, shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces
4 spring onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh coriander
1 tbsp desiccated coconut
lettuce leaves, for serving
1 tbsp roasted, unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
2 tsp dried shrimp, finely chopped
Dressing
2 tsp soft brown sugar
1 and half tbsp fish sauce
quarter cup lime juice
2 tsp chili sauce

Pistachio Pilaff

(pic : taste)

Ingredients :

3 onions
4 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2.5 cm / 1 in piece fresh root ginger, grated
1 green chili, chopped
2 carrots, coarsely grated
225 gr basmati rice, rinsed
quarter tsp saffron threads, crushed
2 cups stock
5 cm / 2 in cinnamon stick
1 tsp ground coriander
75 gr fresh pistachios
450 gr fresh leaf spinach
1 tsp garam masala
salt and ground black pepper
tomato salad, to serve

Chestnuts Crepes

(pic : vikalinka)

Ingredients :

1 large egg, preferably free-range or organic
1 regular coffee mug full of chestnut flour
1 regular coffee mug full of whole milk
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, leaves picked
4-6 slices of lovely ham or prosciutto
Gruyere cheese, for grating

Tapioca Balls with Pork Filling

(pic : templeofthai)

Ingredients :

1 and half cups small tapioca pellets
half or three-quarter cup hot water
half tsp coriander root
quarter tsp pepper
4 garlic cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup minced pork
3 tbsp palm sugar
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 cup chopped onion
half cup ground peanuts
3 tbsp fried garlic oil
crisp-fried garlic for topping
fresh vegetable such as green leaf lettuce, coriander, and Thai chilies, to serve

Bananas in Lime Juice with Coconut Pancake

(pic : stockmann)

Ingredients :

one-three cup plain flour
2 tbsp rice flour
quarter cup caster sugar
quarter cup desiccated coconut
1 cup  coconut milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 large bananas
60 gr butter
one-three cup soft brown sugar
one-three cup lime juice
1 tbsp shredded, toasted coconut, for serving
strips of lime rind, for serving

Olive Tart

(pic : flickr)

Ingredients :

350 gr bought butter puff pastry, thawed
2 whole heads garlic, cloves separated
extra virgin oil, for drizzling
1 free-range egg, lightly beaten
1 cup black olives, pitted
zest of 1 orange, finely peeled with a potato peeler
2 tbsp oregano, roughly chopped
1 tbsp rosemary leaves
80 gr marinated Persian goat's feta
oregano leaves, to serve

Asparagus and Leek Tart

(pic : thefoodinmybeard)

Ingredients :

olive oil spray, for greasing
unslated  butter, for cooking
2 fat leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 fat spears asparagus (or 12 thinner ones), bases trimmed
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
14 free-range egg yolks
2 and half cups pouring cream
60 gr grated Pramigiano-Reggiano

Sour Cream Pastry
250 gr plain flour
200 gr chilled unsalted butter, chopped
120 ml sour cream

Stir-fried Hokkien Noodles with Chicken and Oyster Mushroom

(pic : colesrecipe)

Ingredients :
400 gr chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2 cm slices
quarter cup vegetable oil
150 gr fresh oyster mushrooms, stems discarded
1 small red onion, cut in half and then into thick wedges
4 spring onions, trimmed and cut into 10 cm lengths
12 ginger slices
1 x 450 gr packet fresh Hokkien noodles
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp shao hsing wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp malt vinegar
half tsp sesame oil
quarter cup coriander sprigs
2 large red chilies, finely sliced on the diagonal
2 tbsp light soy sauce, extra

Bombe Alaska

(pic : myfoodtrail)

Ingredients :

Ice Cream
1 liter milk
16 egg yolks
225 gr sugar
30 gr pistachio paste (available from cake shop or supermarket)
250 ml cream
Sponge
4 eggs
125 gr caster sugar
100 gr caster sugar
100 gr plain flour, sifted
20 gr butter, melted
Orange Sauce
200 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
25 gr sugar
Meringue
7 egg whites
200 gr caster sugar

Pork Fried Rice

(pic: stephscafe)

Ingredients :
400 gr pork fillets
one-three cup vegetable oil
4 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp finely diced ginger
2 tsp white sugar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp malt vinegar
quarter tsp sesame oil
4 cups steamed rice
two-three cup finely sliced spring onions

Crispy Mussel Pancake

(pic : yelp)

Ingredients :

1 cup tapioca flour
half cup wheat flour
1 and half cups water
1 cup shelled mussels
6 tbsp fried garlic
6 eggs
6 tbsp fish sauce or light soy sauce
6 tsp sugar
half kg of bean sprouts
oil for frying
pepper and coriander leaves, to sprinkle
spring onions, cut into short length, to garnish
For the sauce
3 finely slice spur chilies
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
half cup vinegar

Grilled Scallops with Sauce Vierge

(pic : flickr)

Ingredients :

16 scallops on the half shell
salt and pepper
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
4 basil leaves, finely shredded
For sauce Vierge:
2 tomatoes
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
50 ml lemon juice
1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed

Baklava

(pic : closetcooking)

Ingredients :

350 gr or 3 cups ground pistachio nuts
1 and quarter cups icing sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp ground cardamom
150 gr unsalted (sweet) butter, melted
450 gr filo pastry
For the syrup
2 cups granulated sugar
1 and quarter cups water
2 tbsp rose-water

Spicy Fried Dumplins

(pic : tabascofoodservice)

Ingredients :

450 gr self-raising flour
2 tsp sugar
half tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of ground nutmeg
half tsp salt
1 and quarter cups milk
oil, for frying

Date and Nut Pastries

(pic : foodrepublic)

Ingredients :

450 gr / 4 cups plain (all-purpose) flour
225 gr / 1 cup unsalted (sweet) butter, cut into cubes
45 ml / 3 tsbp rose water
4-5 tbsp milk
icing sugar for sprinkling

For the filling
225 gr dates, pitted and chopped
175 gr walnuts, finely chopped
115 gr blanched almonds, chopped
50 gr pistachio nuts, chopped
half cup water
half cup sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Mango Ice Cream

(pic : eatabeet)

Ingredients :

400 gr packet frozen mango
half cup caster sugar
quarter cup mango or apricot nectar
300 ml cream
mango slices and fresh mint springs, to garnish

How To Make :

1, Defrost the mango until it is soft enough to mash but still icy. Place the mango in a medium bowl and add the sugar and nectar. Stir for 1-2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.

2. Beat the cream in a small bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the cream through the mango mixture.

3. Spoon the mixture into a lamington tray ; cover and freeze for about 90 minutes or until half frozen. Quickly spoon the mixture into a food processor bowl. Process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Return to the tray or plastic container; cover and freeze completely. Remove the ice cream from the freezer for 15 minutes before serving, to allow it to soften a little. Serve the ice cream in scoops with mango slices and sprigs of mint.

Tips :
Storage Time : Freeze the ice cream for at least eight hours before serving; can be kept frozen up to 3 weeks.
Variation : When available, use fresh mangoes. Puree the flesh of 3-4 large ones in a food processor.

Source : Asia Books

Fresh Spring Rolls

(pic: wiux)

Ingredients :

50 gr dried bean vermicelli
2 cups hot water
8 dried rice paper wrappers
16 medium cooked prawns, peeled
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
1 medium carrot, cut into short thin strips
1 tbsp grated lime rind
2 tbsp chili sauce

Dipping Sauce
one-three cup cold water
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 small red chili, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves and stems

Crispy Fried Noodles

(pic : tajgrillncurry)

Ingredients :

150 gr dried rice vermicelli
3 cups cooking oil
1 tbsp chopped garlic and shallots
quarter cup finely chopped pork
quarter cup finely chopped shrimp
1 tbsp fermented soybeans
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp fish sauce
4 tbsp palm sugar
1 tsp ground dried chilies
1 tbsp lime juice
1 cake yellow soybean curd, cut to matchstick-sized pieces and fried crisp
2 pickled garlic bulbs, finely sliced
1 tsp grated kaffir lime rind
1 whole coriander plant
1 chili, finely sliced
50 gr bean sprouts
3 whole Chinese chive plants

Fried Rice with Cured Pork

(pic : shesimmers)

Ingredients :

quarter cup cooking oil
2 tbsp chopped crushed garlic cloves
2 onions, sliced top to bottom not too thinly
1 cup diagonally sliced cured pork
5-6 eggs
6 cups cooked rice, raked to separate grains
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp pepper
coriander, to garnish
sliced cucumbers, spring onions, and lime wedges, to serve

Phanaeng-Kai

(pic ; commons)

Ingredients :

300 gr chicken, cut into long, thin pieces
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 cup coconut milk
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 stems of sweet basil leave
thinly sliced red spur chilies and shredded kaffir lime leaves, to garnish

For Phanaeng Curry Paste
5 small dried chilies
5 shallots
10 garlic cloves
1 tsp sliced galangal
1 tsp lemongrass, thinly sliced
half tbsp kaffir lime rind, finely chopped
1 tsp coriander root
5 peppercorns
1 tsp salt
1 tsp shrimp paste

Caramel Dumplings

(pic : donnahay)

Ingredients :

2 cups or 300 gr plain flour
quarter cups or 45 gr brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
150 gr butter
half cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
double cream, to serve
Caramel Sauce
40 gr butter
1 and half cups or 265 gr brown sugar
2 and half cups or 625 ml water

Bok Choy with Oyster Sauce

(pic : sasasunakku)

Ingredients :

1 bunch bok choy, cores removed
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
dash of sesame oil
1 tbsp peanut oil

How To Make :

1. Separate bok choy leaves and wash thoroughly.

2. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Stir in vegetable oil, add bok choy and simmer until bok choy is bright green and tender - this should take about 1 minute. Using tongs, immediately remove bok choy from water and place on a platter. Drizzle with oyster sauce and sesame oil.

3. Heat peanut oil in a mall frying pan until moderately hot and carefully pour over bok choy. Serve immediately.

(Source : Kylie Kwong)

Mongolian Beef

(pic : theduckquacking)

Ingredients :

600 gr quality beef mince (ground beef)
5 cups finely shredded Chinese cabbage
2 teaspoons sea salt
quarter cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp shao hsing wine or dry sherry
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp malt vinegar
half tsp sesame oil
1 small carrot, peeled and finely sliced
half medium-sized red pepper, finely sliced
three-quarter sliced spring onions
For Marinade
2 tbsp shao hsing wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp finely diced ginger
3 garlic cloves, finely diced
half tsp sesame oil

Cotton Ball Cakes

(pic : cookacooking)

Ingredients :

2 duck eggs
1 cup palm sugar
1 and half cups cake flour
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp lime juice
2 drops jasmine water or 1 tsp vanilla extract

Batter-Coated Water Chestnuts in Syrup and Coconut Milk

(pic: thelittleteochew)

Ingredients :

1 cup diced boiled water chestnuts (300 gr, or 40 fresh water chestnuts)
half cup tapioca flour
150 gr sugar
three-quarter cup water (for syrup)
three-quarter cup coconut milk
ice
red food coloring

Green Curry Paste

(pic : wizardrecipes)

Ingredients :


1 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp dried shrimp paste
8 large fresh green chilies, roughly chopped
1 cup French shallots, chopped
5 cm fresh galangal, pounded or chopped
12 small cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves, stems and roots

6 kaffir lime leaves, chopped

3 stems lemon grass (white part only), finely chopped
2 tsp grated lime rind
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil

Red Curry Paste

(pic: mycookingjourney)

Ingredients :

1 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp dried shrimp paste
1 tsp ground nutmeg
12 dried or fresh red chilies, roughly chopped
1 cup French shallots, chopped
2 tbsp oil
4 stems lemon grass (white part only), finely chopped
12 small cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander roots, chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander stems, chopped
6 kaffir lime leaves, chopped
2 tsp grated lime rind
2 tsp salt
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika

Green Prawn Curry

(pic: expatrecipe)

Ingredients :

500 gr medium raw prawns
1 and half cups coconut milk
1 cup water
1-3 tbsp Green Curry Paste or commercial paste
6 Kaffir lime leaves
100 gr green snake beans, cut into short pieces, optional
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp grates lime rind
2 tsp soft brown sugar
1 cup fresh coriander leaves

Chili Garlic Quail

(pic: christinesrecipes)

Ingredients :

6 quails

1 small red chili, finely chopped

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves and stems

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tsp soft brown sugar

2 tsp Red Curry Paste or commercial paste

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

2 tsp light soy sauce

2 tsp chili sauce or commercial sauce

2 tsp oil

Steamed Pumpkin Cake

(pic : achefshelp)

Ingredients :

450 gr peeled pumpkin, cut into 1-inch thick chunks
1 cup rice flour
quarter cup tapioca flour
1 cup sugar
100 gr grated coconut
half tsp salt
1 and quarter cups coconut milk

Fried Rice with Shrimp Paste

(pic: 123rf)

Ingredients :

quarter cup cooking oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
150 gr pork, sliced into small pieces
1 and half tbsp shrimp paste mixed with 1 tbsp water
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
quarter cup chopped or pounded dried shrimp
3 and half cups steamed rice, raked to separate grains
6 madan, shredded
4 shallots, chopped
1 egg
1 coriander plant
1 finely sliced spur chili
2 cucumbers
2 limes

Coconut Rice and Som Tam

(pic: flickr)

Ingredients :

300 gr rice
3 cups coconut milk
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt

For the SomTam or Papaya Salad
CheckOut here : NYAM! : Papaya Salad

How To Make :

1. Wash the rice once and place in a colander to drain.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk with sugar and salt, and stir to dissolve. Strain into a pot and add the rice. Boil or steam until the rice is done (about 30 minutes). Serve with Papaya Salad.

Source : Sisamon Kongpan

Stew Beef

(pic: crostiniandchianti)

Ingredients :

half kg beef shank
10 cups water
1 cm section cinnamon, broken into small pieces
half inch section of galangal
3 coriander roots
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp sweetened dark soy sauce
2 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
200 gr green leaf lettuce/Chinese water spinach/bean sprouts
1 tbsp coarsely chopped coriander
2 Chinese celery heads, trim the roots, and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp fried garlic
2 tsp pepper

Prawn Omelette

(pic: anncoojournal)

Ingredients :

2 tbsp oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stems lemon grass (white part only), finely chopped
2 coriander roots, finely chopped
1-2 tsp chopped red chilies
500 gr small raw prawns, shelled
3 spring onions, chopped, plus quarter cup shredded, to garnish
half tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp soft brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tbsp water
2 tsp fish sauce
coriander sprigs, to garnish
chili sauce, for serving

Prawns in Spicy Tomato Sauce

(pic: ocado)

Ingredients :

30 ml oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
5-6 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp tomato puree
half cup fish stock or water
half tsp ground cumin
half tsp ground cinnamon
450 gr raw, peeled Mediterranean prawns (shrimp)
juice of 1 lemon
salt and ground black pepper
fresh parsley, to garnish
rice, to serve

Cajun Popcorn

(pic: alumnihousepearl)

Ingredients :

900 gr raw crayfish tails, peeled or small prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined
2 eggs
1 cup dry white wine
half cup cornmeal
half cup plain flour
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 garlic clove, crushed
half tsp fresh thyme leaves
quarter tsp salt
quarter tsp cayenne pepper
quarter tsp ground black pepper
oil, for deep frying

For The Mayonnaise
1 egg yolk
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
half cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt and ground black pepper

Rhubarb and Blackcurrant Pies

(pic: thetimes)

Ingredients :

400 gr rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
one-three cup blackcurrants
220 gr caster sugar
2 tbsp cornflour
4 x 200 gr sheets store-bought sweet shortcrust pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp caster sugar, extra

Spicy Potato Salad

(pic: sharingplate)

Ingredients :

900 gr potatoes, peeled
2 red (bell) peppers
2 celery sticks
1 shallot
2-3 spring onions
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
2 tsp finely chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp single (light) cream
2 tbsp salad cream
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp mild mustard
half tbsp sugar
chopped fresh chives, to garnish

Apple and Olive Oil Pudding

(pic: maggiebeer)

Ingredients :

3 free-range eggs, separated
125 gr caster sugar
75 gr plain flour
half tsp baking powder
quarter cup extra virgin olive oil
icing sugar (optional), for dusting
Poached Apples
2 large Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored and chopped (to yield about 250 gr)
1 cup verjuice
1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Veal Saltimbocca

(pic: bbcgoodfood)

Ingredients :

800 gr boned veal loin
salt and pepper
quarter bunch sage, leaves picked
12 slices provolone cheese
12 slice prosciutto
extra virgin olive oil, for pan-frying
50 gr butter
1 lemon, cut into quarters
rocket leaves, to serve

Lemonade Scones

(pic: lemonpi)

Ingredients :

375 gr self-raising flour
1 cup (160 gr) stone-ground wholemeal self-raising flour
75 gr caster sugar
half tsp salt
100 gr dried currants or natural sultanas
250 ml cream
250 ml lemonade
plain flour or milk, for topping
good-quality strawberry jam, and double thick cream, to serve

Herb and Spices

Ginger

(pic: reedsinc)

Galangal

(pic: ifood)

Lemongrass

(pic: foodsubs)

Coconut Egg Custard with Pumpkin

(pic: sassyhongkong)

Ingredients :

2 small pumpkins
3 pandanus leaves
three-quarter cup palm sugar
1 and half cups beaten egg
1 and half cup coconut milk

How To Make :

1. With a small, sharp pointed knife, cut 5-6 pointed star-shaped opening around the stems of the pumpkins. Lift the stems and remove seeds and membrane from the insides.

2. In a mixing bowl, squash by the hand the pandanus leaves together with sugar and egg for about 10 minutes, then continue squashing, adding in the coconut milk. Strain through cheesecloth into the pumpkins, filling them up to 1 inch below the top.

3. Place each pumpkin in a bowl of the same size, and steam over vigorously boiling water until cooked (about 45 minutes). Remove to cool, then cut into wedges, and serve.

(Source: Sisamon Kongpan)

Peach Kuchen

(pic: kandktestkitchen)

Ingredients :

350 gr self-rising flour
225 gr caster sugar
175 gr unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
120 ml milk
6 large peeled peaches, sliced or 450 gr plums or cherries, pitted
115 gr soft brown sugar
half tsp ground cinnamon
sour cream or creme fraiche, to serve

Hot Chicken Curry

(pic: godine)

Ingredients :

30 ml corn oil
quarter tsp fenugreek seeds
quarter tsp onion seeds
2 onions, chopped
half tsp garlic pulp
half tsp ginger pulp
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
400 gr canned tomatoes
2 tbsp lemon juice
350 gr skinned, boned and cubed chicken
2 tbsp chopped coriander (cilantro)
3 fresh green chilies, chopped
half red bell pepper, cut into chunks
half green bell pepper, cut into chunks
fresh coriander sprigs