A paw full of spice makes everything nice
China is a great place for food. Cumin dusted lamb and noodles in the West, spicy cuisine from Szechuan province, fried delicacies in Yunnan, dumplings in the North…I could go on but I get too hungry to finish the list. However, if your taste runs more to the sweet than savory, you might want…
How curry laksa was born The story goes that when Chinese immigrants settled in Malaysia, they married locals who learned to cook Chinese recipes but put their own twist on them by using local ingredients. Hence, Peranakan cuisine (aka Nyonya cuisine) was born and still remains a delicious staple in Malaysia…
Nam Prik Pao, or Thai chili paste, is a delicious concoction of mild red chilies, garlic, shallots and a tad of shrimp paste. Sweeter than it is spicy, Nam Prik Pao can very easily be transformed into a sauce that can rescue even the dullest of dishes. Stir fry some vegetables with the chili…
Why make banana pancakes? My daughter LOVES bananas. So much so that we have taken up to stockpiling bananas which isn’t such a hardship if you live in Malaysia and tropical fruit is so prevalent. However, as anyone knows, bananas age quickly – especially when it is always hot and humid. The beautiful yellow…
My new favorite side salad: Roasted pear with bleu cheese My new favorite salad which comprises all necessary elements of a great bowl of the green leafy stuff: sweet, salty and a crunch. The sweetness of a roasted pear combined with the salty and sharp Bleu cheese crumbles and the crunch of…
A beautiful plate of food Roasted red bell peppers richly seasoned with Balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, then topped with the tang and tartness of chevre and the added crunched of sweet honey roasted almonds. Not only is it stunning to look at but this beauty has got the goods to back…
The genius of slow cooking beef brisket in beer. Slow cooking a chunk of beef brisket in beer for hours is a great idea. Some could say, a ‘genius’ idea as it tenderizes the meat while enhancing the brisket’s natural flavor making it taste oh so beefy. Add to this fact that this is…
Just how easy are they and what can I do with them? These taco beans are great as a side dish, paired with Spanish rice, sprinkled on nachos with lots of cheese and fresh salsa or even eaten plain on its own with some hot sauce, avocado and tortilla chips. Just sauté some…
There needs to be more anchovy pasta in the world Nowhere do I like anchovies more than in this pasta dish. Minced garlic and anchovies slowly cooked in olive oil and tossed with added breadcrumbs to soak up the oil and provide a bit of texture. Since I’m American and can’t help putting cheese…
What is there to say about how this project is going so far? Well, Andy has been noticing some gains in his performance and continued weight loss each week. Which is great because it was the main goal for this whole thing-to see how far the right nutrition could aid in athletic performance. However, the…
What is kedgeree? Kedgeree is a British breakfast dish inspired by the Indian rice and lentil dish of khichdi. To anglicize to fit to British tastes, the lentils were swapped out for the beloved breakfast fish that is the kipper (smoked herring). When it came upon my turn to make this dish, I…
Hello everyone and welcome to another week of ‘How to Feed Your Mamil’. Unfortunately for me, I have been feeling less than stellar during the past week so I have been taking it easy and recovering. As a result of me not being on top of things, Andy has been taking advantage of the lack…
Pizza, pasta and more This tomato basil sauce is as versatile as it is quick and easy to make. Use it as a base for your homemade pizza or pour it over some pasta for a quick meal. I personally love it spooned over crispy chicken to make Chicken Parmesan. Just take…
Hello everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and called their mom. After all, all she really wants is to know how you are doing….and if you are seeing anyone….and that you’re happy….Also, please clean up after yourself. Project MAMIL has had some interesting results thus far. Andy has seen a good chunk of weight…
The evolving fajitas recipe Let me preface this by saying that I know fajitas were originally made with skirt steak. Some food purists would argue that steak is the only way to have fajitas but I disagree. You gotta change with the times if you stay current and fajitas NEED to stay…
So, after one week of the MAMIL Feeding plan, how are things going? “Fairly well” is the less-than-dramatic answer. After a hungry Monday and Tuesday (and a bit of a cheat on Wednesday because it was a public holiday here in Malaysia), Thursday and Friday saw me get into the swing of snacking in…
Hello everyone, hope you are having as good a time as we are and are getting everything ready for Mother’s Day next Sunday. Speaking of which, we will be spending it at the local cinema chomping on popcorn. It’s fast becoming one of my favorite things to do as a family especially here in Malaysia…
Chana Masala, the humble curry Chana masala does not have the ‘pizazz’ that some Indian dishes seem to carry. There aren’t any bright colors nor does this curry give off that chili pepper heat that makes you sweat. It’s a simple curry with simple ingredients, like the humble chickpea,…
Project MAMIL is all about seeing how much improvement a high quality, healthy and delicious diet, suitable for the whole family, can have on the performance of a middle aged cyclist. To measure this, we need to look at performance. This feeding plan is not about weight loss, although that might happen, nor is it…
The overall goal for this week is to ease into a new routine. Eating healthy is a lifestyle built upon the routine of meal planning, cooking, lunch packing, etc. AND this routine is brand new for him. Never before in his adult life will my dear husband been so meticulously fed. Fresh ingredients, nothing pre-packaged,…