How do I describe this pork and king oyster mushrooms stir-fry? Well, it’s difficult to put in words. Have you ever eaten something that made you question why you don’t eat that exact same thing every day? A food that is so tasty, so layered in flavor, succulent, juicy, salty and just a little…
Lemon Pepper Calamari with a Lemon and Thyme Aioli
I dream of calamari. Crispy, tender, salty calamari with a dipping sauce I could pour all of my troubles into. Pair it with a pitcher of quality margaritas and it’s a delicious happy hour fantasy. I don’t know why I always picture this scenario alone. Probably because I would enjoy the solitude but…
Kung Pao Chicken Wings
I like Kung Pao Chicken and I like chicken wings but I absolutely love these Kung Pao Chicken Wings. Why? Well, for one thing they are delicious. Tender on the inside and coated in a mouthwatering salty, sweet and spicy sauce. They don’t take much prep or an extensive amount of time to throw…
Spaghetti tossed in a roasted tomato, anchovy and garlic sauce
We’re big fans of carbs in this house. Can’t get enough of them. I know in this day and age, a statement like that can be controversial given the popularity of low carb diets and cauliflower everything. However, my husband is an avid cyclist who needs to (seemingly constantly) carb load for race…
Shanghai Noodles
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…
Curry Laksa
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…
Seafood Nam Prik Pao
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…
The Most Delicious Banana Pancakes
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…
Roasted Pear and Bleu Cheese Salad with Cashews in a Lemon Thyme Dressing
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…
Roasted Red Peppers with Chevre and Honey Almonds
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…
Beer Beef Brisket
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…
Easy Taco Beans
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…
Anchovy Pasta with Parmesan Breadcrumbs
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…
How To Feed Your Mamil Weekly Meal Plan May 27th-June 2nd
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…
Kedgeree
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…
Weekly MAMIL Food Plan May 20th-26th
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…
Easy Tomato Basil Sauce
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…
Weekly MAMIL Food Plan May 13th-19th
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…
Chicken Fajitas
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…
FEEDING REFLECTIONS (WEEK 1)
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…