Roast chicken with couscous

Came across this roast chicken byDonal Skehan on tv. It was very easy to prepare, just marinate the chicken with cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, ground ginger and yogurt. Best to marinate overnight then roast it about 180C for 40 mins.

I used the chicken gravy to prepare my coucous, added some peas, roasted onion, cheery tomatoes and garlic.

roast chicken with couscous 

another view

Anugerah Cemerlang 2016

It's the time of the year again. This year Jaden managed to go on stage... so proud of u son!!

The stage was very brightly decorated

Receiving his awards from Cikgu Salahuddin,  KK teacher

With his classmates 

Certificate

one happy boy

Was selected Tokoh Murid Tahap 1 2016

Miso Ramen

Today's breakfast is miso ramen. I don't have char siew so i substitute it with slices of ham. Boiled my eggs too long, the yolks are not runny :(

Miso ramen

Japanese curry with macaroni

Cooked japanese curry again today but this time pairing it with some macaroni.

japanese curry with pork & veg

Scotch Eggs

Jaden came across this recipe on one of his school magazine that he bought monthly. Has been pestering me to make for him. So i tried... tada... Am so happy that the eggs turned out well, yes!

Scotch egg with cucumber and peri-peri mayo

another view

the reveal

runny yolks

Spaghetti alfredo

The alfredo or cream type of pasta was never a request in this household, but i managed to changed that perception by following the recipe of a youtuber "The Domestic Geek".

She uses cauliflower which Ryan hates, and without any cream. I added some fried bacon too. Ha! the taste is amazing.

Spaghetti alfredo

Roasted cauliflower soup

Jaden was down with HFM and having a bad sore throat. Thought of making something soupy for his breakfast. Its absolutely yummy and fast to make. Saute onions, celery and carrots with some black pepper, dried parsley and bay leaf. Meanwhile roast the cauliflower florets with some oil & salt. Once done add it to the vegetables, add chicken stock and cream. Voila!

Roasted cauliflower soup 

Chawanmushi

This has been a favourite dish with the kids whenever we dine at japanese restaurants. Tried making them today....still got room for improvement :) Its fast and cheap to make but certain restaurant is charging multiple folds hahahah...

Yakisoba

First time trying this store bought noodles from Isetan. Added pork strips, cabbage, red capsicum, carrots, beansprout, onions, garlic and spring onions. Taste wise, good!

Yakisoba

Korean Sandwich

Today i made korean sandwich. Came across this on youtube. Ingredients are cabbage, carrots, onions, luncheon meat, eggs and pan fried them. Toast bread with butter to add aroma to dish. I added  japanese mayo as the sauce.

korean sandwich

Japanese curry rice

We had japanese curry during our visit to Hokkaido last year and the boys loved it. I wanted to try the packed sauces for a long time but worried about the taste. Took the challenge and tried it... the taste was quite nice.

This is the second time cooking japanese curry. Added some vegetables and fried some chicken fillet and eggs.

Portion for school

Jaden's breakfast

Mini quiches

Made some mini quiches today. Tried the base with digestives biscuits, top with ham, broccoli, leeks, carrots, mushrooms, celery and onions.

quiches rising in the oven

Done!

Jaden having it for breakfast

closer look

Begedil Tuna

Made these, recipe from kuali, The Star. Added cayenne pepper powder for some kick.

Begedil tuna with bun

Little piggies

Made these little piggies for the boys today. I used store bought puff pastry. Boys liked it ... me happy :)

hot from the oven

Happy New Year 2016 "Ho Yeah"

Its that time of the year again. This year decided not to cook, just pigged out at ma's place... hehehe. We had sweet & sour fish, poached chicken, dragon ball, abacus, two kinds of soup (lotus root + pig stomach), stew fish maw with mushroom, bak kean, stuffed lotus root, stir fry vegetable, hu pau, and stew pig's trotter with oyster, fat choy & mushroom.

We also celebrated my birthday on the 3rd day of CNY. Had a sumptuous dinner at Pak Loh Chiew Chow... but the place was too dark to take pics. Received fresh tulips bouquet from nyeng.