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Ridiculously Delicious Banana Bread
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Baked Chicken “McNuggets” with Homemade Curry Dipping Sauce
While there is no way to replace McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets, this baked ...
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Cauliflower Lobster “Bisque”
This Cauliflower Lobster “Bisque” is deliciously decadent with chunks of ...
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The “Real” Singaporean Chicken Curry – Recipe and Origins
Chicken Curry is a creamy, slightly spicy dish that is close to the hearts and ...
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Cheryl Miles: Event Host & Professional Singapore Emcee
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Melt-in-your-Mouth Braised Pork Belly in the Instant Pot
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Totally Terrific Turmeric Ginger Pepper Porridge
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· In: Featured, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen, Soups, Western
Cauliflower Lobster “Bisque”
I call this creation, Cauliflower Lobster “Bisque”. Easy to cook but still fancy with lobster tails and a drizzle of garlic paprika butter.

· In: Asian, Featured, One Pot Meals, Recipes
Melt-in-your-Mouth Braised Pork Belly in the Instant Pot
Braised Pork Belly is easy to make especially if you have an Instant Pot! Spiced with cinnamon, it will have everyone going for seconds!

· In: Asian, Cooking Tips, Featured, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen
The “Real” Singaporean Chicken Curry – Recipe and Origins
What is Singaporean Chicken Curry? Here’s my recipe for this home-cooked dish that defies definition yet unites us as Singaporeans.

· In: Asian, One Pot Meals, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen
Easy One-Pot Kimchi Rice with Juicy Chicken Thighs
If you love kimchi, this recipe is for you! My One-Pot Kimchi Rice with Juicy Chicken Thighs, is full of flavour and can be made in 30 minutes.

· In: Asian, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen, Snacks
Beef Potato Cakes “Bergedil” with Pickled Cucumber
It takes a pandemic to remind us how precious food is. Here is a pantry-raid recipe for Beef Potato Cakes, inspired by the Indonesian “bergedil”.

· In: Pasta, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen, Vegetarian
Beetroot Risotto With Spiced Nuts & Feta
This brightly coloured beetroot risotto is a feast not only for the eyes but the taste buds too. The combination of crunchy nuts, creamy rice and salty feta is simply divine.

Carbonara Pasta with Bacon & Peas
The secret to my non-traditional carbonara is anchovies and mascarpone. To give this rich dish a healthy twist (and some colour), I’ve sprinkled some arugula and peas.

· In: One Pot Meals, Pasta, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen
One-Pot Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This one-pot Chicken Alfredo is super easy to whip up. It is elegant enough to impress on date night and hearty enough for a family meal.

· In: Featured, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen, Snacks, Western
Baked Chicken “McNuggets” with Homemade Curry Dipping Sauce
McDonald’s may be closed in Singapore due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but you can still get your Chicken McNuggets and Curry Sauce fix right at home.

· In: Asian, Featured, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen
Totally Terrific Turmeric Ginger Pepper Porridge
Asian rice porridge is the ultimate comfort food for rainy days or when you are feeling ill. This Turmeric Ginger Pepper Porridge is totally terrific as it contains lots of antioxidants.

· In: One Pot Meals, Pasta, Recipes, Smitten in the Kitchen
One Skillet Saucy Sausage Pasta
If you have only $30 and 30 minutes to whip up a meal, this One Skillet Saucy Sausage Pasta wins the day!

















