LaLa’s Sopas (Filipino Soup)
I think most of you will agree that when one is sick, there is nothing more comforting and nourishing than mama’s soup. It seems this…
Category: Recipes
Butter Chicken
Every time we chose Indian for dinner, Butter Chicken was the dish I would choose at the restaurant to contribute to the evening meal. I…
Churros Con Chocolate
Churros are to my understanding a doughnut originating from Spain which is dipped in a thick hot chocolate and eaten at breakfast time. In Western…
Spaghetti Carbonara
This is probably one of my all time favourite dishes. The problem is though whenever I buy this at a restaurant, it’s always made so…
Strawberry Shortcake
Taking full advantage of the strawberries in season at the moment, I found this delicious recipe. The cream, the strawberries and the shortcake just complimented…
Turon (fried banana spring roll)
In my family when it is someone’s birthday, we all bring a dish to cook and share. For my dad’s birthday I was asked to…
Strawberry and Nutella Pop Tarts
I’ll be honest with you; I’ve never tasted a packaged pop-tart, like the ones you get at the supermarket. So while I can’t really compare,…
LaLa’s Lamb Skewers
It’s a lovely day outside and we are celebrating my dad’s birthday with a BBQ. Chicken and sausages are such a staple at any BBQ…
Blackened Rum-Spiced Pork Belly
This recipe caught my attention when I was watching TV chef Karen Martini whip it up on Better Homes and Gardens. As the dish requires overnight…
Nigella’s Instant Chocolate Mousse
I have said many times in the past that I credit Nigella Lawson for giving me that little bit of confidence to try cooking in…
Cheesy Macaroni Pots with Bacon & Broccoli
I came across this recipe as I browse through the many food magazines that I purchase. What I love about this recipe is that it…
Mars Bar Slice
A colleague’s partner introduced me to this tasty and very more-ish dessert. In searching for the recipe, I envisioned it would be quite difficult to…