THE HUNGRY CHEF

The perfect soup for a cold, winter’s day, this is one of my family’s favourites that they request whenever they come over. It’s something that can eaten at breakfast, lunch or a light dinner, and I love serving it topped with a little croutons, or […]

The perfect kind of panna cottas are the ones that are just set, so as to give a light, yet creamy texture with every bite. I have always loved making panna cottas as they are a crowd pleaser, and so versatile with so many different […]

This is a quick, simple and delicious meal that is perfect for a mid-week dinner. It can be paired with creamy potato mash, steamed rice, or even a side of garlic bread which can be dipped into that creamy, lemony garlic sauce!

Mango pudding was always one of my favourite yum cha desserts, and this recipe tastes just like it! Top it with some extra diced mangoes and carnation (evaporated) milk, it is a simple and easy dessert to make ahead of time, and great for dinner […]

This is one of my favourite dishes to make using Char Siu pork (also known as Chinese BBQ Pork – see my home made recipe). Its so simple and easy to prepare, and makes for a perfect lunch or light dinner. Pair it with a […]

There’s nothing like the smell of this sticky char siu bbq pork coming out of the oven. When I made this for the first time, I was surprised by how simple and easy it was, and also how similar it was to what you get […]

My favourite kind of cookies are chewy in the centre and crisp on the edges, and this recipe will give you exactly that. The key is not to over bake them in the oven. As soon as they turn lightly golden brown on the edges, […]

This is another one of my family’s favourite dishes. These mouth watering, deliciously tender American-style pork ribs with a spicy, sticky marinade, are guaranteed to impress any crowd.  The first time I made these, my family loved them so much, it’s become the one dish […]

This was my first time making Portuguese tarts, and they were so much easier than I thought. This recipe was taken from Donna Hay’s Modern Baking cookbook, which has so many mouthwatering sweet recipes I want to try making. These aren’t just any typical Portuguese […]