Part III of the Snack Series features these incredibly healthy truffles, which are by far my most favourite snack in existence. Continue reading
[SNACK SERIES] HOMEMADE NUT BUTTER RICE PUFFS
These delicious puffed rice bites start Part II of the Snack Series off with a bang. Crunchy, chewy and sweet, they make a really great afternoon snack or mid-morning treat. Continue reading
[SNACK SERIES] COLD-PRESSED COCOA BARS
Living in Malaysia has its pros and cons: the pros being the incredible, cheap, tasty food that is readily available on every street corner, the cons being how fat you get from eating it all. That’s why every now and then, a healthy snack bar is in order to reset the balance. I’m going to be posting a series of healthy snacks which are easy to make and include simple ingredients which won’t break the bank. Continue reading
PEA, MINT AND SPINACH SOUP
I’ve been taking a little hiatus from Homecrest for the past few months since relocating to Malaysia and adapting to life again in this crazy country I now call home. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been cooking 24/7, I just haven’t had the time to take pretty photos of my creations and blog about them! But I’m back on track now, and kicking things off with a punch Continue reading
SALMON AND BROCCOLI QUINOA CAKES
A while back, a vegetarian colleague of mine sent me a recipe for spinach and feta quinoa cakes by Domestic Superhero, suggesting I make my own version for Homecrest. As I am firmly not a vegetarian (although I do enjoy the creativity which comes with making vegetarian food), I thought I would try it out with salmon and to liven things up a bit.
END-OF-SUMMER BLACKBERRY JAM
It’s been a while since I last posted and I have been feeling very guilty about it. Truth be told, there have been a lot of developments in my life lately, the most notable being that I am soon to leave London and repatriate in Malaysia! With all the arrangements going on, it’s been hard to find the time to post up lovely recipes, so I am going to treat you to some tasty morsels I made a few weeks ago, towards the end of the summer. Continue reading
KAYA (Malaysian Coconut Jam)
What to do when you have leftover coconut milk and pandan leaves? Make Kaya of course! Kaya is a creamy, delicious egg-based spread (some call it a jam) which you can put on toast for a hearty breakfast or afternoon snack. Its special dense texture comes from simmering thick coconut milk and egg yolk together, while the pandan leaves and muscovado sugar give it a sweet and sticky flavour. Continue reading
PANDAN CHICKEN
My Malaysian boyfriend was visiting from Kuala Lumpur a few weeks ago, and he absolutely loves cooking. He has a very diverse culinary knowledge which has been embedded in him from a young age. Being half Sri Lankan, half Chinese, and growing up in Malaysia which is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, it’s no wonder he has developed a unique sense of taste. Continue reading
AVOCADO PESTO
As you will see, the next few Homecrest posts will all be about what to do when you make something and have leftovers of certain ingredients. I absolutely hate waste, and I would much rather create something new and interesting than throw away perfectly edible food! So this morning, when I made baked eggs inside avocado cups (it looked absolutely ridiculous so no photos for now!), I had a lot of leftover avocado flesh from scooping out the inside to make space for the egg. Pair that with having leftover gluten-free spaghetti, and you get avocado pesto! Yum. Continue reading
MALLOREDDUS ALLA CAMPIDANESE (Sardinian Spicy Sausage Pasta)
A wonderful friend of mine recently went on holiday to Sardinia and, knowing that I like to cook, brought me back an edible gift. She asked me to think up a recipe for it and write a post about it on Homecrest. The gift was a speciality pasta native to Sardinia called Malloreddus, which comically translates to “little fat calves”. Continue reading
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