I have been trying to use up what I have in my freezer, so that I could defrost it. One of them was a sheet of Butter Puff Pastry, that had become quite dry and the edges were cracked. I spread the mixture of Brown Sugar and Cocoa Powder over the sheet, rolled it up, …
Well… it looks messy, doesn’t it? But it is delicious! Mackerel is my favourite fish and I stock Canned Mackerel. ALDI’s Canned Mackerel in Brine is inexpensive and good quality. Using 1 can and already cooked Udon Noodles, this dish is quick and easy to make. Today I added Shiso from my back yard, and …
A bag of Walnuts had been sitting in my pantry for a long time when my daughter gave me another bag of Walnuts. So, I have been trying to use them. Today, I made this Shortcake using Auntie Betty’s Belgian Shortcake recipes. It was seriously delicious. Cake Tin 20cm Square Cake Tin Ingredients 110g Butter …
This simple Mandarin Jelly is popular in Japan where I grew up, and it is absolutely easy to make. You only need 1 can (310g) of Mandarine Segments and Gelatine Powder. I often crave it when I am unwell. Today I made it for my husband who was in bed with a cold. It can …
This is a quick & easy dish, that can be enjoyed as a soup, OR you can pour it over freshly cooked Rice or Noodles. It is low in calories and healthy. I don’t use Oil at all, but a few drops of Sesame Oil could add a flavour. Please use soft type Tofu such …
This is a Brussel Sprouts version of ‘Pan-fried Broccoli & Cheese’ that I frequently cook for dinner. The other day I cooked ‘Pan-fried Garlic Butter Brussels Sprouts’, but I decided to add Cheese, because Brussels Sprouts are not popular among male members of my family. They ate these Brussel Sprouts. All of them. Makes 4 …
The easiest recipe that I have invented to make Custard Jelly OR similar Custard Pudding is ‘Custard Powder Jelly’. Custard Powder is a mixture of Starch, Sugar, Colours and Flavours, so it is Egg-free. Today I added Matcha Powder to it. Super easy to make and it is delicious. Makes 2 Servings Ingredients 300ml Milk2 …
I made ‘Corn Starch Matcha Milk Jelly’ the other day. I wanted to eat it with Matcha Syrup, but I didn’t bother making it, then I was just about pour Condensed Milk instead over the jelly. Then this idea hit me. Why don’t I add Matcha Powder to the Condensed Milk? So I did. It’s …
If you stir-fry fresh Spinach, a lot of water would come out of it, and the water has unpleasant taste. I strongly recommend to blanch Spinach before you stir-fry it, so that you won’t have the unpleasant taste, and also you can reduce oxalic acid that can cause health problems. This is a very simple …
In January in Melbourne where I live, shops are full of summer fruits. White Peaches are spacial to me because I grew up in Okayama prefecture, Japan, that produces White Peaches, and it is famous for ‘Momotarō’ (Peach Boy) folktale. Today I made this Granita, a simple summer dessert. If you have sweet and fragrant …
I eat Baby Spinach uncooked, but I strongly believe Spinach should be blanched before using it for cooking. Spinach is high in oxalic acid that can cause health problems. First of all, Spinach tastes nicer if it is blanched, even in a simple stir-fry. This is how I blanch Spinach. If you want to use …
If you have a mini toaster oven, this kind of Grilled Cheese Toast is easy to make. You can use your favourite sauce and add your favourite ingredients. Today I used Japanese Mayonnaise as sauce and add Sweet Corn Kernels. This is seriously delicious. Makes 1 Serving Ingredients 1 slice Bread *I used my ‘No-Knead …
