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 sometimes eat Spinach uncooked, particularly Baby Spinach. However, I strongly believe Spinach should be blanched before using it for cooking, even for a simple stir-fry. 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 …
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 …
This is an old recipe that I had in my recipe book for decades. I don’t remember where it came from, but I am sharing it with everyone. It can be made with basic ingredients only, and great with Ice Cream, Waffles, Churros, Crepes, Pancakes, etc. Makes About 180ml Ingredients 1/2 cup Brown Sugar2 tablespoons …
