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Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse by Padma Priya Manikam

Love eating cheesecake, but hate to dig in all the way to the biscuit base or ever find yourself complaining that there is too much cake but less of the cheese? Fret not, as these fuss-free delights is your answer!

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Roti Jala (Malaysian netted crepes)

Roti Jala (Malaysian netted crepes) by Padma Priya Manikam

I was home recently and wanted to learn how to make these yummy crepes that are best eaten with any meat curry. My aunt, who is a fantastic cook, taught me hands on and there is no turning back. To make these netted crepes, one has to invest in the mould that has holes at the bottom. If you cannot find it, I suppose you can pierce…

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Karipap (curry puffs)

Karipap (curry puffs) by Padma Priya Manikam

Karipap in Malay or curry puffs is one of a Malaysian's favourite tea-break snacks. The filling can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian. The filling must be prepared overnight or a few hours before stuffing into the dough for frying.

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Sweet & Savoury Bread Snack

Sweet & Savoury Bread Snack by Padma Priya Manikam

Ever feel bored of eating just bread, butter and jam? I decided to create something different out of bread that can be either sweet or savoury! Give it a try.

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Sardine Puffs

Sardine Puffs by Padma Priya Manikam

I had 5 sheets of frozen puff pastry and decided to create a tasty sardine snack. It is easy to make and would be a big hit at picnics or for tea-break.

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Egg Gravy

Egg Gravy by Padma Priya Manikam

A simple and quick dish to whip-up on the days you have run out of ideas to cook!

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Ayam Masak Merah (chicken cooked in red sauce)

Ayam Masak Merah (chicken cooked in red sauce) by Padma Priya Manikam

This is a delicious Malaysian recipe introduced to me by my mother and I managed to re-create it without any hassle. It can be a bit spicy but that is how it should be. The ingredients may seem lengthy but it’s worth the effort.

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Spicy Onions Tomato Prawns

Spicy Onions Tomato Prawns by simply beautiful and healthy living

This is another simple prawns dish with onions and tomatoes. Hope you all like it.

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Natural Cure for Cough and Sore Throat

Natural Cure for Cough and Sore Throat by simply beautiful and healthy living

With the current heat wave and extreme hot weather in Malaysia, we are advised to reduce outdoor strenuous activities and stay indoor. It is advisable to drink plenty of water to prevent any illnesses. Besides water, any refreshing dessert is also recommended. One of the desserts which I used to make for my family is Steamed…

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Braised Pork Belly with Red Glutinous Wine Lees (紅糟,Ang Zhao)

Braised Pork Belly with Red Glutinous Wine Lees (紅糟,Ang Zhao) by simply beautiful and healthy living

Ang Zhao (紅糟) or Red Glutinous Wine Lees is beneficial to our health as it is believed to have cholesterol lowering function. My family always have homemade red glutinous wine and after harvesting the red wine, we keep the lees in the fridge. It…

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Healthy Grilled Cheesy Egg Sandwich

Healthy Grilled Cheesy Egg Sandwich by simply beautiful and healthy living

This is a very simple yet healthy sandwich which I used to make it for breakfast. My children like it very much especially with tomato sauce and some fresh cucumber or tomatoes.

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Sweet Fragrant Rosemary Salmon

Sweet Fragrant Rosemary Salmon by simply beautiful and healthy living

Benefits of rosemary includes cancer prevention, improved memory, mood elevator, remedy for migraine, pain relief, anti-inflammatory, immune booster, antibacterial, digestive health, hair growth, fresh breath, diuretic properties, respiratory health, liver detoxification, anti-aging, etc.

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Healthy Bitter Gourd Rice Vermicelli (Bee Hoon) Soup

Healthy Bitter Gourd Rice Vermicelli (Bee Hoon) Soup by simply beautiful and healthy living

Bitter gourd has many health benefits. It can be stir fried, stewed or used it for soup. Please click here for more info about bitter gourd's health benefits and different recipe. Most people don't like bitter gourd as it is bitter. As for me, I like bitter gourd. In fact, I find it tastier if it's bitter. Bitter gourd rice…

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Easy Kapitan Chicken Curry

Easy Kapitan Chicken Curry by simply beautiful and healthy living

This is a very easy curry dish using instant paste. To me, the curry paste is not too spicy and suitable for kids who are learning to take spicy food. As I like my curry to be spicier, so this time I added some homemade chili paste to it and the spiciness is just right for my children too. If you don't have time to pound all the…

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Penang Nyonya Sweet and Sour Fish

Penang Nyonya Sweet and Sour Fish by simply beautiful and healthy living

I was goggling for a simple Penang fish recipe and I found this from Rasa Malaysia, Penang Nyonya Cooking. Eh... to my surprise, this is a Penang dish and this steamed sweet sour fish is not new to me and others too. I used to prepare this steamed fish and sometimes I would just deep fry the fish but use the same sauce. It is…

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