May 23, 2013

Ridiculously Good Roasted Carrots

Looking down on this colourful bunch of carrots I picked up during my last market stroll, while munching on a big bag of French fries drowned in mayonnaise and peanut sauce, I still had no idea where this recipe would take me. I had a vague plan. Oh yes, I did: I was going to turn them into something with a slight Indonesian twist: sweet, fragrant and flavourful, yet still…

    Jan 14, 2013

    Sweetheart Cabbage Mash

    Cabbage, I really like it but find it hard to come up with recipes that actually highlight it. Then I ran into a recipe, tweaked the heck out of it, and bingo: instant cabbage love. This one really works for us. Even though it’s not as pretty as some of my other dishes, the flavour is phenomenal plus; it’s cheap and fast to get on the table. It’s a simple…

      Dec 20, 2012

      Potato, Sprouts & Bacon Medley

      This has got to be the easiest, tastiest and—in my humble opinion—best way to make an amazing side dish for lots people with minimal effort. Roasting the veggies brings out so much flavour not only in the Brussel’s sprouts, but also the potatoes. The warm spices, the onion and salty bacon do the rest. It’s a fairly safe dish, but hey… there’s no shame in playing safe when you’re cooking…

        Dec 3, 2012

        Simple Oven-Baked Carrots

        Christmas is just around the corner, so let me share my favourite carrot recipe with you. No matter how experienced a cook you are, for a stress-free Christmas—or any kind of holiday, really—you need recipes that are simple, reliable and that most people (especially kids) will like. This is one of them. It’s about as basic as it gets: carrots, garlic and onion. If you combine those, add some butter,…

          Oct 4, 2012

          Onion, Bacon & Gruyere Quiche

          The days of crisp salads and light fruit cocktails are over. Oh yeah, they’re gone alright. It’s time for Autumn food! Can you tell I have a thing for rich, nourishing, and abundant autumn dishes? Casseroles, savoury pies, soups, stews… you name it, I’ll make it. Today I’m celebrating the start of autumn with the ultimate comfort food: a simple and fast onion quiche. Nothing fancy. Cheating a bit even…

            Jul 5, 2012

            Smothered Cucumber

            Grab a pillow and… just kidding! Cucumber. One of the most underestimated vegetables-fruits. More old-school cooking at Kayotic Kitchen. The wonderful flavor and pureness of this dish makes up for the total lack of aesthetics. Good food doesn’t have to be expensive, difficult or even time-consuming. Here’s what you do with a simple cucumber: turn it into a fast and flavorful atjar (Indonesian sweet and sour side dish). This recipe…