Nasi Pecel is a vibrant and wholesome Indonesian dish that originates from Java. It features steamed white rice topped with a colourful array of boiled or blanched vegetables, generously drizzled with a rich peanut sauce (the “pecel” sauce). The result is a harmonious blend of textures and flavours—warm, comforting rice; crisp, lightly cooked greens; and…
I thought sushi was something you could only get at a restaurant. Then I made it at home — and now it’s our weekly dinner tradition. It’s quick, it’s fun, and it’s surprisingly easy. Why Sushi Rolls Belong on Your Weeknight Table Here’s the barebones truth: you can create a sushi roll in less than…
For a long time I thought veggie burgers were something no one ever wanted to eat, a dried-out scrap of flavorless material. Then I experimented with stackable veggie burgers —and my family begs for burger night all the time. They’re crispy, juicy, and flavorful. And yes, they’re good for you. Why Stackable Veggie Burgers Are…
I always thought salad bars were for restaurants. Then I attempted to make it at home — and suddenly we’re having fun at dinner again. It’s quick, it’s customizable and everyone gets exactly what they want. Why a Salad Bar at Home Is a Game-Changer Allow me to cut to the chase: you can create…
At the end of the day I was a dinner hater. Then I found pita pizzas — and suddenly my kids were pulling up stools to pitch in in the kitchen. They’re quick, they’re fun, and they’re full of flavor and nutrition. Why DIY Pita Pizzas Are a Weeknight Game-Changer But let’s keep it real…
I didn’t think burritos were something you ate at home. So I should try to make them at home big whoop and now dinner is fun again. It’s quick, versatile and really good for you. Why Burrito Night Is the Ultimate Family Dinner Seriously, you can build a burrito that contains 48g of protein, 13g…
I always thought of tuna salad as a combination of mayonnaise and canned fish. Then I tested this version — and I’ve continued to make it every week. Loaded with protein, full of fiber and ready in just under 10 minutes. Why This Salad Is a Game-Changer for Busy Eaters I’ll cut to the chase:…
On the other hand, egg drop soup used to seem like a light appetizer to me. Then I began to sneak in vegetables — and now it’s dinner. It’s quick, healthy and my children really eat it. Why Egg Drop Soup Is the Ultimate Weeknight Savior Let me tell you straight: this soup is ready…
I never imagined I’d see the words ‘healthy pizza.’ So I gave cottage cheese pizza a try — and my family loved it. It was cheesy and crispy and, indeed, good for us. Why Cottage Cheese Pizza Is a Game-Changer Let’s cut right to the chase: This pizza contains 13–51 grams of protein per serving,…
I would have never thought my kids would go for a meatless taco. So I prepared lentil tacos — and they asked for a second helping. I’d tasted the real thing, they tasted like the real thing. No kidding. Why Lentil Tacos Are a Game-Changer for Families So let me be clear: lentil tacos aren’t…