Beef Rendang

Beef Rendang

A delectable dish from the Minangkabau ethnic group in Indonesia, beef rendang is indigenous to the country. The dish was introduced to Malaysia during the Melaka Sultanate era, when Minangkabau settlers from Sumatra moved to the southern region of the Malay peninsula.

Rendang is a curry made using slow-simmered beef that lets the flavors seep into the flesh. A recipe that takes hours to prepare on the burner. Depending on the desired result, the dish must be cooked in coconut milk with all of the spices for a specified length of time. The original recipe needs to be cooked for two to three hours minimum until dry. To ensure you have leftovers, I suggest that you make a big portion. Over the next day, the flavors and aroma intensify. Perfect with a bowl of steam rice and your veggies of choice.

FYI: Rendang, creating it from scratch may seem difficult or time-consuming to someone who works. You can take a shortcut by using Rendang paste. This will shorten the preparation period.

"Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together." — Guy Fieri

Chili Raspberry Pork Chop

Layering flavors - The marinade is a simple concoction of sugar, soy sauce, and a small amount of five-spice powder. Chill the seasoned chops for an extended period of time if you can. A deep-fried pork chop with a crispy sweet potato starch coating. Finished with a delectable, smoky, sweet glaze of rich raspberry jam and smoky ancho chili powder.

FYI: You may skip the last step and still have a tasty dish to be pleased with.

"Food is such an important part of our lives, and sometimes we tend to diminish the importance of that, because we rely on conveniences or because our lives are so complicated. We forget about those moments that we can actually share around the table with our family, with our friends, with our loved ones." - Thomas Keller

Mexican Chicken Stew

Mexican Chicken Stew

I credit Dave Lieberman of the Food Network with inspiring me to make this version of Mexican chicken stew. This tasty, filling, and quick Mexican chicken stew is so easy to prepare. It's a favorite for busy evenings and tastes great. I like to play around with different recipes that use rotisserie chicken, but you can cook and shred your own chicken if you'd rather. I prefer chunks over shredded. The tender, shredded rotisserie chicken adds to the stew's deep, flavorful flavors.

FYI. You will notice that i made some minor changes like I prefer chunks of meat over shredded.

"Hard work should be rewarded by good food." - Ken Follett

Sunmerry Bakery Treat

Asian pastries and desserts are the bakery's specialty. Getting my favorite bread, pastries, and cakes from there has become a favorite spot of mine. I'm treating myself to some cream puffs, pudding, and brioche donuts this time.

“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” – Ernestine Ulmer

Lemon Parmesan Shrimp Penne

An absurdly simple weeknight meal. Simple and delicious dish that can be made in under 30 minutes. It is one of my favorite things to make, and this delicious pasta never fails to make it into my meal rotations. I really love how simple but flavorful this pasta always turns out. It's among my go-to quick dinners on weeknights. This recipe is sure to please those who love to squeeze lemon over everything they eat. The flavor of garlic and basil permeates every bite of this pasta, which is savory from the Parmesan cheese and acidic from the generous amount of fresh lemon juice.

"Pasta does not make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat." - Giada De Laurentiis

Tender, Juicy and Delicious Meatballs

It is an undeniable fact that meatballs are a gift. The height of perfection when it comes to products containing ground meat.

After seasoning, the meatballs are formed, pan-fried, and cooked in gravy. Accompanied by some roasted carrots and potatoes. You may enjoy this with some steam rice as well.

"For me, the cooking life has been a long love affair, with moments both sublime and ridiculous. But like a love affair, looking back you remember the happy times best." - Anthony Bourdain