My Domestic Art

My little one is intolerant to cow milk and most milk related products. As much as my family loves our milk and cream and cheese, I have to be very careful in incorporating them into my cooking. Recently I discovered that my little one could take coconut milk. He's had mild curries, coconut rice and coconut cream with no problem, and he loved the taste! This creamy chowder is inspired by him. It is rich and full of flavours, packed with the natural goodness of chicken and various veggies, and thickened with coconut milk. Absolutely comforting and delicious! I use my thermal cooker for my soups as it saves me time and produces lovely broth. But you can use a slow cooker (just add the coconut milk at the end of cooking) or cook on the stove top by simmering the chicken first to make the soup base before adding the rest of the ingredients. Asian Creamy Coconut Chicken Corn Chowder Ingredients: half chicken - cut to parts 2 ears fresh corn - cut into thirds 1 bo...

My family loves our soups. A great big bowl of soup is just so comforting and homey. It keeps us warm and satisfied especially in this dreary wet season. This beef and barley soup is another classic Chinese recipe. It is loaded with chunks of tender, juicy beef, plump grains of barley, and healthy mixed vegetables. The combination of flavours is absolutely delightful! I rely on my thermal cooker to cook my soups as it gets the meat really tender without evaporating much of the liquid. But if you don't have a thermal cooker, you can cook this on the stove top, start off by making the delicious beef broth before adding the rest of the ingredients. To ensure tender and flavourful beef, go for collagen-rich beef brisket that will melt in your mouth after long cooking. Chinese Beef and Barley Soup Ingredients: 500g beef brisket - cubed 1 onion - minced 3 cloves garlic - minced 3 bay leaves 1-2 tbsp butter 2 tomatoes - cut to bite-size piece...

Today I am combining 3 of my favourite healthy ingredients to make this lovely soup. First up is the turmeric. Many research has shown that turmeric contains powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also gives a delicious, distinctive flavour to this soup. Second is the cabbage. Cabbage is an excellent source of natural antioxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber. They are also extremely low in fat and calories, and very satiating. Finally, sundried tomatoes and fresh tomatoes. They taste fantastic and are a rich source of Vitamins A and C and folic acid. There has been a lot of talk of plant-based diet and how beneficial it is for our bodies. I am trying to incorporate as much of this as possible into our daily diet. Turmeric Sundried Tomatoes and Cabbage Soup Ingredients: 4 pcs chicken thighs bone-in 4 cloves garlic 2-inch ginger 1 onion 6 pcs sundried tomatoes 2 stalks celery 4 tomatoes salt and peppe...

Have you ever cooked with turmeric? It is a yellow spice coming from the ginger family traditionally used in many curry dishes. There have been numerous scientific studies of late to show the various healing and cleansing properties of turmeric. It is said to contain powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Turmeric also adds a beautiful vibrant colour and distinctive flavour to many dishes. Like this soup. Even though I don't believe in "detoxing" the way some people swear by it, there are times when I just want a large dose of nutrition to get back on track, especially after an indulgent festive season. And the best way to do it is by making vegetables soup. You can't go wrong with vegetables soup really. It is fool proof. So easy to make, hearty, delicious and nutritious! I always start by making a savoury broth in the thermal cooker and then load it up with veggies and spices to create different flavours. If you don't have a therm...

I am always looking for ways to make cooking simpler and less time-consuming. Who likes to spend hours slaving over the hot stove in our sunny island... definitely not me. But I still want hearty, delicious, wholesome meals for the whole family. So here comes my favourite thermal cooker to the rescue. I have been using my thermal cooker a lot lately. It is perfect for making soups and stews. One of the greatest features of the thermal cooker is that it is an amazing one pot wonder. I can brown the meat, saute the vegetables, then add in all the liquid right in one pot. When I come back after a good 6-8 hours, what I have is a rich, warm, thick stew that smells divine. Perfect for any busy mum! If you don't have a thermal cooker, you can use a slow cooker instead. Always choose beef that has a good amount of marbling for stews. These have collagen-rich connective tissues that break down after many hours of cooking and become meltingly tender. My boys call them ...

Have you heard of the cabbage soup diet? It's basically a quick fix solution to lose weight and to lose it fast. You spend a week, and no more, eating unlimited amounts of this low-fat, low-calorie cabbage soup. This diet should NOT be done for more than 7 days. The classic cabbage soup has no butter and no chicken, but uses chicken stock to make the meal very low calorie. But I find the taste very blah.... And I feel peckish the whole day if I have it for lunch. I decided if I'm going to try any sort of cabbage soup diet, it has to taste great. It has to be satiating to keep me going the whole day. I don't think it's possible to stick to any diet if it feels like a torture. So, I made my cabbage soup with all sorts of other goodness but is still very low calorie. And the best thing is it's super tasty and delicious! It's warming and comforting to the stomach. I am not a hard-core dieter and I don't do the cabbag...

Even though Christmas was 5 days ago, I am still trying to clear my fridge from leftover ham and turkey. I am not complaining though, I enjoy these leftover makeovers! 😋 This recipe is a simple and satisfying way to transform the ham into a hearty meal. Start by simmering chicken thighs and beans to create a savoury broth. I use my favourite thermal cooker so I can cook in the morning and forget about it till the afternoon, when I add some chopped vegetables and diced ham. (If you do not have a thermal cooker, you can use a slow cooker instead). This warm and comforting stew is great for the whole family. Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal. But I enjoy this stew by itself as it is filling enough without loading on more carb! Chicken Ham Beans Stew Ingredients: ¾ cup (80g) dried white beans - I use black eye beans 1 kg chicken thighs bone-in 1 bowl diced leftover ham 1 tbsp....