• 22 November 2016
Sweet and Saucy Carrots On The Startup Cook

Dinner can always be simplified. If you are fighting for time, consider making a single vegetable rather than several of them. Think about pairing fla

  • 04 November 2016
Easy Wrap On The Startup Cook

Easy and delicious is a not a very easy combination when you think of cooking. But when you have a hectic job and you have to make food for yourself,

  • 18 October 2016
Spinach and Carrot Salad On The Startup Cook

It is with great difficulty that I cut rice out of my daily diet. I love rice and curry, so this lifestyle change is a great challenge. However I have

  • 15 September 2016
Quick And Saucy Chicken On The Startup Cook

Hectic weekdays can be a real mood kill. You literally do not want to do anything let alone sweat over a hot stove for hours. To help you better cope,

  • 29 August 2016
Soya Cutlets On The Startup Cook

Lazy Sunday afternoons have been dedicated to trying out unusual recipes. One of them being this fantastic cutlet dish. Taken from the food site Malin

  • 12 August 2016
Ginger Biscuits On The Startup Cook

Since of late, my palate has been on strike. For some inexplicable reason my taste buds refuse to acknowledge flavours. Well most of them anyway. Howe

  • 11 August 2016
How To Make Homemade Peanut Butter

Are you buying your peanut butter? Drop that jar right there and move away from the shelf. Why would you want to grab your peanut butter off a superma

  • 03 August 2016
Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ever craved for something in between a cake and cookie? Well if you have or you do I suggest you try this awesome recipe. These Cakey Chocolatey Chip

  • 02 August 2016
Mars Ice Cream

Yes it is the summer holidays in a majority of households around the island. What better to celebrate than digging into some homemade ice cream. Yes,

  • 13 July 2016
Strawberry Cake

I feel the warm glow of summer would not shine so brightly if one does not indulge in a slice of this heavenly concoction. No, the slight hues of red

  • 08 July 2016
Baked Eggplant

Being a devout vegetarian isn’t the easiest lifestyle choice one can take. From a carnivore’s perspective I can see its limitations. Therefore I h

  • 08 July 2016
Salome Bites Cheesy Spinach Crackers

An easy peasy way to get the kids to eat spinach and actually enjoy it! This is an amazing vegetarian dip and can also be eaten with nachos or pita br

  • 05 July 2016
Chocolate Semifreddo

You seemed puzzled... what may you ask is a semifreddo? Well, in the sunny shores of Italy, it’s the next best culinary concoction to ice cream and

  • 04 July 2016
How To Make Faluda

Try out this easy recipe for faluda, and make it a part of your Eid table this week! The ingredients are simple, and can be found at any supermarket.

  • 30 June 2016
Cheesy Bowl Burgers

In our household the summer holidays are near, with the end of the term tests over and year end assemblies winding down, everyone is a buzz with what

  • 24 June 2016
Choc Peanut Butter Squares

This is a quick and easy dessert recipe which requires only 3 ingredients! I usually make this for the kids but adults seem to love it more!

  • 16 June 2016
Salome Bites Tiramisu

Another simple dessert, this is a cheat version of tiramisu and more suitable for children as it is sweeter!

  • 09 June 2016
Salome Bites Prawn Cocktail Shots

This recipe is a cross between a prawn cocktail and a Bloody Mary and suitable for adult parties! A quick and easy addition to the starter table!

  • 07 June 2016
Recipe Wet Burrito

Whenever I eat Mexican food I feel like I’m on a long seaside holiday. Bliss. Maybe the combination of the spicy flavours mingling with the beans, a

  • 02 June 2016
Salome Bites Crunchy Prawn Toasties

An all-time Chinese favourite, this recipe is easy, quick and sure to be a hit at any occasion! Suitable for both kids’ and adult parties!

  • 31 May 2016
Creamy Spinach & Anchovy Pasta

There has been many a pasta dish that has come to my rescue when a hurried midweek meal was needed

  • 24 May 2016
Recipe Banana Cream Pie

Bananas are something I always have in my fruit bowl, therefore, when pressured to put together a sudden dessert for friendly guests, my bananas did c

  • 17 May 2016
Recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Slice

It’s the middle of the week, and you’re got sudden dinner guests. Don’t panic and have a melt down or rush off to buy some day old chocolate cak

  • 12 May 2016
TSC Banana Choc Chip Bread Pudding

Too much sweet is never a good thing, but there are certain times when only a sweet treat will satisfy that specific hankering. Then the question rema

  • 28 April 2016
Bananas Recipes & Health Benefits

Bananas overflowing with many nutrients and health benefits is definitely one of the super hero fruits! Most of us do have at least one a day. But aft

  • 26 April 2016
Recipe Sticky Ginger Chicken Thighs

Yes I agree, every family has a favourite chicken dish that they all

  • 26 April 2016
TSC Prawn Cakes

The weather in Colombo is horrible. Spending time in the kitchen is like working out in a sauna. Therefore having to make food that requires a lot of

  • 21 April 2016
Mini Strawberry Trifles

A more fun version of a fruit trifle which is sure to be a hit at kids’ parties! A great addition to any dessert table!/span/p

  • 19 April 2016
Recipe Double Chocolate Cookies

With the kids being home due to April holidays, there will of course be trips planned. These extremely satisfying cookies will be a useful addition, w

  • 18 April 2016
TSC Soy Curry

Over the years, I have had to hear quite a few complaints regarding soya. Now for a true carnivore, (for obvious reasons) soy meat would not cut it. H