Spicy Teriyaki Sausages #15MinuteSuppers

Last weekend I decided to clear all the frozen meats I have in the freezer, and I found some sausages, a slice of cod fish, half an onion and some broccoli in the chiller compartment. Suddenly I thought of the spicy grilled sausage tapas we had in La Bodega restaurant and how we loved it with a jug of chilled Sangria.

Another 15 Minute Supper idea. *light bulb beaming*

So I made this Spicy Teriyaki Sausages, perfect to serve as appetizer or as a side dish. 

I wish I had better picture to share, but my 2 boys just could not wait and half the plate was gone when I took this picture (one of which is my Big Guy)... I didn't expect my little boy to like this dish as it is slightly spicy. He ate quite a few slices and kept asking for more. 

Best of all, took me only 10 minutes to have it served.

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Serving for: 2-4 person

Ingredients:

2 foot-long gourmet sausages, roughly sliced 

1/2 onion, cut into wedges

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Seasoning:

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon Teriyaki sauce 

A dash of paprika powder (or more if you like it fiery)

A dash of pepper

The Making:

1. Heat up the pan with a tablespoon of olive oil, toss in the onion and stir fry for a minute till it turns transparent.

2. Toss in the sliced sausages follow by all the seasoning, stir to mix well and let it cook for about 3 more minutes for the sausages to cook thoroughly. Serve hot.

It is that simple.. we had a filling lunch that afternoon and a very clean fridge!

Interested with the steam cod fish? Another 10 minutes dish. ;) Grab the simple recipe here..

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Green Tea Milk Pudding, Perfect Dessert! #15MinuteSuppers 绿茶鲜奶布 丁，最佳甜品

Bi-lingual | 双语版

I love everything green tea, green tea cake, green tea muffin, green tea cookies, green tea Popsicle... And when I had the silky smooth green tea pudding served with brown sugar syrup in a Japanese fine dining restaurant, Hanare in Intermark recently, I felt in love with it instantly and was determined to give it a try at home.

So here you go, the tried and tested version. I have modified the recipe to include fresh milk, replaced heavy cream with condensed milk and reduced the sweetness to suit the little ones. Hope your kiddo like it as much as mine.

I served the pudding in my Chinese porcelain tea cups, paired with the silverware dessert spoons that I got from Bangkok many years back. Aren't they perfect match? :)

This is mine... It's not for sharing.

Preparation time: 5 Minutes

Cooking time: 10 Minutes

Serving for: 4-5 cup

Ingredients:

3 table spoons / 4g Green tea powder

50ml warm water

350ml fresh milk

50ml condensed milk 

5mg Gelatin powder

5g Brown sugar syrup (adjust as per wish, I skipped)

The Making:

1. Dilute the green tea powder with the warm water and stir to dissolve. Heat up the fresh milk and condensed milk in a small pot, then add the green tea mixture.

2. Constantly stir the mixture with a spatula so it doesn't become lumpy. When the liquid starts to bubble, add the gelatin powder.

3. Turn off the heat, using a strainer, pour the liquid into the container. 

4. Let the pudding chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to harden. To serve, pour some brown sugar syrup or wild honey and top with some fresh berries of your choice, you are ready to enjoy!

We had ours without any syrup and it tasted just nice, the duo happily finished up their dessert and my little boy even gave me a thumb up. 

I'm looking forward to make more next weekend... :)

Just a note..
If you don't like the milky taste, just reduce the amount of fresh milk and replace with water.

我爱绿茶。绿茶蛋糕，绿茶松糕，绿茶饼干，绿茶冰棒等等... 全都是我的最爱。当我在城里一家日本餐厅尝到那丝般顺滑的绿茶布丁，还配着香浓的红糖糖浆，实在好吃得不得了，我就决定一定要尝试来个自制版。

经过几次的尝试和修改后，我的鲜奶绿茶布丁食谱诞生啦！为了小瓜们着想，我用鲜奶代替清水，少量的炼乳代替奶油，并减低糖的用量，不会太甜但依然美味，希望你家小瓜也喜欢！ 

我用了中国瓷器茶杯和曼谷带回来的小银匙搭配，是不是绝配？ :)

准备时间：5分钟 
烹饪时间：10分钟 
食量：大约4-5杯 

主料： 
3汤匙/4克绿茶粉 
50毫升温水 
350毫升鲜牛奶 
50毫升炼乳 
5毫克明胶粉末 
5克红糖糖浆（根据你的喜好调整，我越过）

做法：

1，把绿茶粉加入温水中，搅拌溶解。用一个小锅煮温鲜牛奶和炼乳，加入绿茶混合液搅拌。 

2，不断用勺搅拌鲜奶混合物以免凝成块状。当你看到开始冒泡，把明胶粉末加入，继续搅拌。 

3，息火，使用一个过滤器把液体倒入容器中 （我用了瓷器茶杯)。 

4，把布丁放入冰箱冷藏至少30分钟好让它硬化。

食用前，倒些红糖糖浆或野生蜂蜜，再铺上新鲜的草莓，自制绿茶鲜奶布丁完成啦！ 

温馨提醒：

• 我没有用任何糖浆，就这么即食，味道刚刚好。我的小哥哥还给了我竖起一根大拇指呢！ 
• 如果你不喜欢太重的牛奶味，可以减少鲜牛奶的使用量，以同等分量的清水代替即可。

Glass Noodle Omelette soup 煎蛋冬粉汤, 妈妈家常菜 #15MinuteSuppers

Bi-lingual | 双语版

Today I am going to share a super simple childhood dish that my old ma always made for us, I am not sure if this is of Teoh Chew origin, or invented by my grandma, but it sure is one simple and delicious dish that our entire family likes.

This omelette has a chewy texture thanks to the presence of the glass noodle, which is actually a type of translucent noodle made of starch (green bean, yam or corn) and water. The original version only have glass noodles and eggs, I made some variation to make it more child friendly by adding some shredded carrots.

Hope your kiddos like this dish as much as my duo. :)

Preparation: 5 Minutes
Cooking: 10 Minutes 
Serving for: 3-4 little ones

Ingredients:
6 medium size eggs, lightly beaten 中型鸡蛋，六粒
50g of Glass Noodle (also known as tanghoon) 冬粉半包/50克

1/2 medium carrot, shredded 胡萝卜半棵，切幼丝
1 teaspoon of soy sauce 酱油，一茶匙
A pinch of salt & pepper to taste 盐，胡椒粉适量
6-10 stalks of baby choy-sam, washed 小菜心六-十棵，洗净

Some spring onions, roughly chopped 青葱两根，切细条
2 table spoon of olive oil 两大匙橄榄油
1 pot of stock (I boiled mine with some anchovies, carrots and pumpkins) 高汤1锅

The Making:

1. Soak glass noodles in water for about 2 minutes until softened, drain the excess water and set aside.

2. Lightly beaten the eggs, seasoned with some salt, pepper, soy sauce and add the shredded carrots. Pour the beaten eggs over the glass noodle. Make sure the glass noodles are all all covered with the eggs.

3. Heat up the olive oil in the pan, pour in the egg mixture and spread it around to form into circular shape. Cook both side for about 2 minutes each, the remove from heat. At the same time, bring the stock to boil.

4. Using a clean knife and chopping board, roughly cut the omelette into 10-12 square pieces. 

5. Drop the fried omelette and baby choy-sam into the boiling stock and let them simmer for few minutes, add some salt to taste (as per your liking) and sprinkle with some spring onions before serving.

I served ours as dinner by tossing in some flat noodles in step 5. Took only about 1 minute for the noodles to cook so you can precook the soup and add the leafy veggie and noodle when it's time for dinner. I also added some pumpkin cubes and carrots into the soup for added nutrition and sweetness but they are really optional if you are in a rush. 

Tips:

• When serving for my little ones, I cut the stems of the baby Choy Sam with a kitchen scissor so it's easier for them to chew.
• Personally I would not recommend  serving glass noodle to toddler below 2yo, who may find it difficult to chew and may not be able to digest properly. Let's wait till they have stronger teeth and digestion system.

煎蛋冬粉汤, 这是小时候我最爱的家常菜。我也不确定这是否潮州菜式或当年婆婆的自创，但肯定的是家中老少都喜爱的一道菜。浓浓蛋香夹着質地韌柔的冬粉丝，添加点青菜肉丸，好吃的家常菜只需十五分钟就可轻松上桌。

冬粉一般是由绿豆制作，也有些使用淀粉或薯粉制作，我个人不主张长期给小孩吃。一来冬粉面条较不易消化，二来两岁以下的小孩咀嚼能力可能还欠佳，所以建议在过两岁以后才煮给小朋友吃。

做法：

1. 把冬粉浸在水里约两分钟至松软，捞起备用。
2. 鸡蛋打散，加入盐，胡椒粉，酱油调味，和胡萝卜丝混合后倒入冬粉里。
3. 烧热两汤匙的橄榄油，把蛋液和冬粉倒入锅里用慢火煎熟至金黄色。每面约莫两分钟左右。
4. 在干净的案板上，把蛋饼切成10-12片方块。
5. 烧热一锅高汤，汤滚后把蛋饼和小菜心放进锅里煮两分钟，熄火，撒上一撮青葱即可上桌。也可以加点面条和青菜一起煮，当清汤面来吃也不错。

趁热吃咯！

Easy Healthy Mac 'N Cheese #15MinuteSuppers

While we were doing our weekend grocery shopping, we walked past the pasta section and Little Captain saw the elbow pasta. He immediately remind me that it has been a while since I last cooked Mac 'n Cheese, so Mac 'n Cheese it is for lunch today!

Since I planned to bring them to playground for some ball games, I decided to make a quick and easy version by having all ingredient cooked in a pot (except for the sausages), but I would never cut short on nutrition so mixed veggies are must.

I love the color combination...

Little Captain and Princess C had a small bowl each.

While I love mind with chili flakes... Simply Satisfying!

The ingredients... Except the elbow pasta and green peas that are not in pic.

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Serving for: 2-3 little ones

Ingredients:
1 cup elbow macaroni

1/4 cup carrot cubes

1 cup broccoli cut into small chunks

1/4 cup frozen peas, defrost to room temperature 

2 sausages, cut into round slices

Some fresh or dried rosemary 

Salt & pepper to taste

For Cheese Sauce

1 cup cheddar cheese, cut into cubes

2 table spoons of butter

1 table spoon of flour

1 cup of fresh milk

The Making:

1. Cook the macaroni, cut vegetables and peas in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt for about 8-10 minutes. Drain the excess water and run the pasta under running tap water for a few seconds.

2. While pasta is boiling, heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and cook the sausage for about 5 minutes or till golden.

3. In another pot, melt the butter and add the flour on medium heat, stir constantly until the flour dissolved then add the cheese, milk and rosemary leaves. Bring it to a boil until the cheese sauce thicken.

4. Add the macaroni and vegetables into the cheese sauce, seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper. Mix well and turn off the heat.

5. When serving, drops the sausages on top. Sprinkle with more shredded cheese if you like it real cheesy.

The making in 5 simple steps.

I let little captain helped to setup the table as I cooked (his usual chore), I must said he is getting really good at it. Apart from having the cutlery placed correctly, he even prepared the sachet of chili flakes and orange juice for me and daddy, he knew i looooove spicy food, how very thoughful of him! *feeling pretty proud*

A Gentle Note...

As usual, I would remind you that if this is the first time introducing cheese to your little one, always watch out for allergy reaction such as swollen, rashes or itchiness. Besides if you are serving to toddler do use the salt sparingly as their daily sodium requirements are way lower than adults.

Need some guidance on how to select the right cheese for your little ones? Read my previous post on cheese for little ones and also the post on salt / sodium intake.

If you like more cheese recipe, check out here.

Happy cooking!

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Today we are all sharing recipes that are 15 minutes or less, whether it's a smoothie, holiday dessert, or a quick snack.  Having a bunch of recipes that only takes a few minutes in your recipe tool box is good thing! Need more quick 15 minute recipe ideas? Check out these other great #15MinuteSuppers!

• Layered Strawberry Banana Smoothies from Around My Family Table
• Easy Healthy Mac 'n Cheese from Food 4 Little Ones
• Leprechaun Bark from Better in Bulk
• Gyro Pizza from Just 2 Sisters
• Easy Breakfast Roll-Ups from Home Cooking Memories
• Homemade Hummus and Pita Chips from Jen's Journey

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Oriental Stir Fried Spaghetti with Bacon #15MinuteSupper 熏肉炒意面

It was a busy weekend for the family. We were spring cleaning in preparation for the lunar New Year which is only 2 weeks away and I nearly forgot it's lunchtime until I saw the clock pointing to 12:30.. Oops.

So I quickly searched my fridge for what to cook and found a packet of streaky bacon and some cooked spaghetti, left over from the previous dinner. So, stir fried spaghetti it is. The baby Choy Sum in our garden is ready for harvest so extra green for the pasta, how convenient. :)

It's a hush hush meal but yummy none the less. 

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Serving for: 3-4 pax

Ingredients:

1/2 packet of spaghetti 

3 eggs, beaten and flavored with some salt & pepper

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped  

1 carrot, cut into short strips

1/4 onion, roughly chopped 

4 strips of streaky Bacon, cut into short strips
8 stalks of baby Choy Sum, washed and cleaned (since our homegrown baby Choy Sum is pesticide-free, I only gave it a brief wash)

1 teaspoon of salt

A few drops of Worcester sauce 

2 table spoon of soy sauce

1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce (optional, I added it for darker color which is more appetizing. Add more or omit as you wish)

A dash of pepper

A dash of paprika powder

The Making:

Stir Fried Spaghetti with Bacon, the oriental style

1. In a pot of boiling water, cook the spaghetti for 10 minutes, add some salt in the water while boiling. Once cooked, drain the excess water and set the spaghetti aside.
2. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat up a table spoon of olive oil and cook the egg omelet. Roughly cut it into small pieces using the spatula then set aside.
3. Heat up a table spoon of olive oil on the wok and sauté the garlic till fragrance, toss in the onion and bacon strips, stir slightly then add the carrots slices. Add salt and Worcester sauce to taste.
4. Add 1/2 cup of water, soy sauce and dark soy sauce, mix roughly then cover the wok and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Toss in the cooked pasta, follow by the  Choy Sam and eggs. Add another 1/2 cup of water, close the lid and let the pasta simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Turn off the stove, add a dash of pepper and paprika powder & mix well. Your pasta is ready to serve.

I love mine with few drops of freshly plugged lime (yeah, another product from our garden..), but that is really not necessary. It's just me and my exotic taste bud, Big Guy & the kiddos enjoy the spaghetti just like that.

Bon appetite!

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Oriental Style Stir Fried Spaghetti with Bacon from Food 4 Little Ones
Creamy Garlic Pasta from Better in Bulk
Creamy Coconut Shrimp from Around My Family Table
Quick 15 Minute Shrimp Tacos from Jen's Journey
Shrimp Fajita Rice Bowl from Turning the Clock Back
Pasta with Bacon and Brussels Sprouts from Suburbia Unwrapped

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Brussel Sprouts & Hams #15MinutesSuppers

Big guy and I had always like brussel sprouts, it's crunchy, sweet, packed with nutrition and is low on calories (which makes it an ideal diet food!); on the other hand, the kiddos are attracted to its cute outlook which is like a mini cabbage. So it's one of a favorite dish on our dining table. Instead of cooking it plain as usual, I decided to spice up a bit by adding some hams and melon seed this time.

And it turned out pretty good...

If you are having a party, serve this as warm salad dish instead. ;)

Best of all, it takes no more than 15 minutes to get it ready on the dinning table!

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 8 min
Serving for: 2-3 pax

Ingredients:
• 20 brussel sprouts, wash, remove ends and cut in half

• 60g hams, thinly sliced (add more if you like)

• 1 tablespoon of melon seed / pumpkin seed

• few drops of sesame oil

• a dash of worchester sauce

• salt & pepper


The Making:

1. Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in the pan, toss in the hams and stir fry for about 2 minutes till they turn brown.

2. Scoop the hams aside, then place the brussel sprouts in the pan, make sure the flat side touches the pan (add some olive oil if the pan is too dry). Let the sprouts  cook on high heat for about 2 minutes. 

3. Add 2 table spoons of boiled water (cooled to room temperature) into the hot pan. while the water shimmers, add the seasoning, mix well, and toss in the cooked hams and melon seeds, roughly mix.

4. Let it cook for another 2 minutes with the lid on until all water evaporated, then turn off the heat.

That's it, your meal is ready! Serve it with with warm rice and it's one healthy meal, or you may just eat it as-is like a warm salad.

I love cooking the sprouts this way as they retain the lovely green and crunchiness. Addition of hams and melon seeds give a more interesting twist to the taste and texture. If you like your sprouts softer, just extend the cooking time to another 5 minutes or more.

What's your favorite way of cooking the brussel sprouts? :)

This week we are sharing 15 Minute recipes to get you through your New Year's Eve parties. I think you will love these awesome recipes that are party worthy, but that will keep you hangin' with your guests instead of being a slave in the kitchen! Happy New Year!

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15 Minute Appetizers
BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers from Around My Family Table
Easy Party Appetizer - Lit'l Sweet BBQ Little Smokies from Just 2 Sisters
Brussel Sprouts & Hams from Food 4 Little Ones
15 Minute Snacking
Ooey Gooey Holiday Chex Mix from Better in Bulk
15 Minute Breakfast
Paleo Banana Pancakes with Meyer Lemon Butter from Confessions of an Overworked Mom
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15 Minutes Mini Shell Pasta with Minced Meat Sauce #15MinutesSuppers

Little one and I were busy giving our car a thorough wash earlier that I nearly forgot it was almost lunch time. Good Lord that I remember to thaw the frozen minced meat before we began washing so I was able to cook up something decent. There was half a packet of leftover shell pasta, so shell pasta it is for lunch.

I have always like Shell pasta for its shape as it holds the ingredients in the pocket which makes it tastes rich and juicy; it's like hidden treasure in the shell. 

This is a simple yet satisfying dish, ideal for busy day such as today. 

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Serving for: 3-4 little ones

Ingredients:
1/2 packet of dried shell pasta (200gm)

A palmful of minced meat (approx. 100gm)

1/4 cup of onion, finely chopped 

2 clove garlic, roughly chopped

1 table spoon of soya sauce

Few drops of sesame oil

A dash of salt

A dash of pepper

Few leaves of fresh / dried rosemary 

1/2 cup of Shredded cheddar cheese

The Making:

1. Boil the pasta in a pot of hot water based on indicated time (approximate 10 minutes), add a pinch of salt. Once cooked, drain the excess water and run the pasta under tab water for a few seconds, then set aside.

2. While the pasta was boiling, heat up a spoon of olive oil in the pan, sauté the garlic till fragrance, then toss in the onion, follow by the minced meat and all the remaining ingredients; stir well to mix. 

3. Let the minced meat cook for about 5 minutes (till it turns brown), then add the cooked shell pasta. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes with lid closed so the pasta will absorbed the sauce thoroughly.

4. Serve the pasta in a dish, add the shredded cheddar cheese on top (it will melts slowly) and decorate with some fresh rosemary leaves.

Just that simple... Bon appetite!

Tips:

• add a spoonful of butter into the pasta if you like it really creamy, but I am happy with mine as-is.

• you may add some bacon bits for the added flavor.

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Check out these scrumptious Thanksgiving leftovers and they only take 15 minutes:

Grandma's Turkey Soup from How To This And That
Turkey-Cranberry Panini from Better in Bulk
Sweet Potato & Turkey Hash from Around My Family Table
Mini Shell Pasta with Minced Meat from Food 4 Little Ones
Cheesy Turkey and Rice from Monzanita's

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