Quiche Lorraine

Quiche is also one of our family's favourtie food, especially the kids. They like it not only because it is delicious but also easy to eat. I usually put ham and spinach and mushrooms in it so it comes like a complete meal with meat and vegetable. And it's loaded with the goodness of cheese and egg. In summer it goes well with a salad on the side and in winter with a bowl of soup. There are unlimited ideas to put in the pastry shell, sometimes even leftovers can magically turn out to be a wholesome surprise!

Clam Chowder

I like to make soups and clam chowder is one of my favourites. It takes quite some work to make but it's worth it. Clams are filled with the sea's natural flavour and the soup combines that sea flavour with potatoes and cream. A bowl of hot clam chowder in a cold winter evening warms not only the stomach but also the soul. I like to make the soup at home so we can have the soup our way, i.e. less butter and cream but still retains the full flavour of the clams and is a lot healthier.

Roast Rack of Lamb

When I have guests, often I make lamb because it seldom fails to please my guests. I usually bake a rack of lamb with rosemary and make a garlic butter sauce. (based on Look and cook with Annie by Annie Leong) It is a delightful deviation from the regular mint sauce. The sweetness of the sauce brings out the delicate flavour of lamb. A very satisfying meat dish in winter!

Jam

I've been making jam for more than 20 years and I only make uncooked jam.

Why only uncooked jam? It retains most of the flavour and colour of the fruit. Mango and strawberry are best for uncooked jam.

Best way to serve it? Jam on hot buttered English muffin, (or thick toast) of course! A bite of toast with melted butter and a mouthful of fresh fruit flavour is simply heaven - any time of the day!

Opal's tip: Japanese strawberries are best for flavour. Use small to medium size berries. 

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It is the heart of the house. I hope to share my cooking experience and get some good recipes in return! The recipes may be the same, but with a small twist, the food prepared will end up different. And that is what makes cooking so fascinating.