Tag: side dish

Pretend Cooking

Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

I believe this recipe is an internet sensation at the time. It’s from tiktok if I’m not mistaken. So many people have asked me why didn’t I join tiktok. There are so many talented young (old too) people in there, I laughed my ass off every time I watched some funny videos from there. They […]

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts

While broccoli is more popular for your source of fiber. I much prefer Brussel Sprouts. I guess because it’s crispier and I can always get away cooking this with bits of bacons. Also I think they are much more flavorful than broccoli. Fun fact: Brussels sprouts are thought to have originated in Rome, but they really hit their […]

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Green Beans with Tempeh

Growing up in Indonesia, I ate tempe(h) every day. No lies. Every single day. I remember one time my mother tried to test me by ‘forgetting’ to get tempe(h) from the market and I refused to go to school without it in my lunch box. I was a spoiled little brat. I ate tempe(h) so […]

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Three Bean Salad

This one is perfect for the summer. I had three bean salad the very first time at a barbecue house. This is one of the many side dish they offered. Even for my salad, it must be hearty. Give me all the protein! You can make this with any beans you desire. You can also […]

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Asparagus Bacon Wrapped

This is probably my favorite way to eat asparagus, and quite honestly, my only way. Sometimes I eat them with side of mashed potatoes, another time with roasted broccoli. Or just bundle by bundle right in my mouth. No cutlery needed. Eating the bacon this way is actually better for me, so I don’t eat […]

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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimps

Another lazy day another lazy cooking. So I created this recipe and the result is surprisingly wonderful. With so little ingredients and prepping time, this recipe is here to impress. Try to get a good size of shrimp. I got 21 tails in one pound, so I would say in average around 16-20 tails per […]