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Glazed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Miso Sauce
Glazed chicken thighs with sticky shiitake mushrooms, black Thai sticky rice, and a creamy miso drizzle. This easy, umami-packed recipe brings bold Asian flavours to your plate – made with homemade dashi or a quick stock swap.

cheekychillicooks
Jun 302 min read


Dashi (出汁): The stock that runs Japan
Make authentic Japanese dashi with kombu & katsuobushi in minutes. A simple, umami-packed stock that transforms soups, ramen, rice & more.

cheekychillicooks
Jun 292 min read


Brothy Asian Chicken with Red Kidney Bean Rice (A.K.A. Hangover Hero)
Comforting Asian-style chicken stew with miso, gochujang, and kidney bean rice – perfect for rainy days, hangovers, or fridge scrap rescue missions.

cheekychillicooks
May 252 min read


Big Nood Energy Ep. 4: Japchae 잡채 (Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry That Slaps)
Japchae (잡채) Korean sweet potato noodles stir-fried with veg, garlic, soy & sesame oil. Easy, tasty, veg-packed. With a fried egg on top.

cheekychillicooks
May 83 min read


Mexican Corn Salad with Crispy Chicken Thighs
Mexican corn salad with tajín, feta, and crispy chicken thighs — all piled on mash. Charred, crunchy, spicy, and dangerously addictive.

cheekychillicooks
Apr 302 min read


Nduja, Rosé & Jalapeño Clam Pasta | Big Nood Energy Ep. 3
Spicy nduja, rosé, jalapeños and clams meet in this Big Nood Energy pasta. A fiery twist on vongole that’s anything but boring.

cheekychillicooks
Apr 293 min read


Celeriac “Cacio e Pepe”
A twist on the classic Cacio e Pepe that’ll make Italian nonnas cry—but in a good way. Silky celeriac puree meets salty Pecorino and pepper

cheekychillicooks
Apr 102 min read


Quick Ramen - Ep 2 Big Nood Energy
Quick ramen that hits hard without taking all day. Gut-friendly, flavour-packed broth, silky eggs, mushrooms on mushrooms, and miso

cheekychillicooks
Apr 92 min read


Pistachio Butter
Make creamy pistachio butter at home in 30 mins with just 3 ingredients. Easy, delicious, and better than shop-bought.

cheekychillicooks
Apr 32 min read


Breakfast Croissant - Smoked Salmon Brunch Bombs
Level up your breakfast croissants with smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, gochujang hollandaise, and a poached egg. Yummy!

cheekychillicooks
Mar 282 min read


Crispy Brussels with Tahini & Juicy Chicken Legs
This crispy Brussels sprouts and chicken leg recipe is foolproof, packed with flavour, and finished with a creamy tahini dressing.

cheekychillicooks
Mar 122 min read


Baked Sweet Potato - Messy, Loaded & Buttery
This loaded baked sweet potato is crispy, creamy & packed with 30g protein. A high-protein, gut-friendly meal that's easy and delicious.

cheekychillicooks
Mar 72 min read


Green Mac & Cheese (But not really Mac & Cheese at all)
Cheesy, saucy, and packed with greens—this Green Mac & Cheese is comfort food with a healthy twist. Ready in 35 mins! Recipe inside.

cheekychillicooks
Mar 42 min read


Pickled Red Onions - A Fridge Essential
These pickled red onions take minutes to make and will lift any dish they touch. Let's get pickling!

cheekychillicooks
Feb 281 min read


This Crunchy, Golden Granola Will Change Your Breakfast Game
Crispy, nutty, and perfectly sweet—this homemade granola recipe is a total game-changer! Try it today and never go back to store-bought!

cheekychillicooks
Feb 251 min read


Homemade Cheeky Chilli Oil with a Secret Ingredient
This smoky, spicy, and deeply flavorful homemade chilli oil will transform your cooking. Make it once, and you’ll put it on everything!

cheekychillicooks
Feb 212 min read


Pumpkin Seed Butter: A Nutrient-Packed Swap for Peanut Butter
Delicious, nutrient-packed Pumpkin Seed Butter rich in magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats. A perfect, hormone-balancing spread for toast.

cheekychillicooks
Feb 61 min read


Korean Chicken Stew: Spicy and Totally Addictive
Warm up with this hearty Korean Spicy Chicken Stew, it's warming spice and super addictive.

cheekychillicooks
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Hot Sponge with Poached Peaches: A Dinner Party Fave
Indulge in a delicious sponge with poached peaches and coconut mascarpone cream—perfect for impressing guests!

cheekychillicooks
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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