I’m one of “those people” who believes that anything homemade is cooked with love, so I do a lot of cooking. Lately as the weather has gotten cooler, we’ve had beef bourginon and apple braised pork roast, which are easy and delicious. This is another one of my go-tos, a bean soup that was the favorite of a late colleague of mine at NLM. It has some really interesting spices (coriander, cumin, garam masala, and cayenne pepper) and three kinds of beans (canellini, chickpeas, and lentils). It’s truly delicious.

My father introduced the (dry) beef noodles to me when I was still in primary school.

Back then, the price was $2.50 a bowl and the portions were large.

Add a few scoops of chili to the noodle before slurping on the noodles makes it more enjoyable, although it may be a little too spicy for some individuals.

Throughout the years as I grew older, I continue to patronise the same store, eating the same beef noodles for 6 to 7 times a week. 

Watching it shrinks slightly in volume and increasing in price ($2.50>$4>$4.50>$5.50).

Then, covid happened, the price increase to $7 but the standard drop. The outlet can’t sustain with the increase in price and reduced customer. Hence, it close down shortly after 2 years.

Still missing the beef noodle till this day.

These days, this is the convenient meal I use most often.
It's a type of sparkling wine made from rice. After running 5 to 10 km after work, I drink it in a glass full of ice to ease my hunger and thirst.

By running and eating lightly, I'm recovering my health, so I find myself turning to it most often.

Something very simple for me, but tied to a lot of fond memories. Outdoor or camping gatherings in the summer, with friends and family where we boil corn on the cob in huge cauldrons.

My favorite dish is home-made kheer.
I love how something so simple, made with milk, rice, and sugar, can bring such warmth and joy. Every spoonful reminds me of patience, celebration, and the comfort of home.

 

My favorite dish is home-made kheer.
I love how something so simple, made with milk, rice, and sugar, can bring such warmth and joy. Every spoonful reminds me of patience, celebration, and the comfort of home.

 

 

This looks amazing -- do you eat it hot, cold, or both??

My mom makes the best frosted sugar cookies.  She is a master decorator and they are the most beautiful cookies!  They have been a staple of many family gatherings for all seasons and a super special treat for special occasions (baby showers, weddings, birthdays, etc.).  Anyone that has had one has told her to go into a cookie business with them, but for now we just get to enjoy them!

My favorite dish to have is my mother’s pot roast (mom’s cooking for the win, 100%).

My favorite dish to make - because it turns into a group activity and my niece is always up for the adventure - is apple strudel. 

My husband makes great butter chicken with naan and rice. I love it! 😊

My favorite dish is home-made kheer.
I love how something so simple, made with milk, rice, and sugar, can bring such warmth and joy. Every spoonful reminds me of patience, celebration, and the comfort of home.

 

 

This looks amazing -- do you eat it hot, cold, or both??

Initially hot and then cold after putting in refrigerator for some time. I personally like it cold!

Being a foodie, there are many dishes I love, but this question made me realize the one I love the most… and for me, happiness is Fafda–Jalebi! 💖 I usually enjoy this as a Sunday breakfast dish.

In the photo, the straight yellow savory item is Fafda — made from gram flour, carom seeds (ajwain), turmeric powder, and salt. It’s typically served with papaya sambharo, its a lightly spiced, shredded raw papaya salad.

The round yellow ones are Jalebi, a sweet treat also made from gram flour, deep-fried into spirals, and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, often flavored with saffron or cardamom.

Being a foodie, there are many dishes I love, but this question made me realize the one I love the most… and for me, happiness is Fafda–Jalebi! 💖 I usually enjoy this as a Sunday breakfast dish.

In the photo, the straight yellow savory item is Fafda — made from gram flour, carom seeds (ajwain), turmeric powder, and salt. It’s typically served with papaya sambharo, its a lightly spiced, shredded raw papaya salad.

The round yellow ones are Jalebi, a sweet treat also made from gram flour, deep-fried into spirals, and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, often flavored with saffron or cardamom.

 

 

Great photo! Always love learning about new cuisines 😋

One of the best and my favorite dishes that my mom makes is Aloo Paratha.

Whenever I come back home from a trip or want to invite my friends over to have fun and relax, Aloo Paratha is the dish I ask my mom to make. 

It is usually served hot with butter on top, curd (yogurt), and pickle.

For me, a meaningful meal is my mother’s homemade biryani🤤. It’s not just the flavors—the perfect blend of spices —but the memories it brings back of family gatherings, laughter and the joy of everyone coming together around the table. Every bite reminds me of home, tradition and the love that goes into cooking for those you care about.

Food truly connects us and dishes like this carry stories, memories and warmth that go far beyond nourishment.