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LATEST RECIPES
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HOMEMADE GUAJILLO SAUCE
Mexican sauce made from dried Guajillo chilies, garlic, onion, and spices. It’s a mild to medium-hot sauce with a rich, slightly sweet, and smoky flavor. The sauce is typically used to add depth and warmth to various dishes, such as: · Tacos· Grilled meats (carne asada, chorizo)· Vegetables· Soups (like tortilla soup or posole)· Stews·… Read more
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KALE AND BEANS TUSCAN SOUP
It is a hearty, comforting, and nutritious dish known for its robust flavors and simple, wholesome ingredients. Read more
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GARLIC AND BROCCOLI SOUP
This soup is not only packed with flavors but also loaded with essential nutrients that can support your overall health. Read more
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ZESTY SHRIMP KALE RISSOTO
Zesty Shrimp Kale Risotto is a flavorful and nutritious Italian-inspired dish that combines creamy risotto with tender shrimp, fresh kale, and a hint of citrus. This dish is known for its rich texture and vibrant flavors, making it a perfect comfort meal or an elegant dinner option. Read more
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QUICK AND EASY HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
Hawkers fave Singapore Chicken Rice, also known as Hainanese Chicken Rice, is a popular and iconic dish in Singaporean cuisine. It has its origins in Hainan, China, but has been adapted and perfected in Singapore. Key Components Presentation The chicken is usually served on a platter, sometimes boneless, with the rice on the side. The… Read more
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GRILLED TENDERLOIN TRUFFLED CELERIAC PUREE ZESTY KALE ROASTED MUSHROOM BURNT CAULI BEETS SAUCE
This is Sixto Carreon “Here’s How You Make It Series”. This is this series’s first post, and I hope you enjoy it. This is a simple yet satisfying plated dinner just for you! Read more
SAUCES AND DIPS
- Sauce Gribiche is a classic French cold sauce made with hard-boiled eggs, mustard, vinegar, capers, pickles, and fresh herbs. It’s creamy without mayo, bright and tangy, and perfect when you want a sauce with real texture and crunch.
- Hoisin sauce is a classic Chinese pantry staple—sweet, savory, and deeply umami. It’s used as a glaze, marinade, and dipping sauce, especially for roasted meats, stir-fries, lettuce wraps, and noodles. This homemade version is rich and balanced, with the familiar hoisin flavor you expect.
- Green Goddess Dressing is a classic California sauce and dressing made with soft herbs, garlic, lemon, and a creamy base. It’s bright, fresh, and versatile—perfect as a salad dressing, dip for crudités, or drizzle for grain bowls and grilled proteins.
- Ssamjang is the essential Korean dipping sauce for lettuce wraps (ssam). Thick, umami-rich, and gently spicy, it blends fermented soybean paste with gochujang, sesame, aromatics, and a touch of sweetness—perfect with grilled meats, rice, and crisp veggies.
- Skordalia is a traditional Greek dip made by blending warm potatoes with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon. It’s silky, pungent, and irresistibly tangy—perfect with fried fish, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or beets.
- Guasacaca is Venezuela’s beloved green sauce—looser and tangier than guacamole, blended with avocado, cilantro, parsley, green pepper, vinegar, and oil. It’s zesty, herby, and made to drizzle over parrillas (grills), arepas, empanadas, and fried yuca.
- Mojo Verde is a zesty green sauce from Spain’s Canary Islands, made with fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, vinegar, and olive oil. It’s the classic partner for papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes) and a vibrant drizzle for seafood, chicken, and grilled vegetables.
- Salsa Brava is the bold, signature sauce of Spain’s patatas bravas—a silky tomato base lifted with Spanish paprika, a touch of vinegar, and gentle heat. It’s quick, versatile, and perfect for tapas, roasted potatoes, and grilled proteins.
ABOUT ME
Sixto Carreon is a lifestyle chef and cookbook author based in Singapore. He shares simple, healthy, and flavorful recipes inspired by global traditions. Sixto’s goal is to make home cooking easy, enjoyable, and full of heart.
Sixto Carreon currently leads Western Events (banquets) at Andaz Singapore (Hyatt), where he executes large format menus, oversees execution for weddings and corporate events, and drives sustainability minded menu executions and operations.
Sixto Carreon perspective is regional.
He has trained through hands on classes and kitchens across Vietnam and Bali, and he documents food processes and market culture through photography as part of his research and teaching practice.
His writing focuses on making Southeast Asian flavor logic clear and usable for professionals and home cooks alike. Sixto Carreon is the creator of a family of food platforms — including SixtoCarreon.com (the mothership), ComfortDishes.com, SaucesAndDips.com, and Simply Cooking.com — where he shares technique notes, recipes, and menu ideas.
Sixto Carreon Ultimate Low Carb Cookbook introduced over 100 recipes and a 30 day plan; new titles, including The Sixth Senses, Truly Vegan, The Six Ingredients, Buro’t Asin, and Fiestas, are in development.
Focus areas: Western and Asian cuisines, Southeast Asian spice systems, banquet scale workflow, fermentation and acid based preservation, coconut fat behavior and emulsions, and practical sustainability in hotel operations.
Current base: Singapore (10+ years).—
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