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LATEST RECIPES

  • Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Crumble

    Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Crumble

    Festive maple-roasted sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan-oat crumble. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, with nut-free and lower-sugar options for a lighter Christmas side. Read more

  • Japanese Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Scallion Rice

    Japanese Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Scallion Rice

    Teriyaki is a classic Japanese technique where foods are cooked with a shiny glaze—teri (gloss) + yaki (grill). While teriyaki appears in many modern forms, the traditional flavor profile stays the same: soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar reduced into a lacquered finish. For Christmas, salmon is a smart centerpiece—fast, elegant, and lighter than heavy… Read more

  • German Red Cabbage and Apple

    German Red Cabbage and Apple

    Authentic German Rotkohl (braised red cabbage) simmered with apple, vinegar, and warm spices. A classic Christmas side dish that’s vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect with roast meats or plant-based mains. Read more

  • Pistachio Kataifi Chocolate Cake (Dubai-Style, No-Bake)

    Pistachio Kataifi Chocolate Cake (Dubai-Style, No-Bake)

    This Dubai-style Pistachio Kataifi Chocolate Cake layers a buttery graham crust, creamy pistachio–white chocolate filling, crisp kataifi pastry, and a glossy dark chocolate glaze. It’s no-bake, indulgent, and built for that luxurious Middle Eastern dessert profile—creamy, crunchy, nutty, and ultra-satisfying. Read more

  • Swedish Gravlax with Mustard Dill Sauce (Hovmästarsås)

    Swedish Gravlax with Mustard Dill Sauce (Hovmästarsås)

    Swedish Gravlax is a traditional Scandinavian cured salmon served with a sweet-tangy mustard dill sauce. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and elegant — the perfect make-ahead Christmas appetizer. Read more

  • Italian Panettone Bread Pudding – Light & Festive Holiday Classic

    Italian Panettone Bread Pudding – Light & Festive Holiday Classic

    This Italian Panettone Bread Pudding turns the classic Christmas bread into a lighter, dairy-free-friendly dessert. A cozy, golden bake that’s rich in flavor but gentle on the waistline. Read more

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  • 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.
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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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