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LATEST RECIPES

  • MALDIVIAN TUNA CURRY

    MALDIVIAN TUNA CURRY

    Maldivian tuna curry, also known locally as “Mas Huni Riha,” is a staple dish in Maldivian cuisine. Given the Maldives’ location and reliance on marine resources, tuna features prominently in the local diet. Tuna curry represents a fusion of traditional Maldivian flavors. Maldivian cuisine is deeply influenced by the nation’s geography and culture especially flavors… Read more

  • GNOCCHI

    GNOCCHI

    Those delightful potato dumplings, have been a staple in Italian cuisine for centuries. Crafting the perfect gnocchi requires a balance of technique, patience, and love. Read more

  • MUHAMMARA

    MUHAMMARA

    Muhammara has a rich and complex flavor profile, combining the sweetness of roasted red peppers with the nuttiness of walnuts and the subtle tanginess of pomegranate molasses. Read more

  • BEEF STROGANOFF

    BEEF STROGANOFF

    A classic Russian dish that has become popular worldwide. It typically consists of thinly sliced beef sautéed with onions and mushrooms, then mixed with a flavorful sour cream sauce. The dish is often seasoned with garlic, mustard, and sometimes wine. It is commonly served over egg noodles or rice. The result is a creamy, savory,… Read more

  • HUMMUS

    HUMMUS

    Hummus is made from cooked and mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans), blended with tahini (a paste made from ground sesame seeds), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and various seasonings. The exact ingredients and proportions can vary based on regional and personal preferences. Read more

  • PORK SISIG

    PORK SISIG

    A perfect representation of head to tail cooking, wherein pork mask, including ears and snout to belly to tail are being used. A #sustainable way of utilizing parts that might go to waste. Read more

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SAUCES AND DIPS

  • Sauce Gribiche (French Egg & Herb Sauce)
    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 (Chinese Sweet-Savory Stir-Fry & Dipping Sauce)
    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 (California Herb Yogurt–Mayo Sauce)
    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 (Korean Spicy Soybean Dipping Sauce)
    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 (Greek Garlic–Potato Dip)
    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 (Venezuelan Avocado–Cilantro Sauce)
    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 (Canary Islands Green Cilantro Sauce)
    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 (Spanish Spicy Tomato–Paprika Sauce)
    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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