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LATEST RECIPES

  • SHISH KEBAB

    SHISH KEBAB

    Yow its Fri-yay! and I wanted to share this beautiful Shish Kebab recipe with you! Excite your fam for weekends BBQ gathering and turn your palate for a Middle Eastern flare! INGREDIENTS 1.5 pounds (680g) of boneless lamb, beef, chicken, or a mix of your choice, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes1/4 cup (60ml) of… Read more

  • Exploring the Famous Hawker Centers in Singapore

    Exploring the Famous Hawker Centers in Singapore

    Discover the local flare offered by @visit_singapore From comforting simplicity dish of Hainanese chicken rice to fiery spices of laksa and many more, these hawkers will immerse your tastebuds to a in the vibrant and diverse flavours of Singaporean Cuisine. #visitsingapore #asiancuisine #singaporefood Read more

  • BEEF RENDANG

    BEEF RENDANG

    Authentic rendang is cooked over low heat for an extended period, often several hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and the flavors to intensify. It’s a labor of love, where the sauce gradually thickens and caramelizes. The dish has a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with a hint of coconut.… Read more

  • PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE PANCAKES

    PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE PANCAKES

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Pancakes is a delightful breakfast treat that captures the flavors of a classic pumpkin spice latte in a fluffy and delicious pancake form. Read more

  • CLASSIC HEARTY BEEF STEW

    CLASSIC HEARTY BEEF STEW

    Beef stew is a timeless, versatile, and comforting dish that’s great for family meals and gatherings. It’s also an excellent way to use less expensive cuts of beef, as the slow cooking process tenderizes the meat beautifully. Read more

  • OVERNIGHT OATS, BERRIES AND ALMONDS

    OVERNIGHT OATS, BERRIES AND ALMONDS

    Overnight oats are not only easy to prepare but can also be customized with various toppings and flavors to suit your preferences. This recipe is a great way to kickstart your day with a healthy and filling meal. 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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