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LATEST RECIPES
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HOMEMADE SPICED PUMPKIN LATTE
Embracing the cozy vibes with a piping hot Pumpkin Spice Latte – a hug in a mug on a crisp fall day. 🍂☕ Who else can’t resist the allure of pumpkin spice? #PSLSeason Read more
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GRILLED CHIMICHURRI STEAK, ROASTED VEGETABLES
Chimichurri typically consists of fresh ingredients like finely chopped parsley, garlic, and vinegar, often red wine vinegar. Some variations include other herbs such as cilantro and oregano. Olive oil and red pepper flakes are commonly used to give it a rich, slightly spicy flavor. Salt and pepper are added to taste. Read more
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AGLIO E OLIO
Aglio e Olio might be one of the simplest Italian pasta dishes, but it’s a shining example of how great ingredients and careful preparation can result in an unforgettable meal. Give it a try and experience the magic of garlic and oil coming together in perfect harmony. Buon appetito! Read more
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6 INGREDIENTS QUICK BASIL PESTO
This is real quick 6 ingredients pesto good for bread and pasta. Try this recipe and transform your dinner or lunch into Italian flare! Find this recipe in my 6 Ingredients The Simplified Cookbook to be release on 2024! Excited for more? Follow me on instagram @sixtocarreon and other social media platforms. INGREDIENTS 5 cloves… Read more
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GRILLED SALMON, SAUTEED GREEN BEANS
Another low carb for your dinner list. A simple grilled salmon and french beans. Squeeze some lemon and fresh chopped dill for freshness. If you will ask me I would love some mustard, dill, pickles, tarragon, lemon and shallots as sauce but for now let’s make it a low carb! Read more
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These 10 Pantry-Spices Can Change and Save Your Life
Spices have been an integral part of human history, culture, and cuisine for centuries. They not only add depth and flavor to our dishes but also have the power to transform our lives. Read till end and maybe some of these can change your life. Turmeric – The Golden Healer: Cinnamon – The Blood Sugar… 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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