LATEST STORIES
LATEST RECIPES
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Chana Masala – North Indian Spiced Chickpea Curry
Chana Masala is a bold, comforting North Indian curry made with chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato gravy. This vegan, gluten-free dish is high in protein and perfect with rice or flatbread. Read more
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Cuban Black Bean Stew – Frijoles Negros Tradicionales
This Cuban-style Black Bean Stew (Frijoles Negros) is simmered with garlic, spices, and peppers for deep, earthy flavor. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect over rice or as a hearty bowl. Read more
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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls – Gỏi Cuốn with Dipping Sauce
Learn to make authentic Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) with rice paper, herbs, vegetables, and optional shrimp or tofu. Served with a tangy hoisin-peanut or nuoc cham dipping sauce. Read more
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Thai Mango Sticky Rice – Classic Khao Niew Mamuang
Thai Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang) is a sweet, creamy coconut rice dessert paired with fresh mango slices — a beloved street food in Thailand that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and unforgettable. Read more
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup – Creamy & Earthy with a Paprika Kick
This Hungarian Mushroom Soup is rich, earthy, and spiced with sweet paprika. A cozy, satisfying dish that’s naturally nut-free and adaptable for dairy-free and gluten-free diets. Read more
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Ratatouille – Provençal Stewed Vegetables
This classic French Ratatouille is a slow-simmered, naturally vegan stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes. Gluten-free and perfect as a light main or vibrant side. 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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