LATEST STORIES
LATEST RECIPES
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad – Zesty & Protein-Rich
Bright, crunchy, and satisfying — this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is naturally vegan, high in plant protein, gluten-free, and perfect for make-ahead lunches or light dinners. Read more
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Peruvian Ceviche Clásico – Citrus-Marinated Fish with Red Onion & Chili
Experience Peru’s iconic ceviche clásico—fresh white fish cured in citrus juice with red onion, chili, and cilantro. Naturally gluten-free, low-carb, paleo, and full of zing! Read more
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Turkish Mercimek Çorbası – Red Lentil Soup
Enjoy this classic Turkish red lentil soup—silky, comforting, and rich with warm spices. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a nutritious, filling meal. Read more
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Classic Caesar Salad
Make the original Caesar salad from scratch with homemade dressing, crisp romaine, and crunchy croutons. Low-carb and gluten-free adaptable, full of flavor and texture. Read more
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Pan-Fried Vegan Polenta – Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside
Learn to make crispy, creamy pan-fried vegan polenta from scratch. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free. Ideal as a side, snack, or base for hearty plant-based meals. Read more
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Senegalese Yassa Poulet – Tangy Onion & Lemon Chicken
Explore bold West African flavor with Senegalese Yassa Poulet—grilled chicken simmered in a tangy lemon-onion sauce. Naturally gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and low-carb adaptable. 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).—
Simply Cooking!
In Pursuit of Global Flavors



