CHIP tricks and more!
Stuck at home with nothing much to do or looking for a break from work? We’ve compiled a bunch of cooking videos for you to sort through and pick out the ones you want to try! We’ve made sure that they’re easy enough to do and with minimal ingredients (although there are some exceptions like homemade Kimchi, we couldn’t resist!).
Home cooking can be therapeutic especially when experimenting… the focus you put into it helps shut off the negativity and noise and what a thrill when what you made yourself turns our super delicious.
Also read: 4 Easy Salmon Recipes You Can Do Even If You Don’t Cook
These videos range from snacks like homemade chips, tutorials on basic dishes like Roasted Garlic Potatoes, quick and easy meals such as Spaghetti Carbonara, and drinks from smoothies to 3-ingredient cocktails! Now, let’s get cooking!
SNACKS
Oreo Hacks
No cooking necessary! These are ingenious ways on what you can do with the all-time favourite and classic cookie. Have you ever heard of Oreo Coffee? If not, well… you’re in for a surprise.
Chip(s) Tricks!
No potatoes? No problem! This video from Tasty includes a bunch of recipes that don’t require them!
Easy Snacks
We’re all probably a little more snack-y than usual when we’re stuck at home so here’s a bunch of easy snack recipes you can try and who knows, you might discover your next go-to snack!
Cheap and Easy Snacks (meant for college students)
You know it’s extra affordable and super easy when it’s aimed at college students… need I say more?
APPETIZER | SIDES
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
A cooking video list wouldn’t be complete without THE Ina Garten. In this feature, she demonstrates how quick yet flavourful it is to make garlic roasted potatoes.
Caramelised Onions
Add more flavour to your dishes with caramelised onions! It’s definitely worth a try.
Kimchi
Kimchi is one of the perfect dishes to have at home during a quarantine, not only do they go with almost any savoury dish but they also last pretty long! It’s a lot of prepping for this one but imagine the satisfaction of eating your very own kimchi!
MEALS
Rice Cooker Bibimbap
Korean food lovers unite! You can make your very own Bibimbap in your rice cooker! If you haven’t tried using your rice cooker for other dishes, take this as a sign that it’s time to step out of the box!
Pantry Pasta
Pasta is one of our favourite dishes to cook, it lasts long in the pantry and you don’t need a lot ingredients for a decent meal!
Dorm-Friendly Microwave Meals
This video is really as easy as it gets…
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara
Authentic carbonara is THE BOMB but if you’re just starting out to cook or want something simple, here’s a good recipe. It’s demonstrated by no other than one of the Two Greedy Italians himself (RIP Antonio Carluccio), Gennaro Contaldo!
Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
Also known as, Fluffy Pancakes, Erwan Heussaff attempts to recreate the iconic pancakes he tried in Japan along with his wife and well-known actor, Anne Curtis.
DRINKS
Gin-Based Cocktails
Have some Gin in your pantry? Although the classic Gin & Tonic is delicious on its own, here are a few other yummy concoctions you can try out.
3-Ingredient Margarita
This Margarita recipe is so simple and easy that it’ll have you sipping in no time.
10 Easy Cocktails in 10 Minutes
These cocktails aren’t at all complicated to make and they have minimal ingredients; after this quarantine, you’ll probably be the designated bartender in the next gatherings to come!
Boba Tea
Here’s a video from Tastemade that shows refreshing takes on Boba Tea that’s especially perfect for the Summer.
Dalgona Coffee
The newest trend to hit the internet, Dalgona Coffee seems like it’s here to stay as it not only looks good but it tastes superb as well. If you’re into milk with your coffee, try this recipe to take it up a notch!
Smoothies
Smoothies are the perfect drink to combat the summer heat and they also help keep you full to curb excessive snacking. Check out these recipes to cool you down.
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