Making Lor Hon Jai is an annual CNY tradition for this Malaysian family

Some families will begin the Lunar New Year with vegetarian meals, a purification ritual rooted in Buddhism.

Richness in pure simplicity

BAKING cookies for Chinese New Year has been a family tradition ever since I was a child.

Rich flavours in chicken curry

FESTIVE dining is a much-anticipated affair so it is understandable why those cooking for the family go to great lengths to make meals hearty and appetising.

This young woman is on a mission to modernise Indian pickles

Fallon Hannah Jacob constantly experiments and comes up with interesting new pickles that can also be used in everyday cooking.

Nests full of glistening jewels

First-time cookbook author Lara Lee's culinary tribute to Indonesian food

Cookbook author Lara Lee travelled all over Indonesia, collecting some of the best recipes and stories throughout the country.

Treat loved ones to roasted meats and desserts

TREAT mum, dad or both to some special indulgence in the form of roasted meats and delicious desserts from The Resort Cafe at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa in Bandar Sunway.

What's cooking this Raya: Mee curry

Datin Sri Zainah Ibrahim's complex, delicious mee curry is a hit with her family every Hari Raya.

What's cooking this Raya: Rendang daging

Home cook Tengku Maizura still holds to the tradition of making rendang daging the old-fashioned way.

What's cooking this Raya: Ayam kelio

In Izanie Nadzim's home, ayam kelio is a firm favourite come Raya