We are pretty sure that many of us have become overnight Masterchefs during the Circuit Breaker and have been trying out new cooking ideas from all over the internet. Here, we have another one to add to your repertoire of recipes; the outrageously easy yet lip-smackingly delicious Pigs in a Blanket. For the uninitiated, Pigs in a Blanket are essentially little pastry sausage rolls.

The recipe only requires 3 ingredients, so it’s really easy to put together. These little golden-brown morsels of joy are incredibly addictive; you won’t be able to stop binging on these once they’re done in the oven!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR 3-INGREDIENT PIGS IN A BLANKET:

• 4 pieces of puff pastry sliced into squares
• 4 hot dogs
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• Knife
• Oven

STEP 1 

Preheat oven to 220 degree celsius.

STEP 2

Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the puff pastry.

STEP 3

Place a hot dog on top of the cheese and puff pastry.

STEP 4 

Roll everything up.

STEP 5 

Slice it into 3 even pieces.

STEP 6

Arrange each piece evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or aluminium foil that has been lightly greased. Make sure that you leave a 1-inch gap between the pieces.

STEP 7 

Bake for 15 minutes at 220 degree celsius.

STEP 8 

Remove from oven and plate them as you wish.

And there you go; a simple 8 step, 3-ingredient pigs in the blanket recipe that can be done easily while you stay home during the Circuit Breaker. Enjoy!

Cheesy, creamy and possible artery-clogging, Mac & Cheese is the it-girl of comfort foods. You simply can’t go wrong with pasta and cheese. This dish may not be the classiest but it sure is one of the most satisfying.

Plus, you only need a handful of ingredients, which you’d probably already have sitting in your pantry. And here comes the best part — it’ll take you under 10 minutes. That is, with the help of a microwave.

So if you’re craving something indulgent for lunch or just want something to munch on during your Netflix session, this recipe will be right up your alley.

Here’s how you can make Mac & Cheese in the microwave under 10 minutes.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE MAC & CHEESE IN A MICROWAVE

- 50g elbow macaroni
- 120mL water
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 25g shredded cheddar cheese

STEP 1

Pour macaroni into a mug.

STEP 2

Add water.

STEP 3

Add a pinch of salt.

STEP 4

Mix it.

STEP 5

Microwave it for 4-5 minutes on high.

STEP 6

Add milk.

STEP 7

Add in some salt and pepper.

STEP 8

Top it off with some cheese.

STEP 9

Microwave it on high for another 30 seconds.

Now, that’s a beauty.

So, head to your kitchen, grab your mug and get microwavin’. Hope you will have fun making Mac & Cheese in the microwave!

Own an air fryer and are looking for new recipes to try while you’re stuck at home during the Circuit Breaker? We have a quick and easy one for you to try.

If you love fried food but are trying to watch your weight, an air fryer is a must-have appliance in your kitchen. Air-fried food is in general healthier than deep-fried food and is lower in fat, calories and potentially harmful compounds that you can usually find in fried food.

For those of you who own an air fryer, try this fast and delicious air-fried sweet potato fries recipe at home; these fries taste as good as the ones you can get in a cafe!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES:

• Air Fryer
• Sweet Potatoes
• Cooking Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Knife
• Peeler
• Chopping Board

STEP 1 

Preheat air fryer to 200 degrees celsius.

STEP 2

Peel sweet potatoes.

STEP 3 

Cut sweet potatoes into strips.

STEP 4

Add a little oil,

STEP 5

a dash of pepper

STEP 6

and a dash of salt to the sweet potatoes.

STEP 7 

Give everything a good mix.

STEP 8 

Grease your air fryer with a little oil.

STEP 9 

Separate sweet potatoes into batches and put one batch into the air fryer.

STEP 10 

Set the timer on your air fryer to 8 minutes and cook at 200 degrees celsius.

STEP 11

Remove sweet potato fries and cook the remaining batches of sweet potatoes.

Plate up your fries and there you go, air-fried sweet potato fries in 11 easy steps!

In Singapore, deep-fried Oreos are usually sold at the annual Ramadan bazaar, and we’re still pretty bummed that this year’s bazaar had to get cancelled due to COVID-19. But worry not, we can easily recreate this carnival treat in the comfort of our own homes. Sweeten up your day by making this dessert that is perfect for any occasion!

Hailed as many as a carnival favourite and one of the best street snacks, those with a sweet tooth are bound to love deep-fried Oreos. This deep-fried Oreos recipe is pretty simple and you can make it at home with your loved ones during this circuit breaker period.

All you need for this deep-fried Oreos recipe are a few ingredients, 20 minutes of your time, and you’re good to go.

HOW TO MAKE DEEP-FRIED OREOS – STEP 1

Step 1: Get your ingredients ready. Preheat the fryer to 190 degrees celsius. Mix the pancake mix, egg, 1 tsp of vegetable oil, 2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 160ml of milk in a mixing bowl.

HOW TO MAKE DEEP-FRIED OREOS – STEP 2

Step 2: Whisk until it forms a batter-like texture and is well-combined. Dip the Oreo cookies in the batter. Place the coated Oreos in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until the dough is golden brown.

HOW TO MAKE DEEP-FRIED OREOS – STEP 3

Step 3: Remove the Oreos and place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Add powdered sugar if you wish, and serve!

Pro-Tips:
If you’re not a fan of powdered sugar, you’re welcome to serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

If you’re already a cooking whizz, getting through mealtimes during the Circuit Breaker won’t be much of a problem for you. However, if you have two left feet in the kitchen and are constantly accidentally breaking or setting things on fire, this month-long stay-home period may be a bit of a problem for you.

Fret not, as there are actually a number of recipes out there that do not require you to use a stove or anything else that may potentially burn down your house. Sometimes, all you just need is a microwave, and if you love scrambled eggs, we have a quick and easy recipe for microwaved scrambled eggs. You can easily whip these up for breakfast or a midday snack while you work from home.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH A MICROWAVE:

• 2 Eggs
• Butter
• Milk
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fork/Whisk
• Spoon
• Microwave

STEP 1 

Grease a microwavable cup with butter.

STEP 2

Crack in an egg.

STEP 3 

Add one tablespoon of milk.

STEP 4

Add a dash of salt.

STEP 5

And a dash of pepper.

STEP 6

Give it a good mix.

STEP 7

Pop in the microwave on high for 30 to 40 seconds.

STEP 8 

Remove egg from microwave and give it another good mix.

STEP 9

Microwave it again on high for another 10 to 20 seconds.

STEP 10

There you go. 10 quick and easy steps on how to make scrambled eggs in a microwave. Enjoy your scrambled eggs!