Amassing a cult following in recent months, these homegrown cafes, eateries and home kitchens are wowing diners with innovative ideas, fresh new flavours and DIY kits that are simply mouthwatering.

SALMON & MISO NOODLE SALAD.

Find out what these chefs are whipping up for their family dinner this Christmas – and no, they’re not all roast turkeys and hams.

These eight foods help improve brain function, memory and focus, so your child can perform better in school.

Singapore is well and truly on the green map, thanks to these culinary destinations.

When you’re so busy during the week, it’s easy to whip out the phone and send for food.

The way we eat today calls for no rules – just fresh, healthy ingredients and innovative combinations that taste as good for breakfast and lunch as they do for dinner.

The Peranakan staple is upgraded and reimagined at O’tah, a 12-seater kiosk at Jewel Changi Airport.

Restaurants are doing their part with farm-to-table offerings, biodegradable packaging and certified produce.

Stay strong with healthy, vibrant taste sensations that will help you restore and reenergise.

Bring opposing flavours together, and that’s where the food magic happens.

Stock your freezer with hearty dishes that will make quick, wholesome dinners on busy nights

When it comes to improving brain function, memory, focus and concentration, some foods are better than others, say nutrition experts. Here’s how to serve them so your kids can get the most nutrients out of them.

Stuck for time but still want to serve up a mouth-watering meal?

Whether you’re craving a rich feed or watching your waistline, there are delish choices to suit your mood .

Salmon is a choice source of omega-3 fatty acids crucial for heart health, and there’s something here to tick everyone’s box

Having pre-dinner drinks is a great way to start an evening at Origin Grill & Bar. Decked out in dark wood and dotted with plush leather chairs, Origin Bar has a convivial vibe that makes you relax immediately. We enjoy the namesake Origin cocktail, a gin-based thirst-quencher made with spiced pineapple and sugar cane. We also have our eye on other intriguing cocktails such as Leaf The Curry (think curry leaf, tamarind, cardamom and aged rum), and tempting bar snacks (poached lobster roll with trout caviar, anyone?). Alas, dinner beckons.

Ishi is the latest outfit to join the bevy of fine-dining Japanese restaurants in Singapore. Located on the second level of the new Intercontinental Robertson Quay, it serves Kappo cuisine, which features both cold and hot preparation using the season’s best ingredients.

Make two meals from one! To help, we've got easy solutions for involving big-batch cooking and a thoughtful use of leftovers.

You may think Hawaiian poke bowls are a fad, but these raw fish dishes are still wildly popular.

Expand your kid’s palate with these healthy recipes, which introduce new tastes and ingredients. They’re surprisingly easy to make, too.

Shop your fridge! We bet you already have many of the ingredients for killer appetisers. Combine those staples in fresh, creative ways for fun and festive new tastes. Prep a bunch for a gathering, or throw together a few for a different kind of weeknight dinner.

We all check online reviews before going to a new restaurant, a new bar, and even a new movie. But just how much can you trust these crowd-sourced ratings, really? Like the hard-hitting journalists we are, the CLEO team members put their guts on the line to find out.

If your kids love Miffy, they’ll adore these fun recipes inspired by the iconic bunny and her friends.

Great weekend brunch spots to get your egg fix and take Insta-worthy pictures.

These healthy recipes are so delicious, you won’t even miss the carbs!

Instead of eggs, use chia seeds mixed with water

Two vastly different ways, served together.

Instagram followers of Bella Koh (@catslavery) are always in awe of the healthy dishes – and unusual ingredients – that she feeds her toddler. Here, she shares four recipes.

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Delicious, creative, quick (10 minutes prep!) and so easy to whip up and to clean up. Now that's the definition of the best weeknight meal around.

We reveal the pasta recipes every family needs – especially for busy weeknights.

Now’s the season to indulge and celebrate! Restaurants around the mall, including Shokutsu Ten and Mongkok precincts emulating that of the global cities, are pulling out the stops to bring great festive promotions to the table, so you can dine merrily.

Lunar New Year treats and zesty cocktails to jump-start your 2017

Like pretty much every food, breakfast tastes better when you cook it on the grill. Gather your friends, fire one up, and give eggs, French toast, and lox and bagels deeper flavour and subtle smokiness.

Your little picky eater won’t know that you’ve hidden the salmon – and broccoli – in this delectable dish.

Serve up these fuss-free one-dish meals to wow your guests

Take the stress out of cooking for Baby with this healthy and easy one-dish lunch.

Take a break from pad Thai and mango sticky rice with healthy but equally delicious offerings at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. Dishes at the intimate restaurant, bar and lounge, provides just the right touch of laid-back French flair that makes any meal a culinary journey.

Fun, excitement, state-of-the-art cooking equipment, amazing goodie bags – all these and more at the Bosch hands-on cooking workshop.

Cook up a storm with these easy recipes for everyday Japanese comfort food.

Prep 40 mins • Cook 50 mins • Serves 4.

Some dishes come and go, but the ones here are what we consider forever recipes – foolproof, healthy and so delicious, you’ll want them for your permanent collection.

Readers at a recent Simply Her cooking workshop received clever food presentation and preparation advice. AMANDA JAYNE LEE brings you the best tips.

During the eating and drinking season, there’s a lot of happy indulging on a grand scale. Then there’s that moment when your cravings reverse. Instead of thinking about digging into buttery mashed potatoes, you long for something fresh and restorative – something that will detox you back to feeling energised.

Tedious prep work, begone! Round up your girlfriends, grab some of this gourmet grub, and enjoy an alfresco meal in the park without having to lift a finger in the kitchen.

Include salmon in your pregnancy or breastfeeding diet – the oily fish helps boost Baby’s brain power.

Prep 15 mins • Cook 15 mins • Makes 4.

Prep 20 mins • Cook 10 mins • Serves 4.

Ring in the New Year with a delicious spread of sweet and savoury party platters that are sure to please.