GREEK MEAL

I don't know if you have ever been to Greece,but i can bring to you some specialties from Greek cuisine..In Greece they eat generally well being Mediterranean cuisine , the restaurants and taverns prepare food on the spot. Here is the recipe of classic Moussaka for those who want to sample the culinary delights :
MOUSSAKA
This is a basic easy recipe I Moussaka is a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection.This eggplant version is the traditional rendition, however you can also layer in potatoes, zucchini, or whatever vegetables you prefer
Ingredients
3-4 eggplants, about 4 lbs. total

1 lb. potatoes
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (or lamb)
2 large onions, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 cup tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes)
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups plain breadcrumbs

ITALIAN PASTA & RICE SALAD

In these hot summer days sometimes we find difficult what to prepare for launch.But don't worry ,when i went to visit Italy i proved pasta salad and also rice salad.I found them do delicious and easy to prepare.Here are the 2 recipes

RICE SALAD
ingredients
Garlic Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
3 cups cooked, slightly warm basmati rice*
1 cup chopped red, green and/or orange sweet pepper
1 6 - ounce jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons drained capers
Organic mixed salad greens,  torn romaine
Fresh basil leaves 

CLASSIC ITALIAN LASAGNA

This is without a doubt the best lasagna ever .The classic recipe so simple ,easy and so delicious and so outstanding.Try this recipe and i bet that all you will love the lasagna.;):)
Ingredients (serving 12)

1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef 

1⁄2 lb Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1⁄2-2 teaspoons salt  (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes , undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes)

SUNDAY...

How are u passing this sunday ?What are u doing and what have u prepared for lunch ?
You can take a look at my recipes for something fresh and easy..and also advices and,comments are welcomed.Have a great day....

KINDER PINGUI CAKE...:):):)

Who can resist a Kinder PINGUI cake?This is the perfect cake for everybody children and adults,especially in these almost summer days.It's very easy to prepare,(recommended for birthdays and special occasions for your children) .
Ingredients:
Dough:

10 eggs
5 tablespoons flour
5 tablespoons semolina
5 tablespoons honey
200 g sugar
50 ml milk
250 ml oil
5 tablespoons cocoa
2 sachets of vanilla sugar
15 g baking powder
a pinch of salt
Cream:
700 ml liquid cream or cream for whipped cream

CLASSIC SPANISH PAELLA

Real Spanish paella is a rich, smoky creation: denser than a pilaf, drier than a risotto, and arguably more satisfying than both.Nourishing, vibrant, and without pretension, paella has held a place of honor and practicality in every home for centuries. To round out this meal, choose a good red wine , a crusty baguette, and a light salad..
Ingredients
3 cups bomba or calasparra rice(arborio risotto works as a substitute)
8 cups chicken stock

1 large onion diced
3 garlic cloves
1 large bell pepper diced
10 -15 flat green beans
4 plum tomatoes, diced
0.5(4 ounce) can tomato paste
15 large shrimp (feel free to add clams, calamari, prawns or mussels)
2 -3 lbs rabbit
4 links chorizo sausages, frito sliced into 1 inch pieces
1⁄2 cup fresh parsley

MEXICAN TACOS &TORTILLAS

TACO SALAD
This vegetarian Frito Taco Salad It’s full of tomatoes, onions, cheese, lettuce and beans and has crunchy Fritos mixed in.To make this salad, you’ll cut the tomatoes and onions ahead of time and allow them to marinate in the French dressing mixture for a few hours. Right before serving time, add the kidney beans and cheese to some cut up lettuce. Then add the tomato, onion and dressing mixture. Put the crushed Fritos in right at the last minute. This salad is best served right after mixing, so only make as much as you’ll eat at one time.
Serve up this salad to your family this upcoming picnic season!
This vegetarian Frito Taco Salad comes together quickly by using bottled dressing. It's full of tomatoes, onions, cheese, lettuce and beans and has crunchy Fritos mixed in!
Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients
1 head iceberg lettuce
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup French dressing
⅔ cup Catalina Sweet & Spicy dressing
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups Fritos corn chips, slightly crushed
Instructions
Cut the head of lettuce into bite-size pieces. Place the lettuce in a bowl and refrigerate until serving time. In a small bowl, combine the Roma tomatoes, onions and dressings.

CHINESE MEAL...

Instead of ordering Chinese food at restaurant you can perfecly do it by yourself easily and quickly...
TASTY CHINESE CHICKEN
Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt-reduced soy sauce, plus 1 tablespoon extra
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornflour
500g chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
oil spray, to grease
1 onion, cut in thin wedges
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
2 cloves garlic , crushed
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 small red capsicums, deseeded, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts, to garnish

SUPER FAST MEAL

You don't have enough time to cook,well here are 2 quick go-to recipes and only in 10 minutes your meal is ready..Enjoy it...
FAST LENTIL CURRY
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 300 g pumpkin, cut into 3 cm chunks
• 4-6 baby potatoes, quartered
• 400 g can chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 400 g can brown lentils, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Preparation

FOR ALL ..EVEN FOR DIABETES

These two recipes are for those who suffer from diabetes.but not only ..these are delightful,easy to prepare and gluten free....

VEGETABLE QUINOA SALAD
Ingredients
1 red onion, thickly sliced

2 red capiscums, halved
1 yellow capsicum, halved
1 cup cherry tomatoes
oil spray
1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups vegetable stock (make with 3 teaspoons stock powder)
3 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly torn
6 tablespoons balsamic dressing (make a dressing using 3 parts balsamic to 1 part olive oil)
Instructions

Preheat oven to 200ºC. Place vegetables in a lightly-greased ovenproof dish. Spray with oil

FUTURE FOOD....

Innovation in food is driven by our changing lifestyles, increasing awareness of health, and our demand for convenience and new flavours.

Every second year, thousands of people gather at Anuga, the world's largest international food fair held in Cologne, Germany, to view the latest trends and new foods. And this year exactly 1 week ago was EXPO -at Milan Italy.

Some foods we may see on our shelves within 5 years fruit juices with added fibre (adding back what's missing)

low-GI pasta

seaweed noodles
chewy sweets good for teeth (with sweetener, not sugar)

sports drinks based on the natural goodness of fruit
decadent chocolate low in saturated fat with added fibre, omega-3 and calcium
mini versions of everything
quinoa snacks
frozen sushi
meat-free mince made from soy and wheat proteins
food in dissolvable packs made from things like potato starch.
Future food that may be or no...
Foods we may see less of in future: Rice, pasta, bananas, foods laden with saturated fats: butter, lard, dripping and streaky bacon.

COOKIES ...:):):)

Buckeye Brownie Cookies combine the best qualities of three delicious desserts: buckeyes, brownies, and cookies. This easy cookie recipe has all of the flavor of a buckeye with the softness and chocolate delight of a chocolate cookie. Because the brownie cookies themselves are made with some doctored brownie mix, you can be sure that these treats are super easy to make. The creamy peanut butter pairs perfectly with the brownie cookies and adds a really pleasant texture. Topped with a bit of chocolate, these cookies are unstoppable.

Ingredients

• 1 box fudge brownie mix (19.5 ounce or family size)
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 4 oz. (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 blocks (about 4 ounces) chocolate Candiquik

Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, beat the brownie mix, butter, cream cheese, and egg. The dough will be a little sticky. Scoop the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, making about 24 cookies. Smooth the edges of each to form a round cookie.

FITNESS & HEALTH

And here are the other 5 weight loss foods that are also really easy to prepare

6 Cottage Cheese 

If you need to up your protein intake, then cottage cheese is even more superior to greek yogurt, and has the same filling effects. Add some chopped strawberries or blueberries to give it some flavor if you wish.

7. Cruciferous Medley 

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are the stereotypical king of weight loss foods for a good reason: They are highly nutritious, highly filling, and very low in sugar and overall calories. You can make a decent tasting medley very easily. Just throw a bunch of broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts into a bowl and mix with salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder, then bake it in the oven on a tray for ~15 minutes. Super easy.

FITNESS @ HEALTH

A lot of people think they have to become a sous chef if they want to eat healthy. But this is not true — healthy eating and easy eating are not mutually exclusive. In fact, on the tail end of my weight loss journey, I never ate anything that took more than 5 minutes to prepare in the kitchen.
Here are top 10 weight loss foods that are also really easy to prep.
1. Smoothies 

Smoothies are a godsend for people looking to get more plant based nutrition. But lets get real: prepping, cooking, and chewing through boring vegetables is a hassle. Instead, you can get a high powered blender and concoct an infinitely wide array of nutritious smoothies. My personal favorite? A homemade blended

• 1 medium tomato
  
• 1 medium carrot
• ½ beet (peeling optional)
• 1 cup/handful parsley
• 1 thumb sized hunk of ginger
• ¼ lemon, peeled

1 medium stalk of celery and/or 1 cup/handful of spinach
You get nearly a pound of vegetables in you that will keep you full for hours, and it’s only ~150 calories. 

2. Canned Salmon  

If you’re not a cooker, getting enough protein is always a challenge. One of the best ways to meet your protein requirements is with canned fish . Add some lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a tbsp of olive oil to give it some texture and flavor. Or try throwing in some hummus and chopped celery or peppers.  

3. Asparagus Asparagus is a choice green vegetable for fitness models because it’s nutritious as well as slightly diuretic to help your kidneys flush out the system. It’s also stupidly easy to prep. Just brush a bunch in olive oil and throw it in a toaster oven for ~10 minutes or fry it on a skillet.

4. Eggs and Egg Whites  

Eggs are arguably the best source of nutritious protein you can find, and prep wise they’re about as easy as it gets. I like to add liquid egg whites to the mix to up the protein ratio. Just throw a little butter in a skillet and fry them up, or scramble them, it doesn’t matter. You can chop up some produce like tomatoes or avocado and dump it in the mix to add some flavor.  

5. Crockpot Chicken Breast

Chicken is cheap, filling, high protein, and low calorie.
However, making decent tasting and tender chicken breast is very easy with a crock pot. You literally just stack in 4 or so breasts, season with some salt and pepper, and put it on high for 2.5-3 hours. You don’t need to marinate or anything like that, because the chicken will simmer in it’s own juice and come out very tender.

TO BE CONTINUED .......

COSMOPOLITAN,DAIQUIRI & WHISKEY SOUR

Whiskey Sour, Margarita, Daiquiri. have something fundamental in common: they're all sours. Sours are fundamental cocktails. Take a base spirit, add citrus, and polish it off with a sweetener, usually (but not always) triple sec. Tweak the balance as you will, but sours made well are always delicious. Sours are fundamental cocktails, and the Cosmopolitan is, simply stated, the best Vodka Sour around.
COSMOPOLITAN

Ingredients

• Ice
• 1 1/2 ounces citrus-flavored vodka
• 1/2 ounce triple sec (Cointreau, preferably)
• 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
• 1/4 ounce lime juice (fresh, fresh, fresh; no Rose's)
• Orange twist, for garnish

Procedures

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry, and lime, and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.

DAIQUIRI

Two things you'll probably notice about this daiquiri:
1. It's not frozen.
2. It's not laden down with strawberries, bananas, mangoes or what have you.

COCKTAILS. ..MARTINI,MANHATTAN.&MARGARITA

Who like to mix drinks at home do it for many reasons: it's cheaper than drinking out. , it's fun to mix your own drinks at home. and last but not list, it's even more fun to mix drinks for other people at home..
These days i will present some essential drinks,cocktails that I think everyone should be able to make
.A cocktail is called "a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters..
MARTINI

Within reason, you can mix this one up however you want, and it's still a martini. Make it extra wet with equal parts gin and vermouth. Make it ultra dry with merely a wisp of vermouth. Shake. Garnish with an olive, a lemon twist, an onion, a slice of cucumber.Nowadays it's typical to order one of these in a bar and be given a glass of something clear and cold. With all due respect, that's not a martini, a martini required vermouth—a lot of it, much of the vermouth making its way into martinis was of the sweet Italian variety rather than French dry
Ingredients
2 ounces dry gin
1 ounce dry vermouth
1 dash orange bitters (optional, but highly recommended)
Procedures
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir well to chill and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink and use as garnish, or, if you must, toss in an olive.

MMMM MOJITO......:):)

With summer just around the corner, what could be more perfect than a refreshing beverage on a hot summer night...or day for that matter. Whether you're having a barbecue or are just hanging out with friends, a mojito serves as the perfect drink to quench anyone's thirst. Here you will learn how to make the perfect mojito to leave all of your friends impressed
INGREDIENTS

• Mint leaves 
• Limes
• Rum (We use Bacardi in this recipe)
• Sugar
• Club Soda
• Ice'

Preparation

In order to balance the sourness of the limes in the mojito, we will use a simple syrup which is a fancy way of saying...sugar water. But what makes it even better is that we will be infusing it with mint to add to the flavor of the drink.
To make the simple syrup, dissolve sugar in water by heating it up in a saucepan on the stove. Use

CLASSIC APPLE PIE

Apple pie recipes honestly don't get much better than this.So, grab your favorite brand of unbaked pie shells, some apples, and a few other ingredients and bake this classic apple pie recipe. After just one bite, you won't be able to stop yourself from going for seconds or thirds.

Ingredients

• 
  
• 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie shells
• 5 cups apples
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Banana Cream Pie

This heavenly banana cream pie is super simple, but it has the great taste of an old fashioned family cream pie recipe. The vanilla wafer cookies taste great with the banana cream filling. Your family won't be able to get enough of this fantastic pie.

Serves: 8

Preparation Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup Nilla wafer crumbs (grind the cookies in a blender)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package banana cream instant pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 cup fresh whipped cream
• 2 large bananas, sliced

Coconut Cream Cake

I am a huge coconut lover, but if you don’t like coconut you could leave it out and stick with vanilla, add some other extracts or fresh berries on top.Mmmmm

Coconut Cream Cake

Ingredients

• 
  
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp vanilla

Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray.
In an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in applesauce and eggs. Mix in buttermilk and vanilla.

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Nobody can resist to this dessert..try it
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake
10 oz. high-quality semisweet chocolate (chopped)
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter (softened at room temperature)
For Chocolate Mousse
10 oz. high-quality semisweet chocolate(chopped)
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 Tablespoons cool water

Orzo Spring Recipes.....

In these hot days all you need is something delightful and,fresh.Nothing better than Orzo...

Parmesan Orzo Spring
Ingredients

• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
• 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, green onions, red peppers
• 1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Combine chicken broth and pasta in medium saucepan. Stir in 1/3 cup water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 7 minutes.

dinner in 30 minutes

Fresh Broccoli &Chicken Pasta Toss

Ingredients

• 
  
• 2-1/2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
• 3 cups small broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing
• 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Spinach & Ricotta Lasagna

Yum Yum.....Lasagna  :) :)

what you need for 4:

- 10/12 lasagna sheets


- 1 kg spinach washed


- 500gr ricotta


- 35gr butter melted


- sea salt and black pepper

CAPRESE Appetizers ...

Caprese is the most easy way of preparing appetizers simply,fresh and delightful....Here are 2 recipes for preparing Caprese
All you need is

Mozzarella cheese

Bread

Basil

Salt

Pepper




,

1-First up is Caprese, probably the simplest and tasiest salad you can make. Just slice some mozzarella, tomato, season with sea salt, pepper and a little dried oregano. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with plenty of basil.

Bruschetta

Bruschetta with Pomodoro

what you need:

250g cherry tomatoes

1 garlic clove

extra virgin olive oil

sea salt and black pepper

about 6 basil leaves

bruschetta bread or ciabatta

Tgliatelle with Mushroom Porcini

Mad about pasta ??Try this delicious Italian recipe

Ingredients:

500g mixed mushrooms sliced.

25g dried porcini (soaked in hot water for about 30 mins)

1 small onion finely chopped

1 garlic clove

5 tbsp white wine

2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

500g tagliatelle or fettucine

40g parmesan cheese

Italian Pasta

Pappardelle,Smoked Trout &Tomatoes




Ingredients:

6 vine ripened plum tomatoes
sea salt and black pepper
15 semi-dried tomatoes in oil (about 3/4oz)
2 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
2 banana shallots (or 4 regular shallots) peeled and roughly chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 lb 2 oz (18 oz) fresh pappardelle or tagliatelle
1 3/4lb skinless Smoked Trout fillets, flaked into large chunks
Parmesan, for grating

Yorkshire pudding & Hot bananas

There are puddings but Yorkshire Pudding is simply the best!


Ingredients:

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425
2. In a blender, put in the 4 eggs, milk, flour, and salt and blend. Remove mixture from blender and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

recipes for a delightful dinner

Pressed Belly of Pork is one exciting and delicious recipe that you simply have to try.


Ingredients:

2 lbs. Pork belly
Salt and Pepper
1 head of Garlic sliced in half
5-6 sprigs of Thyme
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
3 c. White Wine
1 ½ c. Chicken stock
Directions

Healthy Hamburgers

Hamburgers are easy to make ...try them :)
Classic Hamburger
Ingredients

Burger:

• 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 tsp.  Pepper
• 1 tbsp. Smoked Paprika
• Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
• 2 tbsp. Tabasco sauce
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 5 Tomatoes
• 1 Head of Lettuce
• 4 Burger buns

adventurous selfie

some nice and adventurous  selfies :):)

ready for breakfast.....

Tired of the same frittata ,same yaw of cooking eggs..not any more..These eggs are to die for.!You should be warned that after eating these eggs you'll never want those overcooked tasteless eggs most people prepare.

Pea &Goat Cheese Frittata

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp butter
8 slices of smoked bacon(chopped)
7 oz peas (be sure they are thawed)
a few basil leaves(roughly sliced)
8 large eggs,beaten
5 oz goat cheese log with rind
black pepper and sea salt
Parmesan cheese grated
large handful of arugula leaves
2-3 tbsp Classic Vinaigrette
Preparation:
Preheat your oven broiler to it's higher setting.Get a large skillet and melt the butter and cook the bacon until they become golden brown

2 recipes for delicious risotto

 Simply and fast yaw to prepare creamy and delicious risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/4c. mushrooms
• 2 chopped bell peppers
• 1 onion
• 3 c.vegetable stock
• olive oil
• 3 c.risotto rice
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1/4 c.parmesan cheese

Instructions

Raspberry Souffle,Tiramisu,Crepes Suzette

Raspberry Souffle`

Raspberry souffle` is a delicious meal made from raspberries, eggs and Amaretto biscuits. 
Ingredients

•  1 1/2 c. raspberries
  
• 1 1/2 c. sugar 
• 1 vanilla bean, split 
• 2 large egg whites 
• Incing sugar to dust
• 2/3 c. milk 
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 tbsp flour
•  3 egg yolks 
• 3-4 Amaretto biscuits 
• 1 tbsp brandy 
• 3 tbsp butter 
• 4 tbsp grated chocolate 

3 recipes to cook chicken

      Stuffed chicken legs with Marsala sauce

This is a recipe that looks complicated and fancy,but is actually pretty simple.Just follow the directions below for a fantastic meal.
Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup pistachios with shells removed
• 1/2 cup ground sausage
• 4 strips of bacon
• 1 boneless chicken thigh or skin optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
• 1/4 cup Marsala
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Preparation
1. Combine sausage ,pistachios,thyme,parsley,and a dash of both salt and pepper all together in a bowl.Place the mixture onto the center of the chicken and roll the chicken over until it covers majority of the stuffing .Set aside.