VANILLA FRENCH PUFFS

INGREDIENTS:
1.1/2 cups flour,
1/2 cup powder sugar,
1 teaspoon baking powder,
1/2 teaspoon salt,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1/2 cup milk,
1/2 cup water,
1/4 cup veg. oil,
1.1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel,
3 eggs,
oil for frying,
1/3 extra powder sugar for dusting;

DIRECTIONS:
Mix flour,1/2 cup sugar,baking powder and salt in a small mixing bowl; set aside. Combine milk, water, 1/4 cup oil, vanilla and lemon peel in medium sauce pan. Heat to rolling boil over medium high heat. Add flour mixture all at once. Beat with wooden spoon until mixture pulls away from sides of pan into a ball. Remove from heat; cool slightly ; add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

Heat 2 to 3 inches oil in deep fryer to 350 F. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry 3 or 4 puffs at a time, 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning over several times. Remove on paper towels. Sprinkle puffs with powder sugar and .........

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

CHICKEN POTATO AND ZUCCHINI STEW

BREAKFAST - SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH ROAST BEEF AND GREEN ONION, TOPPED WITH AMERICAN CHEESE AND TOMATOS

GIRLS TALK PARTY

What a day ! What a beautiful day!!! I'm finely relaxing now. All my friends are gone home, happy and in a good mood. Every other week I'm having a little party at my house with few of my best friends and we talk about everything and anything; we share stories, food recipes, new events, good news, sad news, but the party ends with good spirits and high hopes for better days ahead.
Here are the pictures of some of the food I've prepared for all of us; my Lemon Poppy Seed cake was a big success; also the Ham and Pepper Tart was gone "with the wind" in few minutes.
I didn't have to much time to cook and bake, so I got some cheeses and cold cuts from the supermarket. We also had chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream with chocolate syrup...yummm.....ice tea, coffee, soda, water and a little strawberry Martini. I will post the recipe some time soon. Now I'm tired and my bubble bath is waiting for me to jump right in.

Good night my lovely visitors!

Have a nice day!

HAM AND PEPPERS TART - APPETIZER

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups chopped mixed bell peppers (red,orange,green),
2 cups chopped green onion,
1 cup chopped cooked ham,
3 large eggs,
3 tablespoons olive oil,
1/2 cup flour,
1/4 cup milk,
salt,
pepper;

DIRECTIONS:
Saute onion and peppers; add ham, salt and pepper; let cool for few minutes; add eggs, flour and milk; blend all the ingredients until well coated.
Bake for 40-45 minutes at 375 F.

Serve warm or cold.

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

LEMON AND POPPY SEEDS CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

1 box (16.5 oz) Lemon Cake Mix,
3/4 cup water,
1/4 cup oil,
3 eggs,
1/4 cup poppy seeds;

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F; grease pan and lightly dust with flour; mix all the ingredients at high speed for 3 minutes until batter is thick ans smooth.
Bake for 35- 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing. Lightly dust with powder sugar.

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

NUTELLA BON BON

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups tea biscuits crumbled,
1/2 cup butter, softened,
1/2 cup Nutella,
1/3 cup milk,
1 cup fine chopped walnuts,
1/2 teaspoon rum;

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all the ingredients reserving 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Form 2.1/2 inch balls and roll in nuts. Refrigerate until firm.

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

PORK AND PEPPERS STEW WITH RICE

CINCO DE MAYO and RIO GRANDE QUESADILLAS

Happy Cinco de Mayo! How is everybody celebrating? Probably eating and drinking!
Here is a nice dish that my family really likes it and I wanted to share it with you. I also want you to know that THIS IS NOT my original picture, but I posted just to give you an idea on how this dish looks like. So, here are the:

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups shredded cooked chicken,
1 package (1.25 oz.) Taco spices and seasonings,
3/4 cup water,
1 can refried beans (16 oz.),
6 large flour tortillas,
1.1/2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese,
1/4 cup chopped pimiento,
1/4 cup chopped green onion,
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro.
vegetable oil;

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium skillet,combine chicken, Taco spices and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir in refried beans. On 1/2 side of each tortilla, spread 1/3 cup of chicken bean mixture. Layer cheese,pimiento,green onions and cilantro on top of each tortilla. Fold each in half. In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil and quickly fry folded tortilla on each side until slightly crisp. Repeat with each folded tortilla.
Cut each quesadilla in quarters and serve with salsa or (and) guacamole.

ENJOY!

Have a nice Cinco De Mayo day!

GOAT CHEESE AND ONION APPETIZER

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup goat Feta cheese,
1/2 cup cream cheese room temp.,
1/2 cup butter softened,
1/2 cup chopped green onion,
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds,
green, orange and red bell peppers for garnish...and taste,
crackers or bread for serving;

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all the ingredients until well blended. Spread on crackers or bread; garnish with sesame seeds and bell peppers. Good for appetizer or snack.

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!