CHICKEN SANDWICH - APPETIZER

These sandwiches are very easy to make considering the fact that this chicken is from the Deli department, freshly made when I just happened to pass by. How can I resist this temptation?!
The fresh french baguettes...ohhh....another temptation....I just had to get it. All the way back home, I was thinking how can I serve these crispy fried pieces of chicken...
So, here is what I've decided to do; I've made a creamy dressing of mayonnaise and horseradish;
I've spread over few bread slices (so hard to slice a warm fresh bread...) then I've sliced the chicken, some pickles and tomatoes, red onion and Dijon mustard on the side.

Yay, they like it!!!

Hope you like it to!

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

SOUP DU JOUR - CREAM OF PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

INGREDIENTS:
1 chopped onion,
1 diced red bell pepper,
1 diced orange bell pepper,
1 diced zucchini,
2 tablespoons vegeta (2 cubes veg, bullion),
2 tablespoons olive oil,
1 tablespoon butter,
salt and pepper to taste;

DIRECTIONS:
Saute onion, peppers and zucchini in 2 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter, for 3, 4 minutes.
Add 5 cups of water, vegeta (or 2 cubes veg, bullion) and pepper. ( do not add any salt yet...)
Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are soft. In a blender container, blend the entire soup until smooth. Return the cream soup to the cooking pan and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes stirring. Taste for salt.

Serve warm or cold in your favorite serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley. Croutons, toast, garlic bread sticks, crackers or french baguettes with butter will be a plus to this yummy creamy soup.

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

POTATO SANTA FE

INGREDIENTS:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inches cubes,
1/2 chopped red bell pepper,
1/2 chopped orange bell pepper,
3 chopped green onions,
1/2 chopped red onion,
2 teaspoons minced garlic,
1 can 8 oz. corn,
1 tablespoon Taco seasoning,
salt and pepper to taste,
1/3 cup sliced black pitted olives;

DIRECTIONS:
1. Deep fry potatoes until nice and golden brown. Remove into mixing salad bowl; set aside.
2. In a skillet saute onions, bell peppers, corn and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon butter, for few minutes; add Taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
3. Add sauteed vegetables to the potatoes salad bowl and mix them all up. Top with olives.

Serve immediately as is, or as a side dish for any meat you like or fish.

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

EGG SALAD WITH HORSERADISH

INGREDIENTS:
3 large shredded hard boiled eggs,
1/3 cup chopped pickle,
1/3 cup chopped onion,
2 tablespoons mayonnaise,
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard,
1 teaspoon horseradish,
one teaspoon fresh chopped parsley,

salt and pepper to taste;

DIRECTIONS:
In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate. Serve on toast, fresh bread or crackers. Garnish with fresh parsley, peppers, olives, radishes, cucumber...

Eggs are good for you!

ENJOY!

Have a nice day!

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!