Friday, March 9, 2012

Eggplant and zucchini carpaccio with a twist

Each dinner at home starts with a plate full of colorful veggies. Here, eggplant, zucchini, roasted peppers, and cherry tomatoes are surrounded by black and green olives. A drizzle of white balsamic-dijon-honey dressing makes the final touch.

Jasmine and Red Rice blend, cannellini beans, artichokes, and chicken.

For lunch, I like to have a bowl with all essential nutrients: beans, rice, veggies, and lean chicken. The creamy texture of the white beans is nicely balanced by the chewy artichokes. Add a cup of green tea and you are set for a paired weekday satisfaction.

Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins

I love to bake muffins that are filled with healthy grains and veggies. These ones are moist due to the zucchini and the cinnamon sugar on the top is the kick!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Mini roasted pear creme brulee tarts



Mini roasted pear creme brulee tarts. These are my new "sweet dreams" creations. The flaky pastry, the pastry cream, and the caramelized pears make the perfect marriage. Add a little almond-chocolate bark and you are ready for the ultimate indulgence! Serve with hot tea for a special treat :)

Mini chicken meat loaves

All American dinner: mini chicken meat loaves (filled with mushrooms, onions, panko, ketchup, egg, and ground chicken), mashed potatoes, and flaky biscuit. No leftovers! It was prepared just as it should be!

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits



Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits. This was my first time making biscuits at home. The results were unbelievable. The texture was so soft and the layers created by the butter were professional. My husband loved them and requested them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Chicken cutlets with lemon-caper sauce



Chicken cutlets with lemon-caper thick sauce on a bed of white and red rice blend. The poultry was so soft and lemony, while the rice was nutty and earthy. Lovely combination of flavors.