Thanksgiving: Stuffing

Hello everyone, can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here?! I am still in awe that it’s November! This year has flown by. Busy schedules, lots of planning, lovely family and friends gatherings…There are so many things to be thankful for this year! I love the holidays because, not only do I get a chance to see…

Grilled Chicken Marinade : Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

The sweet summer weather is here [well at least in this part of the world] and you know what that means? Charcoal bbqs, outdoor meals, terraces and picnics! I wanted to share this yogurt-based marinade that is incredibly easy to prepare. The meat will be juicy and fragrant, with a crunchy and caramelized outer layer.  You can even…

Little Craving: Deviled Eggs

Two weeks ago, I watched The Help and there was a scene that featured deviled eggs. I got such a craving that the next morning it needed to be satisfied! They are so simple yet so tasty and enjoyable! More importantly they are super easy to make! Here is how to make them. Ingredients: 3 hard…

Smoked Salmon Brunch Sandwich!

Hello, Hope you are having a wonderful (long) weekend! For those of you that were celebrating Thanksgiving I hope you had a lovely celebration…we all have a lot to be thankful for! I wanted to do a small post on what I had for Brunch last week…. I wanted to have a semi-decadent Brunch without…

Smoked Salmon & Ricotta Appetizer

On Friday nights I like to have quick and light dinners, that I can enjoy with a glass of wine and then be off to meet my friends.  Last Friday was no exception I wanted to make a fast dinner composed of small dishes so, I met Moos, on his way back from work, at…

Spices & Herbs

I cannot stress how utterly important it is to have a good selection of spices and herbs in your pantry.  Spices make the difference between bland and grand cuisine. They provide aroma, flavor, and color to any dish. Spices contain volatile oils responsible for their aromas.  As spices come in contact with heat they suffuse…