Jan
30
2014

Why Not Fondue For Two This Valentine's Day?

Romantic and Sexy

Why Not Fondue For Two This Valentine's Day?

Here is an idea for Valentine's Dayinstead of spending lots of money in a crowded restaurant, why don't you make a romantic dinner at home? I find fondue to be the ultimate and cozy treat in the winter. Plus, there's no cooking since it's all done on the table, and the setting is so romantic and sexy.

Here's the best recipe to make a Swiss-style cheese fondue from scratch:

300g grated Gruyère cheese
300g grated Emmenthal cheese
1/2 cup white wineI suggest a wine from Alsace, such as Reisling
2 oz vodka or kirsch
1/4 cup crunchy bacon (optional)
10g rehydrated porcini mushrooms (optional) 
1 branch of rosemary
Fresh ground black pepper

 Put all of the ingredients in your fondue pot and let the cheese melt over medium heatmixing constantlyuntil you get the perfect creamy texture. Transfer the pot to your fondue stand and enjoy with pieces of bread and freshly cut vegetables.

The tradition says that if your bread (or veggie) falls off your fork, you have to kiss the person next to you :) Fun, fun, fun! 

And why not go for a chocolate fondue for dessert, with a nice glass of sparkling wine! 

Jan
27
2014

Amazing Creamy Kale Salad Recipe

PERFECTLY HEALTHY AND CREAMY

Amazing Creamy Kale Salad Recipe

Who thought we would ever see these two words in the same sentence without a catch 22?? Usually the word creammmy means yummmmy, but it also means fattttty!!!

Not this time, all 5 ingredients are healthy:

Kale
Avocado
Carrots
Toasted nuts
Lemon

No oil, no cream or any other dairy products. In fact, it is the avocado that creates the perfect creamy dressing texture, and the lemon juice keep it fresh and green.

 Start by washing your kale leaves and shredding them into a bowl.

 Then grate a carrot, add half to one cup of unsalted toasted nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or even pumpkin or sunflower seeds).

 Throw in your avocado (peeled and cut in half) and squeeze the juice of one lemon.

 With your hands, mix it all together until the avocado blends perfectly and coats all kale leaves of its creaminess. Season with salt and pepper to taste.    

Note: this salad is even better when it is prepared in advance.

So yummy, you’ll want to eat it all but if there is any left over, unlike any other kind of salads, it will keep very well until the next day.

Enjoy as much as you like!!!

Jan
10
2014

Easy Cleansing Soup Recipe

Give Your Stomach a Break with this soothing soup

Easy Cleansing Soup Recipe

This is the perfect combination of ingredients to soothe your stomach after the holidays. Or any time.

Ingredients:

4 cups of chicken broth
1 chicken breast
1 medium onion, sliced
1 piece of ginger (about 1"), sliced
2 baby bok choy, sliced
1 teaspoon of fish sauce
A pinch of Cayenne pepper

 

 Combine the broth, the onion, and the ginger, and bring to a boil. 

 Add the chicken, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the meat is well cooked.

 Remove the cooked chicken breast from the broth, slice it and return to the pot.

 Add the bok choy and the fish sauce, cook for another 5 minutes, and serve with a pinch of Cayenne. You can also sprinkle with some thinly sliced green onions, parsley, and even coriander leaves. 

(4 portions)

A warm taste of comfort and relaxation!

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