Mediterranean Goodness

My kids love meatballs, and I try to make them every time different so I don't get bored. This time I used Ground Turkey and I used an egg and chopped thyme, oregano and chives and of course you add salt and pepper, I used other spices that I have on hand too.

The Mediterranean  crunch is store bought from Whole Foods, and since it was a hit the first time I made them Paleo Eggplant fries they are super healthy cause they are baked.

Ingredients:

Eggplant, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper

(I just used one big and small  eggplant and it was enough for us 4)

 Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

 Cut the eggplants into medallions, then stack them  and cut into French fry-like strips.

Place eggplant strips onto a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season lightly with a bit of salt and pepper.

 Pop them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the majority of them are browned and crispy.

I added bit more of salt and pepper.

Enjoy....

Week in Food pictures.

These are Instagram pictures I took, since I am having a Facebook break, I share these on Twitter and Instagram.


Chocolate and Banana Gluten free Pancake with blueberries, strawberries, cacao nibs, and flaxseeds.

Satay's on the barbie.

Mozzarella, basil and tomato salad.

Pineapple Sage from the garden

Greens, avocado, flax seeds, almonds, blueberries and peppadew peppers

Granola mix with banana and fresh figs.

Greek Goodness, meatballs, Mediterranean  Crunch Salad and Paleo EggPlant Fries

Eggplant fries in the making

When I don't have to time to whip up lunch I like to get something from the

Salad Bar at Whole Foods.

Avocado Toast with Eggs

Chicken, brocoli and sauteed cabbage mix.

I love eggplant fries easy, delicious and healthy.

Fish with creole sauce.

There are days that I crave certain foods from where I come from, the island.  I love fish, but here if I want to catch my own I have to drive 5 to 6 hours. I bought a beautiful tilapia at Whole Foods. When I cook fish I also will cook a separate meal for my youngest who has a fish allergy.

I marinated the Tilapia  with lemon and pepper and added a organic citrus seasoning I found at Whole Foods as well. Grill this or bake it in the oven.

I made a creole sauce a la mom. (a combination of onions, tomatoes, garlic, peppers and a certain secret ingredient)

Sauteed fresh asparagus and broccoli, oven roasted sweet potatos and  voila dinner is ready. 

The difference about this creole sauce is that I added fresh dill to it.

From my table to yours.

I just wanted to share what prompted me to start blogging about food, here are some of the pictures I take weekly of food I cook. People suggested a book , I decided to start blogging,   some of the pictures I used my camera and others are taken with the iphone. I hope this inspires you to do some cooking and share these at your table.

Enjoy,

pizza baguette 

summer melon salad with proscuitto, basil and mozarella

authentic dish from Bonaire, fish and funchi (polenta)

Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Harvest Salad

Watermelon salad

Greek Chicken with rice and tzatski sauce

Black bean pasta with Garlic Shrimp.

This is my first time trying black bean pasta not  bad all I must say. I bought mine at  Whole Foods. 

You cook the past according to the directions on the package.

1 package of black bean pasta

1 pound of Shrimp

1/4 cup chopped chives leave some for garnish.

3 cloves of garlic minced

I sauteed my Shrimp with the minced garlic in a mixture of olive oil and garlic butter, yes lots of garlic. Stir in the chives. After the shrimp gets a beautiful color and is cooked through combine the pasta and shrimp, garnish with chives and shaved parmesan cheese, slices of lemon. 

Serve while it's hot.

Enjoy.

Spot light on: Le Bistro at Roswell Provisions.

My friend Ivonne loves good food and cooking just like me. I don't recall the story how it was that we decided to try out the Restaurants on Canton Street Roswell. We went to Zest I believe for lunch and later decided that once a  month if time permits we will choose another place to eat.

This time she chose Le Bistro, this is the new restaurant in the Roswell Provision. There is a market where you can get cheese , meats and bread and the Provisions Home where you can buy beautiful hand towels, soap, yummy candles and home accessories.

It was hard pick out something cause everything seemed delicious. I went with Le Crepe Alsace which is a crepe filled with ham, caramelized onions and creme fraiche.We did split the desert which was again a crepe but this time filled with ice cream , sliced bananas and whip cream, and a drizzle of chocolate and fresh fruits.
So if you are in Roswell this place it's worth trying out they do have salads, sandwich, soups, quiches and more.

Chicken Fried Rice Caribbean Style.

I remember my mom's fried rice,  two words super delish. She made it often and whenever we had a get together the fried rice was the main attraction. I have to admit I crave this dish often, I have tweaked her recipe and made it my own. 

I had 5 chicken legs leftover from a Barbecue we had a day before so they came in handy.

Recipe 

Yields: 6 portions

2 slices of bacon ( you can use diced pancetta instead)

1 red pepper

1 onion

4 scallions

1 and half cup of diced chicken

1 cup of corn kernels

3 cups cooked white rice

Pepper, Salt , Ketjap Manis and Badia all seasoning to taste.

I sauteed the bacon after it got a little bit crispy I added the diced red pepper, onion and scallions and the corn kernels. After 4 minutes I added the chicken and then the rice. Stir a bit and then add dash of salt and pepper, the Badia seasoning and the Ketjap Manis (sweet ketjap) to taste. Serve this in a bowl with a fried egg and some cilantro on top and a side of plantains.

Introduction to No Deep Frying Allowed.

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you already know that I enjoy cooking so much that I always end up sharing pictures of food I make.  I love the process of coming up with a recipe, getting all the ingredients together,  the styling of the plate and taking pretty pictures. I am madly in love with gorgeous food photography.
I wake up thinking of  ingredients for lunch and dinner, what I can make that will not only be mouthwatering but also look good on the plate.

With this blog I want to share beautiful yet simple food that anyone can cook.  I want to inspire you to be creative in the kitchen, to make use of whatever you have on hand, to think outside of the box, to be a risk taker and try something new and exciting.

Deep frying has never been part of my cooking experience , not be confused with pan frying.
Follow me on this journey to cooking deliciously food. Here I will be documenting the food we eat at home or at different restaurants. There will be times I will share a recipe.

The Rambutan fruit is native to Indonesia and Malaysia.

(Photo credits: Farrielledesign)