Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Lentil soup



Lentil is a popular side dish in Mauritius, a typical dinner plate would consists of plain rice, a vegetable dish, curry and lentils, black, red or yellow. This is a delicious lentil soup with carrots, celery, red onions,garlic and loads of parsley. It's a very comforting soup on those long winter nights.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Christmas Treats....



The "Napolitaines" was a sweet treat to share for Christmas. I truly hope my colleagues at work liked them as much as I did enjoy making them !

Quesadillas with left over chicken



Spice up your Friday night dinner with this simple yet delicious mexican chicken, black bean and cheese quesadillas. Served with some refreshing mango salsa. Hurra !!!

Birthday dinner at home....




Roast Beef , Mash potatoes with chives, Portobello mushroom gravy, spinach salad with grapefruit, honey and mustard dressing

Thai dinner...



Tom yum Soup, stir fried baby bok choy, Thai style seafood fried rice (Kao Pad)

Birthday cake




A birthday cake for my husband! One of my creations which I am the most proud of. White chocolate cake with white chocolate filling and mixed wild berries inside.My first attempt at using Fondant used on top to create the base as well as leaves.

Tandoori fish pakora