Healthy snack from curd

This is one of the best salad-snacks I have ever tried. It is traditional and very common in Armenia. Some people prepare it in a form of a salad, some make balls from the mixture, some stuff green peppers with it. I make a smooth paste out of it and serve as a snack to be eaten with toasts or chips, or without anything...

Lemonade AKA dzzFood

The sun is away today...but the weather is great, in a different way, but still great...it is raining from time to time and the air is so-so fresh. Maybe because I had a lot for dinner, or because I am somewhat tired, I feel like drinking something fresh now. I just drank a glass of water and a cup of tea: none satisfied my thirst. So, I decided to use some "psychological methods" to deal with my thirst... I decided to write about a nice and refreshing lemonade. It is made of fresh lemons, some sugar, and water.

Bruschetta

After the long winter full of dry and "pale" food, my soul constantly wants bright colors and freshness not only behind the window but also in food! This is why I asked my friend to include bruschettas in our menu  for her housewarming party (for which I was the Chef :) btw)! Look at those pieces of bread with tomatoes and some fresh herbs... what can be better...

This light starter is dedicated to all those who either fast or want to have a quick, tasty, and yet light snack.

Bruschetta reminds me of  Napoli restaurant in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria... It was a great place, they had really nice garlic bread, bruschetta, and the greatest cheese-cake. This is where I have tried bruschetta the first time, more than 10 years ago. Many of my friends might still remember that place..I wonder if it still exists...

Anyway,  bruschetta is a very common Italian starter and there are many variations to it. Here is what I offer you to do...

Dot cake and spring!

On a sunny day as this one, I always feel like sitting in an open-air cafe, reading a book or a magazine, and enjoying a cup of American coffee. Well, would the day be perfect without a piece of a cake...to sweeten the flavor of fresh air and still chilly wind. Of course not. Nevertheless, it is only March, and open-air cafes are still closed, so I have to take care of my own cake and coffee.

Hope you too see the sun today! If the weather forecast promises you a sunny day tomorrow as well, you could sacrifice some 30 minutes of today's sun, to prepare something sweet and to meet tomorrow with a joyful piece of a cake. Does it worth trying?

Christmas cookies in spring

...This cookies are perfect for children. They do not contain ginger or eggs. They are simple and safe food even for babies  from 7 mo on (of course without frosting). Make them in forms of flowers, and you will have spring cookies!

Chicken breasts stuffed with mushrooms

Most people generally enjoy food that is common to their culture and region. Oh, but most importantly, we all enjoy food prepared by our moms! Then we get married  and your halves have their vision of mommy's food...and here is where new recipes are usually born...as a result of compromises, join efforts, and different tastes...The driver of innovation, creation, and adaptation....family...what else...and it is not only about food, my friends...I got too far from my topic already...I have this nice a juicy chicken breast waiting to be written about, while I am philosophically discussing the institute of marriage and food.

So the chicken...

Doesn't it look nice with vegetables+rice, seasoned with onions? Try for yourself.

Rice+vegetables

Did I say I love improvising? 

Well, here is another improvisation of mine. It is called rice with whatever you have at home. It can be pure vegan or if combined with small fried chicken cubes, become a satisfactory meal for dinner. It is really easy to prepare, and tastes so delightful and light! Trust me it will be gone in 15 minutes, at least that is the case in my family!

As I said, the ingredients in this dish are dictated by the content of the refrigerator, rather than a strict recipe to be followed. The most important here is the technique. Fry vegetables a bit, cook rice separately in microwave, mix them, season, and add soy sauce. But if you need a recipe, continue reading.