Fun Food
Something has changed in the kitchens all around , it feels like in every house, there has to be ... arranged on the kitchen shelves , the latest machines & tools ... you cant stop to wonder, if it is all a show to please .... who ?
The simple fun feeling to just make a new dish of your liking has vanished , instead it is the very new trends who tells you what to cook , which I also keep an eye on and like but .. I really miss the simplicity in a fun pot luck with friends , lazy care free gatherings with simple well cooked dishes and a good wine or lemonade ... not the need to be a wine specialist ... summer is approaching around the corner with quick made suppers & long sunday lunches , so try to enjoy all the good free stuff , like to breath in sea air or wander through fields of lavender , why not an" after work pic-nic " a wonderful idea .. maybe with small dishes made out of fruit or veggies that you have picked yourself !
A fun , easy recipe to cook together is this !
Salmon with ginger , chili & lime.
Put in an ovenproof big dish 700g cut in chunks pak choy and spring onion and one 1-1/2 kg whole side salmon without the skin drizzle some sea salt on top , now in a small bowl mix together 3tbsp honey , 1 tbsp grated ginger , 1 cleaned chopped chili and the juice from 1/2 lime and brush the salmon with this , slice the rest of the lime and put on top & sprinkle some sesameseeds on top ... time to bake on 175c in the middle of the oven for 20-25 min , or until the thickest part has reached 50c.
This recipe serves 6-10 p it is also a lovely center piece on a buffe table.
I adore portabellos , cook them in any way any time .....
Portabelloburger with grilled avocado !
Cut the stems from the mushrooms and chop them , mix with minced garlic , oil and herbs , salt & pepper and put back in the portabellos , they are now ready to be grilled slow until they are soft through , grill the avocado slices quick on heat and serve the burgers with greens , sauce & bread of your choice .....
Fun food to cook and eat is of course , different club sandwiches or salads in a 1000 funny coloured ways !
Just get inspired and start to cook out of your own feelings !
Or why not an oldie goldie , pasta salad can really be made in all colours and a lot of ingredients , fun & easy !
Pasta Pronto with green sauce !
1/2 l boiled cold pasta mixed with a suce made from yogurt , cream and pesto , add 2 cups of salad cut in to chunks , 5 sundried tomatoes in pieces and 1/2 a red onion in thin slices , now mix it all.
You can top it with croutons or serve it with grilled chicken in either way it is an easy fun way to cook & enjoy !
Serves 4p.
Cook what you want and with your favourite tools , but keep it simple and get yourself out in the fantastic spring weather , too inhale and enjoy all of natures wonder , take a look around and breathe ...
The time is right to , switch back to iced coffe , pick up fresh flowers , swap in all the floral leggings , spring time .. give love to people who actually need it , care for one and another and take care of yourself , otherwise you can not be of any help to others .... hugs are good , nice music too Fleetwood Mac mmm nice ..... will soon be on my way to the island for some serious kitchen work next to the sea ....might see you there .. until then be well , big love
Chris
from GrammasKitchen