Morrocan-esque Kabobs

I was at my mom's earlier today and ended up eating dinner there. She also taught me some traditional Chinese recipes (like "Ants Crawling Up the Tree" - hehe). It's about time I learn how to make some Chinese food! Anyway, I already had my sirloin steak marinating in the fridge since I was planning on making dinner for me and Raf later on that night. Raf didn't get home until 2030 from Sacremento - but dinner was ready and waiting for him. Yay, time for a second dinner!

Lemon, cumin, s & p, olive oil marinade.

Sirloin steak, yellow onion, tomato, mushroom kabobs.

Couscous with sunflower seeds, corn, tomato, and a basil cream dressing with a hint of lemon.







Next time I need to lighten up on the lemon and add a bit more cumin. Otherwise, not too shabby. ;)

Brine and Baked Chicken

This was my first time brining the chicken. I used thyme, black peppercorns, bay leaves, onions, carrots, and lots of salt. Then I added some butter, wine, and salt right before baking.

I underestimated the time for baking. I baked it for an extra 40 minutes. It was extremely tender and juicy.

Very happy with the taste... as for the presentation - it won't happen next time. ;)

Est-ce que tu veux manger une crepe ?

I had some cottage cheese that I didn't want to go to waste so I mixed it with confiture de fraises and filled the crepe with it.

The best burgers we have ever made

With the help of Sous Chef, Monsieur Donnay





Juicy! This was made with smoked GOUDA cheese. GOOD-A!


It's alive!


Double fried panko potato wedges


Thanks to Bobby Flay who mentioned NOT to season the meat too much. I used to load my burgers with Worcestershire, salt, onions, pepper, etc. This time we just put a little salt + egg - it was great! You can really taste the meat.

My version of Pizza Margherita

Miscellaneous experiments

Mashed potato croquette with pesto


Shrimp and Clam Linguine with garlic white wine sauce




"Emergency food" - I had nothing in my fridge but this :)


Hubba hubba - salami with black pepper


Custard with fresh fruit medley


I fucked up my ganache cake so I decided to make this with it:


Mom's Birthday cake: White cake with chocolate ganache center, rum creme chantilly, and fresh strawberries