Surf and Turf Dinner (Valentine's Day)

 

Our first Valentine's in Germany was amazing.

Like always!

We love making Special dinner at home.

So much better than going out,

Take some work but its so worth it!!!

These Steaks from Zemo was amazing!

Cheers!

We made these really good Appetizers

Something we have never try making before!

And it was really good!!

Sausage Bites

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pastry sheets
• 2 12 oz kielbasa or smoked sausages
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2. Cook Sausage according to your preference
3. Unroll Pastry sheet ,On the first sheet, sprinkle shredded cheese then place 1 sausage at the long edge of the rectangle.Roll tightly and pinch the final seam to secure dough.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 with the second sheet, but spread cream cheese on half the sheet inplace of shredded cheese.
5. Using a sharp knife, slice the rolls into ¾ inch rounds and place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the dough is crispy and golden.
7. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or condiment of your choice.

The perfect Valentine's Dinner!!

It was craving for a sauce for Steaks in this just perfect!

make sure you serve it right away, if you want to pre make it 

you can add more cream to thin it out!

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients 

• 12 oz Mushrooms sliced
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 2 tsp Minced Garlic
• 1/2 cup White Wine or White Cooking Wine
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions

• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the mushrooms and season them with salt and pepper.
• Cook the mushrooms until the juices from the mushrooms are released and they are browned.
• Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and heat for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
• Reduce the heat to medium, add in the white wine, deglaze the bottom of the pan and cook for approximately 1 minute until the mixture boils slightly.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and cornstarch.
• Stir this mixture into the saucepan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• Top the sauce with the fresh parsley and Serve.

The perfect bite!

It was the best Valentine's Dinner!!

I hope you all had a good one!

xo

There is only one happiness in life...

 

"There is only one happiness in life,

To LOVE

and be 

LOVED."

Valentine's Decors (Germany)

 

Making our new home homey

as each new season comes. 

Sunny day makes me appreciate it more than ever here. 

I didn't think I would experience a lot of gloomy days here in Germany,

Hopefully just in Winter.

A few little new touches from our old Valentines decorations.

I don't want it it to be too much.

I love it!

Do you decorate for Valentine's?

I hope you are having a great month!!!

xo

Be unapologetically you...

 

"Be unapologetically you

and

never

let anyone

dull 

your sparkle."

BBQ Charcuterie Board

 

We did it again!

Remember when we made BBQ Charcuterie Board for Super bowl Sunday?

HERE

We made it because we were rooting for the Chiefs

And this year,

The outcome may be not the same when we first made it

It was still fun to root for the Chiefs!

I am definitely loving this sports more than ever!

We added a few dish to our meal 

Like this Paella that we got already made at the Grocery store

I am so impressed how good it was!!

The perfect plate!

It was all so good!!

I kind of just randomly added stuff

But here the recipes for

Crockpot Ribs

Baked Beans

This was actually fun  because you can also just add stuff you have in the fridge!!

It was all so good!!

Enjoy!

xo

Feeling unstoppable in RED.

 

"Feeling unstoppable 

in RED."

xo

Vodka Sauce Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

 

We made one of the best Sandwiches we ever made!

Makes me think we should make this more often!

If you think that it's hard to make It's actually not!

It's a perfect Weekend meal for the whole family!!

Ingredients:

For the Crispy Chicken:

• 2 large Chicken Breasts, about 1 lb, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup Flour
• 1 tsp. EACH: Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Salt
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 2 large Eggs, beaten
• 2 cups Cooking Olive Oil, for frying

For the Sandwich:

• 1-2 Baguettes
• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 cup Botticelli Vodka Pasta Sauce
• 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 2 balls Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan

Instructions:

For the Crispy Chicken:

1. Slice the 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place in a ziplock bag, press down to remove any air, then seal. Use a kitchen mallet to pound out the chicken pieces to be 1/4″ thick or thinner.
2. Heat up your cooking oil in a skillet over medium high heat to 350F.
3. Set up your station with 3 large plates or bowls. Add the beaten eggs to one bowl. Combine the flour and spices in the second bowl. Add the panic breadcrumbs to the third bowl.
4. Dredge each chicken piece through the flour mixture, then the beaten eggs, then the breadcrumbs until well coated.
5. Fry the chicken pieces in batches of 1-2 pieces for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Place the chicken on a paper towel lined wire rack.
7. To keep warm, place in the oven at 250F.

For the Sandwich:

1. Slice the baguettes in half lengthwise. Drizzle generously with the olive oil. Broil in the oven for 2-4 minutes, until golden.
2. Preheat oven to 400F.
3. On a parchment lined baking pan, add the crispy chicken pieces.
4. Spread a layer of the vodka pasta sauce on top of each, following by 2 thinly sliced mozzarella.
5. Bake for 5-8 minutes, until the mozzarella is melted.
6. Layer the toasted baguettes with the chicken parm, grated parmesan, and freshly chopped parsley to enjoy warm!

It was perfect!!

We also made Pulled Pork fries and it was perfect!!

IT was a good dinner!

xo

Winter Margarita

 

I am so ready for Summer Cocktails,

It's so sad I have to wait

so I decided not to wait and make a Winter version,

Made me less sad that it's so cold!

How pretty is this drink!

Let me know what you guys think!!

Ingredients

• 3 ounces Silver Tequila
• 2 ounces Cream of coconut
• 1 ounce Triple Sec
• 1 ounce Lime Juice
• Ice
• Sweetened Coconut
• Limes
• Pomegranate

Instructions 

• Using corn syrup wet the rim of your glass. Dip in the shredded coconut.
• Add the tequila, cream of coconut, triple sec, lime juice, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the margarita into the prepared glass, garnish with pomegranate and limes, enjoy!
  
  

Cheers!!

xo

Change is scary...

 

"Change is scary,

So is staying the same."

Keep going.

xo

Hello February!

The 2nd chapter of your 2025 is here,

I wish you all an amazing 

FEBRUARY!!

xo

You're Stronger...

 

"You're stronger

that the 

challenges you face,

keep going."

Beautiful Frankfurt

 

 

"Adventure fills your soul

with the colors of the world."

xo