Fried Seaweed

             A Taste of China: Fried Seaweed

©  C.Armeni

Hello Bloggers :) Today Im dying to cook this dish again but I have no time to go and buy so I'll Have to wait for another time. I've been cooking this easy dish for the past 2 months I guess as I was tired of having to buy such a small portion for an amount of money and in the long run its not worth it. 

So I decided to start buying seaweed and frying them myself and I can assure you that it tastes very much like the seaweed I tasted at Chinese restaurants and much better than buying prepared ones at the supermarkets.

For this recipe, you do not need much ingredients and it will only take you a couple of minutes to cook so find below the ingredients used and the method!

Please do not forget to leave your comments and feedback and anything you would like to add. Also you can even send an email on cristamysti@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Ingredients:

• Seaweed (You can buy Sushi Seaweed - I use the Blue Dragon Seaweed)
  
• Olive Oil
  
• Rock Salt (Course Salt)
  
• Ground Ginger (Optional)

Method:

• Cut the seaweed sheet in really thin strips in a bowl and put some rock salt while mixing the seaweed strips
  
• In a frying pan, heat some olive oil and when it is hot enough, put seaweed strips along with some more rock salt for taste
  
• Mix it constantly so as not to get burned for approximately 2-4 minutes maximum
  
• When you see that the seaweed  is changing colour and getting crispy-like mix the ginger (1/4 of a teaspoon) if using and switch off the heat
  
• Serve in a bowl or as a condiment with any chinese dish

Enjoy :]!

©  C.Armeni

Easy Peasy Apple Pie

                                      Easy Apple Pie

©  C.Armeni

Hi guys, I wish I can spend my day posting my all time favourites but since I work, I cannot post as much as I like to - and that is why I do not post much everyday. But bear in mind that it will be worth the wait as I try to give you recipes which are tried and tested by myself, some homemade and some really easy to do. Please do bear with me.

Today I have another Homemade Simple recipe that I do on a frequent basis - which is the perfect recipe for a Healthy Dessert and a win win every single time! Want to impress your relatives with something fast and easy? No PROBLEM!!!

Everything is natural except the base since we do require puff pastry but else who minds? Its the taste that counts ! and I think you all agree right?

So Lets Get Started:

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Ingredients:

• Apples (Usually I use around 8-10 apples)
• Water
• Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves 
• Puff Pastry
• Raisins (Optional)

Method:

• Cut the apples into bite-sized pieces. (I leave it with the skin as it makes the taste better..but you can remove the skin too according to your tastes)
  
• Preheat Oven on 180°C
  
• Put the apple pieces in a pan and boil them in some water.
  
• Halfway through, if using the raisins - put them in the pan and add some cinnamon and ground cloves according to your taste
  
• Keep cooking till apples become soft and switch off the stove
  
• Prepare a pie tin by lightly oiling it or rubbing it with some butter
  
• Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and put it in the pie tin. Lightly pierce it with a fork so as to let excessive steam go out when in the oven
  
• Put some of the apple mixture on the pastry base 
• Cover the pie with the remaining pastry and again pierce with a fork
  
• Put it oven and bake for 35 minutes or till the pie turns golden brown
  

P.s. As I told you I cut the apple pieces with the skin, and when boiling them I make sure not to end up with no water as I prefer to reserve some of the liquid for the pie. As For raisins, of course it is optional but in my opinion I use golden raisins as they release a very sweet taste - that is why there is no sugar mentioned in the ingredients as there is no need to!

Also some might prefer to brush the top of the pie with a lightly beaten egg. You can do so of course but I prefer to leave it as it is. 

Enjoy and leave your feedback below! 

© C.Armeni

Thanks

©  C.Armeni

Tasty Cheeseburgers Cups!!

            

                                    Cheeseburger Cups

So guys, I tried this recipe recently..and believe me when I tell you that its simply [A.M.A.Z.I.N.G]!!

Its quite easy to make and it doesn't take long to cook either.

Image from Google

Ingredients and Method is going to be listed here and who tried them please DO GET BACK and leave your review! :) 

Would love comments and/or suggestions!

Ingredients:

• Short Crust pastry
• 1 pound (or 450g) of beef
• 1/2 cup of Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 8 Small slices of cheese
• Toppings of your choice (Optional)

Method:

• Crumble and cook the beef in a skillet and drain.
• Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and brown sugar.
• Greese a muffin tin with some oil or oil spray and line 8 cups with the pastry
• Divide Meat Mixture between the 8 cups and bake at 204°C or 400°F for 10 or 15minutes until the pastry becomes golden brown
• Top with cheese and other toppings if choosing to add them and bake an additional 5 more minutes

Ready to serve and Enjoy :)!

P.S: Personally in my opinion, I prefer to use puffpastry as I like the fact that it tastes so much better! Also I use Dijon Mustard and reduce the amount of sugar by half (I only use 1 Tablespoon) - but thats just me!

I would like to hear your thoughts about this and keep tuned for more recipes!

C.Armeni.

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Corned Beef Pie - a Maltese Delicacy

                            Corned Beef Pie

This pie has been around quite a long time in the Maltese History and its a pie which can be easily done in Less than 1 Hour.. isn't it amazing or what?

For this recipe I use pre-made pastry - either short crust or puff pastry though I prefer the last option as It tastes much better. Also I am going to show you a small secret to making this pie a winner - and this is by using tomato paste instead of any other tinned tomatoes.

© C.Armeni

Ingredients:

• 2 Large Tins Corned beef
• 1 small can of tomato paste (around 120g)
• 4 Large carrots finely Diced
• 1 Large Onion finely Diced
• 8 very small potatoes - cooked and cut into 4 pieces
• 1 short crust pastry / puff pastry
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Some Water
• 1 Can of Peas (Optional)

Method:

• Heat the oil and add carrots and onions. Cook until carrots are soft and if necessary add a little water
• Preheat oven at 180°C 
• In the meantime cook potatoes but do not cook them much and cut them in 4 pieces and set them aside
• When both the carrots and onions are cooked, add the corned beef and tomato paste. If using add the peas too.
• Give it a good stir and simmer for a couple of minutes until the corned beef smashes down
• Stir well again and turn off the heat. Mash the potatoes and stir them in and set mixture aside
• Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and put in a oiled/buttered pie dish
• Prick the base with a fork and add the corned beef mixture
• Cover with the remainder of the pastry and prick the top as well
• Cook in the preheated oven for 30 Minutes or until the pastry becomes golden.

And Basically that is it! In my pie I added the peas and some salt and pepper and it came out amazing. I hope this is as easy to you as it was to me and if you any queries, do not hesitate to comment here or send an email on cristamysti@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support guys!

C.Armeni

Welcome to my Second Blog!

                              

                                    Hello Guys ! :)

  Hey everyone!

Its curvyblissgirl on my second blog. For those who do not know me, I'm Crista and I come from the small island of Malta (in Europe)! You can follow me more on my first blog which can be found either by scrolling down this blog or by accessing the direct link on: NooberBlogger - CurvyBlissGirl 

This blog is going to be solely dedicated to FOOD. Yes...I told you I am a BIG BIG BIG BIG Food Lover <3 

I know that many of us lead a very hectic and busy Lifestyle... WELL I definitely do! Usually I leave home when it is still dark and I return late in the evening and sure as hell won't be in the mood for cooking! So I DO understand that if not all of us, many will try to find easy and fast recipes which will be a winner every time without spending too much time at the stove!

So to help busy people like me, I will be posting some of my favourites which are quite easy and fast to prepare. I try to vary the recipes as possible but I do require a small favour from you all......

If there is someone who tries any of the recipes that I post for your perusal, and likes it - can you please provide a review of the recipe? Maybe anything that you might try to add next time round? Any photos of the dish that you prepared? This in return will help other users who wish to try these tasty plates.

Also I am trying to be Healthy (New Year's Resolutions) but I cannot guarantee that all recipes that I post will be healthy (OOPS!!!) but I can assure you that they will taste great as they sound!

Any requests or questions, please do leave a comment below and I will try to answer as early as possible. Also you can send me an email on: NooberBlogger's Email

I will be looking forward to your feedback as this will help me strive to find even more great recipes for you all :D

Laters,

C.Armeni.