Craciun Fericit!!! Merry Christmas!!!

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       Timpul nu a fost cel mai bun prieten al meu in ultima perioada de an, fapt pentru care nu am postat nimic de ceva timp; vreau sa va multumesc tuturor care m-ati vizitat si mi-ati scris in aceasta vreme, inseamna mult pentru mine! sper ca noul an sa-mi aduca putin din linistea de care am mare nevoie, sa pot sa ma concentrez pe ce iubesc cel mai mult, inclusiv pe blog! Nu am vrut sa treaca aceste zile fara sa scriu ceva si sa postez o poza cu bradutul nostru frumos :)
       Sarbatorile de iarna sunt speciale pentru mine in fiecare an, imi aduc bucurie in suflet si ma incanta de fiecare data ca pe un copil :) desi zapada inca nu ne-a onorat cu prezenta in Toronto, sper ca acolo unde sunteti in lumea asta sa aveti fulgi de nea si sa va bucurati cu adevarat de iarna! sa adulmecati mirosul bradului si al bucatelor alese pe care le-ati pregatit, sa cinstiti un pahar de vin si sa va bucurati de compania celor dragi! sa va umpleti inimile de bucurie si sufletele de liniste!  


                                                              Craciun Fericit!!!



English version
 
       Time wasn't my best friend recently, and that's why I haven't posted anything in a while now; I want to thank everyone for their visit and for everything you wrote to me, it means a lot to me! I hope that the new year will bring me the peace I need, to be able to focus on all the things I love, including my blog! I didn't want to let these days pass without writing something and posting a picture with my Christmas tree :)
       Winter holidays are special to me every year, they bring me joy as if I was a small kid :) though snow didn't want to be present in Toronto so far, I hope that wherever you are in this world you'll see some snow flakes and you'll truly enjoy winter! smell the tree and all the wonderful dishes you made, have a glass of wine,  and enjoy the company of your dear ones! fill your hearts with joy and your souls with peace! 


                                                            Merry Christmas!!!

Salata de conopida cu maioneza (Cauliflower Salad with Mayonnaise)

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       Ce bine e sa pot posta din nou ceva bun, mi-a fost teribil de dor de toate blogurile si retetele minunate dar mai ales de toti cei care ma vizitati! viata mi-a rezervat niste schimbari lately, asa ca a trebuit sa tot aman activitatea pe blog :( vreau sa stiti insa ca am citit toate mesajele lasate, am incercat pe cat posibil sa va urmaresc si pot sa sa va spun ca am sa-mi dau silinta sa nu mai absentez atat de mult :)  am avut o vara incarcata pe toate planurile si am gatit destul de putin, dar tot am reusit sa mai fac cate ceva bun  :) promit sa recuperez timpul pierdut!
        Am zis ca e foarte potrivit sa postez reteta pentru salata de conopida, pe care sunt sigura ca toti o cunoasteti deja, doar e atat de simplu de preparat! nu e una dintre preferatele mele, dar atunci cand o prepar o mananc cu multa pofta :) Enjoy!
       It feels so good to be able to post something delicious again, I terribly missed all the lovely blogs and the mouth watering recipes, but most I missed all you wonderful people that visit me! life has reserved some changes for me lately so I had to keep delaying my blog activity :(  I want you to know though that I read all your messages and I tried to follow you as much as I could and I can only say that I promise to do my best and keep up with everything better :) I had a very complex summer on all levels and I barely cooked but I did make some delicious meals that I need to show you!
       I think it's the best moment to post my Cauliflower salad, which I'm sure you all know it by now, since it's so easy to make! it's not one of my favorites, but I do love it each time I prepare it :) Enjoy!

Ingrediente/Ingredients:     


 2 buc conopida/2 pcs of cauliflower
 1 ceapa/1 onion

 3 galbenusuri/3 egg yolks
 1 lingurita mustar/1 teaspoon with mustard
 300 ml ulei vegetal/300 ml vegetable oil
 sare, piper/salt, pepper
 suc de lamaie/lemon juice     
                                             


Cum se face/How it's made:  


Mai intai curatim conopida si o desfacem in buchetele mai mici si o fierbem in apa sarata cam 20 de minute.
We first clean the cauliflower and we break it in small bouquets and we boil it in salted water for 20 minutes.

Cand e fiarta o strecuram bine de apa si o zdrobim bine cu furculita sau cu un chopper.
When it's tender we drain it very well and we smash it with a fork or using a chopper.

O lasam sa se raceasca si facem maioneza din 3 galbenusuri, putina sare si mustar, adaugand treptat cate putin ulei la inceput, pentru a nu se taia. Continuam sa punem ulei pana cand am obtinut cata maioneza dorim, mie imi place mai multa.
We let the cauliflower cool and we start making the mayonnaise using 3 egg yolks, a pinch of salt and mustard, adding oil a little at a time. We continue adding oil until we obtain the amount of mayonnaise that we want, I usually want more.

Cand conopida s-a racit de tot o amestecam cu maioneza obtinuta si cu ceapa tocata, adaugam suc de lamaie dupa gust, sare, piper si servim. E super buna si extrem de rapid de facut si  perfecta ca aperitiv pentru petreceri! Bon appetit!
When the cauliflower has cooled completely, we combine it with the mayonnaise and chopped onion, we add some lemon juice according to taste, salt and pepper and we serve. It's delicious and so simple to make and goes perfectly as an appetizer for parties! Bon appetit!

Minunata/Lovely

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Thai Cuisine: Stir Fry de porc, ardei si lemongrass (Stir Fried Pork with Peppers and Lemongrass)

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        E timpul pentru o noua reteta din bucataria thailandeza, de care eu m-am indragostit cumplit!!! de data aceasta am ales sa folosesc si lemongrass, o planta cu aroma de lamaie ce creste in Filipine si care este des folosita in mancarurile asiatice; eu am folosit lemongrass proaspat, dar se poate folosi si uscat sub forma de pudra. Carnea de porc cu ardei si lemongrass are un gust absolut superb iar pranzul nostru e gata in maxim 10 minute, ca de altfel toate mancarurile asiatice :)
       It's time for a new Thai recipe, a cuisine I'm totally in love with btw!!! this time I chose to use Lemongrass, a herb with a subtle citrus flavor that grows in Philippines and which is often used in Asian cuisine; I used it fresh, but it can also be used dried and powdered. Lunch is ready in 10 minutes and it's super tasty, like all Asian recipes for that matter :) Enjoy!

Ingrediente/Ingredients:  

 350 g carne de porc/350 g pork
 2 linguri sos de soia/2 tablespoons with soy sauce
 1 lingura zahar brun/1 tablespoon w brown sugar
 1/2 lingura pasta de ansoa/1/2 tablespoon w anchovy paste (fish sauce)
 1 lingurita amidon/1 teaspoon cornstarch
 1/2 lingurita sare/1/2 teaspoon w salt

 1/2 ceapa rosie/1/2 red onion
 2 catei de usturoi/2 garlic cloves
 2 ardei colorati/2 colored peppers
 1 tulpina lemongrass/1 lemongrass stalk
 2 fire ceapa verde/2 green onions

Cum se face/How it's made:


Mai intai facem marinada pentru carne. Intr-un vas mic punem sosul de soia, zaharul brun, pasta de ansoa, amidonul si sarea si amestecam foarte bine. Carnea o taiem fasii subtiri, o amestecam cu sosul si o dam la frigider pt 1 ora.
We first make the marinade for the meat. In a small bowl we combine soy sauce, brown sugar, anchovy paste, cornstarch and salt. We cut the pork in thin strips and we mix them well with the sauce. We marinate them for 1 hour in the fridge.

Curatam si tocam ceapa si usturoiul iar ardeiul il taiem fasii subtiri. Curatam lemongrass-ul si tocam marunt partea alba din mijloc.(il vedeti cum arata in imaginea cu ingredientele)
We peel and chop the onion and garlic and we cut the pepper in thin strips. We peel the lemongrass and we chop the middle part of the white part.(you can see it in the ingredients picture)

Incalzim wok-ul sau o tigaie mare si punem in o lingura de ulei ceapa si usturoiul tocat si le prajim la temperatura ridicata pt 1 minut.(stir fry)
We heat up 1 tablespoon with vegetable oil in a wok or a big skillet and we stir fry the onion with the garlic for 1 minute.

Adaugam ardei si lemongrass si continuam sa prajim pt alte 2 minute, amestecand mereu.
We add the pepper and lemongrass and we stir fry them together for 2 minutes.      

Adaugam carnea de porc marinata si prajim totul pana cand carnea e facuta, amestecand continuu.
We add the marinated meat and we stir fry everything until the meat is done. 

Cand carnea e gata, adaugam si ceapa verde tocata marunt, potrivim de sare si piper si mai prajim pt 2 minute.
When the meat is done we add the chopped green onion, we sprinkle salt and pepper if needed and we stir fry for another 2 minutes.

Servim cu garnitura de orez sau taitei de orez. Bon appetit!
We serve with rice as a side dish or rice noodles. Bon appetit!            

Super bun si se poate face si cu pui sau vita daca preferati!
Super tasty and it can also be made with chicken or beef if you like!

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