Feb 2, 2009

Kay’s Chili Con Carne

Spur of the moment posting! It wasn’t until after I already chopped the bell peppers, chili pepper and onion that I spontaneously decided to grab my camera and turn it into a quick photo posting. The photos aren’t great because, well, I was in a hurry (dinner time) and didn’t have time for a proper set up, but you’ll get the idea! This is really simple and basic food—the type of food that pops…

Nov 16, 2008

Dutch Winter Stew

It’s Sunday, just got back from a long walk in the park before the bad weather is supposed to set in. I have plenty of free time on my hands, lots of beef in the freezer, stocked up on vegetables, radio tuned in to the best Motown, northern soul music and my munchkin is napping. What more could a girl ask for? It’s stew time! I love beef, I love…

Oct 12, 2008

Stuffed Apples

Filed under: Appetizers,beef,Recipes — Tags: , , , , , — Kay @ 11:15 pm

Wanna make something fun? Let’s stuff a few apples. This dish just screams autumn to me! Not entirely sure why. Found it in one of those old fashioned ‘grandma cooks’ cookbooks some time ago and it immediately caught my eye. It looked so cheerful and playful, I simply had to make it. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t alter, tweak and adjust a few things, of course. The freshness…

Oct 5, 2008

Kiddy Con Carne

  We’ve hit the terrible twos! Oh boy, we’ve hit ‘em hard. Little angel turned into a little demon (at times). Amazing, seems it happened overnight. I got a break, though, he didn’t start ’til recently and is now almost 2 and a half. Counting my blessings! Things that were (inserts best Dora voice) ‘yummy delicious’, are now steadfastly pushed to the side with a loud ‘yuck‘, not to mention…

Sep 29, 2008

Bifteki

Filed under: beef,Greek Food,Recipes — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Kay @ 4:10 pm

Ever since I first set food on the beautiful island of Crete, I’ve been smitten by Greece. Fell head over heels in love with the country, the scenery, the people, the culture, the laid back mentality and definitely the superb Greek kitchen. That and Katy Garbi! I’m a firm believer of ‘less is more‘ when it comes to cooking. Less is often much, much more. Get down to basics – good…

Sep 1, 2008

Kayotic Burger

  There are so many burgers out there, it’s amazing. Just google it, the list is endless. Every one claims the best burger. I don’t. I think ‘the best burger’ simply doesn’t exist. It’s all subjective, it varies from country to country, region to region or is simply what you grew up with. Some people like it simple and basic—good quality meat, a little salt and pepper and maybe a…