Nectarine cocktail with pineapple vodka

I added bite sized nectarine pieces with minced mint to 1 glass of water, 750 ml sugarcane juice, pineapple vodka to taste and agave nectar for a concoction I am experimenting with for a grill party.

Banana halwa

2 ripe bananas
Raw Sugar to taste
Milk powder
2 Tbsp ghee (preferably homemade)

Method:
Mix everything except the ghee together and cook the mashed bananas in a low flame by stirring continuously. You may also use cardamom or cinnamon powder to enhance the flavor. You may also try a variation with jaggery instead of using sugar.

Strawberry and cream

Don't they look like tulips?

Blueberry crepes

You may use strawberries , raspberries or a mix of your favorite berries.

For the crepe:

1. Make a batter with 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk and sugar to taste.(You can store the batter for 48 hrs in the fridge)
2. Add butter to thinly coat a non-stick pan. Pour the batter and swirl the pan to make it evenly thick. Flip. (You can store the crepes in the freezer for later use)

For the filling:

1. Stew the berries with lemon zest and cinnamon powder on low heat. Add sugar to taste. Let them sit in the syrup.
2. Spoon out the berry filling onto the crepe and roll the crepes. Place a spoonful on the top if you wish.

Open-faced/ Single crust blueberry pie

1. I used a Pillsbury crust for the pie, you may make your own crust.
2. Thaw the pie crust according to instructions, bake blind (empty) for 10 mins in a round pan at 450 F preheated oven. Sprinkle a little flour on the pan first if you want to prevent it from sticking
3. Filling: Wash, drain and cook the berries in  saucepan until they pop. Add sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon powder. Stir.
4. Pour the berries on the crust. Let it sit for a while if you want(I like it when the crust is still warm). You may serve it with whipped cream. Tastes better than any store bought alternative. 
   

You may use also apple slices or  fruit compote as filling . 

My fav fruit cheese combo

Holland Smoked Gouda and red grapes

Pear and Slilton blue cheese

Strawberries and St. Marcellin .(soft, creamy)

Kiwi chicken salad

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
4 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
Juice of 3 limes
3 tablespoons light olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
Salt to taste

Directions
Place the chicken, kiwi, onion in a large bowl.

Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro in a small bowl. Add salt to taste.

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and carefully stir until evenly coated with the dressing.