http://niammy.com/melsiesenhttps://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/crispy-fried-chicken-rolls-1715https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/crispy-fried-chicken-rolls-1715Hi all,Haven't been here for a while due to work commitments.Thank you all new followers for enjoying my blog.Here is a very easy snack recipe that will excite you and your friends.  Thu, 09 Mar 2017 03:53:36 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/oliebollen-1525https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/oliebollen-1525It's the time of the year. When New Year's Eve is near it is "oliebollen" time in Holland, in English they are called Dutch doughnuts. Lovely deep fried yeast dough balls dusted with powder sugar, they are a must have at New Year's Eve.I thought you might want to give these traditional treats a go.Here's an easy simple recipe without yeast, so ready for the deep fryer in a whimper Happy New Yea...Thu, 29 Dec 2016 08:42:30 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/seafood-chowder-1330https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/seafood-chowder-1330We have all heard of clam chowder, but you don't need clams to make this lovely seafood chowder.Nourishing and if you put a little effort a feast for the eye as well.I replaced the always present cream in this hearty seafood soup with vegetables that provide the perfect creaminess you will be looking for in a chowder.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:36:25 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/banana-bread-1287https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/banana-bread-1287 Bananas are healthy, delicious and A Culinary Adventure Bananas, Bananas. Bananas are everywhere. Bananas are cultivated, grow in the wild, come in stacks of varieties and are turned into the most amazing concoctions imaginable. Bananas are superb, you can use them for breakfast, lunch, dessert, snacks, bread, smoothies and what not. What not? Did you know that bananas are turned into chips, s...Sat, 22 Oct 2016 05:16:41 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/classic-italian-crusty-bread-1224https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/classic-italian-crusty-bread-1224Crusty bread always intrigues me it gives that lovely old fashioned feeling, like going back to ancient times for a while just by the looks of it.But how do these bakers do it, with love for the product, skill and procedures handed over from generation to generation sometimes centuries old.The more bread you make the better you get at it, the feel of the dough, quality of the ingredients and so...Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:09:31 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/home-made-sauerkraut-with-schnitzel-1133https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/home-made-sauerkraut-with-schnitzel-1133Homemade Sauerkraut Sauerkraut has always been one of my favorite winter foods. I well remember going to Granma’s house on Saturdays, when fall was in the air somewhere late September she prepared her winter foods.She would have a small runner bean cutter attached to the kitchen table and while she added the beans from the top I turned the handle to see the thin slices come out from the device....Wed, 14 Sep 2016 03:29:37 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/red-cabbage-with-raisins-and-apple-1118https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/red-cabbage-with-raisins-and-apple-1118When was the last time you ate red cabbage?Super foods are a daily occurrence on every website we browse on www. Com. Beautiful stories about kale, Brussels sprouts, blue berries, wild salmon and avocados, but hardly anybody talks about red cabbage. When you read a bit further you will quickly realize that red cabbage is a super food. Paired with the right ingredients this crucifer with gorgeou...Sat, 03 Sep 2016 08:11:42 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/pork-short-ribs-with-celery-and-apple-sauce-1102https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/pork-short-ribs-with-celery-and-apple-sauce-1102Pork short ribs are a BBQ favorite and rightly so, yet is this recipe a real treat when the weather doesn't allow to dine outside.It takes a bit of preparation, but as always with cooking goes a bit of patients a long way.The broth provides for a delicious sauce and combined with the crunchy celery and sweet apple sauce is this a dish to show of to your friends..  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 07:14:49 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/chettinad-chicken-curry-1092https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/chettinad-chicken-curry-1092 Indian curries are rich in spices making them irresistible. Don’t be put off by the list of spices used, once the aroma fills the air you won’t regret the effort.In comparison to other curries which are often made with a spice paste or ground spices and coconut milk or cream are Indian curries often made in two steps. First is making the spice mix and second is frying components, then adding t...Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:15:01 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/sweet-and-sour-tofu-1083https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/sweet-and-sour-tofu-1083Stir frying is commonly known as a Chinese cooking technique. The Chinese never knew much about stir fry until the Ming Dynasty. A half ball shaped pan, much larger and shallower than the pan we now know as ‘wok’ was used to dry grains. Boiling and steaming were the cooking methods in Chinese cooking.Prosperity changed Chinese cooking over time, slowly, but surely. First royalty and affluent fa...Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:58:00 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/chili-cheese-biscuits-1070https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/chili-cheese-biscuits-1070Like to cook at home, like to bake, like something different, but new to the game; don’t worry.Try your hands on cookies, cookies are easy to make and will help to give you confidence, the “you can do it” idea.A twist in flavor is a nice twist, because you can make cookies sweet, savory, spicy, in many ways all together.Shape is not a big thing to worry; no one bothers if cookies are a bit out ...Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:43:16 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/mini-quiche-with-parmesan-1054https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/mini-quiche-with-parmesan-1054I love quiches, they are delicious to eat, easy to make and extremely suitable to clear up some leftovers from your fridge. A little leftover vege, a piece of bell pepper, one last slice of bacon, all these bits and pieces just not enough for a meal but mixed together just enough for a quiche filling.Best of all is that quiches are enjoyed hot or coldMini quiches baked in a muffin pan or small ...Thu, 11 Aug 2016 04:18:28 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/boil-only-fruit-cake-1038https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/boil-only-fruit-cake-1038 Baking cake takes a bit of time and effort, the result is usually more than worth the effort. This boiled fruit cake is no different but certainly worth trying, liquid and egg are replaced with more fruit and that makes this recipe pretty special.The recipe is very easy and quick to make but takes a bit of cooking time at a low temperature. I used Guava, Sultanas, Prunes and Red Peaches for th...Sat, 06 Aug 2016 04:18:27 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/asian-chicken-wings-1032https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/asian-chicken-wings-1032The wings are the most popular part of the chicken for many people, especially in the US of A are fans going whoopee dooda over chicken wings.They come in a wide range of preparation styles and flavorsThe chicken wings in this recipe are really easy to make, they taste divine whether you eat them hot or cold  Oven baked fries go well with the wings and you can simply bake the whole dish in one ...Wed, 03 Aug 2016 02:24:30 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/dutch-bitterballs-1004https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/dutch-bitterballs-1004This snack finds its way to every Dutch birthday and any other party. It takes a little effort to prepare, so make a batch and freeze them. Once you have the hang of it vary the base with different flavors, chili, curry or a vegetarian version with mushrooms.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:59:48 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/if-you-like-it-hot-979https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/if-you-like-it-hot-979Chilies are a widely used in many cuisines, Asian, Mexican, Chinese and more, they come in a string of varieties with spiciness levels from sweet to extremely hot.Red chilies, dry or fresh, are the most popular in Asia and chilly paste is a must in many dishes, especially in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Store bought chilly paste is often modified to suit the taste of the country...Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:15:50 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/tagliatelle-bolognaise-944https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/tagliatelle-bolognaise-944Spaghetti Bolognese is a dish that originated outside Italy.It consist most of the time of a meat sauce made from ground beef and carrots, celery and tomatoes flavored with spices served on top of a bed of spaghetti.In Italy this type of noodles does not go well with a “ragu” type of sauce, a furrowed type of pasta is considered the right type, penne is a good choice. One way or the other spagh...Fri, 08 Jul 2016 03:22:43 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/spicy-sausage-puffs-931https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/spicy-sausage-puffs-931This is a very easy snack to prepare when you have some friends over for a drinkCrunchy, tasty and enjoyed by everybody! Serve them hot for the best result      Mon, 04 Jul 2016 03:48:14 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/stuffed-aubergine-901https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/stuffed-aubergine-901Aubergines, for many better known as eggplant are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin B1 and B6 and potassium. In this recipe they are paired with spinach and two types of cheese, the vegan varieties do a good job here. A rich tomato sauce completes the dish. Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:43:22 +0000https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/watercress-soup-with-lamb-and-roasted-garlic-873https://niammy.com/melsies/recipe/watercress-soup-with-lamb-and-roasted-garlic-873 Leafy greens are very satisfying ingredients is soups. They provide lots of nutrients and lovely colors. Watercress is one of them, which I combined here with thinly sliced lamb leg and pungent roasted garlic for some punch.  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 07:14:51 +0000