Father's Day BBQ

BBQ... More like HOMEMADE PIZZA on the GRILL! 

I haven't posted in awhile... :/ but here is a quick update: I am on VACATION & spending this week with my cousins in the states! Along with me they love to shop and eat HEALTHY! 

Seeing as today was Father's Day in America we decided to take the traditional summer barbecue and give it a little twist! 

Here is what we used: 

For pizza base:

- Store bought dough (we bought 2 balls of dough and split it between the 5 of us...) it was plenty! 

 

For pizza toppings:

- pepperoni

- tomatoes (red & yellow)

- mozzarella shredded cheese 

- feta cheese 

- jalapeños 

- peppers

- onions 

Etc... Get creative!

And of course our secret weapon... Adding a great crunch and taste...

The "kamado grill" ;) 

Here's how they turned out:

Alex and his pizza before grill...

Just because it is pizza doesn't mean it's not healthy! 

Enjoy!!

Evening run...

Tonight a sudden burst of energy came to me and I went out for an evening jog! Felt incredible after! 

Nothing feels better than a great run at the right time! :D 

Lemon "Bizcocho" (cake)

Lemon is always a good idea with warm weather! Sorry it has been awhile since my last post but I haven't had much time in the kitchen! Today however, I had the pleasure  to bake up a little something! A recipe I recently found on a lifestyle blog I follow... Lemon Drizzle Cake! 

Here is what you need:

- 3 eggs

- 170g flour

- 170g sugar

- 170g butter

- 1 tsp baking powder 

** if you want you can add the zests of lemon to the cake batter... But for my taste testers they prefer it without**

Icing:

- 2 lemons (juice will be for icing)

- 110g powder sugar 

** don't have powder sugar? Throw a cup of normal sugar into a food processor, pulse on full power for about 40 seconds and VOILA!!**

Instructions:

- Grab a tin or baking pan (approx. 24x10) and grease for cake batter.

- Preheat oven to 180C (350F) 

- Meanwhile, cream all the batter ingredients together until smooth

- pour into baking pan and into oven! 

Bake time: 30-35 minutes

- While the cake is baking, squeeze lemons for juice (don't forget to strain it!) 

- mix with powder sugar until smooth

Once your cake is ready, poke holes all over and glaze that baby! 

Give it some time to cool...  

Grab a nice iced tea.. Water.. Sit outside and enjoy your cake! :D 

Fresh out of the oven! 

Glazed and ready to be devoured! 

Good luck & Happy Summer! 

Birthday Break!

In the middle of exams it was time to take a break and celebrate! Happy Birthday to a dear friend! 

Went out for lunch...as tempting as it was to have oven cooked pizza...a friend and I shared some healthy plates! 

The birthday girl! 

Our starter: Veggies and Hummus! Delicious!

Main course: Salmon and salad! :D

Here are some other yummy plates ordered by friends:

Gambas al Pil Pil

Quesadillas... Of course only with cheese! A big discussion came up about REAL quesadillas should have. Only cheese of course! 

& of course a little cake for the celebrated friend! 

After lunch... The fun didn't stop! Headed home to "study" a bit more and whip up another birthday cake! This one: a giant cookie cake! 

This one I had to try... Was delicious with the crunchy (not burnt) top and gooey middle! YUM! 

Make a wish!

Happy birthday Leila!

Buenos dias!

More posts coming soon... 

For now:

& happy Monday! <3

Noite da Menina

Noite da Menina... Aka: Girls Night in Portuguese! 

After another week of studying for exams, the girls and I got together for a hearty RISOTTO dinner! I will get the recipe and post ASAP... For now some photos of a fun Friday evening! 

O chef! (The chef!) 

The cutest salad tosser! 

bon appetit!! 

Good Morning!

Good Morning to all! I haven't written much this week...but with exams it has been tough to get creative in the kitchen! 

Soon I will be posting some lunch inspiration, but for now a healthy breakfast to start the day: 

Oatmeal with 1 banana and a handful of blueberries! I always add cinnamon for extra flavour! Enjoy your Friday!