Inspiring Recipes Week Ending 16.10.11

I'm a bit behind with the inspiring recipes this week.  The last week was a little tough as I've not been feeling so good. In fact as each day got worse Barry threatened to take me back to hospital again. There was no way I wanted to go back in after spending the end of last year and the first quarter of this year in there, so I persuaded him to give me a few more days.  So glad I did as I then started to improve and am feeling so much better with just the odd bad day.  I really had no idea just how long the recovery period would take and I sometimes wonder if I'm ever going to get back to a normal life.

I think this is another reason why I decided to start the series of inspiring recipe posts because I simply can't stand in the kitchen like I used to and some days can't even muster up the get up and go to actually prepare a dish. Therefore, the blog has suffered and I was anxious to keep it up and running.  I promise more new recipes soon, but in the meantime, enjoy those selected for this series.




Chocolate Wasted Cake

 
Chocolate Wasted Cake by Art of Dessert blog

I'm not really a dessert person, but sometimes, just sometimes, I can be persuaded.

With this cake I could definitely be persuaded.  Hop on over to Art of Dessert blog and check it out. PS If you do make it yourself, please come back and let me know too.

Smoked Gouda Ravioli with
Sun Dried Tomato Garlic Sauce

Smoked Gouda Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Garlic Sauce by Teacher Chef blog

I love ravioli and the filling in this dish with a fab sauce is right up my street. Now, where to buy smoked gouda in Spain? If I can't find it, I'll try it with normal gouda, but I best smoked would be fantastic.

If you too love ravioli, hop on over to Teacher Chef blog and check out the recipe.

Samosa

Samosa by US Masala blog

I've made the popular samosa many times myself and whilst I do enjoy my recipe, I'm still tweeking it until I'm fully satisfied with the filling, hence why I have not added them to the blog yet!

I came across this recipe and decided to check it out, they look fat and full (just the way I like them) and the recipe sounded reasonable so I'll be trying it out very soon.

If you are looking for a samosa recipe, check out US Masala blog here



Slow Cooker Korean Shredded Beef Tacos


Slow cooker korean shredded beef tacos by Good Thymes and Good Food blog

I just could not resist this recipe and will definitely be trying it soon. Korean and Tacos, what could be better?

Hop on over to Good Thymes and Good Food blog to see the full recipe.

Creamy Chicken Tacquitos

Creamy Chicken Taquitos by Handle the Heat blog

Everybody loves this type of dish right? A great any day dish and especially easy for a small crowd too.

Check out the full recipe by visiting Handle the Heat blog

Avocada Crab Roll with Soy
Sauce Caviar

Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce Caviar

I do not eat like crab. However, I think this would work well with chicken too, but what really inspired me was the Soy Sauce Caviar.

What a wonderful invention, don't you think? Plus, avocados are everywhere here in Spain, so this is one easy dish for me. Just imagine how impressed your guests would be if you served this! It's definitely a wow for me, for the full recipe and instructions on the caviar, hop on over to La Fuji Mama blog I'd love to hear from you if you make the caviar too.

Spicy Chicken Tostadas

Spicy Chicken Tostadas by Pinch of Yum blog

Nothing makes me happier than chicken and spicy. I think a lot of you would agree with that too wouldn't you?

Another any day of the week dish, even for lunch too. For the full recipe hop over to Pinch of Yum blog

Well, that's all for this week. Happy reading and do come back and let me know if you try any of these delightful dishes.

Enjoy