Cooking for friends

Cooking for friends is always fun. I not quite prefer ordering pizzas or sushi. I don't mind cooking all the way as long as I don't need to do the cleaning. Just met up with ex-colleagues and their children and made some of their favourite dishes

Pumpkin soup

I seldom make soup but this one is so easy. Just bake the pumpkin for around 30 mins until it's soft. Then use blender to blend it and then boil with cream and chicken booth until the desired consistency. Add some deep fried chopped bacons on top when serve.

French Escargots with herbs and butter

This one is ready made already. Just put into oven for 15 minutes. That yummy herb butter is best served with any bread.

Salted Ox tongue

Normally I make this the day before. Boil the ox tongue under salt water for 2 hours. Then marinate with huge amounts of pepper and wrap it under tin foil overnight. When serve, pan fry or bake it with salt and pepper.

Blue mussels in white sauce

I love fatty blue mussels. Simply add onions and white wine and some cream when boil. Simple but yummy~~~

German pork knuckles

Boil under sliced carrots, celery and beer for 2 hours. Then bake in oven for around 30 mins. I still yet to figure out how to make the crispy skin, will try honey next time.

Baked beef and broccoli Cannelloni

Love making cammelloni, just follow the instructions on the box. I like adding some vegi like broccoli to make it less meaty. Kids love it~~~

I should have make the desserts but people are just so full. Sure there's always next time~~~