Starters

Desserts

Mains

Cocktails

In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and sliced avocado. Mix gently to combine.

Prepare the Filling

Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper in the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens. Remove and lay it flat on a clean surface.

Soften Rice Paper

Place a small amount of the filling mixture in the center of the softened rice paper. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Assemble the Rolls

Arrange the spring rolls on a serving platter. Drizzle with soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili sauce before serving.

Prepare for Serving

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and water until smooth. Add chili flakes to taste.

Mix the Dipping Sauce

Transfer the dipping sauce to a small serving bowl and serve alongside the vegetable spring rolls.

Serve

Rice paper wrappers

Shredded carrots

Cucumber, julienned

Red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Fresh mint leaves

Fresh cilantro leaves

Avocado, sliced

Soy sauce

Sesame oil

Chili sauce

Peanut butter

Honey

Rice vinegar

Water

Chili flakes

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy.

Cream Butter and Sugar

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Add Eggs and Vanilla

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Combine Mixtures

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Chill Dough

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

Blend Cream Cheese

Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and creamy.

Add Sugar and Vanilla

Preheat Oven

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Roll Out Dough

Cut the dough into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

Cut and Bake

Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Cool Cookies

Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese filling on one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.

Fill with Cream Cheese Mixture

Top the filled cookies with fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves before serving.

Add Toppings

All-purpose flour

Granulated sugar

Unsalted butter

Eggs

Baking powder

Salt

Vanilla extract

Cream cheese

Powdered sugar

Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Mint leaves

In a bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Marinate the Chicken

While the chicken is marinating, chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Chop the Vegetables

In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from skillet and let rest.

Cook the Chicken

In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add the chopped bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Sauté the Vegetables

Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet with vegetables. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Combine and Serve

Chicken Breast

Bell Peppers

Onion

Garlic

Paprika

Black Pepper

Oregano

Olive Oil

Soy Sauce

Fresh Parsley

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice.

Mixing the Base

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Shaking

Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

Straining

Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge on the rim and add fresh mint leaves on top for an aromatic touch.