Vivian is cooking... simple but delicious!

Remember the recipe for mosaic ? I have done it this weekend for my daughter that it's her favorite summer cake and I cannot describe you how much we love this classic recipe... You have definitely to try it! Improvement this time is that I have used a cute silicone mold that is great for this cake. No doubt I will continue to make in this one from now on :) 

Do you have a crave for a bbq? Summer is the perfect time to indulge yourself with meat cooked over charcoal and everything that accompanies such a treat. Approaching 15 of August that is a holiday in several places, I suggest the typical greek combination of souvlakia and tzatziki , and why not a greek salad that is an old-time classic. Add some grilled vegetables like zucchini and eggplants that will not pass unnoticed for sure. Kali oreksi! (aka enjoy your meal in greek :)

If I ever had to make a top ten list with my favorite desserts, I would include on top my Tiramisu ;) and somewhere in the middle I would add the cheesecake , cannoli a la siciliana and of course the banoffee pie . While I am trying to decide for the order, let's discover together a pie that is very popular and if you have never tried before, this is the moment to go ... Banoffee stands for banana+toffee (caramel cream) and it's a pie that was invented or better evolved (as all recipes do) in the 70's, the period that all marvels have been born (like me :)))) There is lot's of discussion about what is the best way to do it on the web, especially concerning the toffee part that is called also " dulce con leche " or " confiture de lait " in french and you can get it even ready made at the supermarket! This is my favorite article that discusses about it. Have I persuade you ? Let's go then!

I have recently discovered "Tabbouleh" salad and the whole family seems to appreciate a lot especially when temperatures rise a lot. I did not have time to play much with recipes but I will share a photo of one of my first attempts and I will give you the general idea, as for salads you need to add your personal touch in my humble opinion ;)

Want more ideas to play with the puff pastry? Here's one more ... the snail pie :)