Azoresgal~Life on an Island

I recently did a happy dance at my local supermarket when I spotted Halloumi! What is halloumi? It is a salty cheese from Cyprus - made from sheep's, goat's and often cow's milk. It has a very high melting point, making it perfect for grilling or even frying. Enter these halloumi fries,one of the easiest recipes of all, so easy peasy I don´t think it qualifies as a recipe. It is however DELICIOUS, yes the caps lock came out, ain't gonna lie, you are going to love these! Be warned they are ADDICTIVE, and I won't judge if you crave them in the middle of the night...because who can resist crunchy, salty, cheesy fries. -Cut  block of halloumi into fries/or cubes. -Toss the fries in flour, making sure they are coated completely. -Heat enough oil to 180C or until a piece of bread browns in 20 seconds. -Fry the halloumi in batches for 2-3 mins until golden brown and crispy. -Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with sea salt. Dipping sauce: 5 tbsp greek ...

A super simple layered dip that you can put together in minutes and it's perfect for feeding a crowd. So if you are having a BBQ or a party anytime soon, give it a try, serve with tortilla chips and dip away! I promise it will be a hit! 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix  1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese/ or four-cheese Mexican blend 1 bunch chopped green onions sliced black olives, drained (optional) sliced jalapenos, drained (optional) In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter or large bowl. Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans. Top the layers with salsa. Next top with Cheddar cheese and chopped  green onions.  Optional: Garnish with black olives and Jalapenos. ** I use greek yogurt in pla...

 Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.   I think that´s reason enough to make some, Strawberry Margaritas, and some Chili Cheese dip. So here goes...... Strawberry Margaritas 3 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 2 1/2 cups crushed ice 1/2 cup tequila 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup sugar 3 Tablespoons Cointreau extra strawberries for garnish sugar for dipping the glasses Pour the sugar out into a shallow bowl . Dampen a thick paper towel, folded in quarters, with water. Press the rims glasses onto the wet paper towel and then lightly dip them into the sugar. Combine strawberries, ice, tequila, lime juice, sugar, and liqueur in a blender, and process until the mixture is smooth. Pour the margaritas into 4 large glasses. Garnish margaritas with a strawberry, if desired. Serve immediately  everything in the blender  dampen, some paper towels, and s...