Food Blogger Brunch at Whole Foods, Orlando (FL) & Quinoa Breakfast Salad Recipe

I would like to specially thank Whole Foods of Orlando (FL) for organizing an awesome brunch for Food Forum conference participants. It was a great chance to meet families of all bloggers and get to know each other better. The food was amazing - healthy and at the same time sophisticated.
Thank you again!

Pan-fried Basa with Tomato & Mango Sauce

I love cooking with fruit, especially mango, and Basa cooked like this is fantastic. I am thinking about Caribbean Islands. Where would you like to go on your next vacation? Hopefully, this recipe will bring a little sunshine to your table -)

Mango and Strawberry Popsicles

The summer is here. Can you feel it, can you taste it? I am sure you can. I love summer food, so many colors, so many wonderful flavors. Summer days are so hot so we are doing different popsicles every day. I have never made popsicles before, and I really don't know why. I have seen many variations of these so I figured I try my own, after all, summer weather is here so these are just perfect for the hot days.You don't need a special recipe for it, just put in your blender any fruits or berries you have and freeze it.



We love mango popsicles and mango with strawberries. I have a few ideas for you what to make, but anything will do, honestly!



This year we started our first little herb garden: lemon mint, rosemary, carry leaves, lemon thyme, fennel and parsley. Also we have peaches and red currant.  I can not wait to make some jam and syrup using my herbs. Try to make strawberry syrup with basil and chocolate mint, the best with pancakes and waffles, it's amazing.



Love to know what is in your garden and what are you cooking with your herbs.



Mango popsicles

Makes 6
Ingredients:

• 3 mangos
• 1 tsp honey
• lime juice from half of lime
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into your ice pop moulds, stick a paddle pop stick in and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until set.



Mango and Strawberry popsicles

Makes 6
Ingredients:

• 1 mango
• juice from one orange
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 cups strawberries
• juice from one grapefruit
• 1 tsp honey

Directions:

Place all ingredients for mango layer in a blender and puree until smooth. Do the same with strawberries. Spoon a layer of mango puree into the ice pop moulds, about a half full, and then add a layer of strawberry puree. Insert a paddle pop stick into each mould and freeze for a minimum of 5 hours.

Roasted Marinated Chicken with Mango Salsa

A roosted chicken, hot or cold, is a most delicious meal. Stuff it or not, and serve it with tiny roast potatoes and broccoli with drawn butter. In summer, when green corn is plentiful, a cold roast chicken and corn on the cob make a delightful meal. This, with a good green salad and some chilled fruit, is a dinner that will serve both family and guests.

If you are to serve cold chickens, cook your birds in the morning or early afternoon and let them cool rather than chill. A bird cooled without refrigeration is much more crisp on the outside, and the meat is juicier and more flavorful. A faint touch of the oven heat should remain.

Ingredients:

For the marinated chicken:

• 6 whole chicken legs, skinned
• 2 Tbsp Asian fish sauce
• 2 Tbsp peanut oil
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

For the mango salsa:

• 2 ripe, firm mangos, 1/2" dice
• 3 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp dried fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• pinch of sea salt

Directions:
To make the salsa combine all ingredients together and gently mix. Adjust individual ingredients to taste. Store covered in fridge until ready to use.



To marinate the chicken in the small bowl combine fish sauce, peanut oil, soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame seeds. Coat the chicken with the marinade. Let stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400F. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and roast for 45-50 minutes, until cooked. Serve with mango salsa, cilantro and lime.