Stuffed Potato Log

Potatoes are definitely my favorite vegetables because the ways to cook them are endless and I always try to come out with new recipes to make them not so boring as people think they are. Today I made these potato logs stuffed with mozzarella and bacon that I know you will absolutely love just like I did

The ingredients you will need :
(these ingredients make 2 big logs enough to serve 6 people)

6 potatoes (normal size)

300 gr mozzarella

300 gr bacon

2 eggs

50 gr butter (at room temperature)

bread crumbs

1/2 cup graded Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

parsley


Preparation

Start off with boiling the potatoes for 30 minutes. Then peel of the skin and mash them with a fork or a potato masher . Add in the butter (because the potatoes are hot the butter will melt nicely) eggs , bread crumbs,parmesan and the seasonings. Mix well

Take the half of the potato filling and spread it on a parchment paper in a rectangular shape 30cmx20cm .

 Put bacon, mozzarella,parmesan cheese and start creating the log shape with the help of the parchment paper. 

Place the logs in a backing tray with a little bit of oil or non stick cooking spray. Pop the logs in a pre heated oven and bake them for 30-40 minutes (180oC) until they are slightly golden.

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe

If you want to impress your loved ones with some delicious soft chocolate cookies or you just want to make the cozy winter nights more enjoyable these crinkle ones are just perfect. They are easy to make and most importantly really fast. Just spend 10 min for the preparation and 15 min for the cooking time and they will be ready to eat and I promise you will want more

Ingredients you will need :

1 cup of All Purpose Flour

1/2 cup of Cocoa Powder

1/2 cup of Granulated White Sugar

1/4 cup of Unsalted room temperature Butter

2 eggs

1 tsp of baking powder

1/2 tsp of instant espresso powder or cinnamon

1 tsp of vanilla extract

a pinch of salt

1/2 cup of confectioner sugar

Preparation time :

In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso, salt and baking powder

In a another bowl beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Carefully add one egg at a time and mix until they are light and fluffy

Combine together wet and dry ingredients and make sure not to overbeat

Cover the bowl,put the mixture in the fridge and let it there for a minimum of 3 hours or even better overnight

After the dough is chilled preheat your oven to 180oC and using an ice cream scoop or a spoon to form little bowls and coat them in the confectioner sugar. place them onto a lined baking tray leaving a little space for the cookies to spread out

Pop them into the oven and bake them for 10-12 minutes or until you see the crinkles starting to appear . Slide them into a rack to let them cool . If you can wait that long of course

I made some normal and some X-large cookies , you can choose the size depending on your preferences.

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Paris- Top 5 must seen places

There is no doubt that Paris is one of the most amazing Cities in the world and the amount of attractions that it offers for the visitors is endless . From the famous Eiffel tower to the  long side walks of the river Seine you can explore the city , find yourself in it and absolutely fall in love .

But we all know that Paris is expensive so if you are on a budget and your options are limited so these are the top 5 must seen places that you should never leave without visiting in the magical city 

•  Montmartre- Paris                                                                                   
• The is hill located in the north of Paris, 130 meters high .The village within a city once was the home to artists such as Salvadar Dalí, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. Make sure you have a little pocket map with you and be ready to loose yourself in the historical hill of Montmartre . This neighborhood of Paris has one of the most beautiful views so don't forget to take a picture in front of the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur                                                                                                                                          
  
                                                                                                                                                 
• Musee de Louvre                                                                     
• The art gallery that attracts millions of visitors every year is a perfect place for every one even if you are not an art lover . It contains more than 7,000 paintings and graphic art . there you will find the masterpiece of Leonardo Da Vinci -Mona Lisa which is worth seeing even if you have to wait in the line for some hours . This amazing museum of art will leave you inspired and enlightened      
  
                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                
• Eiffel Tower                                                                                
• Even though you may think that the long tower is overrated , It's not . Your trip to Paris would be absolutely incomplete if you wouldn't go and sit in front of the 324 meters high bright tower especially at night and enjoy her glory . If you want to save some money you can skip the visit inside the Eiffel and just enjoy it on the outside . It was built by Gustav Eiffel to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                    
• Palace of Versailles                                                            
• The most famous castle of France should be in everyone's bucket list . The Hall of mirrors , the King's Grand apartments and the endless Gardens make this one of the most visited places in Paris . You will feel royal the moment you walk in it and will get lost in the amazing rooms of the castle. The Chateau De Versailles has been on UNESCO-s world heritage list for 30 years                                                                                                              
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• River Seine Cruise                                           
• The best way to enjoy the city lights and its magical views is to be part in one of the cruises one the river Seine . Once the sun sets all the monuments lit up and gliding under one bridge to another is the best way to get the most of the spectacular views  

Don't forget to taste the amazing food too . The macaroons and the creme brulee are absolutely the best and will always make you remember Paris as the most delicious city in the wold .

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