CAULIFLOWER SALAD with TOASTED BREADCRUMBS

This is a simple but very beautiful looking delicious salad. It is prepped ahead (the evening before), so when it's time to serve it, you just need about 10 minutes of cooking time and you can already dig in.

Cauliflower Salad With Toasted Breadcrumbs

LIFE IS GOOD and Elbow Macaroni with Toasted Breadcrumbs

It is a wonder how ones mood changes with the weather. And today is sunny and warm and beautiful. Even the brownish grass in the lawn looks somewhat brighter! Lawn- that just remained me of an old quarrel between Marie and Frank (Everybody Loves Raymond): "Who invented the lawn?" LOL So, my mood is on its highest, just put into oven some cabbage loafs, made some salad with leftover steamed cabbage leaves (with tons of garlic!), and stirred my "sourdough mother"! The procedure started yesterday after I bookmarked and printed out the recipe @Stumptown Savoury. There are many many wonderful recipes on this site, please do check them out! You can find the recipe here. Can hardly wait until my "sourdough mother" is ready and I can start baking with it!!!

Another good thing elated me today: I got a Stylish Blogger Award from  Elyse @The Cultural Dish! Thank you Elyse! If you follow this blog you  are probably familiar with super elegant Valentine Profiteroles and Cake Balls. If not, what are you waiting for, click that links and indulge yourself in yumminess! Official thank is on My Awards page.

Yesterday I mentioned my little computer helper, my youngest son. I wanted to glue his photo to the post but as he wasn't into it, I just let go. Anyhow, after he read all the flattering comment, he kind of said: "Oh well you can just put me on if you like!"  So here he is. I took the pic this morning before his concert. He is playing cielo.

TWO WAY ZUCCHINI

Zucchini is that kind of veggie that can be cooked in so many different ways and even used as a moisturizer when baking chocolate cake, because it has a very mild flavor that is easily overpowered or infused. And a zucchini has more potassium than a banana that is why it should be more frequently on our dinner table.

Here are just two ways to put the zucchini on your dinner table and both will be an instant success!

BREADED ZUCCHINI

Crunchy, salty, soft, sweet, with a kick- breaded zucchini are a playful side dish or a snack, and even a star appetizer. It doesn't matter how you serve it, it's always a hit with children and adults around your dining table.

Breaded Zucchini

ZUCCHINI CAKES

Another playful way to serve your zucchini. These zucchini cakes can be even transformed into a veggie hamburgers. Just another way to bring a variety to your home cuisine.

Another Playful Way To Serve Zucchini- Zucchini Cakes