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INGREDIENTS

• 4 Chicken breasts
• 3 soup spoons of neutral cooking oil
• 2 onions
• 1 cup of white wine
• 200 g of mushrooms cut into sheets
• Salt to taste and chopped parsley
• Pepper to taste
• ½ liter of milk cream

LET'S GET COOKING...

1. In a pan, brown the chopped onions, the sliced mushrooms and the diced chicken breasts.
2. Add the white wine and wait until the alcohol evaporates.
3. Add the milk cream, season. Leave for 10 minutes and then serve with rice.

Makeup that can multi-task is what lots of people want, and that's what Clinique claims its Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer can do. But is it really a two-in-one product? Not quite, but it still has enough going for it that it nearly earns our highest rating.
Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer comes in standard liquid lip color packaging, a clear tube with a sponge-tipped wand applicator. One detail we appreciate is that the wand is a bit shorter (and the sponge a bit smaller) than most other applicators. This allows for greater control and precise application.
Speaking of that, the fragrance-free lip color glides easily across lips with bold, rich color in a single coat. True to its name, this is more of a lacquer formula than a gloss, which means this has a slightly tacky feel. Your lips won't be glued when you press them together, but it's definitely stickier than a balm or lightweight lip gloss, so that's something to keep in mind.

Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer has a high-shine finish that lasts for the first hour or so of its wear time, then fades to a softer shine. When it comes to wear time, Clinique says this can last "up to" six hours, which it likely can—provided you don't eat, drink, or dab your lips with a napkin while you're wearing it! This is not a longwearing formula; we found it wore for about two or three hours before fading to an attractive stain.
So what about the "primer" aspect of this lip product? It's definitely moisturizing, and felt comfortable on our lips the entire time we wore it. Our lips even seemed softer once it wore off, but that's true of many emollient lip products that don't have "primer" in the name. One of the functions of a lip primer is not only to condition lips, but also to make lip products wear longer, and that was not the case at all with this—but at least the wear time wasn't noticeably shorter than similar products.
Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer comes in a small but good range of shades that include neutral options as well as brighter colors, like poppy red and fuchsia.
Overall, there's a lot to like about Clinique's Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer. Were it not for some overstated claims, it would easily earn out highest rating!
PROS:

• Convenient applicator.
• Applies easily with bold color in a single coat.
• Feels moisturizing during its wear time.
• Leaves lips feeling conditioned once it's faded.
• Fragrance free.

CONS:

• Not a long-wearing product, despite what claims imply.
• The "primer" aspect of this product is overstated.

Hourglass' Ambient Lighting Blush is a mica-based, fragrance-free blush which excels in terms of its velvety-smooth, pressed powder texture that allows you to build color without looking powdery or cakey. The marbleized shade range is built on hues of pink, peach, and beigey-mauve, each with a light-reflective quality that imparts subtle luminosity.The Ethereal Glow and Dim Infusion shades go on the sheerest, while the others impart more pigmentation but still leave cheeks looking naturally flushed. There isn't a whole lot of variety in the shade range so not everyone will find a color to complement their skin tone, but those that do will love the lightweight texture and super smooth, luminous wear. Consider Ambient Lighting Blush a beauty splurge that's worth the money!PROS:

• Velvety, pressed powder texture goes on smooth.
• Buildable color without looking powdery or cakey.
• Subtle, light-reflective luminosity.
• Fragrance-free.

CONS:

• Lack of shades for every skin tone.

Becca is well known for its illuminating makeup products, and Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured continues that reputation with this solid cream highlighter intended to "accentuate the high points of the face." There are a handful of shades to choose from, each of which impart shimmering, sheer color for a beautifully glowing sheen on skin. More to love, the fragrance-free formula is emollient enough to glide on smoothly, yet the thin, lightweight texture doesn't feel greasy so it can be used by both dry and oily skin types or any combination in between. The only exception is if you plan to apply this to your acne-prone areas of skin since the waxy formula and solid form of this cream can potentially trigger breakouts.

Becca recommends applying Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured with its The One Perfecting Brush (sold separately), but we actually found it much easier to blend it onto skin with our fingertips. In either regard, you can build the pigmentation (slightly), although we wouldn't go as far as to call it "high color payoff" as Becca does. We do agree, however, that this offers "a soft, sophisticated shimmer." It's enough to noticeably enliven skin with a luminous finish without looking glaring or the least bit glittery.
Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured wears beautifully on bare skin as well as over foundation. How well it wears under foundation depends, as with light coverage foundations, sheer BB creams or tinted moisturizers, the gleaming finish peeks through, but don't expect much visibility when worn underneath heavier coverage products.
The texture of Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured is particularly handy for strategic highlighting (cheekbones, bridge of nose, cupids bow, etc.), but it's also workable as a blush, or as a shimmering base to apply your blush on top of. The finish has an almost cream-to-powder feel which helps it stay in place—no slipping and sliding all over your face. The color and luminosity last impressively through the workday, and we saw only minor fading towards the evening.

Turning to the shades, Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured is currently available in golden, bronze, pearlescent, and rosy tones to complement and attractively illuminate a variety of skin tones—given their flexibility and sheer color payoff, we would suggest experimenting to see which you prefer.
The overall verdict? If you're looking for an easy to use highlighter with a dash of color (albeit a bit on the pricey side), Shimmering Skin Perfector Poured is absolutely a beautiful option to consider!
PROS:

• Attractively illuminates skin with a hint of color + luminous finish.
• Solid cream texture glides on smoothly without feeling greasy.
• The color and luminosity last impressively through the workday.
• Suitable for any skin type (unless you're applying it in acne-prone areas).
• Fragrance-free formula.

CONS:

• Doesn't deliver "high color payoff" as claimed.

1) Al Mounia
"It is one of the most experienced Moroccan restaurants in the capital and it continues to surprise like it did on the first day. Al Mounia restaurant is located in Salamanca neighborhood, next to Recoletos, but through its doors you are transported to the halls of the Alhambra.
Traditional Arabic cuisine which gives you one of the best couscous in Madrid, with semolina steamed in a unique broth with ginger and saffron. Other specialties are the Pastilla, roasted Berber and desserts, such as the traditional cakes or Ceffa (a sweet cous-cous).
Delicate dishes and filled with touches that are enriched by artisan decoration in its different spaces, achieving an unforgettable and perfect taste for sharing romantically as a couple, with friends or family and an excellent Moorish tea to close business."

2)El Jardín del Miguel Angel
"In a dream-like environment, you will find restaurant El Jardín de Miguel Ángel, located in the prestigious hotel of the same name. In its more than 1,000 meters of garden, you can relax with a drink or try any of their original proposed culinary.
Its Mediterranean cuisine, by the hand of expert chef Manuel Prats, surprises with its avant-garde touches and unique style. Their dishes, with a super value for you money, are made with the best ingredients.
In case of rain or bad weather, this restaurant offers its customers the option be attended to in the restaurant M29 (with prior notice), because they think about your satisfaction at all times. Don't wait any longer to come and live a fairy tale."

3) Solidere
"Madrid Chamartín district, Solidere restaurant, located in the avenida de Alfonso XIII, specializes in Lebanese cuisine. Its name refers to the lively and cosmopolitan Lebanese district of Solidere.
Mosaic of religions and different civilizations, the kitchen of the Lebanon reflects that variety of influences. Salads such as the Tabbule or the Fattush, handled in Solidere by local chefs, like everything else, are a marvel of fresh flavors that explode in your mouth. Dumplings, prepared with the delicately spicy dough of different flavors made by the chef, reflect that variety of flavors so typical of Middle East. Rich skewers cooked over natural firewood and other recipes like marinated chicken complete the selection.
The decoration is simple and elegant, none of those variegated pseudo-orientales environments, but intensely Lebanese with their geometric forms in the lattices of windows and other details. In the courtyard the fountain sings their its water verse, while upon finishing you relax with a shisa. Don't you already feel like you're in the land of the cedars?"

4) Sáhara
"It is located in the heart of Madrid and is a beautiful place to have a different kind of time. Arabic restaurant and tea room Sáhara offers you a modern and attractive environment in which you can enjoy a chance to relax in the company of your partner or friends.
The menu consists of dishes of Arab cuisine made with the greatest care, highlights include hummus, the sweet pastilla and the traditional couscous. To top it off they offer you typical sweets and a menu of teas of different flavors.
The decor of the place, based on shades of green with lots of cushions, invites you to relax and live your visit, which joined with the care that they provide, places the Sahara as a must-see when you go out for a stroll around the center of the capital."

5) Sabor City
A few meters from the busy main square of Madrid is the restaurant Sabor City, a small oasis of peace in the heart of the capital in the kitchens of East and West are joined in a letter 100 % halal.
Predominate dishes Arab tradition as its tasty pastela chicken , borek meat or cheese or the already popular falafel, but in the Sabor City restaurant is also possible to taste an authentic Andalusian gazpacho, delicious fried calamari or healthy and light dishes of fish such as salmon grillé .
Taste City restaurant also offers strong breakfast for early risers and delicious homemade smoothies and soft drinks as refreshing lemonade with mint and ginger that transports you directly to Morocco. It also has two perfect for those looking for a quick and healthy option to eat very full menus daily .

INGREDIENTS

• 2 chicken breast fillets
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1.8 oz ham
• 3 ½ oz mozzarella cheese
• Flour for breading
• 3 eggs
• Breadcrumbs for breading
• Oil for frying

LET'S GET COOKING...

1. Open the chicken fillets so they are very thin.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Fill with ham and cheese and close.
4. Coat in flour, then in egg and breadcrumbs.
5. Fry in hot oil.

 
Ingredients

•     6 tablespoons / 1½ oz ghee (minyak sapi)
•     2 onions, peeled and finely sliced
•     10 shallots (red onions), peeled and finely sliced
•     12 large green chilies, de-seeded and cut in halves (optional)
•     1 limes (limau nipis) - halved
•     1 lemongrass (serai) - halved and bruised
•     10 cherry tomatoes - halved
•     4 cm / 2 inch cinnamon bark (kulit kayu manis)
•     3 star anise
•     4 cardamom pods
•     5 cloves
•     3 tablespoons of kurma or korma powder
•     1 kilogram / 2 pounds / 3 oz chicken
•     1 litre / 32 fl oz coconut milk (santan cair)
•     1 cup water
•     4 potatoes, quartered
•     150 millilitres / 5 fl oz natural yoghurt
•     6 tablespoons / 1½ oz almond, finely grounded
•     4 tablespoons / 1 fl oz crisp-fried shallots (bawang goreng)
•     Handful of coriander (cilantro, chinese parsley or ketumbar) - finely sliced
•     Handful of mint leaves (daun pudina) - finely sliced
•     Salt, pepper and sugar to taste

    Paste A (to be finely grounded):

•     15 shallots (red onion), peeled
•     3 garlic cloves, peeled
•     2 cm / 1 inch of ginger, peeled
•     1 onion

    Paste B (to be finely grounded):

•     1 bunch parsley
•     5 coriander roots - cleaned, save leaves for garnish
•     10 sprigs mint leaves (daun pudina) - save half for garnish
•     4 green chilies, seeds removed
•     1 cup of water

Method

1.     Melt ghee in a pot and fry 1 onion together with the fresh shallots.
2.     Add in spices: cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, and lemongrass.
3.     Fry till fragrant and golden.
4.     Add in Paste (A), Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
5.     Then, add in korma powder and Paste (B).
6.     Stir well and fry for approximately 20 minutes over moderate heat till excess oil begins to appear on the surface.
7.     Wait for a few minutes until most of the water has been evaporated.
8.     Add in chicken pieces and continue cooking over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
9.     Add in coconut milk, water, potatoes, grounded almonds and 4 green chilies.
10.     Also add in salt, pepper and sugar to taste.
11.     Stir well and simmer gently over a low fire till gravy thickens and chicken becomes tender (approximately 35 minutes).
12.  Just prior to serving, add in yoghurt, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, cherry tomatoes, mint and coriander leaves, fried shallots and the remaining green chilies.
13.     Fold them together and simmer for another half a minute.
14.     Dish onto a serving plate.
15.     Garnish with crisp-fried shallots (to taste).
16.     Serve with rice or Nasi Biryani.

Note: Beef and Mutton can be substituted for Chicken.

Shade & Light Contour Palette joins the numerous options recently launched by many cosmetic brands (capitalizing on the trend with a capital C). Thankfully, it's a refreshingly exceptional palette, which stands out from the crowd for several reasons that we'll review!
If you are unfamiliar with the concept of contouring with makeup, it is the strategic placement of deeper and lighter tones to the face—the goal to create an optical illusion of a more defined bone structure (cheekbones, for example), or a smaller nose or forehead.

Housed in Kat Von D's trademark heavy matte-black packaging, Shade & Light Contour Palette contains six powder shades of varying depth: There are three larger neutral brown tones for contouring, and three smaller pans of lighter shades for highlighting. All have a true matte finish—not even a hint of shimmer—and each has a beautifully soft texture that's pigmented yet blends easily into skin (no fallout among them). Another bonus: Each pan size is wide enough to work with that color cross-over isn't a problem.


In a thoughtful move, Kat Von D cleverly categorized this palette of six shades into three matching duos, with each contour and highlight shade complementing the other's tone and color depth. This grouping takes some of the guesswork out for you, but don't be afraid to experiment with any of the shades depending on your intended purpose (Kat Von D also included a handy instruction card demonstrating a few techniques to get you started).

All six shades are mostly neutral, with some straying a bit into a slightly warmer undertone range. Let's take a closer look at each.

Contour Shades:

•     Subconscious: A taupe/tan shade that is the lightest of the contours and has subtle grey undertones.
•     Shadowplay: A soft, tawny brown that has a slightly warmer undertone than Subconscious.
•     Sombre: A deep chocolate shade with warm undertones.

Highlight Shades:

•     Lucid: A pale, pink-hued sand shade.
•     Lyric: A light, golden beige.
•     Levitation: Light to medium peachy-pink.

Each of the highlight shades lends a brightened look to skin without shimmer, and doesn't leave a grey or ashy cast.

The shades are easy to work with and are suitable for multiple skin tones, but those with very fair or porcelain complexions may find that they are limited to the very lightest of what this palette offers. We should note that all of the shades are also suitable for use as powder brow color or eyeshadow.

On that note, you may also find Shade & Light Contour Palette appealing for a different reason: It also doubles as an excellent bronzer "palette," allowing you to create a more natural tanned appearance to skin. We tried it on a few different skin tones, and the lighter and deeper shades worked well for this purpose, as a natural tan isn't uniform in color.

It's tricky to use bronzers to contour because such products tend to have inherently warmer undertones, but here you can have the best of both—one more reason we're loving this truly versatile palette!

Shade & Light Contour Palette earned our highest rating for its concept, value (there is a substantial amount of product here), and range of shade options for different skin tones. Each shade looks beautifully natural on skin, and lacks the shimmer and unnatural undertones of other contour palettes we've come across. If you've been searching for a contour (or bronzing) palette, this is one to check out on your next trip to Sephora!


Pros:

•     Contains a wide range of natural-looking shades.
•     Each color is matte, blends easily, and wears well.
•     Clever design groups highlight/contour shades into groups.
•     Doubles as a bronzer palette.
•     Fragrance-free.

Cons:

•     None

Talk about a long time coming! Well past the time when Clinique clearly knew Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion wasn’t dramatically different in the least, they still recommended their poorly formulated lotion as an essential skin-care step in their famous three-step routine.

Although the original lotion remains a mundane, not-as-good-as-Lubriderm option for normal to dry skin, it is and always has been ill-suited for those dealing with oiliness or breakouts. Therefore, for those loyal to Clinique’s basic regimen and for those looking for a more affordable department-store moisturizer, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel is a welcome addition.


The formula is more a lotion than a gel, but does feel quite light and silky on the skin. It does not contain any oils or heavy thickening agents, and this fragrance-free moisturizer is appropriate for normal to slightly dry or slightly oily skin. The only issue we have with the product is its meager antioxidant content (most of which function best as anti-irritants). Most of Clinique’s moisturizers are brimming with state-of-the-art ingredients, but this one, though certainly effective for its intended skin types, is plain by comparison—yet dramatically better than their original and still incredibly popular lotion.

• Cream formula
• Nude/luminous barely there eyeshadow
• Soft and satiny feel and even color pay-off
• Preservative free
• No animal testing
• Smudge-tip applicator for easy blending and smoking

BIOTHERM's Aquapower Hydration Programme. This ultra-hydrating moisturizer is specially designed for keeping skin constantly quenched. It contains the equivalent of 5,000 litres of Thermal Spa Water in every bottle. Plus, it is rich in vitamins B, C, E and trace elements to keep your skin balanced and regenerated. Apply this ultra-moisturising light gel moisturiser to instantly quench, cool and soothe your skin while keeping it hydrated for 24 hours, non-stop.  Use daily and your skin will never feel parched or dry again.
BenefitsTEXTURE: An aquatic, green-water gel with a highly-invigorating and refreshing texture and scent for men

• Quenched and refreshed skin
• Constantly moisturized skin
• Healthier and stronger skin

How to

• Apply a nut-sized amount of product after having applied the lotion.
• Smooth the product into the skin with stroking movements.
• Finish at the chin.
• Use morning and evening on cleansed skin.

Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 is a mixed bag of excellent qualities and unfortunate drawbacks. Housed in a 1-ounce heavy glass bottle with a dropper applicator, this lightweight formula delivers moisture and medium coverage plus a dewy, natural-looking finish best for normal to dry skin. What could've been a more recommended foundation was held back due to its degree of fragrance in the form of lavender oil.In general, it's best to avoid fragrance in your beauty routine due to its potential to irritate skin. Products that use fragrance in lower amounts—or less problematic varieties of fragrance—are sometimes given a "pass" if they're included in a formula that is otherwise exceptional. Unfortunately, lavender oil has its share of issues beyond the norm (discussed in the More Info section) and Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 includes it in an amount that made it a challenging product to award a higher rating. We were so torn on this one!Bobbi Brown included UVA/UVB sun protection via its blend of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and the non-mineral active octinoxate. At SPF 40, it's one of the higher levels of broad-spectrum sunscreen foundations available—it's unfortunate that that the type and degree of fragrance makes this one we can't be more enthusiastic about.The packaging and name is similar to the brands Intensive Skin Supplement, and the "serum" part of this product's name refers to the added antioxidants in this formula. Though the Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 doesn't rise to the level of potentially replacing your go-to anti-aging serum, it does feature a variety of beneficial plant-based antioxidants such as watermelon, apple and litchi seed extract. Bobbi Brown also added the interesting ingredient Cordyceps sinensis extract, which is a fungus that's related to the mushroom family. It has some research showing physiological benefits in mice, but none as of yet (that we could locate) concerning people's skin, topically or otherwise (Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2009). There's a peptide and sodium hyaluronate as well, but in relatively lower levels.As is the case with most Bobbi Brown foundations, the shade range is a winning assortment of 16 neutral to warm-toned options that offer choices from the very fair to deep complexions. There's much to like about this foundation: Its light but moisturizing texture, natural-looking coverage, a dewy finish and beautiful range of shades. Despite these positives, the amount of lavender oil made it difficult to recommend with more enthusiasm. When you're paying this much for a foundation, you should expect that drawbacks (if present at all) are minor, but in this instance the drawbacks are likely to be too risky for your skin. Rather than deal with the cons of this formula, we would recommend checking our top-rated Foundations with Sunscreen section instead.Pros:

• Natural-looking, dewy medium coverage.
• Superior shade range.
• Broad-spectrum sun protection (unusually high for a foundation).
• Added beneficial antioxidant ingredients.

Cons:

• Contains the ingredient lavender oil—in an iffy amount—which research has shown poses more of a risk to skin than other forms of fragrance.

• The amount of alcohol poses a risk of irritation.
• Witch hazel is an additional source of irritation.
• Formula isn't the best for use around the eyes.

Wear a natural afterglow with the help of this highlighter. It adds definition to your features and makes all skin tones look attractive. Upon application, it delivers a subtle satin finish. Apply this beauty wonder on your cupid's bow to give an appearance of fuller lips.

Benefits

• Pink shimmery formula
• Ideal for spot highlighting and creating an overall glow
• Promotes a natural, translucent appearance

This intensely hydrating night cream ensures that you get your much-needed skin repair while you sleep. Formulated with persian silk tree extract, it aids the skin in getting rid of glycotoxins that speed up skin ageing. It also contains hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and other oils to keep the skin firm. Wake up to luminous, plumped up skin with this lovely night cream.Benefits

• Accelerates skin repair during sleep
• Intensely moisturises with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, jojoba and evening primrose oils
• Minimises lines and wrinkles
• Detoxifies the skin with persian silk tree extract
• Increases healthy cell production with retinol
• Leaves skin smooth and young-looking
• Unless otherwise stated and to the fullest extent permissible

INGREDIENTS

• 300 g chicken breast
• 1/4 red bell pepper
• 1/4 yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 green bell pepper
• potato starch
• (sauce 1)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tbsp doubanjiang (spicy soybean paste)
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tsp mirin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/3 tsp salt
• (sauce 2)
• 3 tbsp chili sauce
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp mayonnaise

LET'S GET COOKING...

1. Slice chicken on the diagonal. Mix together the ingredients for sauce 1. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes.
2. Cut bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Combine together with ingredients from sauce 2 and set aside.
3. Coat the marinated chicken with potato starch.
4. Fry the chicken in oil until done. Then add the bell peppers and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
5. Finally, add in sauce 2 and cook until it starts to thicken. Serve immediately.

• Steeper cost per ounce than most of its high-end competitors.

Ingredients

•     1 chicken thigh
•     300 grams uncooked rice
•     360 ml water
•     10 cm piece green onion
•     coriander
•     fried onions

    (seasoning)

•     15 grams ginger, thinly sliced
•     1 tbsp soy sauce
•     2 tsp powdered chicken bouillon
•     1 tsp oil
•     1 tsp salt

    (soy sauce)

•     1 tbsp soy sauce
•     1 tbsp oyster sauce
•     1 tsp honey

    (chili sauce)

•     2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
•     1 tbsp fish sauce
•     1 tbsp lemon juice

    (ginger sauce)

•     2 tsp ginger, grated
•     1 tbsp green onions, minced
•     1 tbsp fish sauce
•     1 tbsp sesame oil
•     1 tbsp sugar

Method

1. In a large skillet, combine washed rice, water and the seasonings. Give it a quick mix so ingredients are well combined. Add the chicken thigh and the stalk of green onion on top.
2. Cover and cook over high heat until boiling. Turn down the heat to low and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 10 more minutes.
3. Slice the chicken into 1 cm pieces and set aside. Discard the green onion stalk and mix the rice to combine the flavors.
4. To make the sauces, simply combine the respective ingredients into three separate bowls and mix well.
5. Put a mound of chicken rice onto a platter and place cut chicken on top. Serve with the sauces along with some fresh coriander and fried onions.

 
Ingredients

•     2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
•     ¼ medium onion, finely diced
•     2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
•     Oil, preferably peanut or grapeseed, for frying

Method

Special equipment: a deep-frying thermometer

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Dry off any excess water with a kitchen towel.
2. Put the onions and cooled sweet potatoes in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Pulse until the sweet potatoes are almost pureed but still a bit grainy. You should have some very small bits of potato visible. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to combine.
3. Using your hands, shape the potato mixture into 1- to 1 1/2-inch-long cylinders, packing them very tightly.
4.  Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels.
5. Working in batches, add the tater tots to the shimmering hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, turning with tongs or a slotted spoon to ensure even browning and being careful not to overcrowd the pan. With a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove the browned tots to the towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.

Ingredients

•     1 large deboned free-range chicken, wings removed
•     Olive oil, for drizzling

    For the Stuffing:

•     Olive oil, for frying
•     ½ onion, peeled and diced
•     1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
•     1 celery stick, trimmed and diced
•     50 grams pine nuts
•     75 grams peeled cooked chestnuts, broken into pieces
•     100 grams cooked mixed rice, e.g. basmati and wild rice
•     2 tablespoons chopped parsley
•     Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    For the Parsley Dressing:

•     Small bunch of flat leaf parsley
•     1 garlic clove, peeled
•     ½ tablespoons wholegrain mustard
•     1–1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
•     5 tablespoons olive oil

Method

1.  Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4.
2.  First prepare the stuffing. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and add a glug of oil. Sauté the onion for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to cook for another 1–2 minutes until softened. Add the celery, then stir in the pine nuts and chestnuts, taste and season well. Add the cooked rice and parsley, stir again, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
3.  Place the deboned chicken skin side down on a work surface. Season inside. Place the stuffing in the centre of the chicken and fold the sides around it. Tie the chicken at regular intervals with string, then turn the parcel over so that the breast faces upwards.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the outside of the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting tray and roast for 1 hour, basting now and again, then turn the oven up to 200°C/Gas 6 and roast for a further 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the skin golden and crisp. Remove and rest for 15 minutes before serving.
5. Meanwhile, make the parsley dressing. Finely chop the parsley and garlic. Mix with the mustard and vinegar, then add the olive oil bit by bit, whisking continuously to thicken.
6. Serve the stuffed chicken in slices with the dressing spooned on top.

Ingredients

•     20 cups popcorn
•     1¼ cup cashews
•     ½ cup corn syrup
•     ¾ cup sugar
•     1 cup peanut butter
•     ¼ cup honey
•     1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•     8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Method

1.  Spread out the popcorn and 1 cup of the cashews out on two baking sheets. In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Carefully, add the peanut butter and honey. Stir until the peanut butter is melted, then add the vanilla. Working quickly, pour the mixture over the popcorn and cashews, and use two rubber spatulas to evenly coat the popcorn. Set aside to cool completely.
2.  Fill a saucepot hallway up with water; set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the chocolate to a glass bowl and place the bowl over the pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally.
3. Using a spoon or spatula, drizzle the popcorn with the chocolate. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cashews over the chocolate.

It is incredibly difficult to deny the magic of chocolate. Nothing can replicate its ability to gratify the soul in a most luscious way, and only a select few can compare to it in the departments of richness and sinfulness too. Malaysian chocolate purveyor Mokaya knows this well, and this is clearly demonstrated in its chocolate cafe at AEON Mall Shah Alam – the latest addition to its already impressive portfolio of delectable offerings, which also includes the opportunity for customers to purchase chocolate bars online at any time through its virtual store.


Strawberry Surprise Crepe | Crepes are known to complement the flavour of chocolate in a most beautiful way, which is why they are often used in chocolate-based desserts. The Strawberry Surprise Crepe (RM24) proves this easily, bringing together the richness of melted dark, milk and white chocolate, the silkiness of whipped cream and the tangy, fruity notes of fresh strawberries within the folds of a thin but playfully chewy chocolate crepe. This dessert – which resembles Mokaya’s strawberry-infused Berry Berry Good chocolate bar – is served with two scoops of vanilla ice-cream that are drizzled with chocolate, giving additional depth to its sinfulness.


Icy Ish | Yes, cupcakes are certainly not a new addition to the world of culinary arts. But how often do you hear of ice-cream cupcakes? A decadent vanilla-with-chocolate-bits ice-cream cupcake is the centrepiece of Icy Ish (RM19), and this cupcake uses a rich chocolate brownie as its base. It is then slathered with a thick layer of melted chocolate, before being crowned with a sweet meringue that carries prominent notes of egg. Our advice? Resist the temptation to dig into this dish as soon as it is served. Instead, wait for the ice-cream component to melt slightly and allow it seep into the brownie beneath it before you tuck in, so as to better enjoy this cold treat without risking a tremendous brainfreeze.


Hot Choco Mint | The idea of a chocolate-based drink that is refreshing, creamy and indulgent at the same time might not seem like a particularly common one, and that is precisely what makes the Hot Choco Mint (RM22) beverage an exceptional beverage. Emulating the spirit of Mokaya’s Naughty & Nice chocolate bar, this beverage pampers you with thick and creamy notes of hot chocolate without drowning out the distinct and fresh hint of mint. This contrast between velvety and sharp flavours is accentuated by marshmallows that give the beverage a fluffy quality.

Mokaya Chocolate Cafe Desserts
AEON Mall Shah Alam, 1 Persiaran Akuatik,
Seksyen 13, Shah Alam, Selangor 40100

    Daily: 10:00 - 22:00
    Phone: +60 355692100