The Strasbourg Goose

After a long hard week full of assignments and presentations, It was time to do what i do best and indulge in some tasty FOOD. I took the trip to the Strasbourg Goose with my cousin to catch up. My friend had told me about their €11.95 Early Bird Menu over Christmas but unfortunately was always full when i tried making a reservation.

We arrived at 12.30, just in time to catch the early bird menu. It was very quiet but allowed us take in everything around us. The decor was very basic with an almost sitting room feel. It was the chandelier that stood out the most lighting up the whole room. 

We were STARVING so and could not wait to dig in. Surprisingly, the menu had many dishes to choose from including two dishes of the day, which were ricotta filled ravioli (Vegetarian) and lemon chicken with vegetables. I went with the ricotta filled ravioli and profiteroles. My cousin got the creamy chicken tagliatelle and banoffee pie. It was obvious the food was homemade with a lot of thought put into the dishes.

The food...

Starters: Red Pepper Soup

Main course: Ricotta filled ravioli in a sun-dried tomato and basil pesto sauce. Served with Garlic Bread.

(Vegetarian Plat du Jour)

Creamy chicken Tagliatelle 
Served with Garlic Bread.

Dessert: Cream Profiteroles drizzled in chocolate sauce.

Banoffee Pie.

Overall, the food was amazing for only €11.95. I could not find fault in any of the dishes. The portions were big leaving our bellies full and happy. Honestly, it is quite difficult to find good food at such a reasonable price in Cork. I am a student and found it very affordable. Definitely check it out if you are in Cork. Visit their FB page here to find out more.

My Epic Caesar Salad

New Year? Did someone say healthy eating? 

It's that time of year again when everyone is trying to keep fit and cut down on those bold foods. Here is a simple salad which takes less than ten minutes to make. I am completely obsessed with vinegar so I'm delighted that I am able to use it in this dish :)

Everyone's doing that salad thing, so here is one of mine........

Ingredients: 

-Chicken Breast (sliced)
-Cajun

-Rocket

-Mixed leaf salad

-Cherry tomatoes

-Red onion

-Green olives
-Croutons
-White wine vinegar
-Hellman's Caesar Salad dressing

-Parmesan cheese

-Cajun

Step 1. Firstly, add oil to the pan until hot.

Step 2. Add the pieces of chicken and sprinkle with some Cajun.

Step 3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the mixed leaf salad on a plate/deep bowl.

Step 4. Add the remaining vegetables and croutons.

Step 5. Place the cooked chicken on top of the bed of salad.

Step 6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 7. Add dressing and vinegar.

Now gobble it all up ! :)

~Music : Summertime sadness -Lana del Ray (Remix)

~Interesting fact : There are anchovies in caesar salad dressing!