One Sunday cookout

HK doesn't  really have house party culture.. i am not talking about the let's get high and drunk with a whole bunch of strange people house party, but really the wine and dine at one's apartment and friendly conversation type of house party.

Don't know what got on my nerve I suddenly craved for cooking at home. It was originally a small family dinner turning into bigger group ultimate cook-out. I have to thank big charcoal head for fast thinking and magically created two delicious dishes with short notice.

Me - love cchw's paella recipe, I decided to make this again.. turned out I cooked for too long and didn't get the al dente texture of arborio rice, but that's perfect for bb chu. the taste is very addictive, the turmeric and saffron did give a kick to the flavor.

Big charcoal head's creation - steak salad and parma ham and fig salad with reduction of balsamic vinegar. Yummy!

I also made sangria and side dish of saute mushroon, and ming siu's signature chicken wings.

It was so much fun although the preparation part could be somewhat choatic with too many people cramping into a small kitchen.. I am so going to do this again.....yet I am starting to realize Sunday is not a holiday anymore while reviewing the current schedule.