Soup from the Ottoman's Empire time. The first three rulers of the Ottoman realm were titled Bey.Ingredients: 5-6 chicken pieces, with bones (500 g)2-3 carrots1/2 bunch of parsley leaves2 stalks celery1/4 lemon2 tbs ghee (clarified butter)1,5 tbs flour300 g Okra, fresh or caned (small preferably, or cut big ones)2 eggs150 ml sour creamsalt, pepper and lemon juice to tasteextra parsley leaves to garnishMethod:Cook chicken pieces with carrots, celery and parsley leaves in 3 L water. Add 1/4 lemon...
'Russian Salad' - A Classic of Balkans
I can't imagine New Year Eve without 'Russian Salad'. It's classic of Balkan countries, and I never heard any Russian mentioning something simmilar.It goes well with any meat; it can last for whole week!Ingredients:4-5 medium potatoes, red, cooked in their skin, peeled2-3 medium carrots, cooked4 eggs, cooked500 g peas, cooked300-400 g cornichons / gherkins250 g chicken (ham) salami, diced (optional!)400-500 g mayonnaise (Tommy or SW, or make your own) salt, pepper, lemon juice, sour cream, mustard...
Honey Nuts - 'Medenjaci'
Best recipe I found, so far!... FAT free!Ingredients:250 g sugar 100 ml water5-6 tbs honey700 g flour3 egg yellows1 egg1 tbs baking soda1 teas cinnamon1/2 teas cloves, ground1/4 teas cardamomPinch of white pepperEgg whites and icing sugar for glazing (optional)Method:Boil water and sugar until dissolved. cool slightly. Add honey. Sift flour, baking soda and spices, add beaten eggs and sugar mixture. Make a soft dough, cover with glad wrap and leave it for few hours, or overnight. Heat the oven...
Cardamom-Spiced Meat Loaf
Found on OPRAHS' website (adjusted!). I followed my intuition and put only 1/2 teas of cardamom - it was still overpowering!Ingredients:2 tablespoons butter2 carrots, finely grated1 onion, finely chopped1 zucchini, finely grated2 cloves garlic,crushed 2 teaspoons ground cardamom (I ADDED 1/2 TSP)1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper/paprika1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 kg mince2 eggs1 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup (plus 2 tablespoons ketchup)1/3 cup plain...
Russian Black Bread
Authentic or not, I like this easy version!Ingredients:2-2 1/4 cups water3 tbs oil2 cups rye flour2 cups wholemeal flour2 cups bakers flour1 tbs sugar3/4 tbs salt1 tbs cocoa2 teas instant coffee (I added chicory-coffee syrup)2 teas yeast1/2 tbs caraway or cumin seeds Method:If you're using bread machine, put all ingredients inside and program for making dough. (Or, knead by hand for at least 10 minutes, let it rest for 1 hour). After that, take the dough out on a floured surface, knead for couple...
Date and Oat Crumb Squares
Another quick and easy dessert.Ingredients:-Crust185 g oats (flakes)185 g flour 185 g brown sugar1 teas cinnamon1/2 teas baking soda50 g walnuts, chopped225 g butter, cut into small pieces (cold,from fridge)-Filling500 g dates, chopped185 g brown sugar150 ml water1 teas vanillaMethod:First make filling. Put all ingredients into a saucepan and cook until soft.For crust, process all dry ingredients, add cold pieces of butter and process until crumbs form. Spread half of this into a slice pan (20...
Gingerbread Dough
There is no smell like Gingerbread Dough smell.Ingredients:-Dough750 g flour3 tbs baking powder2 teas cinnamon1 teas cloves ground1 teas ginger powder1/4 teas cardamom powderpinch of salt190 g honey150 g sugar, caster or icing70 g butter, meltedjuice and zest of 1/2 lemon1 large egg1 egg yolk-Icing 'glue'..if you want to make a house1-2 egg whites and enough icing sugar to make thick but still runny paste.Method:Mix all ingredients and make stiff dough. Cover and leave it rest for 20-30 minutes.Dust...
Raffaello Truffles
Very popular dessert in Balkan countries. No baking involved (if you buy pre-roasted hazelnuts)!Ingredients:100 ml water260 g milk powder135 g coconut + extra for rolling200 g sugar165 g butter40 g plain biscuits (milk coffee or sim.), processed into fine crumbsWhole roasted hazelnuts (120g)Method:Put sugar and water into a saucepan, bring to boil. When sugar dissolved, add milk powder, coconut and biscuit crumbs. Take off the heat and mix well. Cool slightly.Cut butter into small pieces, add to...
Forest Fruit and Coconut Cake
Ingredients:6 eggs2 cups caster sugar250 g butter, melted2/3 cup sour cream, warmed1 cup plain flour1/2 cup SR flour1 cup coconut, dessicated300 g mixed berries (rasberries, bluberries,...) fresh or frozenIcing-250 g cream cheese2/3 cup icing sugar2/3 cup milk powderMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C (160* fan forced). Prepare a rectangular slice tin.Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, add melted butter and sour cream. Mix well, then sift flours on top of mixture, add coconut; fold in slowly by hand (spatula)....
Cottage Walnut Pesto Mushrooms
'Weight Watchers' recipe. Unusual combination, excellent taste, low calories.Ingredients:12 large, or 6 giant mushrooms, stems removed1/2 medium onion, finely chopped30 g walnuts, chopped120 g Cottage cheese1/2 cup carrots, grated10-20 g bread crumbs1/2 tbs soy sauce1-2 tbs Basil PestoMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C. Sprinkle mushrooms with 1/2 bread crumbs.Place walnuts, cheese, onion, and soy sauce into food processor. Process until fine.Stir in carrot and pesto. Mix well and spoon the mixture into...
Cheesy Lentil And Spinach Soup
For my followers from Northern Hemisphere...Something to warm you up.Ingredients:1 tbs olive oil1 brown onion, finelly chopped1 large garlic clove, pressed1 teas cummin powder1/2 teas turmeric powder1/2 teas coriander powder1,5 cups red lentils5 cups water4 vegetable stock cubes250 g baby spinach, chopped (frozen is OK)100 g Grated cheese, for servingMethod:Heat oil, fry onion. Add garlic and spices, cook for 1 minute.Stip in the lentils, add the water and stock.Bring to the boil, lower heat and...
Sesame Wafers
It takes only 10 minutes to make and bake these.Ingredients:50 g sesame seeds1 tbs butter, melted185 g brown sugar3 tbs flour1 egg1 teas vanilla pinch of saltMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C, line tins with baking paper.Mix all ingredients into a smooth mixture. Take teaspoon full of it and drop onto sheets, making sure you leave enough place for spreading.Bake 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Leave it cool in the tins, before you serve/store them.Hrskavi keksici od sezamaPotrebno:50 gr sezamovog...
Paella
Easy way to feed large number of people. Traditionally made by men on Sundays, because women needed break from cooking. It can be made with anything found in the fridge.Ingredients:for 6-8 people1 kg Marinara mix (or choose your favorite seafood)1/4 cup olive oil2 medium onions, chopped3-4 garlic cloves, choppedfavorite vegetables (capsicum, green beans, peas, corn...)chopped2-3 cups Arborio (risotto) rice4-6 cups fish (or chicken) stocksalt, pepper, parsley leaves1/2 cup white wineSaffron (optional)Method:Heat...
Cauliflower/Broccoli with Cheese
'Brassica oleracea' vegetable family includes cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and collard greens. Very good for you, but unfortunately many of us (especially children) don't like the taste. Maybe this recipe helps, like it did in my household. You can use it for all of above mentioned veggies.Ingredients:1 small head of broccoli or cauliflower, washed, separated2-3 tbs water1/3 teas saltcling wrap to cover (if using microwave)1/2 small onion, finely chopped2 tbs sour cream1...
Afghani Bread
My obsession with world breads continues! It's amazing that most of them use the same ingredients, but textures, shapes and tastes are so different.Ingredients:3 cups flour (unbleached preferable)1 1/3 cups water1 1/5 teas salt1 teas yeastNigella seeds Method:Put all ingredients in a bowl, and mix with a wooden spoon (until incorporated). Turn over on floured surface and cover to rest (45 minutes). Preheat oven to 200-220*C. Oil baking pan (like pizza pan) and quickly transfer dough onto it. Be...
Chocolate Cherry Beauties
Today is first day of Summer in Australia, and day that I usually start baking for Christmas. It's relieving to know that outside temperatures are unusually low this year. My list is including: Scottish Shortbread, Austrian 'Zimtsterne', Wiener Poppy Seed Mini Muffins, Italian 'Panetonne', Coconut Biscuits, Poppy Seed Spirals, Chocolate and Fresh Ginger Biscuits, and Sesame Wafers, Hazelnut Truffles and more (recipes coming!). At last but not at least, Gingerbread House from scratch.Ingredients:...
Havana Torte
For my mums' 70th Birthday!Time consuming cake, that needs good planing and timing.Ingredients:-Caramelized nuts:250 g hazelnuts100 g sugar (next time I'll put 150 g sugar)-Gelatinous filling:1 L milk150 g sugar3 packets of gelatin1/2 L whipping cream-Bottom layer:6 tbs flour100 g butter2 egg yolks8 tbs processed caramel/nuts mixture-Layers 'in-between':4 egg whites10 tbs caramel/nuts mixture2 tbs flourMethod:1-First make caramel/nuts part, as you going to need it for many layers.Put sugar in a...
Mediterranean Stuffed Vine Leaves
Ingredients:Vine leaves (40+)1,5 cups rice (Basmati)+ dry stock1/4 cup olive oil1 large or 2 small capsicums, finely diced1 small eggplant, diced 2 onions, diced1/2-1 tbs 'Vegeta', or other dry stocksalt, black pepperMethod:Cook rice half way through (3/4 water + 1 teas stock powder - 10 minutes in microwave). Let it cool.Salt eggplant let it rest for 20 minutes, then squeeze the moisture out.Heat oil, fry diced onions until translucent, add capsicum and eggplant. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Mix...
Quick Sour Dough Bread
Like the taste of sour dough bread, but don't want to wait long time for starter to get sour? Try this recipe for authentic taste. Please use bakers flour (with more than 11% protein).Ingredients:1 cup +1 tbs water1/2 cup thick non-fat yogurt1 tbs lemon juice2 tbs oil1,5 teas salt2 teas salt4 cups flour1 1/4 teas yeastMethod:If you're using bread machine, put all ingredients in listed order, and choose settings for white bread. Alternatively, just make the dough, take it out, shape it and let it...
Zucchini and Carrot Fritters with Beetroot Tzatziki
Delightful bites at any time and occasion!Fritters: 2-4 small zucchinis1 large carrot1 large onion2-3 medium potatoes2 eggs1-1,5 cups SR flour1/2 cup fine corn meal1 teas salt, pepperoil for fryingBeetroot Tzatziki:1 large beetroot,peeled and grated1-1,5 cups yogurt2-3 gloves garlic, crushedMethod:Grate all vegetable, put salt and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze the moisture,replace into other bowl; add eggs, flours and pepper. Mix well. Heat oil in a frying pan. Place a spoonful into hot oil...
Tiramisu Ice Cream Torte
My son Vigor is 13!Ingredients:1 sponge cake, bought or made (4 eggs, 6 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp corn flour; I added 1 tsp instant coffee), cut horizontally in 21 cup strong coffee with 3 tsp sugar1L (4 cups) coffee ice creamChocolate and cocoa for decoratingMethod:Take ice cream out of fridge to soften. Prepare cake tin (sponge has to fit in it), cover with plastic foil. Spoon/brush coffee over each 1/2 of sponge cake. Mix ice cream well, until you achieve spreadable texture. Place 1 sponge...
Chocolate and Fresh Ginger Biscuits
In my grater family I have Catholics, Orthodoxes and Muslims, so celebrating our similarities and differences is something that we take seriously. It usually starts in November (my sons birthdays), and last for 3 months. A lot of biscuits is baked, eaten and given as a gift during this period. Chocolate Ginger Biscuits are 'must-have' in my home, especially during upcoming holidays.Ingredients:5-7 cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated185 g flour2 tbs cocoa115 g wholemeal flour1/4 teas salt1/4 teas...
Simplified Bosnian Pita - Maslenica
As 'Bosnian Pita' is most popular page on my blog, I've decided to show simplified technique to all who want to learn making pastry, but are indecisive, because it looks difficult. This version of 'Pita' doesn't require very thin pastry, and even if the pastry tears a bit is OK, because only folding is involved. 'Maslenica' is pita with 'maslo' (Ghee); I started practicing on this sort of Pita.Follow this recipe to make your pastry and prepare surface.Prepare filling (your choice):-Sauteed onions...
'Blind' Pie
This is an old recipe from times when families had many members and not plenty of food. It's called blind, because no one knew what they gonna get in their portion.I would call it 'Comfort food' because it's very satisfying.Ingredients:2 large eggs1 teas salt3-4 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)1/4 teas black pepper1 cup yogurt/buttermilk1 cup wholemeal flour1,5 cup plain flour1 tbs dried onions2 medium potatoes, grated1/4 teas baking powdermilk to need (to make consistency of pancake mixture)Cooked...
'Spanish Wind' Torte
I don't know why it is called 'Spanish Wind'. What I do know is that there is no other cake/torte you can compare with this one.Please note: Below is original recipe, which gives a huge (rectangle) torte. Pictured above is smaller, round version (9 eggs).Ingredients:-3 meringue layers, for each layer you'll need: 4 egg whites225 g caster sugar1 teas white vinegar-Filling/icing12 egg yolks1 L milk8 tbsp sugar5 tbsp flour300 g hazelnuts (or other nuts), roasted, processed1,5 cups (375 g) butter,...
Thai Fried Rice
Quick tasty dinner made from leftovers!Ingredients: 2-3 portions of steamed jasmine rice (1 cup raw rice)1 roasted chicken, shredded (or fry diced chicken meat/prawns)1 egg (optional)fried as pancake, sliced3 tbs olive oil1 large onion, diced2 garlic cloves, crushed1-2 hot chillies, sliced1 tbs thai red curry paste1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrot, corn)1 tbs soy sauce2 tbs oyster sauce3 drops sesame oil2-3 green onions, chopped3-4 tbs coriander leaves, choppedMethod:Heat oil, fry onions,...
Rainbow Torte
I avoid using artificial colours or additives in my food, but once a year it is OK, especially if it's someones wish to have it for their Birthday.One other reason is the 'wow' factor that you get when cutting this cake.Ingredients:--7 layer sponge:7 egg whites (medium)2 cups sugar1 cup unsalted butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup milk, room temperature1/2 cup sour cream3 cups plain flour3 teas baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltFood colours: Yellow, Red, Blue-Icing:3 cups milk1 cup sugar5...
Corn Dogs on a Stick
Something for our youngest (and those who feel young at heart).Ingredients:20 cocktail frankfurts1/2 cup coarse polenta1/2 cup fine polenta (corn meal)1/2 cup SR flour1/2 teas salt1/2 cup tasty cheese, finely grated1/2 cup butter milk1 egg, large beaten50 g butter, meltedOil for deep fryingwooden skewersMethod:Insert skewers into each frakfurt (I half the long ones).Combine all dry ingredients, add all wet ingredients, mix well. Batter should be thicker than pancake mix (if too thick add extra...
Raffaello Torte
November is month of Birthday Cakes in my home, as my both sons, my mother, my best friend and my mother-in-low are born in this month.My dear friend Ann is first on the November list. I decided to make Raffaello Torte for her, because she likes coconut. Coming up in next few weeks: 'Rainbow Torte', 'Havana', 'Spanish Wind', 'Tiramisu torte'.Ingredients:Sponges-6 egg whites, from large eggs (or 7 small)250 g sugar, caster150 g coconut, dessicated100 g flourCream-6 egg yolks500 ml milk200 g sugar4...
Raspberry Hazelnut Cake
My favorite nuts are hazelnuts. They go well with so many ingredients, in this case with raspberries. I made this cake for a house warming party. Everyone was delighted by the taste.Ingredients:6 eggs2 cups caster sugar250 g butter, melted2/3 cup sour cream, warmed1 cup plain flour1/2 cup SR flour1 cup hazelnuts, roasted and processed into meal300 g raspberries, fresh or frozenIcing-250 g cream cheese2/3 cup icing sugar2/3 cup milk powderMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C (160* fan forced). Prepare 22...
Oven Baked Rainbow Trout
I was born far away from any sea, but we had (still have) beautiful rivers full of this lovely fish. This is a simple way to prepare and enjoy it.Ingredients:2 Rainbow Trouts (1-1,5 kg)1/3 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushedcorn flour (fine polenta) for dustingsalt and pepperMethod:Wipe (scaled) trouts, salt and pepper inside and out. Mix oil and crushed garlic; brush fish with with this, leaving most of the garlic inside. Dust well with fine polenta, pour some more olive oil on top, and bake...
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