World Recipes

The name is confusing - It is Milan minestrone, but from a part of the city that is called Genova (Hotel Genova is still present there). My dear neighbour (Nona Teresa) gave this recipe to me. Best served during the winter, when our bodies need all those vitamins and warmth. Enjoy!Ingredients:2 tbs olive oil1 big onion, diced2 cloves garlic, pressed2 big carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced1 cup bacon, diced1 medium zucchini, diced1 cup peas1 can (~ 400 gr)red kidney beans2-3 tbs tomato paste1/2...

Red Velvet Cake was mentioned on 'Oprah' once, and I had to try it. My boys love it!Ingredients:250 g butter, very soft3 eggs1 1/3 cups caster sugar2 teas cocoa60 ml red food colour2 1/2 cups flour, sifted1/2 teas salt1 cup buttermilk1 teas vanilla extract1 teas baking soda1 teas vinegarWhite frosting: 1 1/2 cups milk3 tbs flour1 teas vanilla extract250 g butter1 cup icing sugarMethod:All ingredients should be taken out of fridge to warm.Preheat oven to 180*C, prepare 2 cake tins (22 cm). In the...

Slow cooked food is ideal for parties/dinners, when you have so much to do; Put everything together and forget about it for 6+ hours!Ingredients:1 lamb leg, 2kg+1 big onion, peeled, halved1-2 celery sticks, chunky 2 carrots, peeled, chunky1 parsnip (or parsley leaves)2 bay leaves5-10 pepper corns, whole1 cup of stock (your choice)2-3 garlic cloves, peeled200 ml wine (preferably white)salt and pepperMethod:Prepare your slow cooker, or an oven dish with a lid, big enough to fit into your oven.Heat...

This recipe was found in a Weight Watchers magazine, and soon became one of my favourites. Serves 4 or 6, points value 3 or 2.Ingredients: - Salad1 bunch beetroot (3-4), trimmed, but not peeled1/2 smaller pumpkin, cut into 3 cm cubes/wedges1 clove garlic1 tbs fresh thyme leaves200 g rocket salad2 tbs pine nuts (optional)cooking oil spraySalt and pepper-Dressing:60 g goats (or sheep)cheese1/2 garlic clove, chopped/pressed1 tbs lemon juice1-2 tbs water2 tbs olive oilcracked black pepperMethod:Preheat...

I love pizza sooo much, I could have it every day. But in that case, topping had to be different each day!Basic pizza dough:1,5 cups water3 tbs olive oil2 teas salt1,5 teas sugar4,5 cups bakers flour2 teas yeastMethod:If you're using 'Bread maker', put all ingredients in the kneading bowl in the same order as listed above. Program machine for pizza dough. When ready, take the dough out (on a floured surface), and divide into 3 big or 6 balls. Let it rest for 10-15 min, then roll out.If you're kneading...

Very versatile and economical tomato sauce. Use it for pasta (grate some Parmesan cheese over it), or blend and spread over pizza. Add your favourite herbs for more flavour!Ingredients:1 can of diced tomatoes1 small onion, finely diced1 big garlic clove, pressed or chopped2 tbs olive oil2-3 big basil leaves (or oregano), torn2-3 tbs tomato paste1/2 teas salt1/2-1 teas sugar, to your tasteMethod:Heat the oil and fry onions for a couple of minutes, then add tomatoes. Bring to boil, add the rest of...

One of the best!Ingredients:3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed2 eggs1/2 cup brown sugar, dark1/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup melted butter2 tbs sour cream, 35% fat1 teas baking soda2 cups plain flour100 g hazelnuts, baked and grated/processedMethod:-Preheat the oven, bake hazelnuts 5-10 min on 175*C.-Prepare the loaf tin; spray with oil, dust with flour.- Put eggs and sugar into a bowl, and mix with high speed until fluffy. Mix in butter. -Fold in banana mash,hazelnuts, sour cream and flour(with baking soda).-Bake...

This is a recipe originated from 2 Serbian sisters(Jojo-i-Miki). Great way to 'feed' your children with some vegetables!Ingredients:250 g dark chocolate, good quality3 eggs200 g brown sugar100 ml oil1 tbs vanilla extract100 g plain flour1/2 teas baking soda1/2 teas baking powder50 gr almond meal250 g grated beetroot, freshTopping:150 g chocolate, dark or white2 tbs oilMethod:- Preheat the oven to 180*C, oil and flour a cake tin (22 cm), or use the baking paper.-Melt the chocolate over double broiler,...

Australia is place where I feel 'at home'. I feel so close to the nature, people, culture... This sort of Friands are made only in Australia and NZ. (French have different kind of friands.)Ingredients:1 1/2 cups sugar, powder6 egg-whites150 g butter, melted1 cup almond meal1/2 cup plain flour150 g berries, your choicesugar powder, for decorationMethod:- Preheat your oven to 180*C; spray Friand moulds with oil.-Put egg whites in a bowl, and with a help of an electrical mixer, make a stiff foam.Add...

I LOVE Indian food, their colours, food, culture,...Did I mention FOOD?!em>Dough:450 g plain flour100 g butter, softened1 teas salt150 ml water, warmFilling:2 tbs vegetable oil, or any other neutral2 medium onions, chopped finally250 g minced meat, your choice3-4 garlic cloves, minced1-1,5 cm ginger, grated - or 1/2 teas powder1/2 teas turmeric powder2 teas coriander powder1 1/2 teas cumin powdera pinch of chilli powder1/2 teas salt120 ml water150 g peas2 tbs coconut, grated1 teas 'Garam Masala'...

Serves: 1 Syns per serving: Free on Original and Extra Easy**Add 6 Syns if not using bread as a Healthy Extra6 tbsp very low fat natural fromage frais2 tbsp white wine vinegar2 tsp granulated artificial sweetener 1 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp waterSalt and freshly ground black pepper2 slices wholemeal bread from a 400g loafIceberg lettuce, shredded Tomatoes, sliced Grilled lean bacon with all visible fat removed1. To make the mayonnaise, mix together the fromage frais, white wine vinegar and artificial...