World Recipes

áToday, I will try to explain making pastry for 'pita', that is still home made in many Eastern European countries. This technique is mostly used in Bosnia, although other countries (Greece, Serbia, Turkey,...) have very similar techniques.Pita with minced meat and sauteed onions is called  Burek in Bosnia.For a simplified method of making pita (for beginners) click here.Ingredients:Pastry-2 cups plain flour200 ml(+,-)water1/2 teas saltCheese-spinach filling-500g ricotta1 egg1 teas salt250...

Makes 32 rolls (freezable!)Ingredients:850 g bakers flour1 cup milk1 cup water1 tbs sugar2 teas salt2 teas yeast1/2 cup oil1 egg, beaten for glazingMethod:Put all ingredients (except egg) into a bread making machine, and let it work for you (or do it by hand)!When ready, divide dough into 4 balls. Roll out a circle (25cm)from each ball, divide into 8 (like pizza slices), roll each slice from wider part to narrower.Let it double in a warm spot, brush with beaten egg and bake 10 min at 180-200*C.Suitable...

Perfect for Summer - No baking involved!Ingredients:500 g Milk coffee biscuits (or similar)1/2 l milk1-2 tea Rum (or Grand Marnie, Kahlua...)250 g butter, very soft3 egg yolks6 tbs icing sugar130 g chocolate (65%), melted130 g hazelnuts, groundIcing:3 egg whites9 tbs sugar3 tbs waterGrated chocolate, for sprinklingMethod:Break biscuits into quarters, put them in a bowl and spoon milk and rum over them, mixing gently.In another bowl, mix butter, egg yolks and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add chocolate...

Thick, healthy and delicious!Ingredients:3-4 medium size beetroots2-3 medium potatoes1-2 garlic cloves1 tbs 'Vegeta' (or other stock powder)salt and pepperwatersour cream for decorationMethod:Peel and cut beetroots and potatoes. Put them in a deep saucepan and cover with water. Cook until beetroot soft, then add stock powder, salt and pepper to taste.With a stab mixer (hand-held mixer), blend cooked vegetables until smooth consistency. Add pressed garlic. Decorate with a bit of sour cream.If you...

Excellent with fish, meat, or as an appetiser.Ingredients:10 medium tomatoes3-4 garlic cloves, pressed1 cup parsley leaves, chopped1 cup bread crumbs1/2 cup grated Parmesan3/4 cup olive oil, extra virginsalt and black pepper, freshly gratedMethod:Cut tomatoes close at top, spoon out seeds and slightly salt each tomato inside. Turn upside down, leave for some time.Put all ingredients (except oil) in a food processor, pulse it until you're satisfied with texture. Pour olive oil over it and mix with...

I love baking cakes...but I usually don't eat them.This is one of exceptions!Ingredients:2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped200g finely chopped dates1 teas baking soda1 cup boiling water125 g unsalted butter, soft1 cup caster sugar1 egg1 1/2 teas vanilla essence1 cup flour1/2 cup SR flourpinch of salt50 g roasted nuts (your choice), choppedTopping:120ml milk90 g butter3/4 cup brown sugar1 teas vanilla110 g nuts, flakedMethod:preheat oven to 180*C. Prepare a 22 cm cake tin.Place apples, dates,...

Made by my boys!Ingredients:20 g butter1 large onion, diced1-2 garlic cloves, crushed1/3 teas chili powder1 teas paprika1/2 teas cummin400 g caned tomatoes, diced2 tbs tomato paste1 teas brown sugar200 g corn chips1 1/2 cups cheese, grated1 can red kidney beansMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C. In a pan melt butter, add onion and garlic and fry for 3-5 minutes.Drain tomatoes and reserve 2 tbs juice: Add it to the pan along with spices, paste, sugar and beans. Cook for 5 minutes. Arrange 1/2 of chips...

Versatile dish - served as entree, salad, side dish or main.Ingredients:2 tbs sesame seeds, dry roasted1 tbs grated coconut1/2 teas black mustard seeds3 tbs oil1 chili, chopped1/2 teas turmeric, powder1 teas coriander powder500 g green beans, fresh or frozen4 cloves garlic, finely choppedSaltMethod:Roast sesame in a pan or in the oven;cool and grind - set aside with coconut.Heat the oil in a deep pan, fry mustard seeds until fragrant.Add chili, spice powders, beans and garlic. Stir fry for a few...

For my European followers/readers and all those who don't mind winter... when ice cream is in question!Ingredients:3/4 cup orange juice1/3 cup caster sugar1/4 cup hazelnut spread (Nutella)125 gr sponge fingers, broken2 litres vanilla ice-cream165 g packet 'Maltesers'1/4 cup hazelnut spread, extraRaspberries and Maltesers, to decorateMethod:Take ice-cream out of freezer.Grease a 22cm spring form, line base with baking paper/foil.Combine juice and sugar and boil for 1 minute. Whisk in hazelnut spread.Place...