World Recipes

Adopted, adapted and loved by many surrounding countries. White beans are traditionally used.Ingredients:400-500 g dried beans (precooked), or 4-5 cans (I used Borloti)2 tbs oil2 big onions, chopped200 g bacon, half sliced - for finishing, half chopped1 red capsicum, chopped (half for finishing)2 tbsp paprika2 tbsp flourwater just to coversalt, peppervegetable (stock) powdercumin (my addition)parsley and pressed garlic Sausages (Kransky) for topping (optional)Method:Heat oil, fry onion and chopped...

A simple way to make your biscuits look more interesting.Ingredients:1 teas instant coffee1,5 tbs boiling water250 g butter, softened140 g caster sugar1 egg yolk350 g flour1 teas vanilla3 tbs cocoa powderMethod:Melt coffee in boiling water. Put it in a mixing bowl, along with butter and sugar. Mix it until fluffy; add egg yolk and vanilla, mix again. Add flour and make a soft dough. Divide in 2. One part 'colour' with cocoa. Wrap in glad-wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Roll out each dough,...

Homemade Nutella, with no additives or preservativesIngredients:2 cups hazelnuts, roasted and skinned3/4 -1 cup icing sugar1/4 cup cocoa, good quality1/8 - 1/4 cup oil (hazelnut preferable)Method:Put first 3 ingredients in a food processor and run it until you get a smooth mixture. While running add 1/8 cup oil; process well, then add another 1/8 cup of oil. You don't have to use all oil - just as much as you want your Nutella to have consistency. If you can't find hazelnut oil, any other neutral...

Egyptian spiced meat and Italian risotto.Ingredients:2 tbsp oil4 -6 pork chopsDukkah saltRisotto:2 tbs butter 1 medium onion, chopped1 celery stick, chopped250 g cooked, chopped spinach (or frozen)2 cups Arborio (risotto) rice6 cups chicken or vegetable stock, heated (or make own)white pepper, nutmeg to taste3 tbs Parmesan, grated Method:Heat the butter, add chopped onion and celery and fry for 5 minutes. Measure 2 cups of rice, add to the pan and stir. Pour 1 ladle of stock and stir. Repeat it...

This recipe is more than 30 years old, and I still bake these biscuits at least once a year (Christmas/New Year). Easy and delightful!Added on 4/11/10 - I feel I had to explain about this recipe...My parents got visitors visa for Australia in 1997... They brought some of my personal things/belongings with them. One of them was this recipe book, which I started writing at the age of 10-12. So, it survived civil war in Bosnia,...It traveled 20 000 km,...and it's still in use. It has no price!Ingredients:250...

Basic focaccia dough:1,5 cups water3 tbs olive oil2 teas salt1,5 teas sugar4,5 cups bakers flour2 teas yeastOlive oil and your favourite toppings. Method: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 by hand, mix all ingredients together and knead for 10 minutes....

Serves 4Syns - Free Ingredients4 ripe avocadosjuice of 2 limesa handful of finely chopped oniona handful of finely chopped tomatoa handful of fresh coriander, finely choppedMethod1. Remove the skins and stones from each avocado. Place in a bowl and squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the avocado. Mash with a potato masher.2. Add onion, tomato, and coriander and mix until combined with the avocado...

Serves 4Ready in about 50 minutesSyns - Green 4 and a half Extra Easy 4 and halfIngredients567g potatoes, peeled and chopped into small cubes1 jumbo sheet filo pastry, measuring about 17x10in/43x25cmFry light6 spring onions, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely chopped170g baby spinach leaves, roughly choppedSalt and freshly ground black pepper113g reduced fat feta cheesea pinch of grated nutmeg312g cherry tomatoesA handful of fresh parsley, finely choppedMethod1. Preheat your oven...

To Serve 4Ready in about 45 minutesSyns Orignal free Extra Easy FreeAdd 6 syns if not using the wholemeal roll as a healthy extraIngredients800g extra lean minced lamb4 spring onions, finely chopped1 large roasted red pepper in brine from a jar, drained and finely choppedA small handful of fresh chives, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp ground gingersalt and freshly ground black pepperFry lightTo serve57g small wholemeal rollslettuce leaves separated1 tomato sliced Method1. Place the mince,...

Basically, this is classical quiche Lorraine, enriched with the taste of Leeks. Pastry:125 g butter125 g cream cheese1 cup flourFilling: 150 g Gruyere cheese (or similar)4 rashers bacon3 eggs3/4 cup cream2 leekssalt, pepper, nutmegMethod:Cream butter and cream cheese, add flour and blend. Let it rest for 1 hour. Roll out to fit 22 cm flan dish. Refrigerate until filling ready.Fry bacon pieces, add sliced leek and cook for 5 minutes. Arrange alternative layers of bacon/leek and slices of Gruyere....

Spring has arrived in Australia, which means best strawberries are in season, and I want to share a recipe for a drink that even Von Traps loved.Ingredients:3/4 - 1 cup sugar1/2 cup water1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed1/2 punnet strawberries, cleaned (120g)Method:Bring water and sugar to biol, stir until syrup formed. Cool a bit, but need to be warm. Put it in a food processor along with other ingredients and process. Strain and bottle it. You'll get cordial, which needs to be refrigerated...

From "The Australian Women's Weekly".It takes long time to cook it, but it's soo worth it.Crust:1 1/4 cups flour50 g butter1/4 cup water1 egg, beaten2 sheets puff pastryFilling:700 g Kumara (sweet potato)1 kg chuck steak, diced1/4 cup oil2 medium onions4 cloves garlic1/3 cup fresh oregano1/2 cup plain flour1/3 cup tomato paste 1 cup red wine, dry3 cups beef stockMethod:First make filling, as it takes long to cook -Dice kumara and bake in an oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, dice meat and brown it...

Serves 6Ready in about 35 minutes, plus 1-2 hours setting timeSyns - All choices 4Ingredients6 ginger snaps2 tbsp low-far spread, suitable for baking2 large eggs2 x 250g pots quark5 tbsp splenda (or to taste)1 low-calorie instant white chocolate drink sachetFat free natural yogurt (optional)1 sugar-free strawberry jelly sachet250g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, plus a few to decorateMethod1. Preheat the oven to 180c/350f/Gas 4. Whizz the ginger snaps in a food processor. Melt the spread...

Serves 4Ready in about 20 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FreeIngredients397g dried spaghetti2 eggs2 egg yolks57g quarksalt and freshly ground black pepperFry light1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed340g lean ham, dicedlarge mixed salad to serve.Method1. Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, mix the eggs and the egg yolks together and whisk in the quark until smooth. Season well and set aside.2. Spray a non-stick frying pan with the Fry light...

Serves 4Ready in about 20 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FreeIngredients4 skinless salmon filletsFry lightSalt and freshly ground black pepper400g jar roasted red peppers in brine, drained and chopped4 tbsp capers in brine, rinsedA small handful of fresh parsley, very finely choppedBroccoli, steamed green beans and boiled baby new potatoes to serveMethod1. Spray the salmon with Fry light and season well. Place under a hot grill for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.2. Meanwhile, make the topping,...

 Famous Turkish salad Ingredients:1/2 -1 cup burghul (cracked wheat)2 large tomatoes, diced1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced2-3 tbs chopped shallots1/2 teas salt1/2 teas pepper1,5 cups parsley leaves (Italian), Chopped1/3 cup chopped mintLemon zest (1/2)2-3 tbs olive oil3-4 tbs lemon juiceMethod:Soak burghul in cold water for 2 hours; drain and squeeze. Put it into a bowl, add everything else, and mix well.Perfect with grilled meat.Tabuli (Turska salata)Potrebno:1/2 -1 solja bungura (bulgur,...

I suppose France is origin of this desert - one of World's favourite.Ingredients:1 cup water60g butter150g flour1 teas baking powder50 g corn/potato flour4-6 eggs, depending on sizeFilling:400 ml milk3 tbs custard powder, vanilla3 tbs sugar125 g buttericing sugar for dustingMethod:Preheat the oven to 180-190*C. Grease/line the baking sheet.Put water and butter in a saucepan; bring to the boil. Mix the flours and baking powder, add to the boiling water - mix quickly until thick and starts to form...

Serves 4Ready in about 40 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FREEIngredients1 onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1-2 tsp paprika1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp ground cumin511g extra-lean minced beef400g can chopped tomatoes4 celery sticks, finely chopped2 carrots, finely choppedsalt and freshly ground black pepper283g long grain rice400g can kidney beans in chilli sauceLime wedges to serveMethod1. Put the onion, garlic, spices and beef in a large non-stick frying pan. Stir-fry over a medium...

Serves 4Ready in about 30 minutesSyns - Extra Easy half a synIngredients454g pork fillet, cut into strips1 egg white175g can water chestnuts, sliced3 tbsp light soy sauce2 tbsp dark soy sauce2 tbsp artificial sweetener2 carrots, cut into batons1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced into strips1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced into stripsFry light142ml chicken stock2 tbsp rice vinegar6 tbsp passata4 spring onions, sliced (reserving 1 for garnish, shredded)2 level tsp cornflourboiled dried egg noodles,...

Serves 4Ready in about 30 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FREEIngredients227g pasta shells198g broccoli, cut into small florets400g can chopped tomatoes198g passata with herbs and garlic2 tbsp capers6 anchovy fillets, drained and chopped1 tsp dried red chilli flakes400g can tuna chunks in spring water, drainedMethod1. Preheat the oven to 190c/375f/Gas 5. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water for about 8 minutes, drain and set aside. Meanwhile, boil or steam the broccoli for 5 minutes. Drain,...

Serves 3Ready in about 50 minutesSyns Green 1* Extra Easy 1*add 5 and half syns if not using the Cheddar cheese as a healthy extraIngredients2 eggs142ml semi-skimmed milksalt and freshly ground black pepperFry light227g potatoes, peeled, cooked and thickly sliced126g tomatoes, skinned and sliced126g reduced fat cheddar cheese, gratedA small handful of fresh parsley, finely choppedMethod1. Pre heat the oven to 180c/350f/ Gas 4. Beat the eggs thoroughly, then add the milk and seasoning.2. Spray a...