World Recipes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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)....

'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...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

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...