World Recipes

Another end of year. Looking forward to a New one!Since 21/05/10 I sent 225 posts and 'earned' 182 followers - not bad!I met most wonderful people in these blogger waters, and am proud to have friends all over the World.By now, more than 58,260 times, my blog has been seen.THANK YOU ALL FOR LOVELY SUPPORT AND NICE COMMENTS!I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New YearJos jedan kraj godine. Jedva cekam Novu!Od 21/05/10, poslala sam 225 postova i 'zaradila' 182 pratioca - nije lose!Srela...

Green tea gives festive colour and unusual taste to these biscuits. Best matched with Matcha Green Tea!Ingredients:2 1/4 cups flour1/4 cup rice flour1/2 cup icing sugar1 tbs green tea powder (Matcha)200 g butter, softened1/2 egg whiteCristal sugar for rolling(to make coloured sugar - put a few drops of food colour into a cup of sugar,mix well, spread over paper and let it dry; process when dried)Method:Mix all ingredients into a smooth dough; divide into 2 and make 2 logs. roll into sugar and refrigerate.Preheat...

Another recipe of my Dalmatian friends. I used Mullet, but any similar fish can be used in the same way.Ingredients:2 Mullets (or other fish)1 lemon, sliced3-4 rosemary springssaltolive oilMethod:Wipe dry cleaned mullet, make incisions where flesh is thickest. Salt it inside and out. Place some lemon slices inside along with some rosemary. Place tiny rosemary leaves into incisions. Tie 2 rosemary springs toghether, dip in olive oil. Brush each side of fish with this 'rosemary brush'. Place on very...

This is a very popular Balkan dessert, made without butter and eggs.Its taste reminds of famous German Lebkuchen (Honey) Harts.Ingredients:Sponge-2 cups flour1 1/4 cup sugar1 1/4 cup milk, warm (not hot)10 tbs apricot jam, warmed2 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamonFilling-200 g dark chocolate8 tbs apricot jamTopping-100 g dark chocolate1 tbs oilMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C. Line a baking tin (22 X 30 x 4 cm) with silicon paper.Mix all ingredients for sponge until smooth. Pour 1/2 of this mixture into...

Traditional meal of Romanian, Ukrainian and Moldavian sheppards, served mostly with cheese and sour cream and / or preserved meat.Ingredients:Basic Mamaliga-2 cups corn meal1 tsp salt6-7 cups water1-2 tbs butterTopping-200 g Sheep feta, crumbled1-2 Kransky sausages, sliced (or any other)1/2 cup Kashkaval, grated (or Mozzarella)Your favorite aromatic herb(s) - oregano, basil, thyme...Method:Bring water to boil, add salt and butter. Take away from heat. Pour corn meal at once and quickly start stirring...

For all peanut butter lovers!Ingredients:Chocolate dough-1 1/2 cups flour1/3 cup cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 (125 g) butter, softened1/4 cup smooth peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 tsp vanilla1 eggPeanut Butter Filling-1/2 cup smooth peanut butter1/2 cup icing sugar1 -2 tbs milk, if neededMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C, line biscuit tins with baking paper.Make filling-Mix icing sugar and peanut butter, add milk if necessary. Set aside (you can roll 40 small balls,...

Beetroot is so good for detoxification and blood purification; I was amazed that my boys didn't complain about this meal.Ingredients:3 medium beetroots, peeled and sliced (like chips)2 tbs oil1/2 tsp black mustard seeds1 large onion, chopped2-3 garlic cloves, crushed2 chillies, sliced2 bay leaves1/3 tsp turmeric1 tsp cumin seeds1 cinnamon stick2-3 tomatoes, chopped (or 1/2 a can)100 ml coconut milk1 teas salt1 lime, juiceMethod:Heat oil, add mustard seeds. When they start releasing aroma, add onion...

I love the lightness of these biscuits - no butter, no sugar! Great for using leftover egg whites.Ingredients:3 egg whites3/4 cup caster sugar1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup grated dark chocolate1 cup ground hazelnutsextra 100 g chocolate, meltedMethod:Switch oven to 150*C (fan forced). Prepare 2 baking sheets; line with silicon paper.Beat egg whites until stiff, add sugar spoon by spoon. Beat until sugar dissolved. Fold in vanilla, grated chocolate and hazelnuts. Fill piping bag with this meringue, and pipe...

Goodness of dried fruit and nuts that has it's regular place in my boys' lunch boxes.Great for Christmas and/or Easter.Ingredients:180 g sugar70 g brawn sugar2 tbs honey3 eggs1 lemon, zest and juice2 tbs rum200 g flour1 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp gloves1/4 tsp nutmeg250 g walnuts250 g dried plums250 g other dried fruit (apricots, dates, sultanas...)Method:Preheat oven to 150-160*C (fan forced); prepare 4 small bread tins - line with baking paper.Chop all chunky fruits into smaller pieces.Beat both sugars...

Every now and then we have only time to cook something very quickly. This recipe saves you time and money, but doesn't compromise the taste.Ingredients:375 g spaghetti (or other dry pasta), cooked al dente2 tbs olive oil (or butter)1 onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed120 g bacon, chopped (Turkey 'bacon' is OK instead)250 g mushrooms, sliced300 ml thickened cream1/3 cup white wine1/4 cup Parmesan, gratedsalt and white pepper to tasteMethod:Heat oil (butter) in a pan, cook onion, garlic and bacon....

... suggestions from last year!Prijedlozi od prosle godine! Chocolate Cherry Beauties Raffaello Truffles 'Zimtsterne' Chocolate and Fresh Ginger Biscuits Coconut biscuits Honey nuts / medenjaci Poppy Seeds Spirals Shortbread Bells Wiener Poppy Seed Cake Paws Gingerbread Dough Sesame Wafe...

My baking for upcoming festive season(s) has begun. A lot of biscuits and other home made gifts will be prepared in my kitchen. Let me start with recipes...Ingredients:255 g white chocolate, chopped1 1/2 tsp grated orange zest1/4 cup (60 ml) double cream (45% fat)1 tablespoon light corn syrup (or glucose)3/4 cup (75 g) pistachios, chopped3/4 cup (80 g) dried cranberries, cut into small pieces1/2 cup (80 g) dried apricots, cut into small piecesMethod:Line the bottom and sides of an 20 x 20 cm square...

This a delightful recipe, both quick and easy to make. Great for chocoholics!!!Ingredients:12 sponge fingers biscuit (I used 15)1 cup water2 tbs sugar2 tbs Grand Marnier (or rum)Filling-1 teas gelatin2 tbs water250 g dark chocolate, melted50 g butter, melted2 teas grated orange zest2 X 300 ml thickened cream2 tbs icing sugarCocoa for dustingFruit of forest for serving (optional)Method:Line a charlotte mould (7 cups capacity) with glad wrap. Mix water sugar and liquor until sugar melted. Dip each...

I love eggplants! Following recipe is my favorite way of preparing this vegetable. Goes well with grilled meat, fish or as a vegetarian stack with other veggies and some cheese. If you place grilled slices into jars, cover with good olive oil, they can last 3-4 months in a dark, cool place. Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, cut into (7mm)rounds Salt 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small bunch Basil leaves, thorn 1/3 cup olive oil Method: Sprinkle eggplants with salt, leave it aside for 1/2 hour. Rinse...

I don't have much time lately, so please excuse my absence from commenting;Here is reminding of my first post!Nemam mnogo vremena u posljednje vrijeme, pa vas molim da mi oprostite sto ne komentarisem na vasim postovima. Evo podsjecanja na moj prvi post - cisto da me ne zaboravite! 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...

Hazelnuts, chocolate and creme patisserie...multilayered...gluten free!Ingredients:Gateau bases-10 egg whites200 g caster sugar25 g cocoa250 g hazelnuts, roasted and processedCreme patisserie-500 ml milk150 g sugar1 tbs vanilla6 egg yellows4 tbs corn flour50 g butter, softenedChocolate cream-4 egg yellows2 eggs150 g sugar200 g dark chocolate200 g butter, softMethod:Gateau-Preheat oven to 150*C, prepare 3 round bases, covered with baking (silicon) paper.Whisk egg whites until stiff; add sugar and...

...also, For my post on 'Dinnerstyle' go tohttp://www.dinnerstyle.com.au/food-blog-recommendation-jasnas-kitchen-creations/This type of salad is mostly served in Mediterranean countries. It's easy to prepare and makes perfect accompany with fish.Ingredients:4-6 potatoes (one large for each person - red ones are the best)350 g green beanssalt and pepper1 garlic clove, crushedOlive oil and white wine winegar (3-4:1)parsley leaves for garnishingMethod:Peel and cook potatoes and beans. Slice potatoes,...

Choco-coffee taste of this torte is irresistible!For my friend - Happy Birthday Ann!Ingredients:Sponge-7 eggs150 g sugar60 g cacao150 g walnuts, grounded50 g bread crumbs1 tbs rumCream-150 g butter, softened150 g icing sugar1 egg1 teas vanilla extract70 g dark chocolate, melted50 ml strong coffee (instant is OK)Method:Preheat oven to 170*C; prepare a round cake tin (22 cm).Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy. Sift cocoa on top, add walnuts and crumbs (with rum). Fold in gently. Bake 25-30 min, or...