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Quick Low-fat Dahl

Quick Low-fat Dahl
Ingredients:500 g red Lentils, rinsed and drained1 brown onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 vegetable stock cube sea salt1-2 teas Madras curry1,5 L waterMethod:Place all ingredients into a saucepan. Bring to boil, stiring offten. Simmer 20 minutes, or until dahl is thick and lentils cooked trough. Serve with some Indian bread (like one below), or any curry. 'Pire' od Leće - DahlPotrebno:500 gr lece1 crveni luk, sitno sjeckan1 ceno bijelog luka, protisnuto1 k Vegeteso1-2 k kari praha...

Cumin and Chilli Puffs

Cumin and Chilli Puffs
This is one of many Indian breads. Ingredients:1 cup wholemeal flour1/2 cup plain white flour1/2 tes chilli powder1 teas cumin seeds1/2 teas salt1/2(+,-) cup warm wateroil for fryingMethod:Mix chilli, salt and flours. Make well in the centre. Stir in water and make soft dough. Mix in cumin seeds. Knead for a minute, divide into 12-16 balls. Roll out each ball and fry in hot oil. Drain on paper towel. Serve warm!Kim i Chili 'Uštipci'Indijska vrsta hljeba / kruha...jedna od mnogih vrsta!Potrebno:1...

Home made Pastrami

Home made Pastrami
Ingredients:1 piece of corned beef (around 1kg)3 tbs coriander seeds1,5 tbs black pepper1 tbs smoked paprika1-2 garlic cloves (optional)Method:Wash beef, wipe it with paper towel. Place it on a large AL sheet. Grind all spices together (leave them coarse). Spoon spices all over the meat, pressing slightly with your palm. Wrap tightly into 3 layers of AL foil. Put in a ovenproof dish and bake 3,5-4 hours at 140-150*C. Let it cool before unwrapping and slicing.Pastrami iz vase kuhinjePotrebno:1 komad...

Pear and Almond Tart

Pear and Almond Tart
This is my first attempt. I was delighted by taste and simplicity of making it.Ingredients:Crust-1,5 cup flour3 tbs sugarpinch of salt125 g butter, cold in pieces1 egg, beaten1 tbs ice cold waterAlmond filling-1 cup almonds1/4 cup sugar2 eggspinch of salt4 tbs butter (60 g), softened1 tbs flour+ 3 pears (Williams), peeled, halved and cored2 tbs honey mixed with 1 tbs water for brushing pearsMethod:Prepare a tart tin. Preheat oven to 180*C.Put flour and butter into a food processor. Whiz until incorporated,...

'Coxinha' - Portuguese Little Drumsticks

'Coxinha' - Portuguese Little Drumsticks
Very popular snack in Portugal and Brazil. Take some time for making, but very economical. Makes around 50.Ingredients:3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 85 g butter 2 beef cubes salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley 700 g flour 200 g cream cheese 1 egg + 1 egg white, beaten lightly breadcrumbs oil for deep fryingMethod:Cut chicken breasts into 2 inch cubes, and place in a saucepan with onion,...

Greek-Style Roast Chicken

Greek-Style Roast Chicken
Ingredients:1 large chicken (1,5 kg)1 tbs Greek seasoning1 tbs fresh oregano1 tbs lemon rind1,5 tbs olive oilsalt and pepper to taste1 kg potatoes, halved1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives250 g cherry tomatoes1 lemon, sliced(Greek Blend of Spices - if you can't buy it prepared:)•1 teaspoon salt•2 teaspoons dried oregano•1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder•1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder•1 teaspoon cornstarch•1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper•1 teaspoon beef-flavored bouillon granules•1 teaspoon dried parsley...

Torte 'Setteveli' (Seven Veils)

Torte 'Setteveli' (Seven Veils)
Adapted from this website: http://foodloversodyssey.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/12/torta-setteveli-chocolate-hazelnut-birthday-cake-from-palermo.htmlI tried to simplify this recipe. As you can see my second layer of Bavarian Cream was not tall enough, but I was still happy with the result. Cake IS heavy, but absolutely delicious.First make Hazelnut Praline Paste (you need a food processor for this):200 g sugar50 g water2 cups hazelnuts1 tbs oilBoil sugar and water until becomes golden in colour,...

Apple (Cheese and Cherries) Strudel

Apple  (Cheese and Cherries)  Strudel
Some of my lovely followers asked for 'Apple Strudel' recipe. Here it is!Ingredients:Pastry-1,5 cup flour1 eggpinch of salt1 tbs oilwater enough to make 150 ml fluid - read instructions Filing- 1 kg apples (green), peeled, cored and grated1/3 cup sugar (white or brown)1/2 teas cinnamon1/3 cup Sultanas (optional)2-3 tbs biscuit (or bread) crumbs125 g melted butter (for cheese/cherry version you'll need 400g Ricotta 1 egg1/3 cup sugar1 cup Cherries1 tbs corn flour)Method:Sift the flour into a bowl,...

Slimming World - Salmon Tikka Skewers

Slimming World - Salmon Tikka Skewers
Serves 4Ready in about 50 minutesSyns Extra Easy FreeIngredientsFor the chips6 large baking potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cut into chipsSalt and freshly ground black pepperFry LightFor the marinade198g fat-free natural yogurt4 garlic cloves, finely grated2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, finely gratedjuice of 2 limes3 tbsp tikka curry powderFor the Skewers794g skinless salmon fillets, cut into large bite-sized pieces4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into bite-sized piecesA small handful of fresh coriander...

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad
First created between 1893 and 1896 at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. I got this recipe in 1992, when I was appointed as a 'housemeister' (housekeeper) in an Austrian noble family! Original recipe did not call for nuts / grapes. Ingredients:2 green apples,peeled, julienned1 celeriac, peeled, julienned (or 2-3 stalks celery, finely chopped100 g finely chopped Walnuts1-2 small bunches white grapes, halved if too bigmayonnaise, to your liking (should be 'neutral' - not to salty)Method:Mix all...

Slimming World - Beef Bourguignon

Slimming World - Beef Bourguignon
Serves 4Ready in about 1 hour and 30 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FREE Original FREEIngredients1lb 12oz/794g stewing beef, all visible fat removed and cut into bite-sized pieces4 garlic cloves, crushed12 shallots4 celery sticks, roughly sliced6 carrots, cut into large chunks11oz/312g chestnut mushrooms1lt beef stockSalt and freshly ground black pepperA handful of fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped1.5kg celeric, peeled and cut into cubes5oz/142g fat-free natural fromage fraisA pinch of nutmegA...

Slimming World - Piri Piri Chicken

Slimming World - Piri Piri Chicken
Serves 4Ready in about 40 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FREE Original FREEIngredients3 garlic cloves, crushed2 tbsp Schwartz Perfect Shake Piri Piri4 skinless chicken breast filletsSalt and freshly ground black pepper8 medium vine tomatoes4 red onions, quarteredFry LightA small handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped, to garnishMethod1. Preheat your oven to 220c/435f/Gas 7. Rub the garlic and piri piri over the chicken breasts, then season. Place in a non-stick roasting tin and...

Slimming World - Chicken Fajitas Salad

Slimming World - Chicken Fajitas Salad
Serves 4Reading In About 20 minutesSyns - Extra Easy 1 and a halfIngredients4 chicken breast fillets, cut into strips2 tsp paprika2 tsp ground cuminSalt and freshly ground black pepperFry Light3 mixed coloured peppers, deseeded and cut into strips142g fat-free natural yogurtJuice of 1 lime2 x 250g pouches Uncle Ben's Express Mixed Pepper Rice1 large cos lettuce, leaves torn, washed and dried100g baby spinach4 tomatoes, cut into wedgeshalf a cucumber, sliced3 limes, halved, to serveMethod1. Put...

Slimming World - Thai Duck Curry

Slimming World - Thai Duck Curry
Serves 4Ready In About 25 MinutesSyns - Extra Easy 2IngredientsFry Light1lb/454g skinless duck breast fillets, all visible fat removed and cut into cubes2 shallots, sliced6oz/170g butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes1 courgette, chopped2 carrots, chopped1 level tbsp Thai Taste Gang Ped Red Curry Paste165ml can Blue Dragon Coconut Milk Light284ml Chicken Stock4 dried kaffir lime leaves312g dried Thai fragrant rice113g mangetout113g bamboo shoots1-2 tbsp nam pla (Thai fish sauce)A handful...

Burnt Butter Brown Sugar Cupcakes

Burnt Butter Brown Sugar Cupcakes
Ingredients:For the Cupcakes-150g unsalted butter125g self raising flour60g golden caster sugar 65g brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking powder2-3 tablespoons milkFor the Icing-200 g cream cheese, softened.60 g butter, softened1 cup icing sugar 1 teas vanilla(or your favorite icing)Method:Put butter in a saucepan, heat and stir until it starts burning (caramelised parts will become brown). Cool slightly, then sieve and let solidify (but not hardened).Preheat the...

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas
Another popular Mexican dish!Ingredients:1/2 kg chicken breast or thigh fillets, sliced in strips2 tbs olive oil1/2 lime, juice only1 teas cumin powder1/2 teas oregano powder1/2 teas chilli powder2-3 garlic cloves, crushedSalt and pepper to taste1 tbs oil, extra1 onion, sliced1 large capsicum, sliced1 small bunch of coriander8 corn tortillasGrated cheese(optional)Guacamole, or diced avocado (optional)Method:Mix oil, lime juice, chilli powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, and meat. Marinate...

Grilled Salmon with Basil Pesto

Grilled Salmon with Basil Pesto
Ingredients:4 salmon fillets (or other fish), skin onsalt, pepper, olive oil4-5 tbs Basil Pesto, to serve Salad / vegetable to serveMethod:Salt and Pepper salmon, brush with olive oil. Pan fry, grill or BBQ - skin side first, until done - 3-5 minutes each side, depending on thickness (mine was BBQ-ed).Arrange on plate, next to chosen salad.Add 1 tbs of water to pesto, mix well. Pour over fillets and a bit over your salad.Enjoy!Losos sa roštilja, sa Pestom od BosiljkaPotrebno:4 fileta lososa (ili...