World Recipes

Ingredients:3 cups flour1 teas salt1 1/2  teas yeast1 1/2 - 2 cups water (warm); depending on flourMethod:Put all ingredients in a bowl; with a mixer or with a cooking spoon, until all incorporated. Cover and leave it in a warm spot, for 1 hour.Dust working surface with a lot of flour. Turn dough onto it and knead with palms dusted with flour (dough is very runy). Shape into 6 balls, place them on a clean cloth dusted with flour, and cover with another cloth.Preheat oven to 220*C with a heavy...

Serves 1 Ready in about 25 minutesGreen FREE Extra Easy FREEAdd 5 and a half syns if not using the vegetarian parmesan style cheese as a healthy extraIngredientsFry Light1 baby leek, finely sliced1 celery stick, finely cubed1-2 garlic cloves, finely cubed1 small carrot, peeled and finely cubed6 asparagus spears, tips reserved and stalks finely cubed142ml vegetable stock71g dried fettuccine2 tbsp quark, whisked until smooth1 tsp finely grated lemon zestA small handful of fresh mint, finely...

Serves 4Ready in about 20 minutesExtra easy half a syn original half a synadd 5 and half syns if not using the mozzarella cheese as a healthy extraIngredients14oz/397g asparagus spears, trimmed2 yellow peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced7oz/198g cherry tomatoes, halved1 small red onion, thinly sliced16 pitted black olives4 tbsp fat-free vinaigretteSalt and freshly ground black pepper4 large beef fillet or sirloin steaks, all visible fat removedFry Light2 tsp dried oregano6oz/170g mozzarella cheese,...

This is a well known (speciality) dish of Bosnia, although chevaps can be found in surrounding countries of Balkan. One is sure, nowhere they taste like in Bosnia. Traditionally, they're made from beef with a certain percentage of fat; spices are added and then meat is kneaded (by hand) for long time. Before shaping and grilling (wood fired grill), chevups need to rest for 6+ hours (or overnight). They're served with 'Lepina' (flat bread). I suppose, chevups originated from time of Turkish Ottoman...

Serves 4Ready in about 45 minutesOrignal 2 and a half syns Extra easy 2 and half synsIngredientsFor the green masala paste1 onion, finely choppedFry light4 large handfuls of fresh coriander, roughly chopped (reserve a few to garnish)1-2 green chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped2 large handfuls of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped1in/2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, finely grated2 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cuminjuice of 1 limeFor the Curry1 bay leaf4 skinless chicken breast fillets, cut...

Serves 1Ready in about 35 minutesGreen FREE Extra Easy FREEAdd 5 and half syns if not using the reduced fat cheddar cheese as a healthy extraIngredients7oz/198g potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks1 tomato, roughly chopped1 small red onion, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 small red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped7fl oz/198ml passata1 tsp groun cuminhalf a teaspoon dried oreganoA handful of fresh coriander, chopped, reserve some to garnishSalt and Freshly ground black pepper42g...

Serves 1Ready in about 20 minutesExtra Easy FREEIngredientsFry light2 rashers of lean bacon, all visivble fat removed1oz/28g button mushrooms, roughly chopped1in/2.5cm peice fresh root ginger, finely grated2oz/57g green beans, trimmed and halved1 small carrot, peeled and cubed2oz/57g frozen peas1 cooked chicken thigh, skin and bone removed, roughly shredded8oz/227g cold, cooked long-grain rice2oz/57g cooked, peeled prawns1oz/28g beansprouts1 tbsp light soy sauce1 egg beaten2 spring onions, finely...

This is not a truly authentic recipe, but my Korean friend like it anyway :-)Ingredients:600-800 g tenderloins, cut into strips1/2 cup light soy sauce2 garlic cloves, crushed1,5 cm ginger, grated1 tbs sesame oil1/2 Nashi pear, grated1-2 shallots, sliced finelyMethod:Mix all ingredients, let it marinade for 2 hours+.Take meat out of marinade. Pan fry or bbq (high heat)for a few minutes each side, or until golden and cooked trough.Serve on bed of green salad and rice noodles. Sprinkle with sesame...

...challenge for my birthday!Ingredients:Decor paste-50 g egg whites50 g sugar50 g butter, softened50 g flour + colour (or 15 g cocoa + 43 g flour)Sponge-3 eggs (150 g)3 egg whites (90g)75 g icing sugar85 g almond meal25 g flour2 1/2 teas caster sugar30 g butter, meltedMouse- (enough for a 20 cm cake)200 g chocolate, melted6 eggs, separated6 tbs icing sugar6 teas rum (or other flavouring)Other needed tools-Silicon mat, bakers comb (or plastic bag for decoration)Method:Decor paste-Mix butter and...

Indonesian recipe; easy and delightful!Ingredients:500 g breast fillet, cut into long strips1 Tbs yellow curry1/2 tbs garlic, pressed or minced1/2 teas white pepper (or less)1 teas turmeric1 teas salt2-3 tbs sugar4 tbs fish sauce2-4 tbs coconut milkcoriander leaves, for sprinklingMethod:Mix all ingredients with chicken strips and leave it refrigerated for 2 hours.'Thread' meat onto wooden skewers (zig-zag motion); Pan fry or grill until cooked through. Sprinkle with coriander leaves.Začinjeni pileći...

Use Tagine if you have it, or any cooking pan with a lid.Ingredients:1 kg beef ribs (short cut)1/2 cup flour2-3 tbs oil2 med onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 tbs paprika2-3 tbs Moroccan Spice mix *2 carrots, sliced into rings2 red capsicums, cut into wedges1/2 cup almonds, processed (or almond meal)1/2 cup dried fruit, your choice (apricots, sultanas, prunes)3 cups beef stock* Moroccan Spice mix - (If you can't buy prepared)5 teaspoons ground nutmeg5 teaspoons ground cumin5 teaspoons...

Eggplan Fan is a recipe of my dear friend Jelena from www.foodforthought-jelena.blogspot.com (English version included). Jelena is very talented young lady; many ideas and inspirations came (to me) from her blog. This dish has it all - the look, the simplicity of making it, the TASTE!!!Lepeza od patlidzana je recept drage Jelene sa bloga www.foodforthought-jelena.blogspot.com . Jelenin blog je dvojezican - Srpski i Engleski. Mnogo divnih ideja i inspiracija dolazi sa njenog bloga; Ovo jelo ima...

Another old recipe...very economical! For those who love taste of coffee in cakes.Ingredients:2 eggs1 cup + 2 tbs sugar2 2/3 cups flour2/3 cups milk150 g butter, melted2 teas baking powder1 tbs cacao1 teas instant coffee2 tbs vanilla sugarGlaze-4 tbs butter, melted1 1/3 cups icing sugar2 tbs vanilla sugar1/4 cup strong coffee1 tbs cocoaCoconut, dessicated for sprinklingMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C; prepare a baking tin (22 X 32 cm).Beat eggs with sugar, until fluffy. Add flour (with baking powder),...

This is my favorite way of cooking ribs in oven.Ingredients:1 kg pork ribs (or beef)2-3 tbs tomato paste1-2 tbs brown sugar1 teas paprika1-2 garlic cloves, crushed2 cm ginger, grated2/3 cup (+) soy sauce1-2 tbs sesame oilMethod:Mix all ingredients well, add pork ribs and coat with marinade. Let it rest 2+ hours in a cool spot.Preheat oven to 220*C, place ribs onto a baking tray and bake for 20-30 minutes. Serve with crusty bread (or rice) and salad.Svinjska rebra na Azijski nacinOvaj nacin pripremanja...

Home made doughnuts are the best!Ingredients:1 tsp yeast300 ml milk, warm8 Tbs sugar500 g flour4 egg yellows7 Tbs vegetable oilpinch of saltOil for deep fryingIcing sugar and cinnamon for sprinklingMethod:Put yeast, 1 teas sugar and flour in a small bowl, pour some warm milk and mix. Let it on a warm spot to activate. Mix all wet ingredients (should be warm)with flour and activated yeast. Knead until soft and pliable. Put it into a large bowl, cover and let it rest for 1 hour on a warm spot. Take...

These moulded biscuits were very popular some 30-40 years ago in all Balkan countries.Following recipe is my mum's. They're called Paws, because first moulds were made in that shape. If stored in a cool and dry place, paws can last for 1 month.Ingredients:1 butter, soft (250 g, or lard 220g)1 egg1/2 teas baking powder150 g walnuts, finely chopped2 tbs honey1/4 cup sugar400-450 g flour icing sugar for dusting (rolling)Method:Beat egg, sugar, honey and butter. Add walnuts and flour mixed with baking...