World Recipes

Ask your butcher to 'butterfly' a leg of lamb for you, as it  takes only a minute for them. I did it myself and it took me around 10 minutes. Butterflying means taking bones out, leaving only 'flat' meat  behind. You can grill that large portion of meat, or stuff it, roll it and cook in oven (or hooded bbq).Ingredients:1 leg of lamb, butterfliedsalt and pepper1 cup bread crumbs1 egg2 tbs milk2-3 garlic cloves, crushed2-3 rosemary springs, choppedroasted capsicums, strips (optional)kitchen...

Every country in eastern Europe has some kind of kiflice. These are coming from  countries of former Yugoslavia. Ingredients:500 g flour1/2 cup  milk, warm1 packet of instant yeast2 tbs sugar200 gr butter, softened (or 175 g lard)100 ml sour cream1 tsp lemon zest (optional)jam for fillingicing sugar for dusting / rolling in Method: Mix yeast, 1 tbs flour and 1 tsp sugar with milk. Let it activate. Mix all dry ingredients, add butter, activated yeast and sour cream....

Serves 4Ready in 40-45 minutesFreezer FriendlySyns Per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients1 leek, washed and finely chopped198g/70z lean bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped255g/9oz dried risotto rice397g/14oz butternut squash, cut into small bite-sized pieces852ml/1 and half pint boiling hot chicken stockSalt and freshly ground black pepper4 tbsp finely chopped chivesMethod1. Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the leek and bacon...

Serves 4Ready in 45 minutesFreezer FriendlySyns per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients908g/2lb potatoes, peeled and choppedsalt and freshly ground black pepper283g/10oz fat free natural yogurt1 tsp English mustard powder6 spring onions, finely slicedlow calorie cooking spray8 rashers of bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces681g/1lb 8oz lamb's liver113ml/4fl oz beef stockgrilled tomatoes, to serveMethod1. Boil the potatoes in a large saucepan of lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes or until tender....

Serves 4Ready in 1 hour 10 minutesFreezer FriendlySyns per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients681g/1lb 8oz lean lamb fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces2 red onions, peeled and cut into wedges198g/7oz new potatoes, scrubbed2 courgettes, thickly sliced2 tsp dried oregano400g can chopped tomatoes with herbssalt and freshly ground black peppera handful of fresh mint, choppedstreamed spring greens, to serveMethod1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Place all the ingredients (except the mint and spring...

Serves 4Ready in 1 hour 30 minutesFreezer Friendly (lamb only)Syns Per Serving - Half a syn on Extra EasyIngredients1 onion, peeled and finely chopped2 tsp each of ground cumin and ground cinnamon and half a tsp dried chilli flakes596g/1lb 5oz lean lamb steaks, cut into bite-sized pieces2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1.5cm pieces300g each of swede and turnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized piecessalt and freshly ground black pepper312g/11oz green beans, trimmed...

Serves 4Ready in 2 hoursFreezer FriendlySyns per Serving - 1 Syn on Extra EasyIngredients794g/1lb 12oz medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into 5mm thick slicessalt and freshly ground black pepper2 tsp chopped thyme leaves908g/2lb lean fillet of lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces2 large onions, peeled and very thinly sliced2 large carrots, peeled and sliced596ml/21fl oz lamb or beef stock1 level tbsp lamb or beef gravy granulessteamed greens or cabbage, to serveMethod1. Preheat the oven to 180c/Gas...

Recipe is from one of my favourite cooking programs - 'The cook and the chef' Here is the link:http://www.abc.net.au/tv/cookandchef/txt/s2030146.htmIngredients:1 beef fillet1 packet puff pastryButter1 onion, finely chopped500g mushrooms, finely chopped1 bay leafThymeParsley50 ml white winePepperSalt1 eggCrepes- (or use your own recipes125g flour15g sugarPinch salt1 egg250ml milk30g melted butter (nut brown)Oil and butter for fryingMethod:Season the beef fillet with salt and pepper. Seal in...

Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutesFreezer FriendlySyns per serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients596g/1lb 5oz potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5cm cubessalt and freshly ground black pepperlow calorie cooking spray1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp dark soy sauce12 lean lamb cutlets or chopssteamed string beans and carrots, to serveMethod1. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and add the potatoes. Boil for 8-10...

Serves 4Ready in 1 hourSyns per serving - ½ Syn on Extra EasyIngredients596g/1lb 5oz new potatoes, scrubbedlow calorie cooking spraytiny sprigs of rosemarysea saltFor the sauce2 shallots, peeled and chopped2 tsp mustard powder340ml/12fl oz beef stock1 level tbsp wholegrain mustard312g/11oz mixed mushrooms (button, chestnut, shiitake), sliced6 tbsp fat free natural yogurta handful of fresh parsley, finely choppedsalt and freshly ground black pepperFor the stakes4 lean beef fillet steaks2 tbsp crushed...

Serves 4 Ready in 3 hoursFreezer friendlySyns per serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients 794g/1lb 12oz lean stewing beef, cut into bite-sized pieces2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed2 onions, peeled and roughly chopped4 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped596ml/21fl oz beef stocksalt and freshly ground black pepper1 bay leaf2 tsp dried mixed herbschopped parsley, to garnishsteamed cabbage, to serveFor the mustard mash908g/2lb potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks142ml/5fl oz hot...

They are freezable, which  is great for this time of year.  Make them now, freeze them and take out when needed. Great with dukkah, drinks or as 'emergency' bread. They look fabulous if served in a vase / tall glass.Ingredients:-dough3 cups bakers flour1  tsp sea salt1 tsp yeast3 tbs olive oil1 cup wateroptional : oregano, pepper, garlic (to mix-in)- for salty topping1 tsp salt and 1 1/2 tbs flour mixed with 1/4 cup water Method:Make a dough as you would for any bread...

Here is an idea for quickly prepared finger food.Ingredients:Cucumbers (Lebanese), peeled and sliced into 5-7 mm discsCream cheese (mixed with a bit of sour cream - optional)Smoked salmon, small piecesHerbs for garnishing (parsley, chives...your choice) Method:Place slices of cucumber onto serving plate. Mix cheese and sour cream, spoon a bit onto each cucumber slice. Roll pieces of salmon into 'roses', place them on cream cheese and garnish with herbs.Serve immediately, or keep refrigerated for...

Serves 4Ready in 1 hourFreezer FriendlySyns per Serving - 1½ on Extra EasyIngredients397g/14oz extra lean minced beef1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into bite-sized pieces1 courgette, cut into bite-sized chubes1 onion, peeled and finely chopped4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed400g can chopped tomatoes with herbs397g/14oz passata with herbs and garlic2 tsp dried mixed herbssalt and freshly ground black pepper511g/1lb 2oz fat free natural yogurt2 eggs, lightly beatena pinch of nutmeglow calorie...

Serves 4Ready in 2 hoursFreezer FriendlySyns per serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients198ml/7fl oz water or beef stock1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed1 tsp finely grated ginger, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp medium curry powder and 3-4 green chillies, deseeded (optional) and finely sliced737g/1lb 10 oz extra lean minced beef2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes198g/7oz mushrooms, halved or quartered2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1cm cubessalt and freshly ground...

Did you start planning what to make for Holidays? Biscuits can be baked a few weeks in advance; some of them are even better after 'resting time'. Here are links for all my recipes for biscuits, slices and other festive cakes. Enjoy! Jeste li otpočeli planirati šta da servirate za predstojeće praznike? Keksici se mogu pripremiti nekoliko sedmica prije praznika; neki od njih su cak bolji nakon 'odlezanog vremena'.  Evo linkova za sve moje recepte keksića i rezanih kolačića. Uživajte! Chocolate...