World Recipes

Serves 4Ready in 1 hour 25 minutesFreezer FriendlySyns Per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients908g/2lb potatoes, peeled and choppeda small handful of parsley, chopped6 tbsp fat free natural yogurtlow calorie cooking spray1 red onion, peeled and chopped2 carrots, peeled and chopped2 sticks celery, sliced2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed198g/7oz fresh or frozen peas397g/14oz extra lean minced beef1 tbsp concentrated beef stock 400g can chopped tomatoes2 tsp dried oregano1 egg, beatensteamed...

Serves 4Ready in 1 hourFreezer FriendlySyns Per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients1 onion, peeled and finely chopped3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped1-2 tsp cayenne pepper or paprika1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp ground cumin511g/1lb 2oz extra lean minced beef400g can chopped tomatoes1 red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into small bite-sized piecessalt and freshly ground black pepper400g can red kidney beans in chilli cause400g can mixed beans in brine, drained312g/11oz dried...

Serves 4Ready in 40 minutesSyns Per Serving - Free on Extra Easy * add 6 Syns if not using wholemeal roll as a Healthy ExtraIngredients4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm/½in chipssea salt and freshly ground black pepperlow calorie cooking sprayFor the salsa3 ripe plum tomatoes, finely chopped1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped½ small onion, peeled and finely chopped1 tsp artifical sweetener57ml/2 fl oz water1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce1-2 drops Tabasco sauceFor the burgers794g/1lb...

It was beginning  of October when we returned to my birth town. Weather was still warm, and my parents' garden full of vegetarian goodness. Much loved 'Bosnian Pot' was waiting for us at the table - my mom's creation. According to Wikipedia -" Bosnian Pot (Bosanski Lonac) is an authentic Bosnian culinary speciality, appreciated for its rich taste and flexibility. It is impossible to define the recipe for Bosanski lonac, as there are many variations, but the main ingredients...

Modrac Lake  near Tuzla/ Jezero Modrac kod TuzleOn our way back home to Brcko (from Montenegro) , we stopped on Modrac lake to meet my hubby's cousin and his family. They took us to a restaurant called Robinson. It looked very rustic, like real place of Robinson Cruso - all built with wood and palm leaves; there was even a ship placed on the side of lake, to  make the whole story believable.For dinner we had great platter of local fish and some much-loved ushtiptci....

This is one of favourite desserts in Balkans. Very similar to Macaroons...Ingredients:Macaroons-4 egg whites220 g icing sugar200 g ground walnuts2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar1 tbs corn flour (or fine biscuit crumbs)Cream-100 g butter, soft100 g icing sugar2 yolks50 g chocolate, meltedMethod:Beat egg whites until soft peak forms; add sugar, spoon by spoon. Beat until sugar dissolved and egg whites thick. Fold in lemon juice, corn flour, walnuts  and corn flour.Preheat oven to 150*C; line biscuit...

Through Montenegro Njegus PizzaDuring my  travelling in September and October, I was most looking forward to visiting Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. I spent a few years of my childhood  there, starting primary school and carrying best memories from that city (it was called Titograd at that time).On our way (from Korcula to Podgorica) scenery was unforgettable; especially around Boka Kotorska.We stopped in a small city called Morinj for lunch. The restaurant ('Catovica Mlini')...

Recipe from Campania  (around Naples, south); traditionally served for Christmas Eve.Ingredients:Dough-2 1/3 cups bread flour1 tsp instant yeast (or 15g  fresh)1 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt 3/4 cup warm waterFilling-1,25 kg  (3-4 bunches) spinach (endive or escarole)1/2 cup olive oil1 garlic clove1 cup black olives, sliced8-10 anchovy fillets, choppedsalt and pepper to taste2 tbs capers (optional)1 tbs pine nutsMethod:Make soft dough (using machine / mixer or by hand). Cover it...

A little break from Balkan travelling... This is an old Italian recipe; grandmas used to bake it in metal plates (remember those?). Still very popular in Italy!Ingredients:Dough-1/2 cup butter (125g)2/3 cup sugar (125g)2 eggs1  2/3 cup flour (250g), sifted1 tsp baking powderpinch of saltVanilla cream-2 cups milk (1/2 L )5 egg yolks3/4 cup sugar (150g)1/3 cup flour (50g)vanilla essenceFor decoration-icing sugar, sage flowers or slivered almondsMethod:First make cream-Mix egg yolks and sugar...