World Recipes

2013 was good; we should cherish all beautiful moments that happened in that year, but also bad ones - those who taught us some valuable lessons about real life.Let's hope 2014 will be much less 'educative' and much more enjoyable.Happy New Year everyone!2013 je bila dobra; trebali bismo memorisati sve divne momente iz nje, ali isto tako ne smijemo zaboraviti lose - one koje su nas naucili vazne lekcije pravog zivota.Nadajmo se da ce 2014 biti mnogo manje 'poucljiva' i mnogo vise zabavna.Sretna...

 December is always very busy in many homes of Australia, including mine. It looks like the end of year have accelerated even more...everyone is running somewhere or has something to finish, a lot of parties is held, school classes are ending, yearly holidays beginning for many employed, Christmas gifts have to be purchased, food prepared, homes decorated...Roasts are ideal when you don't have time on your hand. Preparation is quick and the rest does the oven. Moreover, they can feed a large...

 I've managed to try another dessert from one of my bloger friends. Today I'm presenting a recipe from 'La cuisine creative', Serbian bloger with a great collection of wonderful posts. I wanted something quick and without cooking, that is different and unusual. I found it in this recipe; very aromatic, fruity and tasty. 'Bombs' with Apricots (original recipe in  Serbian)Ingredients: 200 g dried apricots100 g dessicated coconut75 g margarine (I replaced it...

I love visiting other blogs and bookmarking stuff that I'd like to try. There are so many good blogers with fantastic recipes, and my list is becoming longer and longer.This recipe comes from a Croatian blog called 'What's for dessert?'. Tamara is very passionate about her desserts, which is clearly displayed in the way she writes and presents her blog. I didn't change a thing in her recipe; biscuits came out very pretty and aromatic. I will make them again!Original recipe (in English too):http://cake-cookie-pie.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/daring-bakers-november-2012-twelve-days.htmlIngredients:100...

Vine leaves have beautiful distinctive taste. In country where I was born, they're mostly used as wrappers for mince and rice stuffing. Young leaves are picked, then cooked in salty water for some time, before using them. Already cooked (preserved) leaves are available (in Australia) from Turkish or Lebanese grocers.Ingredients:600 g mince (beef preferably)1 large onion,  diced1-2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp salt3/4 cup water3/4 cup short grain ricevine leaves already prepared...

 My new kitchenBeforeIt took much longer, but it was worth it! My new kitchen is spacious and well organised.First real test was a teenage party for my son.Puno duze je trajalo, ali je vrijedno truda! Moja nova kuhinja raspolaze sa vecim prostorom i boljom organizacijom. Prvi test je bio zabava za mog mladjeg sina.Party To make this event easy on my-self, I  prepared only necessary food and bought some ready made stuff(chicken nuggets, chips, dips,  lollies, drinks...teenagers prefer...

She was a princess (Klara),  he was  a gypsy musician. He played violin at the restaurant while she dined there with her millionaire  husband. She  removed a diamond ring from her finger and  put it in Rigo's hand. Later, she abandoned her young family to live with him. Cake was created for her by Rigo and his confectioner friend.Ingredients:Sponge-4 large eggs, separated185 g butter, melted2/3 cup sugar90 g dark chocolate, melted2/3 cup sifted flourMousse-300 ml double...

Serves 4Ready in about 8 hoursSyns - Extra Easy FreeIngredients4 fillet steaks, all visible fat removed200g baby new potatoes200g baby carrots, peeled and trimmed200g green beans, trimmed1 garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled1 tbsp black peppercorns2 tbsp white wine vinegar200ml boiling hot beef stock2 tbsp dried dillSaltA handful of fresh dill, chopped, to garnishMethod1. Put the steaks, vegetables, garlic, peppercorns, white wine vinegar, stock and dried dill in a slow-cooker pot and stir...

Serves 4Ready In About 30 MinutesSyns - Green 1, Extra Easy 1Ingredients4 shallots, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 celery sticks, cut into small cubes1 large carrot, peeled and cut into small cubes1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into small cubes1 tsp dried mixed herbsA large handful of fresh basil, finely chopped, plus a few whole leaves to garnish400g can chopped tomatoes2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree100g dried pasta (any small shapes)200ml vegetable stock400g can borlotti beans, drainedSalt...

My electrical pan became real hero, during renovation. I've been using it very often  last month, since putting together my new kitchen took longer  than planned. This is one of many meals I prepared in it. I have to say, I heard about Chicken Cacciatore before, but never tried making it. Now, it is on  the list of my family favourites - we've all been delighted by taste.Ingredients:1 kg chicken pieces; breasts and thighs are best (with skin/bone, please)2 tsp salt1 tsp black...

I rarely go to restaurants for pizza, because often I'm disappointed with the taste and/or quality. The worst pizza ever I had in Paris. I don't even want to describe what they put on it. It was a good lesson for me . I learned, when travelling -  try to eat local produce!To me making pizza (from scratch) is quick and  easy. I put all ingredients into a bread machine. It beeps, when dough done. I roll out the dough, choose ingredients for topping (whatever is in my fridge / pantry),...