World Recipes

After months and months of researching and hesitating, finally I  found a good reason to make this famous  Hungarian-Jewish cake. Traditionally, it's made in a form of slices (rectangle); I decided to bake it in  form of a round (birthday) cake. It does take time, but it's not overly complicated. Result is so worth; 5 layers of pastry, 4 layers of filling...all melting in your mouth.Happy birthday my dear M!Ingredients:-Pastry500 g flour250 g butter, diced100 g icing sugar2 yolks1...

For  mango lovers!Ingredients:1 medium  Spanish onion, diced1 tsp salt2 firm mangoes1 orange or red  capsicum1 large chilli (not too hot), chopped2-3 tbs finely chopped parsleyJuice of 1 orangeJuice of 1 lime1 tsp cumin powderMethod:Sprinkle onion with salt, let it rest for 15 minutes.Dice mangoes and capsicum; mix with parsley and chilli. Rinse onion and add to the mixture. Stir citrus juices and cumin; pour over the salsa. Mix well.Best served with fish and seafood. (Fish in the...

This root vegetable is not just adding flavour to your cooking, it also boosts your immune system and health.Onion has a very high level of the flavonoid quercetin ( not destroyed by cooking), a strong antioxidant which can block formation of cancer cells. Quercetin has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibiotic  effects in our bodies. Onion is thought to suppress activity of bacterium that cause  stomach ulcers and food poisoning. It can help to lower cholesterol, thin the blood and...

If you like doughnuts, you're going to like these fritters. There is no waiting time for rising, they're enriched with protein, which makes them perfect for quick, hot breakfast and / or snack.Ingredients:1 cup Ricotta2 eggs1/3 cup sugarzest of 1/2 lemon (optional)1 1/2 cups SR flour-oil for deep fryingicing sugar (and cinnamon) for dustingMethod:Mix first 3 ingredients into a smooth paste, add flour and fold in.Heat oil in a deep pan (medium heath). Take dough with an ice-cream  server (or...

Mushrooms are one of my favourite ingredients in cooking. Low in calories but high in flavour, they can be used in  so many ways. Following recipe for sauce is going well with pasta, as a side sauce, for breakfast with eggs... If you want extra creamy version and  don't  care about calories, use full fat products.Ingredients:25 g butter (low fat, for low calorie version)1 onion, diced4 garlic cloves, crushed450-500 g mushrooms, sliced25 g flour175 ml (semi-skimmed) milk120 ml vegetable...

Today I'm starting a series of posts about Super Food. Each Friday I will present an immunity booster / medicine for our bodies, accompanied with recipes.Beetroot was first used in Roman times; ancient Greeks prised it so much that they were offering it to the Gods. Rich in iron, it enhances the production of white blood cells (disease fighting antibodies). It also stimulates red blood cells and improves the supply of oxygen to cells. Very rich in antioxidants, prevents  cancer and heart...

Mondays are meat free in my household. Last night we had this wonderful risotto; craving for meat didn't occur after this meal - very satisfying! Ingredients:4 tbs oilve oil1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed200 g fresh mushrooms, diced (or 30 g dried porcini, soaked in water)2 cups Arborio (short grain) rice4 tbs grated Parmesan cheese 5 cups chicken stock, hot1/2 cup white winesalt and pepper Parmesan, parsley and shallots for sprinkling - optionalMethod:Heat oil and saute...

It's Friday!!! ... and for Friday something that goes well with (Fridays') drinks. Cheers!These wonderful savoury biscuits are from an old Australian cook book "Women's Weekly". Ingredients:1 cup flour1/2 tsp salt pinch cayenne pepper (optional)1/2 tsp dry mustard1/2 tsp sugar60 g grated cheese (tasty)1/3 cup sesame seeds1 egg yolk1 tbs water Method:Mix all ingredients, form a log. Wrap in cellophane or baking paper; refrigerate. When firm, take out and slice into 2-3 mm discs. Place...

For a long time now, I wanted to try  these famous Portuguese tarts. I opted for quick version with puff pastry. Everyone was delighted with the taste; only non-satisfying fact was that they were not crispy the next day. Next time, I'll make them with short-crust pastry instead, so they can stay good for a couple of days at least.I got 24 small and 12 (muffin size) large tarts.Ingredients: 4 sheets puff pastry (cinnamon and icing sugar for sprinkling them)1 ¾ cups whole milk¼ cup cream1...

This is a simple way of making everyday bread look special. Along with braiding, it's most common way of decorating bread in central and Eastern Europe (usually during Easter and Christmas). You can use any recipe for basic white bread, that calls for 5-6 cups of flour. Pan for baking is a pizza size pan, only much deeper (5 cm). Ingredients:1 cup water1 cup milk2 tbs olive oil1 tbs sugar1,5 teas salt2 teas yeast5,5 cups flour- extra oil (or melted butter), for brushing each layerBeaten egg...

Photo credit: naftels / Foter.com / CC BY-NC Most important thing in organising a party for a big group is planing. At least 7 days before the date, put everything on paper; number of people ( and kids), what you want to serve, then what are you going to cook on what day. Make a list of groceries that you need to buy and get them in advance. First make food that you can freeze; bread, cakes and other.  Couple of days in advance  make food that you can store in fridge, and for  last...