World Recipes

Serves 4Ready in about 30 minutesSyns - Extra Easy ½Add 6 syns if not using the wholemeal roll as a Healthy ExtraIngredientsFor the chips3 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chipsFry lightsaltFor the burgers2 garlic cloves, finely chopped½ onion, finely chopped650g extra lean turkey breast minceA small handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped3 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves finely chopped1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 fresh lemongrass stalk, finely chopped4 x 60g wholemeal rolls,...

Serves 4Ready in about 30 minutesSyns - Extra Easy 1 Original 1Ingredients400g baby spinach6 spring onions, slicedSalt and freshly ground black pepperFry light4 skinless and boneless salmon fillets6 plum tomatoes, finely choppedFor the cheese sauce120g fat-free natural fromage frais50g Philadelphia Extra light1 tsp mustard powder1 garlic clove, gratedA small handful of fresh dill, roughly chopped, reserving some to garnish150ml boiling hot vegetable stockMethod1. Preheat your oven to 200c/Gas 6/Fan...

I left my kids for first time alone at home during  last weekend, because my hubby and I went to Melbourne to visit our dear friends, V and M.It was scary experience ...  for me! Boys were happy to stay alone and do anything they wanted.When we returned, I found a bag of lemons in front of my door. Other couple of friends brought some of their organic garden products, so I had to use them somehow.Ingredients:500 g sugar500 ml waterpeel from 7 lemons (outer part only)500 ml lemon...

Rules for successful schnitzels:1- never make schnitzels with red meat (blood will come out on surface and spoil the schnitzel's look)2 - fry on medium heat (too high temperature will burn coating and leave meat uncooked)3 - meat should not be very cold (straight from fridge)4 - do not overcrowd your pan (cook one or two at time)5 - drain well on paper towel (with a warmed plate underneath)Ingredients:4 chicken breast schnitzels (or pork, veal... - meat should be thinly cut)salt and pepperFlour2...

These tarts are delightful! Make very small-ones, or larger-ones...Maybe you want to make one large tart, and slice it. Anyhow - enjoy their divine taste!Ingredients:Dough-1 1/2 cups flour125 g butter, cold, cut into small pieces3 tbs icing sugar1 egg yolk1-2 tbs cold watera drop of vanillaCaramel-200 g sugar50 g butter1 tbs golden syrup1/4 cup creama good pinch of saltChocolate mousse-100 g dark chocolate2 tbs icing sugar50 g butter1/4 cup creamMethod:Rub flour and butter with your fingers (or...

Very often, simplest is the best. This is my favourite way of serving squid!Ingredients:Calamari rings (cleaned, peeled squid cut into rings)salt and pepperflour (or very fine semolina )oil for frying (peanut oil or  light olive oil) Method:Season your calamari rings with salt and pepper (white preferably). Place flour in a plastic bag and shake it with calamari rings until well coated. Heat oil in a pan, fry calamari a minute each side; drain on paper  towel before serving. Any...

This is a Bosnian  national dish. It is a form of  'Pita'.  Knowing how to make it, is important for every girl. There is a saying: 'If you know how to make Pita, you're allowed to marry.' (not so sure that this saying is still actual today).Ingredients:Pastry-2 cups plain flour, sifted220 ml water1/2 teas salt(oil for stretching the pastry)Beef filling-1 tbs oil1 large onion, chopped500 g lean beef mince1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly grounded Method:Make a soft dough...

Serves - 10Ready in about 1 hour 45 minutes, plus overnight chilling timeSyns - Green 4½ - Original 4½ - Extra Easy 4½Ingredients10 digestive biscuits, finely crushed50g Flora light, melted1 vanilla pod750g quark3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tsp vanilla essence4 tbsp sweetener8 clementines, peeled and sliced horizontally, plus the finely grated zest of 6 of the fruit200g fat-free fromage frais100g frozen redcurrents, to serve½ level tsp icing sugar, to dustMethod1. Put the...

Continental girl learning how to prepare seafood...Ingredients:4 larger (or 8 small) squids3 garlic cloves, crushedParsley, small bunch, chopped1/2 cup -3/4 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilsalt and pepperolive oil and white wine (1/3 cup) for cookingLemon slices for servingMethod:Clean the squid (peel the skin, take out 'plastic' bone, wash), cut off tentacles (above eyes) and fins, then chop them. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped parts and garlic; saute for 2-3 minutes. Take off...

I've been asking my hubby (for years) to make some moulds for cannoli, because I always wanted to try making them. Finally, I got mad and made them myself. I took a wooden rolling pin (French style - very thin and long; broomstick alike), washed it, cut it and... voila! Cannoli were awesome; Lemon curd /Ricotta cream was perfect as filling ! Yes, my hubby got a few too...after my hard thinking ;-)Ingredients:Cannoli tubes-2 cups flour2 tbs sugar1 tsp cocoa 1/2 tsp cinnamonpinch of...