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Testing my new Kitchen...Teenage Party

Testing my new Kitchen...Teenage Party
 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...

Austro-Hungarian Chocolate Mousse Cake - Rigo Jancsi Cake - 'Gypsy John' Cake

Austro-Hungarian Chocolate Mousse Cake - Rigo Jancsi Cake - 'Gypsy John' Cake
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...

Slimming World - Beef Steak Pot Roast

Slimming World - Beef Steak Pot Roast
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...

Slimming World - Italian Bean Stew

Slimming World - Italian Bean Stew
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...

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore
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...

Olives, Feta and Basil Pesto Pizza

Olives, Feta and Basil Pesto Pizza
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),...

Londoner Tartlets

Londoner Tartlets
This recipe comes from my first cook book, that I created 35 years ago. Originally, it should be in a slice form, but this time I made little tartlets. I got 30 pieces.Ingredients:Pastry-250 g flour150 g butter, small pieces, cold2 tbs sugar2 yolks1-2 tbs cold milkTopping-apricot jam3 egg whites120 g sugar140 g walnuts, processedMethod:Process flour, sugar and butter; add a bit of milk and make a soft pastry. Shape into a log. Cut 5 mm discs and press them into moulds. Preheat oven to 170*C.Spoon...