World Recipes

Ricotta is so versatile and I always have it in my fridge / freezer. This is one of savoury ways to use it; Easy, gluten free protein snack.Ingredients:450-500 g whole-milk ricotta 2 large eggs100 g Parmesan, gratedOregano leaves, (or basil) finely chopped - to tasteSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste   Method:   Switch oven to 200*C; grease a cake pan or muffin tins.   Beat Ricotta and eggs, add other ingredients. Spoon mixture...

I consider myself a typical introvert; sometimes (or better to say, often) I'm too lazy for talking/writing, so I just give you a recipe. Not today!Living in a country that you weren't born in is not easy (and sometimes, living in your birth country is even more difficult!). You feel you don't belong there (yet), and you don't belong to your background fully either. People also don't know where to place you and keep you aside; fortunately there are always exemptions - some of them spread their...

I've been looking for French bread pans for a looong time; couldn't find them anywhere. Then, one day, I walked in a 'Salvation Army' store (op-shop / second hand store with donated items). I was so excited when I saw these beautiful  pans, still in original package. I could tell they were laying in someones cupboard for a long time, collecting dust and  waiting to be used. I was even happier, when had to pay only $2 for them. They're now in regular use; I bake all sorts of breads in...

Serves 4Ready in about 15 minutesSyns per serving - Extra Easy Free - Green FreeIngredients300g dried egg noodlesfrylight200g chilled Quorn Chicken Style Pieces2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp finely grated fresh root ginger1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks1 large courgette, peeled and cut into matchsticks100g mangetout, thinly sliced1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips150g shiitake or chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced12 spring onions,...

Italian dessert at its best! (I have no desire to write more about anything !)Ingredients:Pastry-300 g flour1 tsp baking powder100 g butter, cold115 g sugar2 small eggsvanilla1 tbs wine or water(if necessary)Filing-4 lemons, zest and juice9 medium eggs350 g sugar250 ml double creamTo finish-3 tbs pine nutsicing sugar(1/2 beaten egg)Method:First make filing- (Alternatively, you can use lemon curd (with eggs) as filing)Beat eggs lightly with sugar (reserve a bit of beaten egg for brushing), add lemon...

Serves 4Ready in about 1 hour 15 minutesSyns per serving - Extra Easy FreeIngredientsFor the turmeric rice:Frylight2 tsp cumin seeds2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick and 1 dried red chilliHalf a tsp ground turmeric300g dried basmati rice300g baby spinach, roughly chopped700ml vegetable stockSalt and freshly ground black pepperFor the Kofta curry:700g extra-lean minced beef1 tbsp finely grated fresh root ginger2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed1tsp each of ground cinnamon and medium...

Serves 4Ready in about 1 hourSyns per serving -  extra easy ½IngredientsFrylight400g shallots, peeled400ml lamb or beef stock1 tbsp chicken or beef bovril 1 tbsp gravy granulesA sprig of fresh rosemary700g potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tsp mustard powder mixed with 1 tbsp waterA handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped 200g fat-free natural fromage frais 300g spring greens, shredded3 carrots, peeled and cut into strips 75ml vegetable stockSalt and freshly ground...

Another light meal, that doesn't take long time to cook.Ingredients:1 1/2 tbs olive oil1 1/2 cup long grain rice (Jasmine or Basmati)1 small onion, diced3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp cumin, ground3-4 tomatoes, diced2 cups chicken or vegetable stock1/3 cup coriander leaves 2 shallots, sliced250-300 g prawns, tail intact 1 Chorizo (or Kransky) sausage, sliced (optional)Method:Heat oil, add rice and sausage and stir for a couple of minutes. Add onion, garlic and cumin. Cook until aromas...

Feeling sick of meat, sweets and rich food? I do! Here is recommendation for some  light, vegetarian food;  perfect as canape bases too!Ingredients:Pancakes-2-3 zucchinis, grated or cut into matchsticks1 egg, beaten,  1 green onion, sliced finely (or 1/4 medium onion)3/4-1 cup flour1/2 cup watersalt and peppera bit of oil for frying (or nonstick pan)Dip-2 tbs soy sauce1 tbs water2 tsp red vinegar1 tsp sugarblack peppersesame oil (a few drops) and seeds (optional)Method:Mix all ingredients...