World Recipes

Fresh cheeses (ricotta, quark, cottage and farmers cheese...) are so versatile. You can use them for so many creations, from savoury to sweet dishes.The other day I  found this recipe at a blog that I follow: http://mutfagimdanpaylasimlar.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/peynirli-pide.htmlI made Pide before, but wanted to taste this-one with parsley and cheese. Delicious!Ingredients: (for 2 large or 4 small)2 cups flour1 tbs oil3/4 tsp yeast1/2 tsp saltpinch of sugar1 3/4 cups water-Filling250...

Finally I took some time in having a look at some new blogs from my birth country. There are soooo many bloggers there; very creative and imaginative people. I like the fact that that part of the world has many influences in cooking. From eastern side Turkish, then Mediterranean  and Greek around the south, Hungarian, Polish and even Russian at north, to western side with influence of Germans and Italians.Following recipe is influenced by Turkish cuisine. During Ottoman period in Bosnia, many...

I had some carob powder in my freezer that needed to be used (brought from Bosnia 2 years ago). After researching internet for a new recipe, I found some ideas on how I want it to make - pie with some fruit on bottom! I was delighted with results, especially after reading about nutrition and health benefits that carob offers. It's believed that has aphrodisiac effects too.Ingredients:-Pastry2 cups flour150 g butter2 yolks2-3 tbs icing sugar2-3 tbs water-Filling250 g carob powder180 g brown...

Cooking fish 'en papillote' is perfect for an easy entertaining; prepare everything in advance, wrap it in paper and foil, line parcels onto baking dish. When guests arrive, just place it in oven. Ready in 20 minutes. Fish  prepared this way is never dried out.Ingredients:Salmon fillets (1  for each person), other fish can be used tooLemon slicesVegetables cut into sticks (zucchini, snow peas, carrots...)Olive oilGarlic (crushed)Parsley leaves, choppedSalt and pepper, to tasteMethod:Prepare...

"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us". (Alexander Graham Bell)So true!Ingredients:825 g can pear halves (or 3-4 peeled, cored pears, cooked in 1 cup water and 1 tbs sugar)1 egg, beaten1/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup oil1 1/2 cups SR flour1/2 tsp soda bb1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberriesMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C; prepare a loaf pan, line with baking paper.Chop...

These breadsticks are addictive! Be aware!Ingredients:80-100 g smoked bacon, finely diced50 g butter (I reserved lard and added butter to make up 50 gr)1/2 cup milk1 tsp yeast250 g flour60 g parmesan, grana padano or chedar, grated3/4 tsp salt (less if bacon very salty)Method:Microwave bacon for 1-2 minutes (cover with a paper towel), or cook in a pan, until golden brown. (I reserved lard and used it with butter, making up 50 g of fat). Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until dough formed....

 It is winter time in Australia, so ice cream recipe is for those on northern hemisphere, where is raspberry season and summer time. Ingredients:1/2 cup milk1/2 cup sugar1 egg, beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla 400 ml thickened cream1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries2 tbs raspberry jam (optional)Method:Beat egg, sugar and milk, until sugar melted. add cream and continue beating. Mix in raspberries and jam. Place in freezer; take out every 30 minutes to mix. This will prevent forming large...