World Recipes

I know her for 20+ years; we flew (on same flight) and stepped on Australian soil together. We had our ups and downs, but I'm sure, we never questioned our friendship. At the back of our mind, we always could count on each-other, even if we weren't in contact for months. It was her 50th birthday, and I made a special cake for a special lady! Her name is Nada... Celebration took place last Friday/Saturday at Sydney City, 76th floor of Meriton Hotel (with other lovely ladies)Ingredients:Sponge-4...

I really can't understand how some people eat same food over and over for years. I  always crave something new; I simply need to try everything that I hear about or see on the internet. Maqluba is one of those - Palestinian popular dish; layers of meat, vegetables and rice, all in one pot.Ingredients:1/3 cup oil1 large onion, diced1/2 kg lamb, diced4 cups watersalt to taste1/2 tsp black pepper1 1/2 tsp allspice (pimento)2 bay leaves1(+) tsp cinnamon2-3 cardamom pods, crushed2-3 egg plants,...

I don't know if we were exhausted, or because it was Sunday, or maybe fact that previous day we've been in Thailand, but Vienna and it's people didn't impress me much. I suppose crew from Austrian airlines had something to do with my opinion! (And I'm not saying all Austrians are arrogant and unfriendly, because one of best people I know is Austrian - Silvia, I'm talking about you!)We had one day to explore, and this is what we saw. (Recipe for bread rolls is in the middle)Ne znam da li je bio...

To continue theme from previous post; Thai inspiration is still going on!Ingredients:2-3 tbs oil (peanut oil preferably)500 gr chuck steak (or other beef cuts), sliced2 tbs Thai  red curry1 can coconut milk (or light cream)200 gr beans, sliced1 small red capsicum, sliced2 tbs peanut butter1-2 tbs fish sauce4 kafir lime leaves, slicedbrown sugar to taste (2-3 tsp)coriander leaves and chopped peanuts for garnishMethod:Heat half of oil, saute beef until it changes colour. Take out. Heat the rest...

Serves 4Ready in approx. 30 minutesSyns - Extra Easy FREEIngredients 150g plain dried couscous4 skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or cut into small piecesZest and juice of 1 lemonFry light2 red onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tsp cumin 300g broccoli, cut into florets1 carrot, cut into thin strips1 red chilli, deseeded and finely choppedA small handful of finely chopped fresh mintA small handful of finely chopped fresh corianderSalt and freshly ground black...

On 19/09 we landed in Thailand (Bangkok). We went to our hotel for night, preparing for a big day tomorrow (my birthday). Everything was planned and  organised in advance; I booked hotel, transfer and a guide for a day. Later on, I would realize it was excellent move, as Thai language is unique and we wouldn't be able to understand anything from their signs (although airport and some tourist zones have English writings as well). If I had to describe Bangkok in a few words it would be...