GARLIC BRUSCHETTA

By | Srpanj 23rd, 2015|Appetizers&Snacks, Veggie|

Ingredients: 1 baguette 2 cloves garlic olive oil salt Method: Preheat the oven to its maximum temperature. If your oven has a broiler, turn it on. Grease a baking tin with olive oil. Slice the baguette into 0.5 cm thick slices and place them on the tin. Sprinkle with olive oil and salt and [...]

CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE

By | Srpanj 20th, 2015|Birthday, Cakes & Pastries, Desserts, Food|

Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups plain flour 1 ¾ cup sugar a pinch of salt 100 g dark chocolate, grated 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla (or 1 pouch vanilla sugar) ¾ cup oil 4 eggs ¼ cup bitter black coffee 1 ¼ cup lukewarm water For the crème: [...]

TUNA WITH GREEN PASTA

By | Srpanj 20th, 2015|Fish & Seafood, Pasta & Rice|

Ingredients: 5-6 ripe tomatoes 1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 salted anchovy ½ teaspoon rosemary 150 g tuna (canned) 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 teaspoon salt lemon pepper (search Ciao Karmela for recipe) 500 g green pappardelle/fettuccine/tagliatelle Method: Make a small incision in the skin of each tomato. Place them in boiling water [...]

1000 ISLAND DRESSING

By | Srpanj 19th, 2015|Sauces, Veggie|

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 5 tbsp ketchup 1 teaspoon mustard 4 tbsp vinegar 1-2 slices onion, chopped a pinch of salt Method: Process the onion in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate before serving with meat dishes, as a dip or salad dressing.

LIRICA SALAD

By | Srpanj 19th, 2015|Salads, Veggie|

Enjoy this salad as a meal on its own during hot summer days, or as a tasty side-dish Ingredients: 2-3 cups iceberg lettuce, washed and cut into strips 1 small carrot, grated 2 tbsp boiled corn kernels 1-2 tbsp roasted eggplant cubes 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 cucumber, sliced croutons made from yesterday's bread (search [...]

BERRY DELICIOUS FRUIT SALAD

By | Srpanj 8th, 2015|Desserts, Salads, Veggie|

Ingredients: 1 banana 3 apricots 3 peaches 100 g blueberries 100 g blackberries 1 row dark chocolate (at least 85 % cocoa) 4-5 tbsp set yogurt a handful of skinned peanuts - optional Method: Dice the banana, apricots and peaches. Add the blueberries and blackberries. Pour over with yogurt and stir gently. Sprinkle with [...]

JAFFA CAKE

By | Srpanj 1st, 2015|Cakes & Pastries, Desserts, Special Occasions|

Ingredients: For the sponge: 250 g plain flour 250 g sugar 25 g starch 50 g cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 225 g butter, softened 250 ml soured milk 100 ml strong black coffee 2 teaspoons grated orange zest For the filling: 250 ml freshly squeezed orange [...]

LEMON CAKE

By | Lipanj 28th, 2015|Cakes & Pastries, Special Occasions|

Ingredients: For the dough: 3 egg whites 10 dag butter, at room temperature 1 ½ cup flour 1 cup sour milk 1 cup sugar 1 pouch vanilla sugar a pinch of salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest For the filling: 3 egg whites 3 whole eggs 1 cup sugar ¾ cup [...]

SAVOURY SALTY ROLLS

By | Lipanj 28th, 2015|Bread & Buns|

Ingredients: ½ l warm milk 1 fresh yeast cube 2 teaspoons sugar 700 g plain flour 1 ½ dl oil 1-2 teaspoons salt 2 eggs (separated) 250 g butter, softened 2-3 teaspoons salt sesame seeds Method: Combine the milk, sugar and crumbled yeast. Cover and leave for several minutes until foamy. Combine the flour, [...]

CHEESE CAKE WITH ORGANIC SOUR CHERRIES

By | Lipanj 26th, 2015|Cakes & Pastries, Desserts, Special Occasions|

Ingredients: For the dough: 200 g biscuits, crumbled 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 60 g butter, melted For the filling: 250 g sour cherries, pitted 4 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp sour cherry liqueur - optional 250 g mascarpone cheese 200 ml sweet cream 1 gelatin fix 4 tbsp icing sugar For the crème: 100 g mascarpone [...]