SPRING GRAINSOTTO

By | Veljača 23rd, 2015|Food, Pasta & Rice, Veggie|

Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2-3 zucchini, sliced into rings 1 carrot, grated 1 l vegetable stock 3 tbsp tomato sauce 200 g mixed rice, barley and wheat (e.g. 3 Cereali, Gallo) 2 tbsp olive oil salt, pepper, grated lemon zest 1 tbsp butter Method: Bring stock to [...]

HOMEMADE CRACKERS

By | Veljača 23rd, 2015|Bread & Buns, Food, Veggie|

Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 cup integral flour 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup lukewarm water a tip-of-a-knife of baking powder For seasoning: sesame seeds, coarse salt, herbs, grated cheese Method: Combine the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder. Add the water and oil. Knead a smooth [...]

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

By | Veljača 21st, 2015|Soups|

Ingredients:   500 g chicken breast, diced 1 medium onion, diced Enchilada sauce 2 l water or chicken stock 1 can whole kernel corn 1 tablespoon sour cream Grated gouda or cheddar cheese Corn chips Cilantro leaves to garnish Avocado slices Salt Method: Sautee onion in a wide pot. Add chicken and enchilada sauce [...]

FRITTERS

By | Siječanj 3rd, 2015|Cakes & Pastries, Cookies&Treats, Desserts, Food|

Ingredients: 3 egg yolks 1 egg 4 tbsp sugar a pinch of salt 1 tbsp sour cream grated lemon zest 1 tbsp rum 1 pouch vanilla sugar ½ dl oil 1 cup cranberries soaked in some water (or a grated apple) ½ cup chopped dark chocolate about 500 g flour 1 cube fresh yeast 1 [...]

CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD WITHOUT THE GINGER

By | Prosinac 20th, 2014|Cookies&Treats, Desserts, Food|

My grandma used to bake these honey-breads (gingerbread without the ginger) right before Christmas. My mum grew up with them. It would be a pity not to pass down the recipe to my children… Ingredients: Dough: ½ kg plain flour 2 eggs 3-4 dl honey a pinch of salt 1 tbsp baking soda cloves, [...]

HEARTY MEAT STEW WITH CROQUETTES, ZLARIN STYLE

By | Srpanj 31st, 2012|Food, Meat|

Use a larding needle to insert strips of bacon into the chunk of meat. Place the meat in a deep dish and cover with brine. Leave to brine for 48 hours, turning the meat occasionally. Remove from brine, dry and simmer in oil until red hot on all sides. Remove from oil. Add and simmer [...]