CUTTLEFISH RISOTTO

By | Ožujak 5th, 2018|Fish & Seafood, Food, Pasta & Rice|

Ingredients: 1 kg cuttlefish ½ dl olive oil 100 g onion (preferably the flat-shaped Stuttgarter variety), coarsely chopped 50 g garlic, thinly sliced 50 g shallots, thinly sliced a pinch (or 2) of mixed Dalmatian herbs (winter savoury, basil, thyme, marjoram…) ½ dl prošek dessert wine juice of ½ a lemon ½ l fish or [...]

VEGETABLE WRAPS

By | Ožujak 2nd, 2018|Appetizers&Snacks, Food, Veggie, Veggie|

Makes 4:   1 zucchini 1 small aubergine (eggplant) 8 cherry tomatoes 1 fresh red capsicum 4 sun-dried tomatoes (optional) lettuce (butterhead) leaves hummus 4 large tortillas wraps .Cut the zucchini into strips and the eggplant into 3-4 mm thin slices. Season with salt (and other seasoning to your liking) and sprinkle with [...]

CHOCOLATE PUDDING PIE

By | Ožujak 1st, 2018|Food, Pies&Tarts|

Ingredients: For the crust: 150 g cold butter shavings 300 g plain flour 85 g icing sugar a pinch of salt 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp cold water (if needed)   For the pudding: 4 egg yolks ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup starch 2 ½ cups milk a pinch of salt ½ cup bitter [...]

GOOD MORNING BREAD

By | Veljača 19th, 2018|Bez glutena, Bread & Buns, Food, Gluten-free, Hrana, Kruh i peciva|

A recipe by Anita Šupe I keep several slices of this bread in my freezer at all times. I take it out in the evening, spread the slices with butter or cheese spread in the morning, top with a slice of ham or cheese and enjoy a tasty (gluten-free) breakfast! Ingredients: 4 [...]

COATED APPLE FRITTERS

By | Siječanj 30th, 2018|Cookies&Treats, Desserts, Food|

A simple delicacy by our grandmothers Ingredients: 3 apples 1 egg 9-10 heaping teaspoons of soft wheat flour 1 cup (240 ml) milk 1 pouch vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon rum a pinch of salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest cinnamon (optional) frying oil paper towels Method: Whisk the egg, vanilla sugar, rum, [...]

VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE ROLLS

By | Siječanj 24th, 2018|Bread & Buns, Desserts, Food|

Ingredients: For the dough: 450 g plain flour 14 g dry yeast 6 tbsp sugar 220 ml warm milk 2 eggs 90 g butter, melted 2 pouches vanilla sugar 1-2 teaspoons grated lemon zest For the filling: 1 pouch vanilla-flavoured pudding powder 4 dl milk 3 tbsp sugar 1 teaspoon rum 1/3 cup raisins 2/3 [...]

CHEESE SAUCE

By | Siječanj 20th, 2018|Food, Sauces|

Ingredients: 5 g butter 1 tbs flour 2 dl milk 1 teaspoon mustard (or a hot sauce, to taste) 1 cup grated cheese (gouda, cheddar,…) salt Method: Melt the butter, add the flour and slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly lest lumps should form. Add the cheese and mustard and season with salt. [...]

PRETZELS

By | Siječanj 20th, 2018|Bread & Buns, Food, Hrana, Kruh i peciva|

These, originally Bavarian pretzels that are a staple street food of New York are great snacks to be enjoyed with beer and good company. Serve them with cheese or Dijon sauces. This recipe was inspired by the one published in The World of Bread cookbook.  Ingredients: 14 g dried yeast 2 teaspoon sugar [...]

POPPY SEED DELIGHT

By | Prosinac 14th, 2017|Cakes & Pastries, Desserts, Food|

Ingredients: For the sponge: 3 eggs 15 level tbsp sugar 10 tbsp plain flour ½ dl oil 3 dl milk 150 g poppy seeds (not ground) ½ pouch baking powder For the icing: 100 g dark chocolate 80 g butter (margarine, coconut fat) 1 teaspoon sugar 1-2 tbsp milk Method: Bring half the quantity [...]

CHOCO CRINKLES

By | Prosinac 14th, 2017|Cookies&Treats, Desserts, Food|

Ingredients: 1 cup bitter dark cocoa powder 1 cup finely granulated sugar 1 pouch vanilla sugar ½ cup oil 3 eggs a pinch of salt 2 cups plain flour ½ pouch baking powder (2 teaspoons) ½ teaspoon instant coffee 1 cup finely granulated sugar 1 cup icing sugar Method: Combine the [...]