TORTA PASQUALINA

By | Ožujak 30th, 2018|Easter, Food, Let's celebrate!, Pies&Tarts, Pite, Predjela, Slavimo, Starters, Uskrs, Veggie, Veggie|

This simple, savoury Ligurian Easter pastry makes a delicious starter or a meal in itself. Ingredients: For the brisee dough: 200 g flour 100 g cold butter shavings a pinch of salt 1-2 tbsp ice-cold water For the filling: 250 g ricotta cheese 300 g fresh spinach 1/3 cup grated cheese (pecorino) 4 [...]

THIN-CRUST CHEESE PIE

By | Ožujak 29th, 2018|Desserts, Food, Pies&Tarts, School, Starters, Veggie|

Ingredients: For the dough: 250 g all-purpose flour a pinch of salt 1-2 tbsp oil 1-2 dl water For the filling: 500 g fresh cottage cheese 2 eggs 200 g sour cream salt corn flour (optional) Method: Combine the flour with salt and oil. Add just enough water to knead soft dough. The amount [...]

TUSCAN SOUP

By | Ožujak 29th, 2018|Food, Soups, Veggie|

Made from beans zucchini and spinach – a healthy meal rich in fibre and vitamins Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 small zucchini, diced 1 yellow carrot, grated (optional) 1 can white beans 200 g fresh baby spinach 1 ½ l water or vegetable stock salt cayenne pepper olive [...]

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 [...]

SEAFOOD SOUP

By | Prosinac 8th, 2017|Fish & Seafood, Food, Soups, Veggie|

Ingredients:   1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2-3 soft tomatoes, diced 200 g prawn tails 200 g mussel meat 200 g white fish filets, sliced ½ dl red wine 1 tbsp dill, chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 dl cooking cream 1-2 teaspoons cornstarch [...]

SPICY WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

By | Listopad 22nd, 2017|Food, Gluten-free, Side-dishes, Veggie|

Adjusted from Purewow.com Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower 1 ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 lime (juice and zest) 2 teaspoons chilli 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper Method: Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Remove the leaves and trim the cauliflower [...]

PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS

By | Lipanj 26th, 2017|Food, Pasta & Rice, Veggie|

Ingredients: 2 zucchinis – thinly sliced 1 large, ripe tomato, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chopped parsley leaves ¼ teaspoon pepperoncino – optional about 20 zucchini blossoms ½ teaspoon saffron 3 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper grated parmesan cheese 500 g penne Method: Sauté the chopped garlic and parsley [...]

URNEBES (PANDEMONIUM)

By | Svibanj 21st, 2017|Appetizers&Snacks, Food, Gluten-free, Side-dishes, Starters, Veggie|

… if you like it hot… Ingredients: 500 g cottage cheese 1-2 tbsp sour cream 1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3-5 tbsp ajvar (pepper-based condiment) 1-3 teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon chilli pepper salt to taste Method: .Combine all the ingredients well, until uniform. Refrigerate in a sealed container for several hours (preferably, [...]

BANANA WAFFLES

By | Travanj 10th, 2017|Bread & Buns, Desserts, Food, Veggie|

Ingredients: 1 egg ¼ cup sugar 1 cup flour ¼ cup cereal 1 cup milk ¼ cup oil 1-2 bananas, overripe 2 teaspoons baking powder a pinch of salt ¼ cup chocolate chips Method: Beat the egg, sugar and mashed bananas. Add the oil and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, cereal and salt [...]

PANSOTTI WITH COCOA

By | Travanj 4th, 2017|Food, Pasta & Rice, Veggie|

Ingredients: For the white dough: 1 kg flour 4 eggs 1 tbsp oil a pinch of salt For the black dough: 300 g flour 150 g bitter cocoa powder 1 egg 1 tbsp oil a pinch of salt For the filling: 400 g cooked spinach 100 g ricotta cheese 1 egg nutmeg, marjoram, salt [...]