PRESERVED GARLIC
PRESERVED GARLIC AND FETA CHEESE 300 g feta cheese, cut in cubes 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp chopped oregano, cilantro and rosemary each 1 cup sunflower oil Method: [...]
CODFISH BIANCO
Ingredients: ½ kg fresh codfish about ¾ kg potatoes (boiled whole, then peeled and thinly sliced) a bunch of parsley leaves 5-6 cloves garlic salt and pepper a fair amount of olive oil Method: [...]
BRUSCHETTE VERDE
Ingredients: bread slices – use protein bread (like the good morning bread) or any dark type (if you are gluten-tolerant) 1-2 small zucchini olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon chilli pepper or [...]
TORTA PASQUALINA
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 [...]
THIN-CRUST CHEESE PIE
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 [...]
URNEBES (PANDEMONIUM)
… 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 [...]
KSENIJA’S CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ
Ingredients: 750 g chicken liver (not the hearts!) 250 g bacon 3-4 onions 2 dl cooking cream cognac salt and pepper herbs and spices of choice (chilli peppers, parsley leaves, marjoram…) about 1 tbsp lard [...]
BREAKFAST FROM A JAR
A breakfast prepared in this manner is a healthy and practical meal. It boosts your energy early in the day and it's easy to take it with you to work thus “packed” in a [...]
OVEN-BAKED OMELETTE
When you decide to serve a slightly different breakfast to your loved ones… Ingredients: For 4: 6 eggs 1 cup milk ½ cup flour salt and pepper 1 teaspoon chives, finely chopped (fresh [...]
GARLIC AND COARSE SEA SALT BRUSCHETTA
Ingredients: Per person: 2 slices of stale bread 2 cloves of garlic coarse sea salt olive oil Method: Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Grease a baking tin with a thin layer of olive [...]
ROMAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
Ingredients: 10 zucchini flowers 1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced 4 salted anchovies, finely chopped ½ teaspoon basil leaves, chopped 1 egg ½ cup flour sparkling water frying oil Method: Combine the egg, flour and [...]
ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES FRITAJA (OMELETTE)
or: Scrambled Traffic Lights Ingredients: 1 bunch wild asparagus 1 stalk celery 3 sun-dried tomatoes 3 spring garlic bulbs and stalks 3 eggs 2 tbsp milk or 1 tbsp sour cream salt, (white) [...]
USKRSNI GORANSKI NADJEV
Kažu da svako mjesto u Gorskom Kotaru ima svoj recept i naziv za ovo zanimljivo jelo. Najčešće se nadjev kuha u crijevu, poput kobasice, a u nekim ga mjestima oblikuju u valjuške ili peku [...]
TRAMEZZINI
Tramezzino is a popular Italian sandwich made from two slices of soft white bread and a hearty filling. The slices are usually rectangular (about 12 x 26 cm), with the crusts removed. Two to four [...]
COUNTRY-STYLE ONION PIE
Ingredients: 2 cups plain or integral flour 140 g butter a pinch of salt 3-5 tbsp ice-cold water 40 g butter 5 large white onions 1 tbsp mustard 4 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup [...]
SALMON PIE
Ingredients: 150 g smoked salmon 200 g cream cheese 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3 tbsp mayonnaise 3 tbsp dill, chopped lemon pepper (search Ciao Karmela for recipe) salt to taste 1 package puff pastry [...]
QUICHE LORRAINE
Ingredients: For the crust: 2 ½ cups plain flour 180 g cold butter, diced salt 4 tbsp ice-cold water For the topping: 5-6 rashers meaty bacon 1 tbsp oil 120 g grated cheese (gouda, gruyere, [...]
COD FISH CROQUETTES
A traditional Portuguese snack - bolinhos de bacalhau - to impress your guests. Ingredients: 300 g cod, desalted in water for at least 24 hours 4 large potatoes, boiled unpeeled 3 eggs, lightly beaten [...]
TOMATO AND ONION PIE
Ingredients: 6-8 medium tomatoes about 15 cherry tomatoes 2 small onions 2 tbsp prošek dessert wine (optional) 3 eggs 300 ml yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon mustard salt and pepper 1 tbsp oil 1 [...]
STUFFED ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
The delicacy of zucchini flowers urges me to spice them up. I got this recipe from my professoressa from Calabria. Ingredients: 12 zucchini flowers 2 salted anchovies ½ cup tuna (chopped) ½ cup breadcrumbs [...]
BAKED ZUCCHINI
Ingredients: 4 zucchini 2 cloves garlic 4 tbsp coarsely grated Grana Padano cheese 1 egg ½ teaspoon mustard 5 tbsp breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon parsley leaves, finely chopped salt lemon pepper (search Ciao Karmela for recipe) [...]
BREADED CRȆPES
Ingredients: 8-10 salted crêpes 500 g ground meat 2 rashers meaty bacon, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp cooking cream 5 dag grated cheese 2 tbsp oil salt and pepper herbs and spices [...]
VEGETABLE FRITTERS
A tasty side-dish or a simple meal Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 carrots 1 potato 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp Greek yogurt 4 tbsp pastry flour ¼ broccoli salt and pepper frying oil For [...]
HUMMUS
Ingredients: 125 g dry chickpeas 1 lemon ½ cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons for sautéing + 1 tablespoon for serving 1 scallion ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cayenne or chili pepper 3 [...]
FALAFEL
Ingredients: 300 g dry chickpeas 1 small to medium sized onion 3-5 garlic cloves 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 ½ tablespoons flour Optional: ground cardamom, cumin, cayenne pepper, chopped fresh cilantro or [...]
BAKED CHAMPIGNONS
A simple warm starter or a light meal Ingredients: Per person: 8-10 large champignons 1 slice (Gouda) cheese 1 rasher cured pork neck or meaty bacon 1 teaspoon sour cream 1 small clove garlic [...]
