Bryndzové Halušky is the ultimate comfort food: potato dumplings smothered in salty sheep’s cheese and topped with crispy bacon. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients 750g/26.5oz/3 cups of russet potatoes 250g/9oz/2 cups of plain flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 300g/11oz/2 cups of Bryndza or goat’s/sheep’s cheese 200g/7oz/1Continue reading “Bryndzové Halušky”
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Bakewell Tart
This classic confection is a delicious combo of frangipane, raspberry jam and butterry shortcrust pastry. Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 1 hour Difficulty: Moderate Serves: 8 Ingredients For the pastry: 200g/7oz/1 3/4 cups of plain flour 50g/2oz/4 tablespoons of chilled butter 50g/2oz/4 tablespoons of chilled lard A pinch of salt 2-3 tablespoons of iceContinue reading “Bakewell Tart”
Quetschentaart
This classic dessert from Luxembourg is traditionally eaten in the autumn, when the local Quetschen plums are ripe. Preparation time: 75 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Serves: 10 Ingredients For the pastry: A pinch of salt 250g/9oz/2 cups of plain flour 50g/2oz/4 tablespoons of caster sugar 110g/4oz/1/2 cup of cold butter, chopped intoContinue reading “Quetschentaart”
Shakshouka
Shakshouka is popular across the Eastern Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. This Israeli version is perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch! Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes Difficulty: Moderate Serves: 4 (As a snack/light meal) Ingredients 2 tablespoons of olive oil 400g/14oz/2 cups of fresh tomatoes, chopped (use a mix of saladContinue reading “Shakshouka”
Salzburger Nockerl
This light and fluffy dessert really melts in the mouth! Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 3 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients 5 eggs, separated Pinch of salt A dash of lemon juice 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar 1 tablespoons of plain flour 2 tablespoons of icing sugar RaspberryContinue reading “Salzburger Nockerl”
Masala Chai
Preparing Masala Chai (‘mixed-spice tea’) takes more work than rustling up a quick cup of tea- but this beautifully aromatic, warming drink is well worth the extra effort. Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Infusion time: At least 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Serves: 3 to 4 small cups Ingredients 2 cardamom pods 4 clovesContinue reading “Masala Chai”
Pastéis de Nata
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Serves: 12 Ingredients A little butter, for greasing 160g/5 1/2 oz/half a pack of puff pastry 400ml/4dl/3/4 pt/1 2/3 cups of semi skimmed milk 200g/7oz/1 cup of sugar 30g/1oz/3 heaped tablespoons of plain flour 6 egg yolks 1 lemon, zest only 1 cinnamon stick AContinue reading “Pastéis de Nata”
Mămăligă
Mămăligă is the national dish of Moldova: much-loved, and steeped in tradition. The dish is simple and quick to make, and is hearty, very nutritious and extremely versatile. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy Serves: 4 Ingredients 300g/10.5oz/2 cups of cornmeal 940ml/1 1/2 pt/4 cups of water 1 tablespoon salt SourContinue reading “Mămăligă”
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
This quintessential Neapolitan dish is simple and speedy, but deliciously fresh and full of flavour. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Difficulty: Moderate Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 cloves of garlic 1 red chilli 100ml/1dl/1/5 of a pint/just under half a cup of extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt and pepper 400g/14oz/large handfulContinue reading “Spaghetti Aglio e Olio”
Tufahije
This quick and easy, make ahead Bosnian dessert tastes as impressive as it looks! Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Refrigeration Time: 1 hour+ Difficulty: Easy Serves: 8 Ingredients 8 Granny Smith (or other tart) apples 150g/5oz/1 1/4 cups of chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons of honey 270ml/3 dl/1/2 pt/just over a cup ofContinue reading “Tufahije”
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