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Almond Ice Cream

Something delicate and something to "crunch on". Something refreshing yet sweet. Ground almonds in homemade ice cream… yum!

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
0.5 cups Nuts, almonds
50 g Sugar, white

Steps

Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat it slowly, making sure it doesn't boil. Add sugar to the milk and let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes without boiling. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the milk cool.

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Apple Chutney with Onion

Chutney originates from Indian cuisine, where it is prepared fresh for every meal. Europeans, however, prefer to use vinegar, lemon juice, and oil, which are excellent preservatives. Serve it instead of mustard alongside boiled sausage or ham.

Details

Preparation Time: 7 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 spoon Oil, olive
900 g Onion, raw
75 g Sugar, brown
90 ml Vinegar, apple

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Apple Chutney with Raisins

Chutney originates from Indian cuisine. The key to its preparation is the combination of various ingredients (fruits and vegetables) and spices. The result is a sweet, sour, and optionally spicy sauce that is an excellent accompaniment to cooked or roasted meat, especially pork.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1.5 kg Apples, rose
2 piece Onion, raw
500 g Raisins, golden

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Apple Compote

See for yourself how sinfully delicious apple compote made according to our grandmothers recipe is. It is excellent as a side dish to Kaiser rolls or any other drier baked goods.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

6 pieces Apple, fresh
pieces Juice, lemon
1 l Water
100 g Sugar, white
1 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground
4 pieces Spices, cloves, ground

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Apple Jelly

Did the apple trees yield a bountiful harvest? No problem, prepare apple jelly that pairs well with various dishes. Serve it with meat, and it’s also an excellent addition to delicious desserts. If nothing else, you’ll enjoy it with a roll and butter…

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 24 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

3 kg Apples, rose
125 ml Alcohol, Wine, White

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Apple-Cranberry Chutney

Chutney originates from Indian cuisine, where it is prepared fresh for every meal. The key to its preparation is the combination of various ingredients (fruits and vegetables) and spices. It can be served warm or cold, alongside cooked or roasted meat.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

180 ml Vinegar, apple
500 g Cranberries, fresh
500 g Apples, rose

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Apricot Jam

For many, apricot jam is the best jam. We present you with a recipe for authentic homemade apricot jam, taken from our grandmothers treasure trove of ideas.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 16 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 kg Apricot, raw
800 g Sugar, white

Steps

Pit the apricots and cut them into small pieces. Place the apricot pieces into a wide pot with a thick bottom and sprinkle with sugar. Mix everything well, cover the pot, and store it in the refrigerator overnight.

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Apricot Jam with Less Sugar

The orange-colored fruit with a sweet-sour taste is currently in season, and if you have access to a larger quantity of homegrown apricots, dont wait—stock up on sweet jam. For preparation, you need very few ingredients: fresh apricots, sugar, and lemon. For a special flavor and aroma, it is also recommended to add vanilla in the pod.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

2 kg Apricot, raw

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Apricot Jam Without Sugar

Juicy and fragrant ripe apricots… Their intoxicating aroma and taste often make us want to preserve them in jars for cold winter days, bringing us back to warm summer mornings when we enjoyed bread with butter and apricot jam on the terrace. This time, I suggest a very simple recipe for homemade apricot jam without added sugar, which can also be a great addition to smoothies, morning porridge, and baby food.

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Arugula Pesto

If we dont have fresh basil, which we would otherwise use to make a first-class Genovese pesto, we can use arugula and enjoy its charms.

Details

Preparation Time: 7 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

70 g Pine nuts
4 pods Garlic, fresh
1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
8 spoon Oil, olive
2 bouquet Arugula
2 pinch Salt, table
1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

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Berry Jam

To prepare this excellent summer jam, you can use any fresh berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, currants, or blackberries. Use a combination that you like the most, and if desired, you can also add a pinch of your chosen spices to provide additional flavor and a pleasant aroma.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1.8 kg Raspberries
1.2 kg Sugar, white

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Blackberry and Blueberry Jelly

Jelly made from freshly picked blackberries and blueberries will fill us with vitamins and fresh energy.

Details

Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

500 g Blueberry, raw
400 g Blackberries, fresh
300 ml Water
1 piece Juice, lemon
900 g Sugar, white

Steps

Sort through the blueberries and blackberries and wash them thoroughly. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice. Place a larger pot on the stove, add the blueberries and blackberries, water, and the lemon juice.

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Blueberry Jam Without Sugar

We offer you a slightly different recipe for preparing blueberry jam. Try this completely healthy version and you wont be disappointed!

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

2 kg Blueberry, raw
6 teaspoon Gelatin powder, unsweetened
5 dl Syrup, diet
3 spoons Juice, lemon

Steps

Sort the blueberries, wash them thoroughly, and place them in a larger pot, which we place on the stove. Add agar-agar, agave syrup, lemon juice, and slowly bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.

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Bone Broth

Just like beef soup, bone broth must simmer long and slow. However, you will need to take significantly more time for bone broth than for beef soup. Some say it should cook for at least 3 hours, while others believe it’s only the real deal after 12 hours of cooking. It’s best to take the middle path and simmer the broth slowly for 5 to 6 hours.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 345 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1.2 kg Meat, beef, ribs

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Candied Orange Peel

Prepare homemade candied orange peels and youll never have to scramble through store shelves at the last minute again!

Details

Preparation Time: 250 minutes
Cooking Time: 65 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

6 pieces Orange, shell
1 kg Sugar, white

Posip

100 g Sugar, white

Steps

Wash the oranges very well and dry them thoroughly. Cut off the peel at the top and bottom of the fruit, then make several vertical cuts in the peel to divide it into individual sections. Peel the oranges. Cut the peels into strips, 6 mm wide. Place the strips in a pot and add enough cold water to completely cover them.

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Candied Pineapple

Homemade candied fruit is the best treat for children and adults alike, perfect for entertaining guests or as an ingredient in homemade cakes.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 85 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

1120 g Pineapple, compote
600 g Sugar, white
60 ml Syrup, corn

Steps

Drain the pineapple and cut it into smaller pieces. Reserve the juice. In a large deep pan, mix 375 ml of the juice, sugar, and corn syrup. Place the pan over medium heat. While the mixture heats, stir continuously with a spoon. Wait for the liquid to boil, then cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the liquid thickens slightly.

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Candied Violet Flowers

Candied flowers can be used to decorate various types of pastries and cakes. Here is our recipe …

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 handful Pumpkin flowers
300 ml Water
60 g Gelatin powder, unsweetened
5 spoon Sugar, white

Steps

Place a small pot on the stove and dissolve 60 g of gelatin in 300 ml of rose water. Remove the pot from the heat and let the liquid cool. Prepare a special bowl and pour sugar into it.

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Caramel Ice Cream

A simple homemade caramel ice cream that you can prepare with an ice cream maker or even without.

Details

Preparation Time: 155 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
150 g Sugar, white

Steps

Pour the sugar into a larger pot and heat it over moderate heat. Stir constantly until the sugar becomes liquid and turns a golden color. Then remove the pot from the heat. Slowly pour the milk into the caramelized sugar. The caramel will harden upon contact with the milk, so place the pot back on the heat and stir until the caramel dissolves again in the milk. Add the sweet cream and stir until you get a uniform mixture.

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Caramel Sauce

Homemade caramel sauce is a great way to enhance ice cream, cakes, pastries, pancakes, puddings, and small baked goods. Make it in advance and always have it on hand!

Details

Preparation Time: 0 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

200 g Sugar, white
2 spoons Water
20 g Butter, unsalted
250 ml Sweet cream
pieces Salt, table

Steps

Place a small pot with a thick bottom on the stove and add sugar to it. Pour in water and slowly heat the mixture over medium heat. Once all the sugar has dissolved, slightly increase the temperature and continue cooking the sugar syrup until it turns a beautiful amber color.

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Caramel Sauce (Toffee Caramel)

A versatile homemade sauce that can be used to drizzle over ice cream, cakes, pastries, pancakes, puddings, and small baked goods.

Details

Preparation Time: 0 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

180 g Sugar, white
200 ml Sweet cream
15 g Butter, unsalted
1 pinch Salt, table

Steps

In a deeper pan or pot with a light-colored bottom, add sugar and slowly heat it over medium heat while stirring with a fork until it melts. Then, without stirring, continue heating until it turns a beautiful amber, dark golden color.

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Cherry Compote

With cherry compote, you can sweeten your meal or use it in the preparation of cakes, pastries, and baked goods. The preparation is quick and easy, and you will surely enjoy this homemade compote during the gray and cold months.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

4 kg cherries, fresh
3 l Water
800 g Sugar, white
2 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground

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Cherry Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream, which contains no flavors, colorings, preservatives, or other artificial additives, is the healthiest, so we can enjoy it completely guilt-free.

Details

Preparation Time: 375 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

100 g Sugar, white
500 g Cherries, fresh
2 cl Alcohol, Liqueur, Crème de Menthe
1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
250 g Sweet cream
350 g Yogurt, plain, from skimmed milk

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Cherry Marmalade with Cinnamon

Its true that preparing this marmalade will take a bit more of your time. You’ll need to pit all the cherries first. But trust us, your effort will be richly rewarded, as this cherry marmalade is so good that it will surely brighten up many of your mornings.

Details

Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Time: 28 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 kg cherries, fresh

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Chicken Liver Pâté

Youll enjoy spreading it, and even more so when you finish it!

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

350 g Meat, chicken, liver
150 g Meat, chicken, breasts
30 g Butter, unsalted
0.5 piece Onion, raw
0.25 teaspoons Spices, thyme, dried
1 pod Garlic, fresh
0.5 teaspoons Salt, table
2 pinch Spices, pepper, black
0.5 dl Sweet cream

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Chili Oil

Chili oil is versatile and can be used to spice up ordinary dishes or to prepare sauces, marinades, and salad dressings.

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 2
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1.5 handful Chili peppers, red chili, dried
8 dl Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Steps

Fill one-third of the bottle with dried chilies and pour oil to the top. Close the bottle tightly, shake it, and let it sit for one month.

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Chocolate Ice Cream

The ever-beloved and popular chocolate ice cream can now be made at home. Follow our recipe…

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

500 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
5 pieces Egg, egg white, fresh
50 g Sugar, white
150 g Cooking chocolate, unsweetened

Steps

Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat it slowly, but be careful not to let it boil. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until frothy. Crumble the chocolate into the milk and stir until melted. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the milk cool, then slowly pour it into the egg yolk mixture. Mix everything well, add the cream, and mix again. Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

Homemade hazelnut spread is versatile. You can spread it on bread or pancakes or use it to prepare numerous desserts.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 17 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

130 g Nuts, hazelnuts
340 g chocolate, dark
2 spoons Oil, plant, almond
3 spoons Powdered sugar
1 spoon Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened
0.5 teaspoons Salt, table
0.5 teaspoons Vanilla, extract, imitation

Steps

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a shallow baking tray. Place the tray with the hazelnuts in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes.

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Christmas Fruit with Nuts

A mixture of fruit, nuts, spices, and alcohol is stored in preserving jars and can be served as is, by the spoonful, or used to fill Christmas pastries. This recipe makes enough for three 350 ml jars, but beware – if they are not sealed properly, the treat won’t last until Christmas!

Details

Preparation Time: 740 minutes
Cooking Time: 180 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 20

Ingredients

225 g Apples, rose

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Cilantro Pesto

An interesting and versatile herb sauce that will surely delight all cilantro lovers.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

70 g Nuts, almonds
2 pod Garlic, fresh
50 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated
3 handfuls Coriander, leaves, fresh
0.5 piece Lime, fresh
80 ml Oil, olive
0.25 teaspoons Salt, table
2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

Place the almonds on a cutting board and roughly chop them. Peel the garlic and crush it with a knife. Wash the cilantro leaves if necessary and dry them well with paper towels.

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Cinnamon Ice Cream

Cinnamon is not just a spice, it is much more. It is also used for medicinal purposes, but what is important for us - it is excellent in ice cream!

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
1 pod Vanilla, extract, natural
1 pod Spices, cinnamon, ground
1 spoon Spices, cinnamon, ground

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Citrus Marmalade

What could be better than homemade marmalade? Citrus marmalade is an indispensable addition to goat and sheep cheese, and it also pairs well with desserts and ice cream.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

25 dag Kumquat, fresh
2 piece Grapefruit, pink, fresh
4 pieces Orange, fresh
2 piece Tangerine
2 piece Lime, fresh
50 dag Sugar, white

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Coconut Ice Cream

Easy to prepare, it will delight many mouths on hot summer days.

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
0.5 cups Coconut, flakes
100 g Sugar, white

Steps

Pour the milk into a pot and add sugar. Stir and heat until the sugar dissolves, but be careful not to let the milk boil. Cool the milk, then pour in the sweet cream and add coconut flour. Mix everything well. Pour the entire mixture into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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Coffee Ice Cream

So creamy, it will melt in your mouth!

Details

Preparation Time: 215 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

500 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
150 g Sugar, brown
1 pinch Salt, table
125 g Coffee, espresso
11 g Koruzni škrob
44 g Cheese, creamy
0.5 teaspoons Vanilla, extract, imitation
0.5 teaspoons Coffee, espresso

Steps

Place a medium saucepan with 375 ml of milk, 125 ml of cream, sugar, salt, and coffee beans on the stove. Heat the mixture until it boils, then remove the saucepan from the heat, cover it, and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

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Cranberry Sauce

Delicious, versatile, and easy!

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 piece Shallot
2 spoons Butter, unsalted
400 ml Alcohol, Wine, Red
200 ml Soup base, beef, cube
100 ml Juice, orange
2 piece Spices, cloves, ground
0.5 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground
100 g Cranberries, fresh
2 pinch Salt, table
1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

Peel, wash, and finely chop the shallots. Place a saucepan on the stove, melt the butter in it, and sauté the shallots while stirring constantly.

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Crunchy Granola with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Preparing homemade crunchy granola is quick and very simple. Add any desired extras (nuts, seeds, dried fruit) and store them in tightly sealed containers or jars. Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they are also suitable for making energy bars and cookies.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 44 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

350 g Oat bran, raw
70 g Seeds, pumpkin

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Curly Dock Pesto with Walnuts

Curly dock pesto can be used as a sauce for pasta, quinoa, and millet porridge, as an addition to many salads, or as a cold sauce for dipping various snacks.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

pieces Walnuts
1 bouquet Okra
60 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated
pieces Garlic, fresh
0.5 teaspoons Salt, table
0.25 teaspoons Spices, pepper, black

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Dandelion Jelly

Towards the end of spring, meadows turn yellow as dandelions bloom. These flowers are not only beautiful but also useful in the kitchen. From them, you can prepare an excellent jelly that rivals honey in taste.

Details

Preparation Time: 120 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

4 cup Elderberry, flower, fresh
4 cup Water
pieces Juice, lemon
1 bag Gelatin powder, unsweetened

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Dandelion Syrup

Dandelion syrup is used in folk medicine to aid digestion, improve blood quality, and enhance overall well-being. It can also be used to relieve coughs or sore throats - in this case, it is consumed by the spoonful. When diluted with plain or mineral water, it transforms into an excellent refreshing drink.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

200 g Elderberry, flower, fresh

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Dried Mandarin Peels

With dried mandarin peels, you can enhance desserts and dairy dishes.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 300 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

500 g Tangerine

Steps

Preheat the oven to 50 degrees Celsius. First, thoroughly wash the mandarins, then peel them well using a special filleting knife. Spread the mandarin peels on a tray and place them in the oven for about 5 hours.

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Egg Drop Dumplings

Why not serve your soup with some good homemade dumplings?

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 piece Egg, fresh
100 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

Steps

Place a pot of salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork. While beating, slowly add the flour to create a thick but still pourable batter.

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Eggs in Brine

Pickled eggs are very tasty and filling, but since they are harder to digest, we should not eat too many at once.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

10 pieces Egg, fresh
80 g Salt, table
2 l Water

Steps

Carefully and thoroughly wash the eggs. Place a larger pot on the stove and pour in 1 liter of water. Add 20 g of salt. Then gently place the eggs into the pot with a spoon. Cook the eggs over moderate heat for 10 minutes.

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Elderflower Syrup

A very simple recipe for making a delicious homemade elderflower syrup that will enchant you with its color, aroma, and excellent taste. Diluted with cold plain or mineral water, it is the perfect refreshment during the intense summer heat. If you plan to use the syrup as an addition to ice cream, desserts, or pastries, we recommend omitting the citric acid.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 l Water

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Elderflower Syrup with Strawberries

The trendy drink of this summer, which you can prepare yourself with a bit of effort and patience. The syrup has a pleasant taste of strawberries and elderflower, and with the addition of citric acid and lemon, it is also refreshingly delightful. You can dilute it with plain or mineral water.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

25 pieces Elderberry, flower, fresh

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Fermented Cucumbers

To prepare fermented cucumbers, which in Prekmurje are also called skvašeni ugorki or pocani murki, it is best to use pickling cucumbers that are slightly overgrown. Fermented cucumbers are quick to prepare, but due to their short shelf life, they must be consumed quickly. This wont be a problem, as they are an excellent side dish for boiled sausage and cold cuts, traditionally served sprinkled with ground paprika and accompanied by a slice of bread with lard.

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Fig Jam

Prepare small jars and fill them with fig jam. Let its flavor enchant you!

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 kg Figs, fresh
50 dag Sugar, white
1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

Steps

Thoroughly wash the figs, then peel and halve them. Place a pot on the stove and add about 50 grams of sugar. Heat it on low temperature to create caramel. Add the figs and cook the mixture for about 10 minutes. Stir continuously while cooking.

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Five-Spice Blend

In Chinese cuisine, this spice blend is used in small quantities to enhance the flavor of slow-cooked dishes, marinades, and to season meat for roasting or grilling.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

6 pieces Spices, caraway seeds
1 spoon Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
1 spoon Spices, caraway, seeds
2 teaspoons Spices, cloves, ground
2 teaspoons Spices, cinnamon, ground

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Fourteen Spice Blend

In Chinese cuisine, various spices and spice blends give dishes their unique flavor. They are often added to meat dishes. This time, we offer an interesting combination of 14 spices that will bring a touch of Chinese flavor to your home kitchen.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 2
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Spices, coriander - seeds
1 teaspoon Salt, table

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French Salad Dressing

Open the door to new flavors and spice up your ordinary salad with various dressings. The choice is diverse, but we recommend a French salad dressing that pairs excellently with vegetable and pasta salads.

Details

Preparation Time: 7 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

150 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk
2 teaspoons Tomato, concentrate
1 teaspoon Mustard
1 teaspoon Juice, lemon

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Frozen Yogurt

It is made similarly to ice cream, but most recipes contain gelatin, colorings, and various sweeteners. We offer you the most natural version.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk
1 pod Vanilla, extract, natural
1 cup Sugar, white

Steps

Pour the yogurt into a sterilized kitchen cloth or cheesecloth, squeeze it tightly, and shape it into a ball. Tie the ends of the cloth tightly and hang it on a hook. Attach the hook to the top rack of the refrigerator and place a bowl underneath the cloth with the yogurt. Let it sit overnight to allow the yogurt to drain well.

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Garam Masala

Poultry in onion or tomato sauce will taste even better if you add some of the spicy garam masala blend, which you can prepare yourself.

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 spoons Spices, cardamom
4 spoon Spices, coriander - seeds
3 spoons Spices, cumin, seeds
2 spoons Spices, pepper, black
1 spoon Spices, cloves, ground
0.5 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground

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Garlic in Oil

Garlic prepared this way can be used in the preparation of roasts, pasta, or salads. Those who really love it can also serve it and spread it on bread.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

15 pods Garlic, fresh
1 teaspoon Spices, caraway, seeds
1 teaspoon Spices, coriander - seeds
1 piece Spices, bay (leaves)
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black

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Glazed Cherries

Glazed cherries are indispensable in the preparation of desserts, cocktails, and fruit cups, but we can also enjoy them just for a good mood. The preparation is not too difficult, and their advantage is that you will never have to look for them in stores again.

Details

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

450 g cherries, fresh
0.5 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

Recipes

Gomasio

Goma is the Japanese term for sesame. Gomasio is a simple mixture of roasted seeds and salt, which the Japanese use in preparing rice or vegetable dishes and salads.

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

4 teaspoon Sesame seeds, dried
2 spoons Salt, table

Steps

Place a pan on the stove and dry roast the sesame seeds for a minute or two. Shake the pan several times during roasting to ensure the seeds are evenly toasted. Transfer the toasted seeds to a bowl and let them cool.

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Good Homemade Mlinci (Baked in the Oven)

In the past, housewives used to make mlinci themselves, but today we usually buy them in stores. However, this is a real shame because homemade mlinci are very tasty and can be prepared quite quickly. To make them even more delicious and crispy, we added egg yolks to the dough and baked them in the oven.

Details

Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

Dough

500 g Flour, Wheat, bread flour

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Gourmet Cheese with Herbs

Childs play. All you need is milk and fresh herbs.

Details

Preparation Time: 165 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 l Milk, whole milk
0.5 dl Juice, lemon
1 teaspoon Salt, table
0.5 teaspoons Spices, pepper, black
1 handful Basil, fresh
1 spoon Spices, oregano, dried
1 teaspoon Rosemary, fresh
1 teaspoon Thyme, fresh
0.5 bouquet Thyme, raw

Steps

In a larger pot, bring the milk to a boil and stir it occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface. When the milk starts to foam at the edges, add lemon juice and stir. Now, curds will start to form in the milk. If the liquid does not separate from the cheese within a minute, add a bit more lemon juice. Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand for 15 minutes.

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Granola with Dried Fruit

Health and well-being are always our top priorities. Quality nutrition plays a significant role in achieving this. Granola is one of those dishes that provides energy and keeps us full, and it can also be varied depending on the fruit we add. Granola is especially suitable for breakfast, which we can take to work or enjoy as a snack at school. Make it in bulk, store it in glass jars, and youll have fewer worries about what to take with you to work to keep you full until lunch.

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Green Beans in Brine

Besides freezing, preserving in brine is one of the most popular ways to store green beans. Green beans in brine are used to prepare tasty salads or added to stews and vegetable dishes.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 47 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 kg Green beans, fresh
1 l Water
1 teaspoon Salt, table
2 spoons Vinegar, apple

Steps

Clean the green beans (remove the stems and any strings), wash them, and drain. Optionally, cut them into shorter pieces.

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Green Curry Paste

When adding the prepared paste to your dish, be cautious as it is very spicy due to the high amount of chilies.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 3
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 piece Lemongrass
1 piece Lime, fresh
4 pieces Shallot
3 pieces Garlic, fresh
15 pieces Chili peppers, green chili, fresh
1 bouquet Coriander, leaves, fresh
2 teaspoons Spices, coriander - seeds

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Grill Sauce

Grill sauce can be served as a side dish to grilled meals. It also works great as a dip for corn or potato chips. Additionally, it is an excellent marinade to brush on meat before grilling.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola
1 piece Onion, raw
1 spoon Tomato, concentrate, without salt

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Gyros Spice Mix

With this spice mix, you can bring the flavors of Greece and the authentic taste of gyros to your kitchen. It is also useful for preparing other delicious Greek dishes.

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

9 teaspoon Salt, table
3 teaspoons Spices, paprika
1 teaspoon Spices, paprika
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, white

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Harissa

This spicy chili sauce is used throughout North Africa, especially popular in Tunisia. It is used in cooking various dishes or as a topping for egg dishes, couscous, and tagines. It is traditionally made from dried chilies, but it can also be prepared from fresh ones.

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 3
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

100 g Chili peppers, red chili, dried

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Herb Butter

The best things are those we make ourselves. We can add a bit of aroma and a touch of medicinal power to butter with herbs.

Details

Preparation Time: 135 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

150 g Butter, unsalted
1 handful Basil, fresh
1 teaspoon Rosemary, fresh
0.5 bouquet Thyme, raw
1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

Steps

Place the softened butter in a bowl and knead it with a spoon until it is smooth and creamy, without any lumps.

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Herb Ice Cubes

Spice up your drinks, decorate … You can use the cubes to chill champagne and fruit, or use them to help with swelling… would you like to know more?

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

10 pieces Mint
2 dl Water

Steps

Wash the herb leaves. Place one leaf in each compartment of the ice cube tray and fill them with water. Place the tray in the freezer and wait for the water to freeze.

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Herb Oil

Herb oils are suitable for preparing sauces, marinades, sandwiches, one-pot meals, or soups. Due to their attractive appearance, herb oil can also be gifted.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 l Oil, olive
1 handful Basil, fresh
1 twig Basil, fresh

Steps

Wash the basil and dry it thoroughly with a paper towel. Then crush the leaves in a mortar to release their aroma.

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Herb Sauce

Prepare a sauce with a fresh flavor!

Details

Preparation Time: 4 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

300 g Sweet cream
100 ml Alcohol, Wine, White
5 twig Parsley, fresh
10 twig Thyme, raw
1 bouquet Cherry
3 twigs Basil, fresh
5 pieces Spices, ginger, ground
1 teaspoon Lemon, fresh, without shell
2 pinch Salt, table
1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

Place a small pot on the stove, pour in the cream and wine, then wait for it to boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir several times while cooking.

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Herbal Vinegar

A simple preparation of herbal vinegar with your favorite herb. Beautiful, good, and an excellent gift!

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

500 ml Vinegar, apple
2 pod Garlic, fresh
2 twigs Rosemary, fresh
2 grains Spices, pepper, black

Steps

Wash fresh rosemary under running water and dry it with a paper towel. Thoroughly wash and sterilize a bottle that can withstand high temperatures by rinsing it with boiling water or placing it in a warm oven for a few minutes.

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Homemade Almond Butter

The key to making homemade almond butter is to grind the ingredients until the almonds start to release their oil. The result will be a smooth butter that you will surely enjoy spreading on bread.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

300 g Nuts, almonds
1.5 spoons Honey
1 pinch Salt, table

Steps

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Shake it well halfway through to ensure the almonds roast evenly. Remove the roasted almonds from the oven and let them cool.

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Homemade Almond Milk

Since store-bought almond milk can contain a lot of sugar and additives, its best to make it ourselves. It can be stored in the refrigerator for about 4 days, but it often runs out much sooner.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Nuts, almonds
3 cups Water
pieces Date, fresh or dried

Steps

Place the almonds in a bowl. Cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for 8 hours (preferably overnight).

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Homemade Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

Homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread is versatile and can be used in many ways. You can spread it on bread or pancakes, or use it to prepare numerous desserts. It is characterized by a rich flavor of hazelnuts and chocolate – a divine combination that is hard to resist.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

300 g Nuts, hazelnuts
1 spoon Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened

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Homemade Condensed Milk

Do you often find yourself not starting a dessert recipe because you need condensed milk? Now you wont have to search for it in stores, as you can easily make it yourself!

Details

Preparation Time: 0 minutes
Cooking Time: 130 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

1 l Milk, whole milk
225 g Sugar, white

Steps

Pour the milk into a wide pot with a thick bottom and add the sugar. Place the pot on the stove and slowly bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.

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Homemade Cracklings

Homemade cracklings made from pork skin and fat!

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

350 g Meat, pork, coal
200 g Meat, pork, fat
1 dl Water
3 pinch Salt, table
2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

Cut the pork fat into cubes and the skin into short strips. Place everything into a smaller pot and add a little water. Place the pot on the stove. Cook over moderate heat for about 45 minutes. When the tougher parts of the skin no longer melt, slightly increase the temperature to fry the skin.

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Homemade Curd

A simple recipe for making homemade curd from whole milk.

Details

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 l Milk, whole milk
0.5 teaspoons Salt, table
3 spoons Vinegar, distilled

Steps

Pour the milk into a suitably sized pot with a thick bottom. Add salt and mix well with a wooden spoon to dissolve the salt. Place the pot on the stove and slowly heat the milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.

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Homemade Fruit Ketchup

Americans simply adore ketchup. It is usually made from tomatoes, but this time we offer you a slightly different way of preparing it. If you have some ripe stone fruit, read on…

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1.5 kg Apricot, raw
180 ml Vinegar, apple
90 ml Alcohol, Wine, White
90 ml Alcohol, Wine, Red
240 g Sugar, brown

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Homemade Greek Yogurt

Although Greek yogurt was originally made from sheeps milk, today it is also popular when made from cows milk. In its production, the whey is removed through a straining process. Authentic Greek yogurt is thick, creamy, and slightly richer than regular yogurt. A good approximation can also be achieved by straining regular thick yogurt.

Details

Preparation Time: 200 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

Steps

Prepare a large bowl and place a fine strainer over it. Line the strainer with a sterile cloth or cheesecloth. Then pour the yogurt into the strainer. Let the yogurt strain for about two to three hours (the excess liquid will drain into the bowl).

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Homemade Hazelnut Spread

Making homemade hazelnut spread is so simple that youll probably never buy it again!

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

260 g Nuts, hazelnuts
45 g Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened
120 g Powdered sugar
2 pinch Salt, table
4 spoon Oil, plant, almond

Steps

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a low baking tray. Place the tray with the hazelnuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

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Homemade Herb Butter

Homemade herb butter can be spread on bread or toast, used to enhance roasted potatoes, boiled vegetables, polenta, risotto, pasta, and buckwheat porridge, or added as a finishing touch to roasted meats and fish. The preparation is quick and simple, requiring only butter, fresh herbs, and salt.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

100 g Butter, unsalted
pieces Parsley, fresh

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Homemade Muesli

Muesli is the best choice for breakfast. It is healthy and quick to prepare: open the box, pour the contents into a bowl, add cows, rice, oat, or soy milk, and breakfast is ready. With this recipe, you can make it yourself, making it even healthier and cheaper.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

450 g Oat bran, raw

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Homemade Mustard

Finally, you can impress your guests with a new addition to your kitchen − homemade mustard!

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

2 piece Onion, raw
2 pod Garlic, fresh
1 piece Apple, fresh
500 ml Vinegar, apple
3 pieces Spices, cloves, ground
4 pieces Spices, ginger, ground
3 pieces Spices, bay (leaves)
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, white

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Homemade Peanut Butter

If you knew how easy it is to make, you probably would never buy it again.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

600 g Peanuts, raw
1 spoon Honey
1 spoon Oil, peanut
1 teaspoon Salt, table

Steps

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Spread the peanuts in a single layer on a shallow baking tray. Place the tray in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking it well halfway through to ensure the peanuts roast evenly. When the nuts turn a nice golden brown, remove the tray from the oven and let the peanuts cool.

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Homemade Preserved Anchovies

This is a challenge. Homemade preserved anchovies… we offer you our recipe.

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

2 kg Fish, anchovies, fresh
3 pieces Lemon, fresh, without shell
5 pods Garlic, fresh
5 teaspoon Salt, table
5 twig Rosemary, fresh
1 l Oil, olive

Steps

Wash the anchovies thoroughly and dry them with a paper towel. Cut off their heads and slice them in half with a knife. Fill a large pot halfway with water, place it on the stove, and heat it over moderate heat. This pot will be used for sterilizing the jars, so it must be large enough.

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Homemade Sauerkraut

Fermenting cabbage is a very simple process, so there is no reason not to try it yourself. It is important to prepare the necessary tools and ensure that the cabbage you are fermenting is healthy, fresh, and of the right variety.

Details

Preparation Time: 180 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 3
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

6 kg Cabbage, fresh
750 ml Vinegar, apple
100 g Salt, table

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Homemade Soup Noodles

Hand-cut noodles will add a special charm to homemade beef soup, and while preparing them, you can relive childhood memories and moments when you watched your grandmother cooking.

Details

Preparation Time: 100 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

0.25 l Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose
2 piece Egg, fresh
pieces Water

Steps

Sift the flour onto a work surface and make a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well and mix them with the flour using a fork. When the mixture can no longer be handled with a fork, add water and start kneading with your hands. Knead the ingredients into a smooth and soft dough, shape it into a loaf, and let it rest for a while.

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Homemade Spice Mix

From the surplus vegetables youve grown in your garden, prepare a flavorful spice mix that can enhance practically any dish. It is especially excellent as an addition to stews, sauces, soups, and one-pot meals. You can remove or replace any vegetables you dont like (such as peppers, parsnips, turnips, tomatoes, etc.), but dont forget to add salt, which ensures the mix doesnt spoil.

Details

Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 50

Ingredients

1 kg Carrot, fresh

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Homemade Tabasco

The rare Tabasco sauce is made from red elongated Tabasco chili peppers, which have a spicy flavor with a hint of green. For preparing the sauce, you can use any elongated red hot chili peppers.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 2
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

400 g Chili peppers, red chili, fresh
400 ml Vinegar, distilled
2 teaspoons Salt, table

Steps

Wash the chili peppers, remove the stems, and finely chop them along with the seeds. Place them in a pot, add vinegar, and mix well. Place the pot on the stove and slowly heat the mixture. Add salt and cook at a moderate temperature for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

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Homemade Yogurt

Homemade yogurt will stay good for a few days and is an excellent accompaniment to various dishes.

Details

Preparation Time: 420 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 l Milk, whole milk
500 ml Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

Steps

Pour fresh milk into a pot and bring it to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat and let the milk cool to a temperature between 38 and 42 degrees Celsius (approximately one hour). Mix yogurt into the milk. Pour the well-mixed yogurt into jars, cover them, and let them sit in a warm place for 6 hours.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

Calories: 61 kcal
Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Fiber: 0 g

Advice

The fat content of the milk must match the fat content of the yogurt.

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Honey with Nuts and Dried Fruit

A delicacy that can also be a wonderfully homemade gift.

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

70 ml Alcohol, Rum
190 ml Honey
80 g Raisins
4 pieces Figs, dry
30 g Walnuts
30 g Nuts, hazelnuts
30 g Nuts, almonds

Steps

Sort through the raisins, wash them, and drain. Wash the figs, drain them, and cut them in half (you can also chop them into smaller pieces). Place a small pot on the stove, pour in the rum, and wait for it to boil. Immediately add the dried fruit, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let the ingredients soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Hot Berry Sauce

A simple and quickly prepared berry sauce is especially enhanced when poured over a white or very light dessert.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 g Strawberries
1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
50 g Sugar, white

Steps

Wash the lemon, cut it in half, and squeeze the juice from both halves. Clean and wash the fresh berries (you can also use frozen ones), place them in a pot, pour the lemon juice over them, and sprinkle with sugar. Place the pot on the stove and quickly cook everything so that the berries release some juice but do not break down completely. Once the liquid has slightly boiled, remove the pot from the heat.

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Ice Cream

Why not make your own ice cream…? We have prepared a recipe for you.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

500 ml Sweet cream
pieces Sugar, white

Steps

Whip the cream firmly with a hand mixer and sweeten to taste. Spread the mixture into ice cream cups and freeze well in the freezer.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

Calories: 0 kcal
Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g

Advice

Rum pairs excellently with the sweet cream. After whipping the cream, add a tablespoon of rum and mix well. You can also mix in some spices (e.g., vanilla, cinnamon, etc.) into the cream.

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Korean Kimchi

A Korean national dish made from fermented vegetables and various spices, which Koreans have been eating for 3000 years. It is considered an almost indispensable side dish and is also used as a base for preparing numerous dishes. Regular consumption of kimchi is believed to be one of the reasons for their slim figures. Would you like to try it?

Details

Preparation Time: 330 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1.5 kg Cabbage, Chinese (pak-choi), fresh

Recipes

Lemon Curd Ice Cream

Prepare homemade ice cream that contains no preservatives, colorings, flavor enhancers, or other artificial additives. Enjoy it guilt-free!

Details

Preparation Time: 375 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
400 g Cheese, cottage cheese
100 g Sweet cream
40 g Sugar, white
1 handful Peanuts, roasted without oil, unsalted

Steps

Thoroughly wash the lemon and dry it completely, then grate the zest, cut it in half, and squeeze out the juice. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the curd, lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, and sugar. Mix until the sugar is completely dissolved and you achieve a creamy mixture.

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Lemon Egg Cream

Liquid and creamy, versatile and useful.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

4 pieces Lemon, fresh, without shell
200 g Sugar, brown
100 g Butter, unsalted
3 pieces Egg, fresh
1 piece Egg, egg yolk, fresh

Steps

In a heatproof bowl, zest the lemons and add sugar and butter. Pour water into a larger pot and bring it to a gentle boil. Once the water boils, place the bowl with the ingredients on top of the pot (see tips) and stir until the butter melts.

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Lemon Ice Cream

Lemon, rich in vitamin C, turns homemade ice cream into a slightly healthier dessert. To keep it healthy, we offer a version without added sugar.

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Yogurt, plain, from whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
3 pieces Lemon, fresh, without shell

Steps

In a bowl, mix the yogurt and sweet cream. Wash the lemons and grate the zest of one lemon. Then cut the lemons in half and squeeze them. Mix the lemon juice and zest into the yogurt and sweet cream. Pour the entire mixture into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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Lemon-Lime Egg Cream

This cream can be used as a substitute for jam and spread on toasted bread or pancakes. It is also an excellent filling for pies, pastries, and cakes. There are many possibilities, so we are sure it will find its place in your kitchen!

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
2 piece Lime, fresh

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Limoncello

Limoncello is a popular Italian liqueur made from strong spirits, sugar, and lemon zest. It is an excellent digestif, as it aids in digestion. Serve it straight from the freezer after a meal.

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

10 pieces Lemon zest, fresh
1 l Alcohol, Brandy
1 l Water
500 g Sugar, white

Steps

Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water (scrub them with a kitchen brush if necessary) and dry them completely. Then, thinly peel them (see warnings). Place the zest in a large jar for infusion and pour alcohol over it. Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in a dark place for 10 to 14 days.

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Mango Chutney

This classic chutney is traditionally served by Indians with curry and lentil flour pancakes. It can also be a delicious accompaniment to baked ham and cheese.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 2
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 pieces Juice, mango
150 ml Vinegar, apple
130 g Sugar, white
1 piece Lime, fresh
1 piece Chili peppers, red chili, fresh
20 g Ginger, fresh

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Mango Chutney with Apple

Chutney is served with cooked or roasted meat. It represents an interesting combination of fruits, vegetables, and aromatic spices, while blending sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 70 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola
2 piece Onion, raw
pieces Ginger, fresh
1 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground
0.5 teaspoons Spices, coriander - seeds
0.5 teaspoons Spices, cumin seeds

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Mango Ice Cream

Exotic flavors from your home freezer!

Details

Preparation Time: 385 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 piece Mango, fresh
1 bag Powdered sugar
2 piece Egg, fresh
2 spoons Sugar, white
250 g Sweet cream

Steps

Wash and peel the mango. Cut the flesh into slices close to the pit. Repeat on the other side, cutting the flesh into slices and removing them close to the pit. Chop the mango slices into very small pieces and place them in a blender. Add vanilla sugar and blend into a thick puree.

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Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Marinate delicious artichoke hearts and use them all year round!

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1.5 kg Artichoke
4 pods Garlic, fresh
750 ml Vinegar, distilled
2 spoons Salt, table
2.5 spoons Spices, mustard seeds, ground
4 pieces Spices, bay (leaves)
800 ml Oil, olive
3 pieces Lemon, fresh, without shell

Steps

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice. Remove the outer tough leaves from the artichokes, and use scissors to trim the tips of the remaining leaves, leaving only the soft part and the soft center. Cut the stems close to the head, then place the artichokes in a bowl, pour over the lemon juice, and add enough water to completely cover them.

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Marinated Eggplants

Marinated eggplants can be used to prepare delicious salads, sandwiches, canapés, or cold pasta salads. They are also excellent as a side dish for roasted meat or as a cold appetizer served with bread. The oil in which the eggplants are marinated can be used as a salad dressing or to enhance meat, fish, or vegetable dishes.

Details

Preparation Time: 140 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 kg Eggplant, raw

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Marinated Sheep Cheese

Mmmm … the marinated sheep cheese is already melting in your mouth, complemented by the aroma of fresh herbs.

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

250 g Cheese, feta
2 pod Garlic, fresh
3 pieces Spices, bay (leaves)
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black
1 twig Rosemary, fresh
350 ml Oil, olive

Steps

Wash and sterilize the jar for marinating. Place the cheese on a wooden board and cut it into smaller cubes. Peel the garlic and cut it in half lengthwise. Thoroughly wash and dry the rosemary sprig.

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Mint and Chocolate Ice Cream

The refreshing taste of mint in ice cream, combined with a chocolate topping, is a true flavor bomb. We recommend making the ice cream without using green food coloring. We offer both options, and the choice is yours.

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
50 g Sugar, white
1 teaspoon Vanilla, extract, imitation

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Mint Jelly

Mint jelly is an indispensable accompaniment that pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, but it can also be served with spicy dishes. It works well alongside grilled meats as well.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 33 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

114 g Mint
675 g Sugar, white
62 ml Water
0.9 l Juice, apple
6 drops Vanilla, extract, imitation

Steps

The next day, place the pot on the stove and wait for the liquid to boil. Then remove the pot from the heat and strain the liquid thoroughly using a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Pour the liquid back into the pot. Add the remaining sugar and apple juice. Cook over moderate heat for about 20 minutes or until the temperature of the liquid reaches approximately 100 degrees Celsius. Check this with a kitchen thermometer. Stir well several times in between.

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Mint Sauce

English mint sauce will enhance dishes with its unique aroma, which pairs particularly well with boiled or roasted lamb. It can also be served alongside boiled poultry or beef.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 bouquet Mint
4 spoon Water
1 spoon Sugar, white
3 spoons Vinegar, apple
2 pinch Salt, table

Steps

Thoroughly wash fresh mint and shake it dry, then tear the leaves and roughly chop them. Place a small pot on the stove, add water and sugar, and bring the liquid to a boil while stirring constantly.

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Mixed Mushrooms in Vinegar

Pickled mushrooms in vinegar are an indispensable addition to many cold cuts. Of course, they can also be served with a cheese platter or accompanied by homemade bread.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

2 kg Mushrooms, shiitake, fresh
4 pieces Shallot
3 pods Garlic, fresh
5 dl Vinegar, distilled
1 l Water
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black

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Mustard Salad Dressing

Mustard salad dressing is versatile and can be used to season almost any salad.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

6 spoon Oil, olive
2 spoons Vinegar, red wine
1.5 teaspoons Mustard
2 pinch Salt, table
1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

In a bowl, using a hand whisk (or spoon), mix the mustard, vinegar, and salt until smooth. Mix until the salt is completely dissolved. While continuously mixing, first add the olive oil drop by drop, then in a steady stream.

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Onion Marmalade

Yes, you read that correctly. Even onions can be used to make an excellent marmalade, which is served alongside roasted or boiled meat. It is also a more than welcome addition to a cheese platter or canapés.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 70 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

3 spoons Oil, olive
1 kg Onion, raw
0.25 teaspoons Salt, table
2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

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Orange Cream

Orange cream is so versatile that it certainly wont sit in your fridge for long. Use it as a spread for pancakes or as a filling for cakes, rolls, and pastries. Spread it on toasted bread in the morning, or use it to prepare various desserts in a glass.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

3 pieces Egg, egg yolk, fresh

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Orange Marmalade

Homemade orange marmalade, cold and thinly spread butter, and crispy fresh bread…, all of this is the best way to start the morning.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 kg Orange, fresh
2 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
1.5 l Water
1 kg Sugar, white

Steps

Wash the oranges and lemons and cut them in half. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Remove any seeds.

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Parsley Pesto

It can be used to enrich pasta dishes and also works well as a salad dressing.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

40 g Nuts, almonds
2 bouquet Parsley, fresh
4 pods Garlic, fresh
80 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated
0.5 teaspoons Salt, table
200 ml Oil, olive
2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

Prepare the jars for filling. Place the almonds on a wooden board and roughly chop them. Place a pan on the stove and toast the almonds without fat until they are lightly browned. Shake the pan several times during toasting to ensure even browning. Then transfer them to a bowl and let them cool.

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Peach Compote

Peach compote is versatile. It can be enjoyed straight from the jar or served with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. And thats not all. It can also be used to prepare many juicy and delicious homemade desserts.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

3 kg Peach, fresh
400 g Sugar, white

Steps

Place a pot of water on the stove and wait for it to boil. Submerge the peaches in the boiling water for 20 seconds, then drain, cool, and peel them. Peeled peaches are halved and pitted. Halves can be sliced into wedges if desired.

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Peach Ice Cream with Pine Nuts

Prepare homemade ice cream that contains no preservatives, colorings, flavors, or other artificial additives. Delight your children with a treat from your home freezer!

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

5 pieces Peach, fresh
4 spoon Powdered sugar
25 ml Juice, lemon
200 ml Milk, sour
100 g Sweet cream

Steps

Peel the peaches and remove the pits. Cut the flesh into smaller pieces and place them in a food processor. Add lemon juice and powdered sugar, then blend everything into a thick puree.

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Pear Jam with Vanilla

Probably no need to explain, but pear jam with vanilla is truly divine. It’s true that you’ll spend a bit more time preparing it, but your effort will be richly rewarded when you spread this wonderful jam on bread or pancakes.

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 85 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

2 piece Vanilla, extract, imitation
400 ml Juice, lemon
1.85 kg Pear, fresh

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Pesto Genovese

The main ingredient of this popular Italian sauce is fresh basil. Italian pesto was traditionally made in a mortar by adding each basil leaf individually.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

120 g Basil, fresh
80 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated
2 pod Garlic, fresh
60 g Pine nuts
0.25 teaspoons Salt, table
2 pinch Spices, pepper, black
5 spoon Oil, olive

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Pickled Cucumbers

Cucumbers that will delight us even when its winter and cold outside! Try an unusual way of pickling vegetables, without cooking.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

10 pieces Sweet potato, unpeeled, fresh
5 twig Dill, fresh
1.5 spoons Spices, mustard seeds, ground
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, black
0.5 l Vinegar, apple
50 g Salt, table

Steps

First, thoroughly wash the cucumbers and dry them completely. Then salt them and soak them in brine, where they should soak for at least half a day (in a covered bowl). Stir them well several times in between.

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Pickled Garlic

A great idea for preparing a winter preserve. Make pickled garlic that will last on your pantry shelves for about 3 months.

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

700 g Garlic, fresh
1 piece Chili peppers, green chili, fresh
1 twig Thyme, fresh
1 twig Rosemary, fresh
250 ml Vinegar, balsamic
500 ml Alcohol, Wine, White
2 piece Spices, bay (leaves)

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Pickled Pearl Onions

Pickled pearl onions are an excellent accompaniment to boiled or roasted meat and cheese platters. They can be added to numerous salads or used for preparing snacks and open-faced sandwiches.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

500 g Onion, raw
400 ml Vinegar, red wine
100 g Sugar, brown
20 g Salt, table
pieces Spices, cloves, ground
4 g Spices, pepper, black

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Pickled Red Beets

Pickled and delicious red beets!

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 kg Peach, fresh
2 piece Onion, raw
3 spoons Salt, table
1 spoon Spices, cumin, seeds
1 teaspoon Spices, coriander - seeds
750 ml Water

Steps

Wash and sterilize the jars for pickling. Peel the red beetroots well and slice them into thin rings (you can also cut them into thinner rings). Place a pot on the stove and pour about 750 ml of water into it. Season it with three heaped tablespoons of salt and wait for it to boil. Once the water boils, remove it from the stove and let it cool.

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Pickled Vegetables

The abundance of garden produce compels us to preserve some vegetables for winter, allowing us to enjoy a variety of colors and flavors even during the colder months. However, many homemakers are often deterred by the thought of pickling due to the smell of vinegar lingering throughout the house and the associated workload. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I present to you a simple recipe suitable for everyone. The vinegar is not cooked, and the process is quick and easy. Choose vegetables according to your taste or use what you have in your garden. If you don’t have a garden, head to the market or the nearest farm.

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Pickled Zucchini

If you have too many zucchinis and dont know how to use them, this recipe is a great solution. Pickled zucchinis can be used as a side dish for roasted meat and meat dishes, or to spice up sandwiches and canapés.

Details

Preparation Time: 80 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

500 g Small pumpkins
3 pieces Shallot
2 spoons Salt, table

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Plum Compote

Plums (trees) spread from France in the 15th century, and dishes made from their fruits are considered excellent desserts!

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

600 ml Water
600 g Plum
1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
300 g Sugar, white
6 spoon Alcohol, Wine, Red
1 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground

Steps

Wash the plums, halve them, and remove the pits. Place them in a pot, then pour boiling water over them. After 5 minutes, use a skimmer to remove the plums from the water and peel off their skins. Return the plums to the pot, then peel the lemon with a peeler. Add the lemon peel to the plums in the pot and sprinkle everything with sugar.

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Plum Jam

An intoxicatingly fragrant and versatile jam made from fresh plums and sugar, enriched with a pinch of ground cinnamon and a dash of rum.

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 90 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

3 kg Plum
1 kg Sugar, white
pieces Juice, lemon
0.5 dl Alcohol, Rum
pieces Spices, cinnamon, ground

Steps

Sort the plums, wash them, dry them, and remove the pits.

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Poached Pears

Poached pears are an excellent accompaniment to roasted meat. Their unique flavor particularly complements roasted pork or beef. If stored in beautiful jars, they can also be gifted during holidays when we often run out of ideas for presents for friends and acquaintances.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

pieces Lemon zest, fresh
5 pieces Spices, cloves, ground

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Preserved Lemons

Prepare preserved lemons, which are an excellent accompaniment to grilled dishes!

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

6 pieces Lemon, fresh, without shell
40 g Salt, table
2 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground
2 piece Caraway, fresh
1 teaspoon Spices, pepper, white
1 piece Spices, mace, ground
3 twigs Peppermint, fresh
2 twigs Rosemary, fresh

Steps

Thoroughly wash and dry fresh mint and rosemary. Rinse the lemons well with hot water, then place a pot on the stove and pour about 1 liter of water into it. Add the lemons and wait for the water to boil. Then cook the lemons for another two minutes.

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Preserved Lemons with Rosemary

Preserved lemons (whole, cut into pieces, or finely chopped) are often used in Moroccan cuisine to flavor stews and sauces. However, this does not mean they cannot be used as an accompaniment to fish, lamb, and chicken dishes. Try them also in combination with tuna, lobster, or pasta salad, but do not forget to season the dish carefully, as preserved lemons can be quite salty.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

4 pieces Lemon, fresh, without shell

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Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin puree is a base from which numerous pumpkin dishes can be prepared. It can be added to muffins, rolls, pies, cakes, and even beverages like smoothies or the popular spiced pumpkin latte.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 piece Pumpkin, raw

Steps

Wash the pumpkin and dry it thoroughly with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.

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Quince Marmalade

A marmalade that pairs excellently with pastries. It is particularly useful for preparing Danish pastries. The preparation is time-consuming, but the taste will certainly not disappoint.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 210 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

2 kg Quince
0.5 cups Water
1 kg Sugar, white
1 spoon Lemon, fresh, without shell

Steps

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Thoroughly wash the quinces and dry them with a towel. Be careful to remove all the fuzz. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and arrange the quinces on it. Place the dish in the oven and bake the quinces for an hour and a half until they are completely softened. Let the baked quinces cool, then peel them and remove all the hard cores.

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Ranch Dressing

A delicious sauce or dressing made from yogurt, mayonnaise, and herbs, which can be used in salads and wraps, drizzled over vegetable and meat dishes, or served as a dip for fresh cut vegetables. In America, for example, it is often served as a side with seasoned baked chicken wings. The preparation is quick and easy, and you can also make the dressing in advance, as it gets even better when the flavors fully develop over time.

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Raspberry Compote

Garden raspberries are full of sugar, while wild ones have slightly less. It is precisely because of this sweetness that homegrown raspberries are excellent for compotes!

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

500 g Raspberries
100 g Powdered sugar

Steps

Clean the raspberries, wash them, and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle them with sugar. Gently mix everything together and let it sit for a few hours.

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Raspberry Jam Without Sugar

Mmmmm, delicious raspberries!

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

2 kg Raspberries
4 teaspoon Gelatin powder, unsweetened
3 teaspoons Juice, lemon
5 dl Syrup, diet

Steps

Sort through the raspberries, wash them thoroughly, and drain. Place a pot on the stove, add the raspberries, agar-agar, agave syrup, lemon juice, and slowly bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the raspberries soften, then remove the pot from the heat.

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Raspberry Vinegar

Raspberry vinegar is used as a dressing for light summer salads with chicken, fruit salads, or for marinating red beets.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

500 g Raspberries
750 ml Vinegar, red wine
50 g Sugar, white

Steps

Clean and sort the raspberries (discard any rotten or moldy fruit). Thoroughly wash the jars in which the vinegar will be prepared and place them in an oven preheated to 80 degrees Celsius for at least 15 minutes.

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Red Curry Paste

Why buy it when you can make it yourself? Of course, the condition is that you have the right ingredients at home!

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 2
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

10 pieces Chili peppers, red chili, dried
1 teaspoon Fish, shrimp
1 spoon Spices, coriander - seeds
2 teaspoons Spices, cumin, seeds
5 pods Garlic, fresh
6 pieces Shallot
2 twigs Lemongrass

Recipes

Red Grape Jam

During the season when fresh grapes are abundant, take the effort to make a stock of homemade jam. You can make it from white grapes, but it is also excellent from red grapes with the addition of good red wine.

Details

Preparation Time: 80 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

900 g Grapes, red and yellow, fresh
240 ml Alcohol, Wine, Red

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Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam

Stock up for gray and cold winter days!

Details

Preparation Time: 140 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

500 g Rhubarb
700 g Strawberries
400 g Sugar, white
1 pod Vanilla, extract, natural
1 piece Juice, lemon

Steps

Clean the rhubarb stalks, wash them, and peel them. Cut the peeled stalks into pieces. Wash the strawberries, clean them, and cut them into pieces. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from both halves.

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Rhubarb Compote with Strawberries

Let it also evoke childhood memories for you!

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

500 g Rhubarb
150 g Strawberries
250 ml Water
5 spoon Sugar, white
1 spoon Juice, lemon
2 spoons Alcohol, Liqueur, Crème de Menthe
2 spoons Koruzni škrob

Steps

Rinse the rhubarb stalks under running water, clean them, and peel them. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. Wash the strawberries, clean them, and cut them into smaller pieces.

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Rose and Lemon Balm Syrup

A delicious syrup that can be enjoyed diluted with water or used to enhance summer cocktails, such as gin and tonic, and iced tea.

Details

Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 30

Ingredients

200 g Mint
150 g Elderberry, flower, fresh
2 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
3 l Water
3 kg Sugar, white
2 bags Sugar, white

Steps

Clean the lemon balm leaves and rinse them quickly.

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Rosehip Jam

Healthy and delicious at the same time. Is there anything better than good homemade jam on homemade bread?

Details

Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

400 g Pomegranate
2 piece Apple, fresh
150 g Sugar, white
3 spoons Juice, lemon

Steps

Place the rosehips in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for 10 minutes. Then thoroughly drain the rosehips. Cut off the stem of each rosehip, then cut it into 4 pieces. Remove the seeds and the inner hairy skin, and place the remaining parts into a pot. Wash the apples, peel them, remove the cores, and cut them into chunks, then add them to the pot.

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Salad Dressing with Mustard and Vinaigrette

An excellent dressing for leafy salads that simply impresses and awakens the taste buds with its harmonious flavor. Add hard-boiled eggs, beans, etc., to the salad as desired… the result is always great!

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Mustard
3 spoons Vinegar, balsamic
2 pinch Salt, table
6 spoon Oil, olive
1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Recipes

Sambal ulek

Sambal ulek is an Indonesian chili sauce. Be cautious when dosing, as the sauce can be very spicy.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 3
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

500 g Chili peppers, red chili, fresh
2 teaspoons Salt, table
1 spoon Juice, lemon

Steps

Rinse the chili peppers under running water and dry them with paper towels. Remove the stems. Place a pan on the stove and dry roast the chili peppers until they soften slightly. Be careful not to burn them!

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Serbian Salad

A tasty winter dish for cold days. The salad contains a lot of vegetables and is also an excellent way to use green tomatoes. It pairs perfectly as a side dish for Sunday lunch.

Details

Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 kg Cabbage, fresh
6 pieces Bell pepper, red, fresh
3 pieces Onion, raw
pieces Tomato, red
pieces Salt, table

Recipes

Shallots in Red Wine Vinegar

They can be used as a starter dish, and they also pair well with crusty bread, roasted meat, or grilled delicacies.

Details

Preparation Time: 12 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

360 g Shallot
2 pinch Salt, table
1 pinch Spices, pepper, black
8 spoon Vinegar, red wine
2 spoons Sugar, white
1 spoon Honey
3 spoons Oil, plant, sunflower
800 ml Water

Recipes

Simple Mint Syrup

If you enjoy elderflower syrup, you will also be delighted by mint syrup. The preparation is quick and very simple, and the homemade syrup will be a hit with children as well. Make a batch to stock up, as youll enjoy it even in the colder months. You can also use it as an addition to cocktails, lemonade, iced tea, and other refreshing drinks.

Details

Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 bouquet Mint

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Soup Dumplings

These charming little dumplings will shine like pearls in a good soup.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

4 dl Milk, skimmed
20 g Butter, unsalted
130 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose
3 pieces Egg, egg yolk, fresh
pieces Oil, plant, sunflower

Steps

Pour the milk into a larger cup, bring it to a boil, and then remove it from the heat. Then mix in the butter and flour. Stir until a smooth dough without lumps forms. Once it cools, mix in the egg yolks.

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Spätzle

Spätzle is most often served as a soup addition, but it can also be prepared as a standalone (appetizer) dish or offered as a side dish with meat in sauce.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

320 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose
2 piece Egg, fresh
160 ml Milk, whole milk
pieces Salt, table

Steps

Sift the flour into a bowl. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, salt, and milk. Mix the ingredients well, then beat them with a whisk to form a thick but still liquid dough that should be completely smooth and free of lumps.

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Spice Mix for Baking and Puddings

The mix can be used for preparing cookies, fruit cakes, puddings, as well as meat pâtés, ground meat dishes, and roasts.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

0.5 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground
1 spoon Spices, nutmeg, ground
1 spoon Spices, coriander - seeds
2 teaspoons Spices, cloves, ground
4 pieces Spices, mace, ground
2 teaspoons Spices, nutmeg, ground

Recipes

Spice Mix for Cinnamon Cookies

Vanilla is an expensive spice, but its still best to buy whole pods, which can be used multiple times rather than just once. If we add them to white sugar, it will soon absorb their aroma. Mix in some cinnamon, and we have a ready-made aromatic spice mix that will make holiday cookies even sweeter!

Details

Preparation Time: 4 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 piece Vanilla, extract, natural

Recipes

Spiced Syrup

Heres a great idea for a quick Christmas or New Years gift. Prepare a spiced syrup, pour it into beautiful bottles, and pair it with an excellent recipe for mulled wine. The recipe goes like this: in a large pot, mix 700 ml of red wine, a few orange slices, and 400 ml of syrup, bring it to a boil, pour into glasses, and serve.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

250 g Sugar, white

Recipes

Spicy Mustard

In addition to mustard seeds, the addition of chili will ensure a very spicy flavor!

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 2
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

480 ml Water
160 g Mustard
115 g Spices, mustard seeds, ground
700 ml Vinegar, apple
6 spoon Honey
6 spoon Syrup, maple
4 pods Garlic, fresh
6 pieces Shallot
0.5 spoons Spices, pepper, black
1 teaspoon Salt, table

Recipes

Spicy Stuffed Peppers with Tuna and Capers

As summer slowly comes to an end, so does the season of preserving and storing, where we try to seal natures bounty in jars to enjoy its flavors throughout the winter or until the next season. In our family, we have long cherished a slightly different recipe for preserving peppers. Spicy peppers stuffed with tuna and capers, covered in oil, are a specialty like no other. They will especially delight lovers of spicy flavors.

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Strawberry Ice Cream

Fresh strawberries in homemade ice cream. Is there anything better…?

Details

Preparation Time: 210 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
3 pieces Egg, egg yolk, fresh
2 cups Strawberries
1 teaspoon Vanilla, extract, natural
100 g Sugar, white

Steps

Wash the strawberries, clean them, cut them into smaller pieces, and place them in a bowl. Add 50 g of sugar and mash the strawberries with a fork.

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Strawberry Jam

What could be better than a jar of homemade strawberry jam?

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 kg Strawberries
900 g Sugar, white
2 piece Lemon zest, fresh

Steps

Thoroughly wash the strawberries and remove the stems and green parts. Place them in a bowl and cover with sugar. Cover the bowl and let the strawberries sit overnight.

Recipes

Stretched Dough for Roll (Strudel)

Stretched dough can be used to prepare homemade rolls, burek, pita, or strudel (in this case, add one egg to the dough). According to the old Viennese recipe for apple strudel, the dough should be prepared so thin that one could read a love letter through it.

Details

Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

300 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Follow our easy-to-master recipe and prepare mushrooms that will be talked about for a long time!

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 13 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 kg Mushrooms, mushrooms, fresh
4 pods Garlic, fresh
3 pieces Spices, bay (leaves)
4 twig Rosemary, fresh
1 bouquet Basil, fresh
1 teaspoon Salt, table
4 spoon Oil, olive
1 spoon Spices, mustard seeds, ground

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Stuffed Peppers for Winter

This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to quickly make stuffed peppers. Without complicated procedures, without cooking, and without the smell of cooked vinegar throughout the apartment. Stuffed peppers prepared according to this recipe can be served the very next day and enjoyed.

Details

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

5 kg Bell pepper, red, fresh
10 pods Garlic, fresh

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Stuffed Pumpkin

Sweet and sour stuffed pumpkin with an incredibly delicious taste!

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients

1.5 kg Pumpkin, raw
250 ml Vinegar, red wine
1 piece Spices, cinnamon, ground
5 pieces Spices, cloves, ground
1 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell
500 g Sugar, white

Steps

Cut the pumpkin in half, then slice it into larger pieces. Peel the slices and remove the seeds. Cut the pumpkin flesh into 1.5 cm cubes and place them in a larger bowl. Grate the lemon zest.

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Sugar-Free Ice Cream

Why should you give up this delicious treat if youre on a diet? You dont have to. Prepare sugar-free and fat-free ice cream and enjoy it with a spoon.

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream, partially skimmed
0.5 cups Cocoa, powdered, unsweetened
1 piece Vanilla, extract, natural
2 piece Egg, egg yolk, fresh

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

A popular Italian sauce can be prepared from various fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or cilantro. This time, we decided to combine sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, basil, and parsley.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

100 g Nuts, almonds, blanched
100 g Parsley, fresh
100 g Basil, fresh
3 pods Garlic, fresh
150 g Tomato, dried, in oil

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Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil

We can add them to sandwiches, salads, vegetable dishes, or soups. They can be served in a bowl and offered with homemade bread. The possibilities for use are endless, so dont wait and prepare them yourself.

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

300 g Tomato, dried
1 twig Rosemary, fresh
2 twigs Thyme, fresh
2 pod Garlic, fresh

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Sweet Chili Jam

Dont worry, the jam is not too spicy, but just the right amount of piquant and delicious!

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 1
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

8 pieces Bell pepper, red, fresh
10 pieces Chili peppers, red chili, fresh
pieces Ginger, fresh
4 pods Garlic, fresh
1 piece Apple, fresh
400 g Tomato, pieces - can
550 g Sugar, white
250 ml Vinegar, red wine

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Tomato Chutney

Chutney originates from India and surprises with a mixed sour, sweet, salty, and spicy flavor. It is served as an accompaniment to vegetable and meat dishes. Chutney either appeals greatly to eaters or not at all; it leaves no one completely indifferent. Unusual and seemingly incompatible combinations often surprise and awaken a creative spark in us.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 3
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 pieces Tomato, red

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Tomato Sauce (from Fresh Tomatoes)

A classic sauce made from fresh tomatoes is good both warm and cold. It is best made from fully ripe, sun-ripened tomatoes, and by adding selected spices, we can enhance its flavor.

Details

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 68 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1.5 kg Tomato, red
1 dl Oil, olive
120 g Onion, raw
2 pod Garlic, fresh
80 g Green, raw

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Tuna Sauce

Simple, quick, reliable, fresh, and classic.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

150 g Fish, Tuna, yellowtail
4 pieces Fish, anchovies, fresh
1 spoon Carp, soaked
1 piece Egg, egg yolk, fresh
2 spoons Juice, lemon
3 spoons Alcohol, Wine, White
6 spoon Oil, olive
2 pinch Salt, table
1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

Drain the tuna well and process it together with the anchovy fillets and capers until smooth using an immersion blender.

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Vanilla Extract

For preparing desserts, we often need vanilla extract or aroma. So that in the future you wont be frantically running around stores looking for these essential ingredients, we offer an excellent solution – prepare your own vanilla extract in advance and everything will be easier!

Details

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

3 pods Vanilla, extract, natural
3 dl Alcohol, Vodka

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Vanilla Ice Cream

Creamy vanilla ice cream is a great way to treat the family on hot summer days.

Details

Preparation Time: 50 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 pieces Egg, egg white, fresh
250 ml Milk, whole milk
250 ml Sweet cream
100 g Sugar, white
2 piece Vanilla, extract, natural

Steps

Pour the milk into a saucepan and slowly heat it, making sure it doesn't boil. Add the vanilla pod to the milk and let it simmer on low heat for 20 minutes without boiling.

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Vegetable Soup Base

A clear vegetable soup used for pouring or preparing various, mostly vegetable-based dishes.

Details

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 piece Carrot, fresh
1 piece Parsley, fresh
2 piece Green, raw
1 piece Tomato, red
2 piece Onion, raw
2 pod Garlic, fresh
2 spoons Oil, olive
1.5 l Water
pieces Salt, table
6 grain Spices, pepper, black

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White Grape Marmalade

Make sure your pantry is fully stocked with homemade marmalades this year. Reserve a central spot for the excellent white grape marmalade!

Details

Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 kg Grapes, red and yellow, fresh
800 g Sugar, white
2 dl Juice, apple

Steps

Wash the grapes, peel them, and remove the seeds. Thoroughly wash the jars for preserving and place them in the oven preheated to 80 degrees Celsius for at least 15 minutes.

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Wild Garlic Pesto

Wild garlic pesto is versatile. It can be used as a pasta sauce or mixed into risotto. It is also excellent as a spread on fresh or toasted bread. Of course, it can also be used as a seasoning to enrich many dishes - from soup to salad.

Details

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

80 g Pine nuts

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Yellow Curry Paste

The color is provided by turmeric and curry powder, while the spicy flavor comes from dried chilies.

Details

Preparation Time: 130 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 2
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

7 pieces Chili peppers, red chili, fresh
140 g Shallot
1 piece Lemongrass
10 pieces Garlic, fresh
1 piece Ginger, fresh
0.5 teaspoons Spices, pepper, white
1 teaspoon Spices, curry powder
0.5 teaspoons Spices, cumin seeds

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Yogurt Balls in Oil

This specialty is visually appealing and a tasty addition to a slice of meat. The preparation time is lengthy, but the wait will be worth it.

Details

Preparation Time: 210 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 3
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1.5 kg Yogurt, plain, from whole milk
4 pieces Rosemary, fresh
0.5 teaspoons Spices, oregano, dried
2 piece Basil, fresh
1 pod Garlic, fresh
1 l Oil, olive

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Yogurt Cheese Balls in Olive Oil

Yogurt cheese balls soaked in oil are a popular Oriental snack, usually served with warm pita bread and marinated vegetables. You can also offer them as part of a cheese platter or charcuterie board, or simply use them as a spread for bread. They are so delicious that youll surely find a way to enjoy them.

Details

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

500 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

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Yogurt Salad Dressing

Salad dressing is the finishing touch that elevates a salad!

Details

Preparation Time: 7 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

250 g Yogurt, plain, from whole milk
2 spoons Oil, olive
1 spoon Juice, lemon
8 twig Thyme, raw
2 pinch Salt, table
1 pinch Spices, pepper, white

Steps

Rinse the chive sprigs under running water, dry them, and finely chop. In a bowl, mix the liquid yogurt, lemon juice, chives, and oil with a hand whisk (or spoon). Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.