Ingredients: 4 slices of thick bread (like sourdough or country loaf) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or fresh mozzarella slices) 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce Fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting) Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping — Instructions: 1. Prepare the filling: Spread…
Ingredients: 500g ground beef or lamb 1 onion (finely chopped) 2–3 garlic cloves (minced) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Salt and pepper (to taste) 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin (optional) 2–3 large potatoes (peeled and cut into thick slices) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup tomato sauce (or homemade tomato puree) 1 to 1½…
Ingredients: 2 slices of bread (white or your choice) 2–3 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix) 1–2 tablespoons of butter (softened) — Instructions: 1. Butter the Bread: Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. 2. Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of…
Ingredients: For the Choux Pastry: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs For the Cream Filling: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For Decoration: Powdered sugar (for dusting) — Instructions: 1. Make…
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour or bread flour 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (not hot) ¼ cup (50g) sugar 2 ¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet) 1 tsp salt 1 large egg ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature) — Instructions: 1. Activate the Yeast: In a small…
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (red, green, or any color) 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey 1 cup cooked rice 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup tomato sauce (plus extra for topping) 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional) 1 cup shredded…
Ingredients: For the meat sauce: 500g (1 lb) ground beef or a mix of beef and pork 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 800g (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil For…
Ingredients: For the meat sauce: 500g (1 lb) ground beef or a mix of beef and pork 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 800g (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil For…
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (or thighs, if preferred) 1 kg (2.2 lbs) baby potatoes, halved 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon rosemary (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)…
Ingredients: 4–5 medium beets (about 500–600g) 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional) 2–3 whole cloves (optional) 1 bay leaf (optional) — Instructions: 1. Prepare the Beets: Wash the beets thoroughly. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and boil for about…
