Cocoa biscuits (Kakao keksi)

Crisp cocoa biscuits with an intense cocoa flavor, easy to prepare and excellent as a biscuit for a snack or as a crunchy layer for a dessert in a glass.

Tags: biscuits with tea and coffee, for kids, for a snack, vegetarian recipe.

Preparation time: 55 minutes.

Cooling time: 30 minutes.

Total time: 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of all-purpose flour
• 25 g of cocoa powder 
• 60 g of powdered sugar
• 50 g unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Mix flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar and salt.

2. Add unsalted butter and rub with your fingers until you get a crumbly mixture, about 2-3 minutes.

My story (Moja prica)

My interest in food and recipes began long before I started researching nutrition for health reasons.

It all started with my mother's notebooks with recipes. I wanted to save her recipes and turn them into a blog, and over time I started to design and develop my own recipes.

For years, I researched different foods, preparation techniques and new combinations of tastes.

And then in 2021, my life took a completely different direction.

Chicken drumsticks and thighs in buttermilk marinade (Pileci batak i karabatak u jogurt marinadi)

Juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in buttermilk, turmeric and rosemary, baked in the oven until golden brown.

Tags: for breakfast, for lunch, for dinner, bring to work, for school, for police officers, for firefighters, for kids.

Preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Marinating time: 2–4 h.

Total preparation time: 3 h 20 minutes - 5 h 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of chicken drumsticks and drumsticks
• 200-250 ml of buttermilk 
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon of dry rosemary
• ½ teaspoon of salt

Preparation:

1. Mix buttermilk, turmeric, dry rosemary and salt in a bowl.

2. Add chicken drumsticks and thighs and coat them well with marinade on all sides.

Biscuits for desserts in a glass (Keksi za dezerte u casama)

A biscuit is often the first layer of a dessert in a glass, but its choice can completely change the taste and texture of the entire dessert. Some biscuits are neutral and easily combined with different creams and fruits, while others have a pronounced taste that goes well with certain ingredients, such as caramel, chocolate, coffee or cinnamon.

Listed below are the most common types of biscuits that can be used for desserts in glasses, along with suggestions on what to pair them with. Information about the origin has also been added.

Types of cookies for desserts in glasses: 

1. Oreo biscuits - crunchy chocolate biscuit with creamy vanilla filling.

• It is excellent with chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, chocolate pudding, mascarpone cream, cream cheese, bananas, strawberries, raspberries and cherries.
• It is most often used as a crumb base or a layer between the creamy and fruity layers.

2. Plazma biscuits - a soft, crumbly biscuit with a mild taste, with the aroma of cereals and vanilla.

• It is excellent with vanilla pudding, chocolate pudding, mascarpone cream, cream cheese, whipped cream, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, cherries and peaches.
• It is most often used as a crumb base or as a layer between the filling and the fruit.

Chicken salad in a jar with dressing (Pileca salata u tegli sa prelivom)

Chicken salad in a jar with fresh vegetables, corn, arugula and almonds, with a creamy yogurt-mustard dressing. A practical and tasty salad suitable for preparation in advance, with a refreshing creamy dressing that is added just before eating.

Tags: bring to work, for kids, for school, for police officers, for firefighters, salads, for weight loss, salad meal, anticellulite menu.

Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Preparation and cooling of the chicken: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Corn preparation: 20 minutes.

Total preparation time: 2 hours 10 minutes.

Ingredients (for 1 jar from 1 liter/quart):

• 180 g grilled or roasted chicken or cooked chicken
• 120 g of cooked corn
• 150 g tomatoes (2 small or 1 medium tomato)
• 150 g of cucumber (1 small cucumber)
• 40 g of rocket salad - arugula salad 
• 30 g chopped almonds (23-25 ​​whole almonds)
• 60 ml yogurt with mustard dressing (recipe follows)

Preparation:

1. Prepare the chicken. Leave to cool. Cut into smaller pieces. Cook corn. 

2. Cut the tomato into rings, and the cucumber into crescent or rings. 

Amaretti Italian biscuits (Amareti italijanski keksi)

Soft and slightly crunchy Italian biscuits with an intense almond flavor and a thin crust made of powdered sugar.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, gluten free, for kids, for a snack, cookies for coffee and tea.

Preparation time: 45 minutes.

Cooling time: 30 minutes.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 15 minutes.

Ingredients (20–24 biscuits, 4–5 cm in diameter):

• 200 g ground almonds
• 150 g of powdered sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon of almond extract
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• a pinch of salt
• powdered sugar for sprinkling

Preparation:

1. Mix ground almonds, powdered sugar and a pinch of salt.

2. Add egg whites (unbeaten), almond extract and lemon juice. Combine everything until a thick, sticky mixture is obtained.

Integralno razeni hleb sa kakaom, lanom i semenkama (Integral rye bread with cocoa, flax and seeds)

Sastojci: 250 g mekog belog brašna (psenicno belo, T400 ili T500), 350 g raženog brasna ili integralnog brašna, 2 kašike kakaa u prahu (nezaslađenog), 10 g suvog kvasca, 1 kašičica šećera (samo za aktivaciju kvasca), ¾ kašičice soli, 340 ml tople vode, 70 g melase, 2 kašike maslinovog ili hladno ceđenog suncokretovog ulja, 2 kašike mlevenog lana, 1 kašika semenki bundeve ili mlevenih ili seckanih oraha (opciono).

Priprema:

1. U manjoj činiji pomešaj kvasac sa šećerom. Dodaj toplu vodu (ne vrelu) i ostavi nekoliko minuta dok ne zapeni i postane penušav.

2. U velikoj činiji pomešaj meko belo brašno, raženo ili integralno brašno, kakao, so, mleveni lan i po želji semenke ili orahe.

Ultra recovery tomato juice for firefighters (Super oporavak sok od paradajza za vatrogasce)

A post workout recovery drink for firefighters, combining tomato juice, coconut water, banana and vegetable protein. Provides fluid, electrolytes, carbohydrates and protein, with a mild tomato flavor and refreshing taste.

Tags: for firefighters, for policemen, post-workout recovery.

Preparation time: 5 minutes.

Cooling time: 15 minutes.

Total preparation time: 20 minutes.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 300 ml of tomato juice
• 200 ml of coconut water
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 scoop of vegetable protein (pea or soy, 25–30 g)
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 stick of celery
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds or ground flax seeds 
• a pinch of black pepper
• a pinch of ginger powder

Preparation:

0. Cut the banana and the stalk of celery into smaller pieces.

1. Pour coconut water and tomato juice into a blender

2. Add banana, vegetable protein, celery, salt, lemon juice, hemp or flax seeds, pepper and ginger.

5 Savory lunch box ideas for kids 6-12 years (5 slanih ideja za kutiju za rucak za decu 6–12 godina)

Note: at the very end of the recipes you have recipes with links as well as some ideas for lunch boxes.

1. Mini sandwich with chicken

• Integral pastry
• Roast chicken
• Cream cheese
• Green salad
• Carrot sticks

2. Tortilla rolls

• Integral tortilla
• Hummus
• Cooked chicken or cooked turkey
• Grated carrots
• Cucumber

Mild yogurt dressing for kids (Blagi preliv od jogurta za decu)

Mild, creamy yogurt dressing with a slight freshness of lemon juice. It is easy to prepare and excellent with salads, vegetables, chicken, tortillas and sandwiches.

Tags:

For kids, vegetarian recipes, for school, bring to work, police officers, for firefighters, for shift meals.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of Greek yogurt or regular solid yogurt or Bulgarian yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of lemon juice
• a pinch of salt
• 1-2 teaspoons of water (as needed)

Preparation:

1. Put the yogurt in a bowl and briefly beat it with a whisk or a fork until it becomes completely smooth.

2. Add olive oil, lemon juice and salt, then mix everything well until the oil is completely combined with the yogurt.

Kinder chocolates in puff pastry (Kinder cokoladice u lisnatom testu)

Crispy and fragrant puff pastry rolls filled with Kinder chocolates. A simple sweet with a warm, creamy chocolate filling, ideal for a snack, dessert or lunch box.

Tags:

For kids, vegetarian recipes, for a snack, for school, bring to work, quick and easy, to increase calorie intake, for active people, for policemen, for firefighters, for a shift snack.

Preparation time: 35 minutes.

Cooling time: 30-45 minutes.

Total preparation time: 1 h 5 minutes - 1 h 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of puff pastry (about 500 g)
• 8–10 Kinder chocolate bars
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of milk

Preparation:

1. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle, on a lightly floured surface.

2. Along both longer edges of the dough, arrange the Kinder chocolate bars next to each other, with a small gap.

Mild cheese filling for children's rolls (Blagi fil od sira za rolat za decu)

Mild, creamy cheese filling for children for lunch box with fresh chives, ideal for spreading savory rolls for children. It is easy to prepare and cuts beautifully when the roll cools.

Tags: 

For children, vegetarian recipe, for breakfast, for snack, for school, bring to work, for police officers, for firefighters, for a shift meal.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 150 g of cream cheese
• 100 g of queso fresco cheese (fresh cheese)
• 2 tablespoons of sour cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely chopped)
• Small pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Mash the queso fresco cheese - fresh cheese with a fork.

2. Add cream cheese and sour cream.

Sesame salty sticks for children (Susam slani stapici za decu)

Crunchy and tasty salty sticks made from a combination of whole wheat flour, yogurt, olive oil and sesame seeds. They are easy to prepare and practical for a children's snack or lunch box.

Tags:

For kids, vegetarian recipe, for policemen, for firefighters, for shift meal.

Preparation time: 55 minutes.

Cooling time: 30-60 minutes.

Total time: 1 h 25 minutes - 1 h 55 minutes

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 250 g of whole wheat flour
• 150 g of plain wheat flour
• 150 g of buttermilk (liquid yogurt)
• 60 ml of olive oil
• 1 egg
• 8 g of baking powder
• 1-2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
• Small pinch of salt

For sprinkling:

• 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds

Allergens: wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, sesame seeds.

Preparation:

1. Mix whole wheat - wholemeal and wheat flour, baking powder, sesame seeds and salt in a bowl.

2. Add buttermilk, oil and egg.

How to cook whole wheat pasta? (Kako skuvati integralne testenine?)

Whole wheat pasta - integral pasta is a quick and easy side dish or meal base, rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber. It can be used for hot meals, pasta with sauce or cold salads, and is especially practical for bringing to work meals.

Tags:

High protein, for children, for school, bring to work, for energy, for the stomach, fit recipe, quick and easy, for recovery, for muscle growth, for after training, for active people, for athletes, for police officers, for firefighters, for shift meal.

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes.

Cooling time: 10-15 minutes.

Total preparation time: 25-35 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of whole wheat pasta (wholemeal pasta)
• 1 liter of water
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation:

1. Pour water into a pot and bring it to a boil at a high temperature (6 out of 6).

2. Add whole wheat pasta and mix.

Buttermilk sauce for children (Sos od jogurta za decu)

Creamy and refreshing buttermilk sauce with fresh parsley, lemon and, if desired, chives. It has a mild taste and is excellent as a sauce or dressing for various children's meals.

Tags:

For children, vegetarian recipe, for policemen, for firemen, for a shift meal.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Cooling time: 15–20 minutes.

Total time: 25–30 minutes.

Ingredients: 

• 200 ml buttermilk (plain, unsweetened, without additives) or liquid yogurt 
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• a little grated lemon peel (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of fresh chives (optional) finely chopped
• a small pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Pour the buttermilk into a bowl.

2. Add finely chopped parsley and, if desired, chives.

Dessert for CCIPS Cybersecurity unit 404: Sweet not found (Dezert za UKP VTK 404: Slatko nije pronadjeno)

A special dessert in a glass designed for - Cybersecurity Unit of Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS), inspired by their digital world and work on high-tech crime cases. "404: Sweet not found" is a humorous sweet version of the famous error "404: Page not found" - because even for CCIPS CSU the most important thing can disappear: sweet.

A chocolate cream dessert with raspberries and dark chocolate is combined into an elegant dessert in a glass, while the decoration in the style of digital error gives a distinctive Cybersecurity Unit stamp. It is ideal as a themed dessert for the CCIPS Cybersecurity Unit team - when the "case" refers to the disappearance of a dessert, the investigation ends quickly: 404 - Sweet not found.

Tags: for police officers, for shift dessert.

Preparation time: 35 minutes.

Cooling time: 2 h.

Total preparation time: 2 h 35 minutes.

Time to prepare the decoration

Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Hardening time: 30 minutes.

Total for step 6: 1 h.

Total preparation time: 3 h 35 minutes.

Ingredients for 4 glasses:

Chocolate layer:

• 200 g of Greek yogurt
• 100 g of cream cheese
• 20 g cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 40 g of ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1-2 teaspoons erythritol (to taste)

Fruit layer:

• 150 g of raspberries
• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
• a few drops of lemon juice

Decoration:

• dark chocolate (without added sugar, with a high percentage of cocoa)
• raspberries
• white chocolate (no added sugar) for the inscription "404: Sweet not found"

Preparation:

1. Place the raspberries in a saucepan and heat on a medium temperature (4 out of 6) for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release juice.

2. Mash them with a fork, add chia seeds and a few drops of lemon juice. Stir and leave for 10-15 minutes for the mixture to thicken.

Quesadilla for kids with chicken, cheese and vegetables (Kesadilja za decu sa piletinom, sirom i povrcem)

Juicy and tasty quesadilla with chicken, melted cheese, carrot, corn and red pepper, suitable for children from 6 to 12 years old. Thin, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Tags:

For children, for breakfast, for a snack, for energy, for school, bring to work, for policemen, for firefighters, for a shift meal.

Preparation time: 1 hour 10 minutes.

Drying time: 12 - 24 minutes.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 22 minutes - 1 hour 34 minutes.

Ingredients (for 4 small quesadillas):

• 4 small integral tortillas (about 20 cm
• 160 g roasted chicken or cooked chicken
• 120 g mozzarella or mild gouda* (see note)
• 60 g of carrots
• 60 g of sweet corn
• 40 g of red pepper
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil (for the pan as needed)
• Cream cheese (for the edges of the tortilla)

Preparation:

0. Do not wash chicken meat before heat treatment.

1. Cut the chicken into very small pieces. Peel the carrot. Clean the pepper.

2. Cook the carrot until soft, cool and chop finely.

How to cook corn? (Kako skuvati kukuruz?)

A simple way to prepare sweet and juicy corn, either on the cob or in the kernel. It is excellent as a side dish, snack or addition to salads and different dishes.

Tags:

vegetarian recipe, vegan, for policemen, for firefighters, for a shift meal, Mediterranean nutrition.

How to cook corn on the cob?

Sweet boiled corn on the cob, a simple side dish or a delicious snack. It is cooked for a short time, and the time depends on the age and type of corn.

Preparation time: 25 minutes.

Cooldown time: 5 minutes.

Total time: 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 4 cobs of sweet corn
• 2 liters of water
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation:

1. Clean the corn from the leaves and silk and wash it.

2. Put the cobs in a large pot and cover with water.

Spinach cream for children (Krem od spanaca za decu)

Creamy cream - a spread of spinach, sour cream and mayonnaise for children for a lunch box. It is quick to prepare and is excellent as a spread with bread, crackers or vegetables.

Tags:

For children, vegetarian recipe, for shift meal.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Cooling time: 45–60 minutes.

Total preparation time: 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 250 g of sour cream
• 30 g of mayonnaise
• 150 g of fresh spinach

Preparation:

1. Blanch the spinach.

2. Drain well and chop finely.

Integral crust for savoury roll (Integralna kora za slani rolat)

Soft and light integral crust for savoury roll, prepared from a combination of integral and white wheat flour. The crust is pliable enough for easy rolling, and the neutral flavor goes well with a variety of savory fillings.

Tags:

For kids, vegetarian recipe, for police officers, for firefighters, for shift meal.

Preparation time: 45 minutes (without filling).

Total preparation time: 45 minutes.

Cooling time: the filled roll is cooled for 1-2 hours.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons of integral flour - wholemeal flour
• 2 tablespoons of white wheat flour Type 400*
• 2 tablespoons of buttermilk 
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder (5 g)
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon of oil

Flour by country US, UK, FR, IT, DE

Preparation:

1. Carefully separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.

2. Beat the egg whites until stiff.

Chocolate cream with dates, tahini and hazelnuts (Cokoladni krem sa urmama, tahinijem i lesnicima)

Creamy chocolate cream for children made of dates, tahini, hazelnuts and dark chocolate, naturally sweetened with dates. Rich taste, with a slight aroma of sesame, hazelnut, vanilla and orange. It is excellent for spreading on integral - wholemeal bread, toast or as an addition to pancakes and desserts.

Tags:

For children, vegetarian recipe, for policemen, for firefighters, for a shift meal.

If you use plant-based milk and vegan dark chocolate, the recipe can be vegan and lean.

Preparation time: 35 minutes.

Cooling time: 1-3 hours.

Total preparation time: 1 h 35 minutes -3 h 35 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of soft dates (pitted)
• 40 g of tahini
• 30 g of ground hazelnuts or almonds
• 50 g of dark chocolate
• 80–100 ml of warm milk or plant-based milk
• a pinch of salt
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• a little grated orange peel

Preparation:

1. If the dates are harder, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well.

2. Melt the dark chocolate over steam or briefly in the microwave.

Children's integral crackers with seeds (Decji integralni krekeri sa semenkama)

Crispy integral - wholemeal crackers with seeds, butter and buttermilk. Easy to prepare and great for children's snacks, school or snacking during the day. They can be made in different shapes using cutters.

Tags: 

For kids, vegetarian recipe, for school, bring to work, for police officers, for firemen, for a shift snack.

Preparation time: 55 minutes.

Baking time: 10–15 minutes.

Total time: 1 h 5 minutes - 1 h 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 300 g of integral flour - wholemeal flour
• 80 g of butter (softened)
• 80 ml of olive oil or sunflower oil
• 100 ml of buttermilk or yogurt* (liquid, see note)
• 80 g of sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• 50 g of sesame seeds 
• 20 g hemp seeds (ground)
• 8 g of baking powder
• Small pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Mix integral - wholemeal flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

2. Add softened butter and oil, then mix.

Mild cheese spread for children (Blagi sirni namaz za decu)

Creamy and mild cheese spread made of cream cheese, queso fresco cheese and buttermilk or yogurt, great for a snack or lunch box. It can be served with integral crackers and a variety of fresh or chopped vegetables, such as carrots, peppers and cucumbers.

Tags: 

For kids, vegetarian recipe, for school, bring to work, for police officers, for firefighters, for a shift meal.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Cooling time: 20–30 minutes.

Total time of preparation: 30–40 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 100 g of cream cheese
• 50 g of queso fresco cheese
• 1 tablespoon of buttermilk or yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh parsley
• A pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Mash the queso fresco cheese with a fork.

2. Add cream cheese and buttermilk or yogurt (liquid).

Chocolate bars with dates, walnuts and tahini (Cokoladne plocice sa urmama, orasima i tahinijem)

Simple chocolate bars with dates, tahini and chopped nuts. No added sugar, rich in chocolate and naturally sweetened with dates, with a pleasant scent of vanilla and orange.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, vegan, for energy, for kids, for school, bring to work, for police officers, for firefighters, for shift snack.

Preparation time: 45 minutes.

Cooling time: 3 h.

Total preparation time: 3 hours 45 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 8 smaller dates or 4-5 larger Medjool dates (pitted, about 100 g)
• 100 g of dark chocolate 85% cocoa
• 3 tablespoons tahini or almond butter
• 50 g chopped walnuts (or almonds and/or hazelnuts)
• a pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or ½ teaspoon of vanilla paste or 10g of vanilla sugar
• ½ - 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel

Preparation:

1. Clean the pits from the dates. If they are harder, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain them well and dry them. 

Don't forget to dry them.

2. Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it over steam or in the microwave, stirring briefly.