Difference between frosting and glaze? (Razlika izmedju krema za premazivanje i glazure?)

 Frosting 

1. Density:

Thick and creamy.

2. Texture:

Soft, smooth, foamy or buttery, depending on the recipe.

3. Usage:

For coating and decorating cakes, cookies and muffins.

4. Application:

Spatula or pastry bag.

Vanilla crumbs (Vanila mrvice)

Crunchy crumbs with a mild vanilla flavor, ideal for sprinkling desserts, ice creams, creams or adding texture to cakes.

Tags: for dessert in a glass.

Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Cooling time: 20–30 minutes.

Total preparation time: 50 minutes - 1 hour.

Ingredients:

• 130 g of plain flour
• 65 g cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
• 50 g of sugar
• 25 g of vanilla sugar

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C (338 °F).

2. Mix flour, sugar and vanilla sugar in a bowl.

Mini burgers "Monsters" (Mini pljeskavice „Cudovista“)

Mini burgers "Monsters" will bring fun to the table for Halloween. Small, juicy and irresistible, with their funny faces they look as if they have just escaped from some witch party. They are ideal for a themed serving and will surely attract the attention of both children and adults.

Tags: Halloween, bring to work, for kids (see note), for school.

Ingredients (for 14 mini burgers):

For the meat:

• 500 g of ground beef
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of ground paprika powder 
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

For the burgers:

• 14 mini burger buns* (see note)
• 14 leaves of lettuce 
• 14 leaves of cheddar cheese
• 1 small red onion (optional)
• 2-4 pickles
• 14 thin rings of pepperoni or tea sausage (cured, smoked sausage)
• 3-4 tablespoons of ketchup 
• 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise

For decoration:

• 28 rings of black olives (about 10 pieces, pitted)
• 28 toothpicks

Preparation:

1. Put the ground beef in a bowl and add salt, pepper and ground pepper. Mix briefly, without kneading the meat too much, until the spices are evenly distributed. Then immediately shape patties.

2. Divide the mixture into 14 equal parts and form patties with a diameter of 7-8 cm (2.75 - 3.15 inches) and a thickness of 1 cm (0.4 inches).

How to clean and prepare rhubarb? (Kako ocistiti i pripremiti rabarbaru?)

Contents:

1. How to clean rhubarb?
2. Storage and shelf life of whole rhubarb
3. Storage and shelf life of cut rhubarb
4. How to choose rhubarb in the store?
5. How to freeze rhubarb?
6. Use of fresh rhubarb
7. Using frozen rhubarb

How to clean rhubarb?

1. Cut off the leaves immediately after purchase.
2. Rhubarb leaves are not eaten.
3. Wash the stalks well under cold running water.
4. If the stalks are very thick or have a hard outer membrane, peel them thinly with a peeler. Young and thin stems generally do not need to be peeled.
5. Cut off the lower, thickened part of the stem and any damaged parts.
6. Cut the stems into pieces according to the recipe, usually 1–3 cm.
7. Rhubarb can be used raw, but it is most often cookled, baked or briefly stewed.

Savoury yeast dough baskets baked on bowls (Slane korpice od kvasnog testa pecene na cinijama)

Crispy and fragrant baskets made of soft yeast dough, baked on fireproof bowls so that they retain their shape. They can be filled with savoury stuffing, and if necessary, they can be baked for a short time after filling.

Tags: dough, vegan recipe, vegetarian recipe, bring to work, for kids, for school.

Ingredients:

• 500 g of smooth plain wheat flour
• 200 ml of lukewarm water
• 100 ml of lukewarm milk (for vegan use plant-based milk)
• 7 g dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 tablespoon of buttermilk or sour cream (for vegan use vegan yogurt) or plant-based cream - plant-based oat flakes cream without additives

For the coating:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon of milk
• sesame seeds 

For vegan use water and sesame seeds 

Flour by country US, UK, FR, IT, DE 

Preparation:

1. Add sugar and yeast to lukewarm water and milk. Stir. Leave for 5-10 minutes for the yeast to rise.

2. Place flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast, oil and yogurt or sour cream.

For vegan use vegan yogurt or plant-based cream.

Why are onions soaked in water? (Zasto se crni luk potapa u vodu?)

Onions are soaked in water for several reasons, depending on the recipe:

1. To make it less spicy - water draws out some of the compounds that give onions their sharp, spicy taste.
2. To make it more pleasant to eat raw - especially in salads, salsas and sandwiches.
3. To reduce the strong smell - useful if onions are eaten raw.
4. To keep it crisp – a short dip in cold water can give it a fresher, crispier texture.
5. To reduce bitterness - especially with older or very strong onions.

Witch's eyes - no bake cookies for Halloween (Vesticje oci – nepeceni kolacici za Noc Vestica)

No bake cookies in the shape of witch's eyes, with a black cocoa center, a thin red "vein" and a white coating made of white chocolate and cream cheese. It is cut into rings, so each cookie looks like a creepy eye.

Tags: Halloween, sweet, for kids, for school, vegetarian recipe, no baking.

Preparation time: 1 hour.

Cooling time: 2 h.

Total preparation time: 3 hours.

Ingredients for about 20 cookies: 

Black mass:

• 150 g of ground biscuits
• 30 g of cocoa powder
• 50 g of powdered sugar
• 60 g unsalted butter (melted)
• 50 ml of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Red mass:

• 35 g of ground biscuits
• 10 g of powdered sugar
• 10 g unsalted butter (melted)
• 1–2 teaspoons of milk
• red gel cake color

White mass:

• 180 g of white chocolate
• 80 g of cream cheese
• 40 g of ground biscuits
• 20 g of powdered sugar

Preparation:

Black mass

1. Mix ground biscuits, cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

2. Add melted butter, milk and vanilla extract.

How to wash a pressure cooker? (Kako oprati ekspres lonac?)

Instructions for washing the pressure cooker

1. Wait for the pressure cooker to cool completely.
2. Check that there is no pressure in it. Do not open the lid while the pot is under pressure.
3. Remove the lid.
4. Wash the inside of the pot with warm water and dish detergent using a soft sponge.
5. Wash the outside of the pot and the bottom, especially if there are food residues or grease on them.
6. Wash the lid with warm water and detergent. Note the steam vent.
7. Remove the rubber sealing ring if it is intended to be removed and wash it separately.
8. Wash the steam valve according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the valve is removable, remove it and wash with warm water and detergent. Check that the steam vent is not blocked by food residues.
9. Rinse all parts thoroughly with clean water.
10. Dry the pot, lid, rubber sealing ring and valve before assembly.
11. Do not submerge the cover if the manufacturer states that the valve or other parts must not be submerged.

How to clean and prepare passion fruit? (Kako ocistiti i pripremiti marakuju?)

Contents:

1. How to clean passion fruit?
2. Storage and shelf life of whole passion fruit
3. Storage and shelf life of cut passion fruit
4. How to choose a passion fruit in the store?
5. How to freeze passion fruit pulp in bags or boxes?
6. How to freeze passion fruit in an ice cube tray?
7. Use of fresh passion fruit
8. Using frozen passion fruit
9. How to freeze passion fruit juice?
10. Uses of frozen passion fruit juice

How to clean passion fruit?

1. Wash the passion fruit under cold water.

2. Cut it in half widthwise.

Remove the pulp together with the seeds with a spoon.

3. The pulp and seeds can be eaten.

The skin is not eaten.

4. If you only need the juice, strain the pulp through a strainer and press the pulp with a spoon to separate the juice from the seeds.

Boneless lamb meat fried in a pan (Jagnjece meso bez kostiju przeno u tiganju)

Juicy and aromatic lamb meat, fried in a pan until it gets a golden brown crust, and the inside remains soft and juicy. A simple main dish that goes well with potatoes, roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.

Tags: for police officers, for firefighters, high protein, bring to work, for school, for kids, main dish.

Preparation time: 1 hour.

Cooling time: 5 minutes.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 5 minutes.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 600 g lamb meat: leg, shoulder, fillet (without bones)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon of dry oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dry rosemary or 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of mustard
• A pinch of salt
• A pinch of pepper

Preparation:

1. Cut the lamb meat into smaller pieces, 3-4 cm in size.

2. Put the meat in a bowl and add olive oil, oregano, rosemary, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir and coat meat well.

Miso sauce (Miso sos)

Creamy and aromatic miso sauce with mild sweetness, freshness of lemon juice and pronounced umami taste. It is prepared quickly and is excellent as a dressing, marinade or addition to various dishes.

Tags: japanese dishes, bring to work, vegetarian recipe.

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or substitute for soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger root (grated)
• 1 clove of garlic (finely chopped)
• 2–3 tablespoons of water

Preparation:

1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl.

2. Mix well until the miso paste is completely combined with the other ingredients.

Potato and olive salad (Salata od krompira i maslina)

Creamy potato salad with green olives, spring onions and fresh rosemary, lightly seasoned and suitable as a side dish.

Tags: salad, side dish, vegetarian recipe, vegan recipe.

Preparation time: 1 h 35 minutes - 1 h 50 minutes.

Cooling time: 30 minutes - 1 hour.

Total preparation time: 2 h 5 minutes - 2 h 50 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) of potatoes
• 1 garlic clove
• 2  green onions (spring onions)
• 100 g green olives (pitted)
• 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon of salt (for cooking potatoes) and a pinch of salt
• A pinch of pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)

Preparation:

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into larger pieces. Clean the garlic and spring onions. Finely chop both onions, and coarsely chop the olives.

2. Pour water into the pot and heat to a high temperature (6 out of 6).

How to clean and prepare mango? (Kako ocistiti i pripremiti mango?)

Contents:

1. How to clean a mango?
2. Storage and shelf life of whole mangoes
3. Storage and shelf life of sliced ​​mango
4. How to choose a mango in the store?
5. How to freeze mango in ice trays?
6. How to freeze mango cubes?
7. How to defrost mango cubes?
8. Use of fresh mangoes
9. Using frozen mango

 How to clean a mango? 

1. Wash the mango under cold water and dry it well.

2. Place the mango upright, with the narrow side up.

3. With a sharp knife, cut one half along the bone, and then the other half. Remove the bone.

How to make American coffee from the machine? (Kako skuvati americku kafu iz aparata?)

Classic American coffee prepared in a filter coffee machine, mild and full-flavored, ideal for serving immediately after preparation.

Tags: coffee.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 200 ml of cold water
• 12–15 g of ground coffee* (see note)

Preparation:

1. Pour 200 ml of cold water into the tank of the coffee machine.

2. Put ground coffee in the filter of the machine.

How do you clean an air fryer? (Kako se pere friteza na vruc vazduh?)

 An air fryer is washed as follows: 

O. Caution:

Do not wash the entire device - air fryer under running water or immerse it in water.

1. Unplug it from the power supply and wait for it to cool down completely.

2. Take the basket and pan (bowl) out of the fryer.

3. Wash the basket and bowl with warm water and dish detergent, using a soft sponge.

Coconut crunchy crumbs (Kokosove hrskave mrvice)

Contents:

1. Recipe 
2. Coconut crumbs frequently asked questions - FAQ
3. Usage of coconut crunchy crumbs
4. If I don't use up all the crumbs, what do I do with them?
5. How to freeze coconut crunchy crumbs?
6. How do I defrost coconut crumbs?

Crunchy coconut crumbs with a slight aroma of vanilla and butter, ideal as an addition to creamy desserts, fruit cups, cakes and cookies. When baked, they acquire a golden yellow color, and during cooling they become extra crispy.

Tags: topping for dessert in a glass, no eggs, vegetarian recipe.

Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Cooling time: 20–30 minutes.

Total time: 5 minutes - 1 hour.

Ingredients:

• 50 g of coconut flour
• 25 g of plain wheat flour 
• 20 g of sugar
• 25 g unsalted butter (melted)
• A pinch of salt
• 10 g of vanilla sugar

Flour by country US, UK, FR, IT, DE 

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).

2. Mix coconut flour, wheat flour, sugar, vanilla sugar and salt in a bowl.

Oils with a high smoke point and nutritionally good for every day (Ulja sa visokom tackom dimljenja i nutritivno dobra za svaki dan)

Oils with a high smoke point:

1. Avocado oil - about 270 °C (518 °F).
2. Refined olive oil - about 240 °C (464 °F).
3. Refined sunflower oil – around 225–230 °C (437-446 °F).
4. Grape seed oil - about 215 °C (419 °F).
5. Peanut oil - about 225 °C (437 °F).
6. Canola oil - about 200-240 °C (392-464 °F).
7. Corn oil - about 230 °C (446 °F).

Oils with a high smoke point and nutritionally suitable for daily use:

1. Refined olive oil – the best overall choice.

It has a high smoking point, is stable during heat treatment and contains mainly monounsaturated fatty acids. Compared to most refined oils, it is a nutritionally more favorable choice for daily use.

How to clean and prepare pitaya - dragon fruit? (Kako ocistiti i pripremiti pitaju - zmajevo voce?)

Pitaya, also called pitahaya or dragon fruit.

Contents:

1. How to clean and prepare pitaya?
2. Storage and shelf life of the pitaya
3. Storage and shelf life of cut pitaya
4. How to choose pitaya - dragon fruit in the store?
5. Use of fresh cut pitaya
6. Use of frozen pitaya

 How to clean and prepare pitaya? 

1. Wash pitaya - dragon fruit under running cold water.
2. Cut it in half lengthwise.
3. Remove the meat from the skin with a slotted spoon or peel off the skin with your hands.
4. Cut the meat into cubes or slices, depending on the recipe in which you are using it.
5. The tiny black seeds are edible and are not removed.
6. The skin is not eaten.

Lime cookies (Keksi sa limetom)

Crispy buttery biscuits with a fine lime aroma and mild citrus freshness. A simple dough with zest and lime juice gives the cookies a pleasant aroma and taste, while butter contributes to the delicate texture. They are ideal with coffee, tea or as a light sweet snack during the day.

Tags: biscuits for coffee and tea, sweet, bring to work.

Preparation time: 50 minutes.

Cooling time: 30 minutes.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Ingredients (for 18 pieces*):

• 120 g of white wheat flour type 400
• 60 g of butter (softened)
• 50 g of powdered sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• Grated rind of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder (5 g)

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

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C (347 °F).

2. Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes creamy.

How to toast coconut chips and flakes? (Kako tostirati kokosove listice i ljuspice?)

 How to toast coconut chips? 

Ingredients:

• 20 g of coconut chips or coconut flakes

Preparation:

1. Place the coconut chips or coconut flakes in a completely dry pan.
2. Do not add oil or butter.

3 Recipes for white ganache: for the filling, for the topping and for molding (3 Recepta za beli ganas: za fil, za preliv i za oblikovanje)

Contents:

1. White ganache for the creamy filling
2. White ganache for topping
3. White ganache for molding

White ganache is a versatile mixture of white chocolate and heavy cream that, depending on the ratio of ingredients, can be used as a creamy filling, a smooth topping or a solid mixture for shaping balls, pralines and decorations. All three recipes are for cakes, cookies, muffins, pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, dessert in a glass and various chocolate treats.

 White ganache for the creamy filling 

White ganache for creamy filling is a smooth and shiny cream made of white chocolate and heavy cream, ideal for filling and coating cakes, cookies and other desserts.

Tags: cakes, plain cakes, sweet, pancakes, cheesecake, dessert in a glass, sweet.

Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Cooling time: 1 h.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 200 g of white chocolate
• 100 ml of heavy cream

Preparation:

1. Finely chop the white chocolate and put it in a bowl.

2. Heat the heavy cream at a medium temperature (4 out of 6) while stirring until the cream is hot and small bubbles appear along the edge of the bowl.

It must not boil.

Reference values ​​of protein, fiber, carbs and fat (Referentne vrednosti proteina, vlakana, UH i masti)

All listed values ​​are per serving.

Proteins: 15–24 g

High proteins: 25–40 g

Fiber: 5–9 g

High fiber: 10 g or more

Carbohydrates: 30–59 g

High carbohydrates: 60 g or more

Fats: 10–19 g

High fat: 20 g or more

General daily values ​​(DVs) for healthy adults, used on food declarations.

Proteins: 50 g

Fibers: 28 g

Fat: 78 g

Carbohydrates: 275 g

How to clean papaya? (Kako ocistiti papaju?)

Contents:

1. How to clean papaya?
2. Storage and shelf life of cut papaya?
3. How to choose a papaya in the store?
4. Uses of papaya?

 How to clean papaya? 

1. Wash the papaya well under cold water and wipe it with a clean kitchen towel.

2. Cut off a small part from both ends of the papaya so that it has flat surfaces and is more stable for cutting.

Air fryer ham and cheese croquettes (Kroketi od sunke i kackavalja iz friteze na vruc vazduh)

Delicious and crispy ham and cheese croquettes, prepared in an air fryer without frying in deep oil. They are golden and crispy on the outside, while the inside is soft, juicy and full of melted cheese and finely chopped ham. They are excellent as an appetizer, for children, school or to take to work.

Tags: appetizer, air fryer, high protein, for kids, for school, take to work.

Preparation time: 1 hour 40 minutes - 1 hour 55 minutes.

Ingredients (for 12 pieces, length about 12 cm and diameter about 2 cm):

• 200 g of yellow cheese: Edam cheese or Gouda cheese or gouda cheese (shredded)
• 150 g of ham (finely chopped)
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons of wheat white flour type 500
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• Pinch of pepper

For breading:

• 3 tablespoons of wheat white flour type 500
• 1 egg
• 5 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon oil (for sprinkling croquettes)

Flour by country US, UK, FR IT, DE

Preparation:

1. Mix Edam or Gouda cheese, ham, egg, flour, breadcrumbs and pepper.

If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too dry and difficult to combine, add 1 teaspoon of beaten egg.

2. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.