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Saturday, August 15, 2026

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:

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.

Friday, August 14, 2026

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:

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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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):

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:

Preparation:

1. Blanch the spinach.

2. Drain well and chop finely.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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:

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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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:

Preparation:

1. Mash the queso fresco cheese with a fork.

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

Monday, August 10, 2026

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.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Oreo sand cake (Oreo pesak torta)

Creamy and rich Oreo no bake cake with a layer of chocolate filling, delicate white cream and crunchy Oreo decoration.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, for energy, for kids, to increase caloric intake.

Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Preparation time of Oreo chocolate filling: 1 h 35 minutes - 2 h 5 minutes.

Preparation time of the white cream for the sand cake: 20 minutes.

Cooling time: 6-8 h.

Total preparation time: 6 h 25 minutes - 10 h 55 minutes.

Ingredients:

For decoration:

Preparation:

1. Spread the Oreo chocolate filling in the mold.

2. Put the white cream for the sand cake over it.

Chamomile and orange iced tea (Ledeni caj od kamilice i pomorandze)

Mild, refreshing iced tea with a pleasant aroma of chamomile, orange and cinnamon. A fragrant drink, especially pleasant in the evening.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, vegan, energy drink.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Cooling time: 1 hour 45 minutes - 2 hours.

Total preparation time: 2 h - 2 h 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 liter of water
  • 3 teaspoons of chamomile flowers
  • orange peel rind
  • juice of half an orange
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon of cinnamon

Preparation:

1. Heat the water to boiling. Remove from the stove.

2. Add chamomile tea and orange peel, cover and let stand for 7-10 minutes.

Friday, August 7, 2026

Oreo chocolate filling (Oreo cokoladni fil)

Creamy Oreo chocolate filling with a rich flavor, made from chocolate pudding, butter and crushed Oreo biscuits. It is ideal for cakes, cookies, rolls and as a layer between crusts because it is stable, smooth and cuts nicely after cooling.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, for energy, for kids, for school, bring to work, to increase calorie intake.

Preparation time: 35 minutes.

Cooling time: 1-1 h 30 minutes.

Total preparation time: 1 h 35 minutes - 2 h 5 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 liter of milk
  • 9 tablespoons of sugar (about 110 g)
  • 20 g of vanilla sugar
  • 80 g chocolate pudding powder
  • 40 g corn starch 
  • 180 g margarine or unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 200 g of Oreo biscuits (ground)

Preparation:

1. Separate about 200 ml from the total amount of milk. In it, stir the chocolate pudding powder and the corn starch until you get a smooth mixture without lumps.

2. Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan, add sugar and vanilla sugar, then heat on medium temperature (4 out of 6) until it boils.

What are rice papers used for? (Za sta se koriste pirincani papiri?)

Rice papers are most often used in Asian cuisine, especially Vietnamese and Thai.

They are made mainly from rice flour, water and salt, and when moistened they become soft and pliable.

They are most often used for:

1. Spring rolls

  • vegetables (carrot, salad, cucumber)
  • shrimps
  • chicken
  • tofu
  • herbs

They are served with sauces (peanut sauce, sweet and hot sauce).

2. Crispy rolls

Rice paper is stuffed and fried or baked with:

  • minced meat
  • chicken
  • vegetables
  • cheese
  • eggs

White cream for sand cake (Beli krem za pesak tortu)

Light white cream made from cream cheese and heavy cream, delicate vanilla aroma and airy texture. It is ideal as a final layer for a sand cake because it gives a creamy structure and goes well with chocolate bases and biscuit bases.

Labels: vegetarian recipe, for children, for dessert.

Preparation time: 20 minutes.

The cooling time of the heavy cream is not calculated.

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff and fluffy, about 2 to 5 minutes** (see Note 2).

1b. Add vanilla extract. Beat for another 5-10 seconds, just to combine the extract.

2. In another bowl, briefly beat the cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Mimosa salad (Mimoza salata)

Mimosa salad is one of the most famous layered salads, rich, creamy and very decorative. It is made from boiled potatoes, ham, eggs, cheese and mayonnaise, and the final layer of finely crumbled egg yolks gives it the distinctive appearance that gave it its name. It is ideal for celebrations, holidays, birthdays and festive lunches, and it is tastiest when left for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Tags: for breakfast, for a snack, for children, for school, bring to work, gluten free.

Preparation time: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Cooling time: 3-8 h.

Total preparation time: 4 h 45 minutes - 9 h 45 minutes.

Ingredients (for 8 portions):

  • 4 boiled eggs
  • 300 g of cooked potatoes (cooked in the skin)
  • 250 g of ham
  • 200 g semi-hard cheese (gouda cheese, trappist cheese, emmentaler, edamer)
  • 250 g mayonnaise
  • 2 cooked carrots
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of ground black pepper
  • Parsley leaf for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. Cook potatoes in their skins. Peel the carrot and cook it separately.

2. Cool the vegetables. Then peel the potatoes.

Spelt whole wheat flour bagels (Bageli od speltinog i integralnog brasna)

These homemade bagels have a soft interior, a thin, shiny crust and a rich flavor thanks to the combination of spelt and whole wheat flour. The short cooking before baking gives them the distinctive texture characteristic of real bakery bagels.

This combination gives a bagel that is more nutritious than the classic one, but still soft and elastic enough, so it's a great choice if you want a healthier version without using white wheat flour.


Tags: vegetarian recipe, bring to work.


Preparation time: 3 h 40 minutes (includes mixing, rising, resting and cooking).

Baking time: 20–25 minutes.

Cooling time: at least 15 minutes.

Total preparation time: 4 h 20 minutes.


Ingredients (8 bagels):


For the dough:

  • 300 g of soft spelt flour
  • 200 g of whole wheat flour
  • 7 g of dry yeast or 20 g of fresh yeast
  • 320 ml of lukewarm water
  • 1 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup* (see why section)
  • 2 teaspoons of salt 
  • 1 tablespoon olive or sunflower oil (optional)

For cooking:

  • 2 liters of water
  • 1 tablespoon of honey or barley malt syrup* (see why-because section)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda*, optional (see why-because section)

For coating:

  • 1 egg

For sprinkling:

  • sesame seeds 
  • poppy seeds 
  • chia seeds
  • flax seeds, or
  • seed mix of your choice


Preparation:

1. Add honey or agave syrup and yeast to lukewarm water. Mix and leave for 10 minutes for the yeast to activate.

2. Mix spelt soft flour and whole wheat flour with salt.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Hibiscus, lemon and mint iced tea (Ledeni caj od hibiskusa, limuna i nane)

Refreshing homemade iced tea made of hibiscus, lemon and mint, enriched with mild aromas of cinnamon and ginger. It is ideal for hot days as a natural refreshment without added sugar.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, vegan, energy drink.

Preparation time: 25 minutes.

Cooling time: 3 h.

Total preparation time: 3 hours 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 liter of water
  • 2 tablespoons of dry hibiscus
  • 1 sprig of mint
  • Juice of one lemon
  • A few lemon wedges
  • ½ cinnamon stick or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2–3 thin slices of fresh ginger (about 5–10 g) or ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger

Preparation:

1. Heat 1 liter of water in a saucepan until it boils, then remove it from the stove.

2. Add dry hibiscus and, if desired, cinnamon or a few rings of fresh ginger.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Banana pudding made from millet, cocoa and tahini (Banana puding od prosa, kakaa i tahinija)

A creamy healthy dessert that combines complex carbohydrates from millet, healthy fats from tahini, fiber and plant sources of iron from millet, cocoa and sesame seeds. For a better use of plant-based iron, the pudding is excellently combined with fruits rich in vitamin C, such as berries.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, vegan, for snack, for breakfast, for energy, bring to work.


Millet cooking time: 6 h 45 minutes - 12 h 45 minutes.

Preparation time: 15 minutes.

Cooling time: 2-8 h.

Total preparation time: 9 hours - 21 hours.

Ingredients (1 larger or 2 smaller portions):

For the pudding: 100g ripe banana (peeled, about 1 small banana or about ½ to ⅔ large banana), 130g cooked millet (completely cooled*), 50ml plant-based milk (no added sugar), 1 tbsp cocoa powder (about 7g), 1 tbsp tahini (about 15g), 15–20g protein powder (optional, plant-based or whey isolate for the protein version), ¼ tsp cinnamon powder (optional), ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional),

For serving: 50 g blackberries, 50 g raspberries.

Preparation:

1. Cook millet.

2. Allow the millet to cool completely.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

How to cook millet? (Kako skuvati proso?)

Cooked millet is a simple and nutritious basic food with a mild taste, suitable as a side dish, a base for porridges, salads or various salty and sweet meals. Proper soaking and cooking results in a soft, loose texture and easier digestibility.

Tags: vegetarian recipe, vegan, gluten-free, for diabetics, for insulin resistance, for the heart, for the brain, anti-inflammatory - anti-inflammatory, for children, for school, to take to work, for energy, for the skin, for hair, for anemia, for PCOS, for Hashimoto's, for hypothyroidism, for gout, fit recipe, for weight loss, fasting recipe.

Soaking time: 6–12 h.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Cooking time: 25 minutes.

Idle time: 10 minutes.

Total preparation time: 6 h 45 minutes - 12 h 45 minutes.

Ingredients (for about 300 g of cooked millet): 100 g of millet, 300 ml of water, a pinch of salt (optional).

Preparation:

Soaking millet

1. Pour cold water over the millet, twice as much water as the millet. Leave in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours. Change the water after 6 hours. Throw the water away. Pour new water, mix, drain and repeat several times, until the water becomes almost clear.

Cooking millet

2. Put the millet and water in a pot and add salt and let it boil on a high temperature (6 out of 6).