Halva is a sweet confectionery originating from the Middle East. You can also get it in Asia, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, North America. Depending on the place of origin, different types of halva are available. There are two main types you can get: the first one is based on flour, mainly on grits. The other…
Buckwheat is a non-grass plant whose seeds can be used much in the same way as of cereals. Thanks to its nutritional properties, it is also commonly used and well-liked as an addition to meat and vegetarian dishes. The groats of buckwheat do not contain any gluten, therefore using groats and the flour made from…
I bake something almost every day. During the past few days, I’ve already made rolls, muffins, pizza and cookies. If it goes on like this, I will probably run out of flour 😀 On Wednesday, I made cookies with apples. For their preparation I used a mix of three different types of gluten-free flour. If…
Do you have large amounts of flour at home and you don’t know what to make from it? You could, for instance, start baking your own bread. Apart from bread, of course you can make pasta, potato dumplings, dumplings, cakes, rolls and buns from flour, so you do have a lot of options there. In…
In today’s world we are all in a hurry and it is difficult to provide the body with the required amount of vitamins by eating fruit and vegetables regularly. Fruit cocktails may come to our aid here. A fruit cocktail is a liquid mix of vegetables and fruits with toppings. The basis of the cocktail…
Mackerel is a type fish with meat rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, phosphorus, potassium and selenium. It can be bought in fresh and smoked versions. I thought about it for a moment and realised that I had probably not eaten any other type of mackerel except for smoked or if I had, I don’t…
Stuffed eggs are an indispensable element of every Easter at my home. Every year I try to prepare eggs with a different stuffing than in the previous year. When it comes to the egg stuffing, the choice is huge. Fish, seafood, vegetables or cold cuts are great for stuffing. This year I placed my bets…
Juicy, soft and at the same time crispy chicken thigh tenderloins are a great idea for dinner. Until now, I only made chicken breasts coated in cornflakes. This time I decided to try to preparing thighs in the same way. First, I coated the thigh tenderloins in flour mixed with spices then in egg and…
Sponge cakes with fruits and whipped cream always look good and taste fantastic. They are not at all complicated to make and any fruit can be used for their preparation. At the weekend I was tempted to make a peach cake for one reason: I bought jelly with various flavors as if there was no…
I am looking forward to the spring. Nothing can replace the taste of fresh lettuce, chives, radishes, parsley or spring onions. In March, the first pieces from the greenhouse vegetables should already be available in stores. So, I bought a pretty radish last week. I do not know if it is imported because I did…
One of my friends has been completely crazy about sourdough bread. She bakes bread and sweet rolls several times a week. For her baking, she uses standard flour, i.e. the one with gluten. I, on the other hand, avoid gluten if possible. Although the blog has a lot of recipes for wheat flour cakes, I…
Cheese balls is a great snack that will work at any party. They are appealing both visually and by taste. The base of the ball is a creamy cheese mixture coated in a topping of your choice. There is a large variety of toppings you may use. It all depends on what kind of guests…