Slovenian Recipes

I love cheese. Any cheese, all types of cheese, anytime! Cooked, simple, baked, in savoury or sweet recipes. I LOVE cheese. What are my feelings about cheesecake? It's gooooood! Knowing that April's challenge would make the Daring Bakers to get into cheese land left me with a smile on my face when I first read the recipe Jenny had chosen. Thanks Jenny, it was a wonderful one! The April 2009 challenge is hosted by Jenny from Jenny Bakes . She has chosen Abbey's Infamous Cheesecake as the challenge. Abbey's Infamous Cheesecake Café au lait cheesecake with caramel sauce crust: 2 cups / 180 g graham cracker crumbs 1 stick / 120 grams butter, melted 2 tbsp. / 24 g sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract cheesecake: 3 sticks of cream cheese, (710 grams total) room temperature 1 cup / 210 g sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup / 250 ml heavy cream 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. vanilla extract (or the innards of a vanilla bean) 1 tbsp liqueur, optional (I used whisky) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (...

It's officially Springtime. Or so says my calendar. A quick look outside the window, and I feel like rephrasing it: it's Springtime, right? So why does it keep on raining? Why do I keep wearing extra layers of clothes? And we're a little itchy today, aren't we?! Don't know about you but I could use a little sunshine. Sigh. Like the 'philosopher' Jagger once stated " You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, well you just might find you get what you need ". Bright guy. ;) I need colourful food with a hint of sunshine. Something slightly mediterranean... Bell peppers and Feta cheese! Aren't they springy? Stuffed peppers are great as a side dish to any meat or as a starter. For me is good enough for a light meal with a bowl of green salad. Where's Spring, anyone knows? Stuffed Red Peppers with Wild Rice, Broccoli and Feta Serves 2 2 sweet red (bell) peppers 1 cup cooked wild rice 2 cups small broccoli florets, steamed ...

"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated" - Mark Twain once said after hearing that his obituary had been published in the New York Journal . I feel the same way when I name these the best cookies in the whole world ... It's at least questionable since no one has been able to actually taste ALL the cookies in the world. But my other half says these are the best, and the man isn't called Mr. Taster for nothing! Plus, they're a charm to make, and look really nice. Oat Raisin Almond Cookies Lightly adapted from Cordon Bleu. Makes 40 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup (110 grs) firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (100 grs) fine caster sugar 1/2 cup (120 grs) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup (100 grs) raisins 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (100 grs) rolled oats 1/2 cup (50 grs) slivered almonds 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp milk Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease oven trays, and line with baking paper. (Or u...

It's been a while since I shared a recipe and some thoughts with you. I have no idea about where March went to... I've been doing so many things, dreaming of so many more that time just wasn't enough to pass by and say hello. But I'm back to tell you all about a great project I've been working together with a bunch of talented Portuguese bloggers! When my friend Mariana asked me to take part on 4 por 6 working balanced meals for 4 persons with a budget of 6€, I was really happy with the idea of helping people plan their food with little money. Although this is obviously focused on Portugal's present scene, I thought I could share the recipes with you anyway. So today we're doing potato an ode, and will be having the first strawberries of the season! Potato, Onion, Zucchini and Bacon Tian Tian aux pommes de terre, oignons, courgettes et pancetta Adapted slightly from French Magazine Saveurs, n.162 July/August 2008 Serves 4 4 small-medium potatoes (500 grs)...