I planted some beetroot seeds and I was impressed with how big the leaves were, but very small beets. So, I wondered if the leaves are edible and indeed they are. So, I came up with the idea of a beetroot leaves stir-fry, as a side dish. We had this with mix veggies fries (carrot,
Vosí hnízda are filled biscuits from the Czech Republic, made at Christmas, but I think they should be made throughout the year. They are usually made with a beehive mould as this is their name: beehive or wasps’ nest. I didn’t have a mould, so I made it irregular in the hope that it will
Morir soñando means to die dreaming. This popular drink is from the Dominican Republic. It’s made with milk, orange juice, and ice. Without the Taste the World challenge is unlikely I would have discovered this drink from more than 4,200 miles away. From what I found online, the recipe originated from the Dominican Republic and
Mici are Romanian kebabs. The word “mic” means small or little and these kebabs are usually small, even smaller than the ones in the picture. Mici are made with bicarbonate of soda and that gives them a very distinct flavour, very different than other types of kebabs. In the summer mici are made everywhere in
I made this recipe two years ago for the first time and a few times after that. This weekend I wanted to re-create it and take new, better, pictures. On Saturday it was HRH Prince Philip’s funeral. This recipe was something he made for the Queen when they were spending their summer holidays in Scotland,
We’ve been having spinach stew every week for the last month or so. It’s very fast to make, so perfect when we are in a hurry, with work or just because we are relaxing and not wanting to spend too much time cooking. This is a dish we had for years, as it is a
I thought of making Marzipan Eggs, as a delicious vegan alternative to chocolate eggs. This is not a veganised recipe, but one that is naturally vegan. Marzipan is made from only two ingredients: almonds and sugar. I covered them in dark chocolate, which should be vegan, unless it’s a cheap version which has milk solids
