Author: Katka

Oven-roasted canned tomatoes

Oven-roasted canned tomatoes

Tomatoes are an essential ingredient in our kitchen. Fresh home grown tomatoes with rich flavour are unique and can be eaten alone — as apples. But it could be problem to find tasty tomatoes out of season. Fortunately, there are many ways how to preserve … (čítať viac)

Sourdough story: The story of Žofia

Sourdough story: The story of Žofia

Everyone who likes to cook or bake, will (sooner or later) try to cook homemade bread. That was my case, too. I remember the enthusiasm we had, when we tasted our first home-made bread. My first bread I prepared at home was the easiest one; … (čítať viac)

Sour cherry special: how to preserve sour cherries?

Sour cherry special: how to preserve sour cherries?

I love sour cherries more than cherries. I think they are more versatile in use and its sour flavour is just awesome. That’s why me and my friend go every year to sour cherry orchard in Bezenye (small village in northern part of Hungary). It … (čítať viac)

Home-made elderflower syrup

Home-made elderflower syrup

Elderflower syrup is a classic I remember from a childhood. It is basic ingredient for refreshing summer lemonades or cocktails. Preparation is very easy and if you have the opportunity to pick fresh elderflowers in a clean environment, you should definitely try this recipe. The … (čítať viac)

Black and blueberry summer cake

Black and blueberry summer cake

Mouthwatering summer cake with seasonal fruit, creamy pudding layer and whole-wheat cake dough is ideal for the beginning of the summer holidays. I found the recipe in the edition Bake with love (7th ed.) from Dr. Oetker, but I had to make some adjustments there. … (čítať viac)

Squid ink pasta with shrimps

Squid ink pasta with shrimps

Nobody wants to spend hours behind the stove during the summer. That’s why we are grateful for easy to prepare recipes. And today, I present you one of them. Everyone who likes the taste and smell of the sea will be delighted. Prepare all ingredients … (čítať viac)

Quark dumplings filled with strawberries

Quark dumplings filled with strawberries

Strawberry season is here! How do you process them? We love strawberry milkshakes, strawberry jam, syrup, sorbet, sponge cake and quark dumplings. Light and fluffy, full of quark and fresh strawberries. Preparation is super easy and fast. Let’s bring some strawberries home and make these … (čítať viac)

Fresh papaya sorbet

Fresh papaya sorbet

Another lovely papaya creation. Today, I’ve made this easy and fresh sorbet. It’s a great treat to enjoy during the sunny days, or anytime you want. You can prepare both, alcohol or alcohol-free version. Choose what you like and make your own papaya sorbet. Ingredients … (čítať viac)

Coffee-quark cake

Coffee-quark cake

I love the smell of freshly grounded coffee beans, when the whole apartment is covered in this beautiful aroma. But unfortunately, I can’t drink coffee. Only once in a while. But, there is a great substitute for my coffee cravings. This coffee-quark cake! You can … (čítať viac)

Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh Spring Rolls

Light, fresh, and delicious. The name — Spring rolls — doesn’t mean that you can eat them in the spring only. Adjust the ingredients according to an actual season. You can make vegetarian, meat or even fruit version of them. Try to use shrimps, baked … (čítať viac)

Coconut milk

Coconut milk

Rich creamy flavor, low production costs, made of two ingredients only, antibacterial and anti-inflamatory effects, contains healthy fats that increase the amount of good HDL cholesterol, improves digestion, and many more healthy impacts can give you my beloved coconut milk. When I made my first … (čítať viac)

Tropical fruit – part 1.

Tropical fruit – part 1.

Do you, sometimes, miss something what you can’t have? I miss tropical fruit so much. But I know, I’m not the only one. 🙂 Our friends from Brasil miss berries as much as I do the tropical fruit. Everytime, I’m in the tropical country, I’m … (čítať viac)