Boiled potatoes garnished with fresh dill
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Potatoes with dill

The recipe for potatoes with dill and onion fried in butter is a straightforward vegetarian dish that, despite its simplicity, tastes delicious. Potatoes served this way are a great addition to meat and fish dishes. I also like to serve them with cottage cheese grated with cream. Often, when I cook a double portion of…

Spice mix
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Shawarma seasoning

Shawarma is a classic Arabic dish made from meat: lamb, chicken, turkey, beef or mixed meats. After seasoning, the meat is placed vertically on a spit and then slowly roasted. Often, the roasted meat is cut into thin slices and served with tabbouleh, bread, vegetables and various sauces. Cinnamon, paprika, cloves, cumin, turmeric and cayenne…

Recipe for sweet and sour sauce
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Sweet and sour sauce

Sweet and sour sauce originates from China, but currently, its various versions can also be found in other cuisines, including American and Thai. The Chinese version of this sauce is based on sugar, vinegar, often soy sauce and spices such as ginger. In the enriched version, typical of Western countries, this sauce includes tomato paste…

Recipe for jackfruit curry
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Jackfruit curry

Jackfruit is a fruit I discovered some time ago; since then, it has become a permanent part of my diet. So far I have only eaten it in a pickled form because that is how it is most often available in most supermarkets. The pickled version has a definite advantage, which is being very affordable….

Recipe for leek risotto
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Leek risotto

Risotto is probably one of the most popular dishes that can be prepared with rice. This dish originates from Italy and in its simplest version can be made only with rice, broth and spices. However, this basic version can be diversified with various additions, such as vegetables, seafood, herbs, cheese and even meat. On the…

Recipe for fried Padron peppers
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Fried Padron Peppers

Fried Spanish Padron peppers are one of my favourite tapas dishes. They are easy to prepare, as proved by the recipe below. Most traditional tapas menus are dominated by bread, potatoes and meat in various forms, which are undoubtedly very tasty. However, they taste much better when accompanied by fresh produce, and one such product…

Green pea puree recipe
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Green pea puree

Green pea puree with cream, lemon juice and mint is a simple vegetable addition to meat and fish. It delights with its taste and simplicity of preparation. It can be found both in the menus of exquisite restaurants and in home cooking. This dish is probably best known in English cuisine, because the most popular…

Recipe for cabbage slaw Chinese style
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Cabbage slaw Chinese style

Cabbage slaw Chinese style, i.e. savoy cabbage with carrot, green onion and a dressing based on soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger. The crunchiness of the slaw is added by pistachios and sesame seeds, which combine phenomenally with both the vegetables used to prepare the slaw and the dressing. This simple cabbage slaw will be…