Crispy outside, soft inside and very delicious garlic potato wedges will invite all the family members into the kitchen with amazing garlic smell. For those who like garlic potatoes, these potato wedges can surely become one of the favorites. The potato wedges can be served with a variety of main dishes, although to me these…
Kategorija: Vegetariška/Vegetarian
Herring with Tomato and Sour Cream / Silkė su pomidorais ir grietine
The herring doesn’t have many fans, but those who love it – will understand me very well – that at least once a month, no matter what time of the year it is, you want that little salty piece of herring. Although, I usually serve herring in very simple way – with onions, oil and…
Summer Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado Salad / Vasariškos pomidorų, agurko ir avokado salotos
This summer tomato, cucumber and avocado salad have become one of my favorites. It’s a refreshing, light and truly delicious summer salad, which will surely be liked by many. Most importantly, this salad is prepared super fast! Those who doesn’t like fresh cilantro can replace it with fresh parsley or not use it at all….
Zarangollo Murciano – Spanish Scrambled Eggs with Zucchini / Zarangollo Murciano – ispaniškas cukinijos užkandis
Zarangollo Murciano is a Spanish dish made from zucchini, potato and egg. It’s originated in the region of Murcia. You will need only a few ingredients to prepare the dish and the taste will surely surprise you! Zarangollo can be both a snack (es. tapa) and a side dish for other meals. I personally like…
Quick Pan Fried Tilapia / Greitai paruošiama kepta tilapijų file
When you want lunch or dinner right here and right now – the perfect choice would be quickly prepared tilapia fillets. The preparation will take ~10-15 minutes and you will have a dish on the table right away! Can’t be easier. I really like this mixture of spices, because it fits perfectly with any kind…
Traditional Potato Pancakes / Tradiciniai bulviniai blynai
This is one of the easiest recipes to make the potato pancakes. Most of Lithuanians make potato pancakes according to this recipe. At least in this way potato pancakes were made in my grandparents and my mother’s house. Of course, the recipe can be adapted according to everyone’s taste – the ones who like more…
Quinoa and Vegetable Summer Salad / Vasariškos salotos su kynva ir daržovėmis
If you usually make salad using lettuce and you are getting tired of it, then instead of lettuce, try using quinoa seeds. Salad with quinoa is very refreshing, delicious and nutritious. Quinoa seeds contain a lot of vitamins and other beneficial microelements and minerals that are necessary for the body. Quinoa seeds are quite versatile,…
Champiñones al Ajillo – Garlic Fried Mushrooms / Champiñones al Ajillo – pievagrybiai kepti su česnaku
Because everything is tastier with garlic! At least in Spain this statement would definitely be valid 🙂 In Spanish cuisine garlic is very popular while preparing a wide variety of dishes. When you visit Spain make sure to check the menu of each restaurant or bar for roasted chicken with garlic (esp. pollo al ajillo)…
Cold Beet Soup / Šaltibarščiai
In my blog there was missing a one traditional, Lithuanian recipe – cold beet soup. It is really difficult to imagine summer without this soup in Lithuania. Usually, if you start making cold beet soup it means the summer has come, or the weather is warm enough that your body itself asks for a cold…
Kale Salad with Greek Yogurt-Avocado Dressing/Kale salotos su graikiško jogurto-avokado padažu
Kale or leaf cabbage is one of those types of lettuce that are especially beneficial to our body. After all, kale is considered to be a super food and one of the most nutritious lettuce in comparison to other lettuce species. They are rich in antioxidants, iron, vitamins A, C, K and many other beneficial…
Traditional Curd Cheese Dumplings/Tradiciniai varškės virtinukai
That’s how my grandmother and mom used to make the curd cheese dumplings. Only they always eyeballed the quantities and the dumplings always used to come out the perfect taste! As I often helped them both in the kitchen, so I also prepare most of traditional Lithuanian dishes using eyeballing method. You will need only a…
Bacalaitos – Codfish Fritters/Bacalaitos – menkės kepsneliai
Today I wanted something made from fish, something simple and quick to prepare. And yet, I wanted to try something new. Fortunately, bacalaitos met all today’s wishes. Bacalaitos are extremely popular in the Caribbean Islands. Of course, each island has its own fish fritters recipe. I’ve tried the Dominican version. I accidentally found this fish…
