One of the most important ingredient in this salad is a spice mix. It is oregano, cumin and crushed red pepper that create a special aroma and taste. If you can’t find crushed red pepper in a supermarket, instead use 1/3 teaspoon of chili powder. Use your favorite tomatoes to make this salad. I used…
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Crab Raffaello / Krabų lazdelių rafaelo
Probably many of us are looking for new recipe ideas for a festive table. Of course, most of the festive table dishes are usually traditional and expected by all family members, because just during the holidays you make that delicious salad, you roast festive chicken or duck according to a special recipe and etc. Yes,…
Turkish Spinach And Feta Borek / Turkiškas borekas su fetos sūriu ir špinatais
If you have seen at least one Turkish TV show, you may have noticed that Turkish food is very important in any TV show and it is often highlighted. Drinking tea from cute little glass cups, a wide variety of cheese, olives, and, of course, it never comes without Turkish baked goods. I’ll admit, I…
Broccoli and Cheese Fritters / Brokolių ir sūrio kepsneliai
Those who are looking for not casual, but simply prepared, vegetarian dinner ideas – I recommend broccoli and cheese fritters. Just a few ingredients and your dinner is ready! These fritters are very delicious both hot and cold, so it can be a great snack in your lunch box. Broccoli fritters will go very well…
Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches / Kepti sūrio sumuštinukai
Mini cheese sandwiches are very tasty with a cup of morning tea or coffee, and when they get cold – they are perfect with salads, soups or just as a snack. I like these sandwiches since my childhood, because my mom used to make them. I enjoy them either still hot and cold. It’s a…
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Tomatoes and Mushrooms / Kiaulienos kepsniai orkaitėje su pomidorais ir pievagrybiais
I simply love roasted pork tenderloin prepared like this. In general, I like roasted pork, so this dish is super yummy to me. It’s really rear that someone would prepare pork tenderloin in US like this, but in Lithuania, at least my mom often makes pork tenderloin similar to this recipe. She often chooses vegetables…
Parmesan Chicken / Vištienos kepsniai su parmezano plutele
Finallyyyyy I’m writing my beloved blog again! I say “Hi“ to all of you who have missed me (and those who didn’t really) after a long vacation. If you’re following me on Instagram, you probably noticed that I was in Lithuania and several places in Europe as well. I haven’t been to Lithuania for almost…
Zucchini and Cheese Pancakes / Cukinijos ir sūrio blyneliai
When “Užgavėnės“ (a traditional Lithuanian festival) is next week, somehow I just naturally want pancakes… The thing with pancakes is that during “Užgavėnės“ everyone in Lithuania makes all kind of pancakes, it’s a very traditional meal on that day. Plain pancakes are very boring, I bet everybody had more than enough during childhood, but zucchini…
Farmer’s Cheese Cookies / Varškės sausainiai
These are one of my favorite cookies that disappear from the table instantly! Crispy outside, soft and moist inside – these farmer’s cheese cookies will appeal to everyone without exception. The cookies are not too sweet, so after tasting one, you’ll want the second, the third and so on… The feeling of satiety comes when…
Quesada Pasiega – Spanish Cheesecake / Quesada Pasiega – ispaniškas sūrio apkepas
For quite a while I wanted to make a Spanish Quesada Pasiega. This cheesecake is like a dense pudding that can be served with your favorite jam, berries, fruit or other favorite ingredients. The cheesecake is eaten both hot and cold, but I personally prefer to have a piece of hot cheesecake, when the edges…
Vegetarian Couscous and Vegetable Casserole/Vegetariška kuskuso ir daržovių užkepėlė
For those who are looking for a filling, but also vegetarian dishes – the couscous casserole is the perfect choice! You can use any of your favorite vegetables to make this casserole, but do not forget the mushrooms, they give a very good taste to casserole. The couscous is prepared super fast, thus producing casserole…
Fried Bread, Bean and Cheese Salad / Keptos duonos, pupelių ir sūrio mišrainė
This is one of my favorite Lithuanian salad 🙂 Traditional, simple and filling fried bread salad is not only quite popular in Lithuanian cuisine, but prepared often as well, especially during festive occasions. Or it is one of the way how to use a little dried bread, when you don’t want to throw it away. Although, it’s…
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