A versatile dish that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is the most delicious served with fresh or toasted baguette, fried eggs or fried potatoes. Well, and all the other side dishes are according to your taste and fantasy. If you are thinking what’sn the meaning behind the words “pisto“ and “manchego“,…
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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….
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…
Honeydew Mint Lime Agua Fresca / Meliono, mėtos ir laimo gaivusis gėrimas (Agua fresca)
Agua Fresca is a refreshing goodness from Latin America 🙂 Translated from Spanish Agua Fresca means a refreshing drink. This drink is not only refreshing, but also contains a lot of vitamins and beneficial substances to the body, which are in the melon and mint leaflets. You can also use watermelon or other favorite fruits…
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…
Easy Chicken Tenders / Greitai paruošiami traškūs vištienos gabalėliai
Chicken tenders are one of those snacks where you really can’t stop eating. Our hands tend to reach out for the second, third and n-th piece… In the USA, it’s hard to find a restaurant or bar that doesn’t have chicken tenders on the menu. Most have their own, unique chicken tenders. The same is…
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…
Refreshing Water with Mint, Lemon and Cucumber for Weight Loss/Gaivinantis ir liekninantis vanduo su mėta, citrina ir agurku
Water with mint, lemon and cucumber is not only a super-refreshing drink on hot days, but also helps to lose weight and improves digestive system. Mint, lemon and cucumber create an ideal combination, as each ingredient provides specific benefits to the body. Mint has long been known as a helper to improve digestion and regulate…
3 Ingredient Banana Ice Cream/3 ingredientų bananiniai ledai
I can’t figure out what’s better than a refreshing ice cream on a hot summer day. If that ice cream is low in calories, then you can eat the whole box without any guilt! By the way, I don’t think I am an only one who likes simple and quick desserts. After all, as soon…
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