sauce

Tzatziki Sauce (vegetarian) / Tzatziki umak (vegetarijanski)

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This sauce, which can also double as a salad, is an excellent companion to a whole wide array of savory dishes. You can dip pretty much anything into it, use it as a sandwich spread or eat it up with a spoon straight out of the bowl. Fresh cucumbers make it super refreshing and hence it’s definitely one of my favorite summer treats. And yeah, we’ve been gorging on this for months and only now I remembered to write up a recipe. However, there’s still time, so go ahead and make this sauce while the cucumber season is still going strong.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 2 servings / 0.36 EUR per serving / 0.72 EUR for all)

1 large cucumber (0.20 EUR)

2 garlic cloves (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

1 tbsp apple cyder vinegar (0.01 EUR)

1 cup Greek yogurt (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash the cucumber then cut it in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out and discard all of the seeds. Grate both cucumber halves on a box grater. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, vinegar and Greek yogurt to your cucumber, then stir well to fully combine. You can also spike it all up with fresh herbs like dill or chives, but we prefer it plain like this. Chill until ready to serve. This sauce can also keep refrigerated in an airtight container for a day or two.

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Ovaj umak, koji može proći i pod salatu, je odličan dodatak cijelom nizu slanih jela. Nema što u njega ne možete umakati, super je i kao namaz za sendviče, a može se sasvim lijepo jesti i sa žlicom direktno iz zdjele. Krastavci cijelu priču čine jako osvježavajućom, pa je meni to jedna od dražih ljetnih poslastica. I da, davimo se u ovom sosu već mjesecima, ali eto, tek sam se sad sjetila natipkati recept. Ali još uvijek nije kasno, tako da obavezno smućkajte ovaj umak dok još traje sezona krastavaca.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 2 porcije / 2,68 kn po porciji / 5,36 kn za sve)

1 veliki krastavac (1,50 kn)

2 češnja češnjaka (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

1 žlica jabučnog octa (0,10 kn)

1 šalica grčkog jogurta (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Krastavac dobro operite i prerežite ga na pola po dužini. Žlicom izdubite i bacite sve sjemenke, pa obje polovice krastavca naribajte. Dodajte fino sjeckani češnjak, sol, papar, ocat i grčki jogurt, pa sve dobro promiješajte da se sjedini. Sve možete još podebljati sa svježim začinima tipa kopar ili vlasac, ali nama je tzatziki najdraži ovakav. Umak dobro ohladite prije posluživanja, a u hladnjaku će u hermetički zatvorenoj posudi držati dan ili dva.

Tzatziki Sauce (vegetarian) / Tzatziki umak (vegetarijanski)

Creamy Cauliflower and Mustard Sauce with Roasted Mushrooms (vegan) / Kremasti umak od cvjetače i senfa sa prženim gljivama (veganski)

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Initially I’ve had plans to prepare a vegan Alfredo sauce using cauliflower, however, I came up with this dish instead. The ingredients are super simple and humble, yet this dish is really big on flavor. It’s also hard to imagine that there aren’t any dairy products in it, as it’s really rich and velvety in texture. However, this sauce is also super healthy and delicious, so I highly recommend you give it a go. I served the sauce along some brown rice, but use any carb of your choice that you prefer. I think that this would go awesome with just about anything.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.49 EUR per serving / 2.97 EUR for all)

For the sauce:

2 tbsp coconut oil (0.13 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 carrot (0.10 EUR)

½ head of cauliflower (0.80 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp dried thyme (0.03 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 cup veggie broth (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp mustard (0.07 EUR)

Handful of fresh parsley (0.13 EUR)

For the mushrooms:

2 tbsp vegan butter (0.27 EUR)

250 g button mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Add coconut oil, onion, garlic and carrot to a pot on medium heat and saute for about 5-10 minutes to slightly caramelize. Add in chopped cauliflower, season with salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf, then cover with broth. If needed, add in a splash more of water so most of the cauliflower is submerged, bring to a simmer and cover tightly with a lid. Cook for about 15 minutes, until all the veggies are softened and cooked through.

Fish out and discard the bay leaf, then pulse the cauliflower and veggies with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in mustard and chopped parsley, then taste and adjust seasoning.

While the cauliflower is cooking, fry up mushrooms on butter in a separate pan until slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the mushrooms with cauliflower sauce and a carb of your choice.

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Inicijalno sam imala viziju kako ću sa cvjetačom napraviti nekakav veganski Alfredo umak, međutim u međuvremenu sam se ipak smislila smućkati ovo jelo. Iako su ovdje sastojci jako jednostavni i skromni, konačni je rezultat prožet okusima. Također je teško zamisliti da u umaku nema nikakvih mliječnih proizvoda, jer mu je tekstura bogata, baršunasta i kremasta. Uz to sve, ovaj je umak još i veoma zdrav i ukusan, tako da vam svakako preporučam da ga isprobate. Ja sam ga poslužila sa smeđom rižom, ali bilo koji ugljikohidrat po vašem izboru bi također dobro pasao. Mislim da bi ovo zapravo bilo fino sa skoro svime.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 3,69 kn po porciji / 22,12 kn za sve)

Za umak:

2 žlice kokosovog ulja (1,00 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 mrkva (0,75 kn)

½ glavice cvjetače (6,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

½ žličice češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

½ žličice timijana – majčine dušice (0,25 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 šalica povrtnog temeljca (0,50 kn)

1 žlica senfa (0,50 kn)

Pregršt svježeg peršina (1,00 kn)

Za gljive:

2 žlice veganskog maslaca (2,00 kn)

250 g šampinjona (7,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Kokosovo ulje, luk, češnjak i mrkvu dodajte u lonac na srednjoj vatri, pa dinstajte jedno 5-10 minuta da se povrće blago karamelizira. Ubacite narezanu cvjetaču, začinite solju, paprom, timijanom i lovorovim listom, pa sve zalijte temeljcem. Prema potrebi dodajte mrvicu vode kako bi većina cvjetače bila potopljena. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru pa krčkajte poklopljeno 15-tak minuta, da povrće omekša.

Ispecajte i bacite lovorov list, a sve ostalo propulsirajte štapnim mikserom u kremasti umak. Umiješajte senf i sjeckani peršin, pa kušajte i prilagodite začine.

Dok se cvjetača kuha, na maslacu u odvojenoj tavi popržite gljive da dobiju smeđu boju. Začinite gljive solju i paprom, te poslužite sa umakom od cvjetače i ugljikohidratom po izboru.

Creamy Cauliflower and Mustard Sauce with Roasted Mushrooms (vegan) / Kremasti umak od cvjetače i senfa sa prženim gljivama (veganski)

Lentil and Turkey Ragu / Ragu s lećom i puretinom

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For whatever reason, lately I’ve really been in a mood for deep and rich sauces. Those are usually pretty simple to make, but they require some time and patience. With slow and long simmer, you’ll get those delicious flavors that can only develop over time. So, if you are not famished and have plenty of time to kill, here’s an awesome ragu recipe for you to try out. You can serve it over any pasta of your choice. We went for gnocchi and it was a very delicious success.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.82 EUR per serving / 4.94 EUR for all)

For the meat:

300 grams of boneless, skinless turkey breast (2.00 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (0.07 EUR)

For the sauce:

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

1 broccoli stalk – use the florets elsewhere (0.20 EUR)

1 red bell pepper (0.40 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 cup precooked green or black lentils (0.20 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried basil (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp tomato paste (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp mustard (0.13 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.54 EUR)

2 cups veggie broth (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Cut the meat into small cubes, then toss with salt, pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil. Leave it to sit for at least 30 minutes to marinade. While the meat is resting, prep all your veggies by washing, peeling and finely dicing them.

Place a deep skillet on medium heat and add in the sunflower seed oil and the meat. Cook for about 5-10 minutes to slightly caramelize. Then add in diced onion, carrots, broccoli stalk, bell pepper and garlic. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes so the veggies sweat out and start to brown before adding in the lentils, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, paprika, bay leaf, thyme, basil, parsley, tomato paste, mustard and tomato puree. Give everything a really good stir, add a bit of broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover with a lid cracked open and simmer on very low for 2-3 hours, while stirring occasionally and adding in more broth, bit by bit as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve over a carb of your choice. This ragu freezes and reheats wonderfully, so it’s a good idea to make a bigger batch. The future you will definitely thank you for it.

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Ne znam koji je točno razlog tome, ali u zadnje vrijeme mi se baš jedu bogati i gusti umaci kao što je ovaj. Stvar sa takvim jelima je da ih je obično prilično jednostavno za pripremiti, međutim ono što vam tu svakako treba je vrijeme i strpljenje. Jer upravo sa dugim i polaganim krčkanjem možete postići sve te arome koje se jedino mogu do kraja razviti ako im date dovoljno vremena. Tako da, ako baš u ovom trenutku ne umirete od gladi i nikud vam se ne žuri, svakako vam preporučam da isprobate recept za ovaj ukusni ragu. Možete ga poslužiti sa bilo kojom tjesteninom po vašem izboru. Mi smo ga jeli sa njokima i rezultat je bio izuzetno ukusan.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,14 kn po porciji / 36.82 kn za sve)

Za meso:

300 g purećih prsa bez kostiju i kože (15,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

1 žlica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (0,50 kn)

Za umak:

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

1 stabljika brokule – cvjetiće iskoristite za nešto drugo (1,50 kn)

1 crvena paprika (3,00 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 šalica kuhane zelene ili crne leće (1,50 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žlica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 žličica sušene majčine dušice – timijana (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog bosiljka (0,50 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

1 žlica koncentrata od rajčice (1,00 kn)

2 žlice senfa (1,00 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (4,00 kn)

2 šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Meso narežite na kockice te pomiješajte sa solju, paprom, soja sosom i sezamovim uljem. Ostavite da se marinira barem 30 minuta. Dok meso odmara, pripremite si svo povrće tako da ga operete, očistite i fino nasjeckate.

Duboku tavu stavite na srednju vatru i dodajte suncokretovo ulje i marinirano meso. Kuhajte 5-10 minuta da se meso malo zapeče. Sada u tavu ubacite sjeckane luk, mrkve, stabljiku brokule, papriku i češnjak. Promiješajte te kuhajte 10-tak minuta da povrće pusti vodu i blago se karamelizira prije nego u tavu dodate leću, sol, papar, čili, češnjak u prahu, slatku papriku, lovor, timijan, bosiljak, peršin, koncentrat rajčice, senf i pasiranu rajčicu. Sve dobro promiješajte, dodajte malo temeljca i pustite da zavrije.

Poklopite, te krčkajte na niskoj vatri i sa odškrinutim poklopcem 2-3 sata, s time da po potrebi sve dobro promiješate i podlijete sa još malo temeljca. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, pa poslužite sa ugljikohidratom po vašem izboru. Ovaj se ragu super podgrijava i smrzava, pa nikako nije loša ideja skuhati malo više. Buduće vi će vam definitivno biti zahvalno.

Lentil and Turkey Ragu / Ragu s lećom i puretinom

Buttermilk Salted Caramel Sauce / Slani karamel umak sa kiselim mlijekom

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You might be thinking that I am crazy for putting buttermilk in a caramel sauce. And, you know, I understand your sentiments. But, this sauce is da bomb! Don’t be appalled by buttermilk and please just give it a try.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields about 1 and ½ cups / 1.32 EUR)

1 cup sugar (0.13. EUR)

2 tbsp honey (0.27 EUR)

5 tbsp butter (0.67 EUR)

½ cup buttermilk (0.20 EUR)

½ tsp baking soda (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract (0.03 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

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METHOD:

Add sugar, honey, butter, buttermilk and baking soda to a medium sized pot on medium heat. Be sure to use a bigger pot because things will get bubbly and that is going to happen fast. Once the caramel starts simmering and gets bubbly, cook while stirring frequently for about 5-10 minutes until golden-brown. Be sure not to let the caramel out of your sight, as it can get from a bit bubbly to an overflowing sticky kitchen disaster in a matter of seconds. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.

The caramel will thicken significantly and get a bit darker as it cools down. To soften it up again, just reheat briefly in a microwave. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for a couple of weeks. Use on cakes, ice cream, pancakes, cookies, in your lattes or just devour it with a spoon, straight up from the jar.

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Možda mislite da sam skroz pukla kada sam stavila kiselo mlijeko u karamelu. I da, stvarno shvaćam kako se tu možda i naziru neke konture ludila, ali ova karamela je bomba! Nemojte da vas ideja kiselog mlijeka užasne i zgrozi, nego samo budite hrabri i imajte malo vjere. Obećavam, nećete požaliti.

SASTOJCI:

(Za oko 1 i ½ šalicu / 9,76 kn)

1 šalica šećera (1,00 kn)

2 žlice meda (2,00 kn)

5 žlica maslaca (5,00 kn)

½ šalice kiselog mlijeka (1,50 kn)

½ žličice sode bikarbone (0,05 kn)

1 žličica ekstrakta od vanilije (0,20 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Šećer, med, maslac, kiselo mlijeko i sodu bikarbonu stavite u srednje veliki lonac na srednje jakoj vatri. Svakako uzmite malo veći lonac nego što mislite da je potrebno jer će se karamela uspjeniti i to će se desiti jako brzo. Nakon što karamela počne krčkati i postane pjenasta, kuhajte ju uz učestalo miješanje 5-10 minuta dok ne dobije zlatno-smeđu boju. Nemojte ni na sekundu ispustiti karamelu iz vidokruga jer za tren možete imati ljepljivu katastrofu po cijeloj kuhinji. Maknite karamelu sa vatre i umiješajte u nju vaniliju i sol.

Karamela će se još dodatno zgusnuti i potamnjeti kako se bude hladila. Ako ju želite ponovo omekšati, samo ju mrvicu zagrijte u mikrovalnoj. Čuvajte u hladnjaku u hermetički zatvorenoj posudi nekoliko tjedana. Upotrijebite za torte, sladoled, palačinke, kekse, u kavi ili na nju jednostavno navalite žlicom onako iz tegle.

Buttermilk Salted Caramel Sauce / Slani karamel umak sa kiselim mlijekom

Chicken and Chickpea Bolognese Sauce / Bolonjez od piletine i slanutka

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Bolognese sauce is one of those pasta classics where everyone has their own version on how to make it. Since this means that you basically can’t go wrong with it, I decided to make mine with some chickpeas for additional protein and yumminess.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.69 EUR per serving / 4.16 EUR for all)

For the sauce:

2 tbsp olive oil (0.09 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 cup minced chicken (1.00 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

2 tsp dried oregano (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp dried basil (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp smoked paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.01 EUR)

1 can diced tomatoes (0.66 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

2 cups cooked chickpeas (0.40 EUR)

½ cup water (–)

2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (0.13 EUR)

For the pasta:

Water (–)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.01 EUR)

500 grams dried pasta (0.67 EUR)

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METHOD:

Finely dice the onion and carrots and mince garlic. Place a deep skillet on high heat and sauté onion on olive oil for a few minutes, until slightly translucent. Add in the chicken mince, generously season with salt and pepper, then cook for about 10 minutes, until the meat is done. As the meat cooks, break it down with your spatula into smaller chunks.

When the meat is done, add in carrots, garlic, oregano, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, smoked and Hungarian paprika and bay leaf. Give a good stir and cook for a minute until the spices become fragrant. Then add in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chickpeas and water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook with a lid cracked open for 30 minutes. Give it an occasional stir and add a splash of water if needed. Towards the end of cooking, stir in fresh parsley.

While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in salt, oil and pasta, then cook it to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and transfer to a skillet with sauce to finish off cooking for the last two minutes. If needed, add a splash of pasta water to the sauce to thin it out. Serve immediately, or portion out for future lunches.

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Bolonjez je jedan od onih klasičnih umaka za tjesteninu, tako da svatko ima neku svoju verziju. Pošto po meni to znači da u principu ne možete pogriješiti, ja sam svoj umak odlučila podebljati sa slanutkom za dodatne proteine i fini okus.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 5,23 kn po porciji / 31,38 kn za sve)

Za umak:

2 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,66 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 šalica mljevene piletine (7,50 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

2 žličice sušenog origana (1,00 kn)

1 žličica sušenog bosiljka (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u listićima (0,25 kn)

1 žličica dimljene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,10 kn)

1 konzerva sjeckanih pelata (5,00 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

2 šalice kuhanog slanutka (3,00 kn)

½ šalice vode (–)

2 žlice sjeckanog svježeg peršina (1,00 kn)

Za tjesteninu:

Voda (–)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

500 g sušene tjestenine (5,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Fino nasjeckajte luk, mrkve i češnjak. Duboku tavu stavite na jaku vatru, pa na ulju par minuta dinstajte luk da postane staklast. Ubacite mljevenu piletinu, dobro začinite solju i paprom, pa kuhajte desetak minuta dok meso ne bude gotovo. Kako se meso kuha, špatulom ga razbijte na manje komadiće.

Kada je meso gotovo dodajte u tavu mrkve, sjeckani češnjak, origano, bosiljak, sušeni češnjak, čili, dimljenu i slatku papriku i lovorov list. Dobro promiješajte i kuhajte samo minutu da začini zamiriše prije nego ubacite pelate, koncentrat rajčice, slanutak i vodu. Promiješajte da se sve sjedini i pustite da zavrije. Tada smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko 30 minuta. Prema potrebi promiješajte i ako zatreba podlijte s malo vode. Prema kraju kuhanja umiješajte svježi peršin.

Dok se umak krčka stavite veliki lonac vode da zavrije. Dodajte sol, ulje i tjesteninu, koju skuhajte al dente prema uputama na pakiranju. Ocijedite tjesteninu i ubacite ju u tavu sa umakom da se zadnje dvije minute skuha do kraja. Prema potrebi umak razrijedite sa malo vode u kojoj se kuhala tjestenina. Poslužite odmah ili si rasporedite u porcije za kasnije obroke.

Chicken and Chickpea Bolognese Sauce / Bolonjez od piletine i slanutka

Minced Chicken, Mushroom and Veggie Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce / Mljevena piletina, gljive i povrće iz woka u umaku od kikirikija

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This is basically the same sauce from this cauliflower recipe. It was so good that I just had to have more of it. The stir-fry is greatly improvised from what we had around the fridge. I think some spring onion would be awesome here, but unfortunately we didn’t have any. Just the same, the recipe turned out delicious.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.31 EUR per serving / 5.23 EUR for all)

For the peanut sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.27 EUR)

2 tbsp warm water (–)

1 tbsp peanut butter (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp sugar (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp corn starch (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.13 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

For the stir-fry:

3 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.04 EUR)

2 cups minced chicken (2.00 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.27 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

3 medium oyster mushroom clusters – around 250 grams in total (1.00 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

3 red horn peppers (1.00 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

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METHOD:

First prepare the peanut sauce by whisking all of the ingredients on low heat until peanut butter and corn starch are completely dissolved and then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for a few minutes, while stirring constantly so the sauce thickens a bit. Keep the sauce warm while you prepare the rest.

Wash, peel and chop all the vegetables and mushrooms, while keeping the ingredients separated. Place a deep pan or a wok on high heat for a few minutes until thoroughly heated through. Add in sunflower seed oil, minced chicken, soy sauce, salt and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate and break the chicken in small chunks with a spatula. Stir-fry for a few minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked through. Then gradually add in chopped mushrooms, carrots, red peppers and onion in this exact order, taking the time to cook every ingredient for a few minutes before throwing in the new one. When all is done, pour in the peanut sauce on top and give a good stir. Serve immediately over a bed of cooked rice.

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Umak u ovom jelu je u principu isti onaj iz recepta sa karfijolom jer mi je bio tako fini da sam jednostavno morala imati još. Kombinacija za wok je uvelike improvizirana od stvari koje smo imali doma po frižideru. Mislim da bi mladi luk super pasao u ovom jelu, ali mi ga na žalost nismo imali doma. Svejedno, jako sam zadovoljna sa time kako je ovaj recept na kraju ispao.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 9,76 kn po porciji / 39,05 kn za sve)

Za umak od kikirikija:

2 žlice soja sosa (2,00 kn)

2 žlice tople vode (–)

1 žlica kikiriki maslaca (1,00 kn)

1 žlica šećera (0,05 kn)

½ žličice kukuruznog škroba (0,03 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (1,00 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

Za wok:

3 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,30 kn)

2 šalice mljevene piletine (15,00 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (2,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

3 osrednja ‘grozda’ bukovača – oko 250 g sve skupa (7,50 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

3 crvene paprike roge (7,50 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Prvo priredite umak od kikirikija tako da na slaboj vatri miješate sve sastojke, sve dok se maslac od kikirikija i kukuruzni škrob do kraja ne rastope. Pustite da sve lagano zavrije, te kuhajte nekoliko minuta uz stalno miješanje, tako da se umak zgusne. Držite umak na toplom dok pripremite sve ostalo.

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive, no sve sastojke držite razdvojene. Stavite duboku tavu ili wok na jaku vatru i pustite par minuta da se dobro ugrije. Ubacite u wok suncokretovo ulje, meso, soja sos, sol i papar. Dobro promiješajte te piletinu usitnite špatulom. Kuhajte nekoliko minuta, dok meso ne bude skroz gotovo. Sada jedno po jedno ovim redoslijedom dodajte nasjeckane gljive, mrkve, paprike i luk, s time da pustite par minuta prije nego ubacite idući sastojak kako bi se sve dobro skuhalo. Kada je sve gotovo, zalijte umakom od kikirikija i dobro promiješajte. Poslužite odmah preko kuhane riže.

Minced Chicken, Mushroom and Veggie Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce / Mljevena piletina, gljive i povrće iz woka u umaku od kikirikija

Gnocchi with Mixed Mushroom Sauce (vegetarian) / Njoki u umaku od miješanih gljiva (vegetarijanski)

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I have a confession to make. I am a hoarder when it comes to our freezer. I often stash food in there like I am preparing for the apocalypse and usually won’t stop until the freezer is bursting at its seams. Luckily, we only have a small, three drawer freezer. But my ambitions definitely exceed its size. As it happens, the freezer needs periodical defrosting, so when that time arrives, I work my way through the frozen stash. Only to build a new one right after. And so the circle of life continues.

During the last defrosting venture I found a bag of sliced porcini, which my dad foraged in the forest sometime last autumn. I instantly envisaged a giant plate of gnocchi filled with creamy mushroom sauce.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 generous servings / 1.58 EUR / 6.31 EUR for all)

For the sauce:

3 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.04 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

250 grams porcini mushrooms (free – they were foraged!)

500 grams Portobello mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

2 cups sour cream (1.07 EUR)

½ cup warm water (–)

1 cup shredded cheese (0.67 EUR)

For gnocchi:

Water (–)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.01 EUR)

1 kilo gnocchi (2.00 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel and finely dice the onions. Wipe the mushrooms with a damp kitchen towel and cut into thin strips. Place a big pot on high heat and saute the onions on oil for about five minutes until translucent. Add in butter, mushrooms, salt and pepper, stir and cook until the mushrooms are cooked down a bit, for about 10 minutes. Turn the heat down and stir in sour cream, water and shredded cheese. Cook briefly while stirring constantly for just a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

At the same time while you’re making the sauce, place another pot of water on high heat for the gnocchi. Add in salt, oil and gnocchi when the water reaches a rolling boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Once done, drain and serve hot with the mushroom sauce.

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Moram vam priznati da sam poprilični hoarder kada je u pitanju hrana u zamrzivaču. Često ga natrpam kao da se spremam za apokalipsu i ne stajem dok nam zamrzivač ne puca po šavovima. Srećom, imamo samo onaj mali sa tri ladice. No moje ambicije definitivno premašuju njegov kapacitet, a kao što to već biva, s vremena na vrijeme ga se treba i odlediti. Kada dođe do toga, trudim se iskoristiti i pojesti akumulirane zalihe. Samo da bi odmah napravila nove te se tako krug života nastavlja.

U zadnjoj akciji odleđivanja nabasala sam na vrećicu vrganja koje je moj tata prošle jeseni nabrao u šumi. Odmah sam imala viziju ogromnog tanjura njoka u umaku od gljiva.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 izdašne porcije / 11,79 kn po porciji / 47,17 kn za sve)

Za umak:

3 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,30 kn)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

250 g vrganja (besplatni – nabrali smo ih sami!)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

2 šalice kiselog vrhnja (8,00 kn)

½ šalice tople vode (–)

1 šalica ribanog sira (5,00 kn)

Za njoke:

Voda (–)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

1 kg njoka (15,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Ogulite i fino nasjeckajte luk. Gljive obrišite vlažnim kuhinjskim ručnikom i narežite na tanke listiće. Stavite veliki lonac na jaku vatru i na ulju prodinstajte luk oko pet minuta dok ne bude staklast. Dodajte maslac, gljive, sol i papar, promiješajte, te kuhajte desetak minuta da se volumen gljiva smanji. Smanjite vatru i umiješajte kiselo vrhnje, vodu i ribani sir. Kuhajte uz stalno miješanje koju minutu dok se sir ne rastopi, a umak ne bude gladak i kremast.

Istovremeno dok pripremate umak, stavite još jedan lonac vode na jaku vatru za njoke. Čim voda zakipi dodajte sol, ulje i njoke, pa ih kuhajte prema uputama na pakiranju. Kada su njoki gotovi, ocijedite ih i poslužite vruće sa umakom od gljiva.

Gnocchi with Mixed Mushroom Sauce (vegetarian) / Njoki u umaku od miješanih gljiva (vegetarijanski)

Vegan ”Meat” Sauce / Veganski ”mesni” umak

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This sauce is super tasty and very easy and convenient to make. Therefore, ideal for lazy people like me. 😀 It also fooled a bunch of omnivores into thinking they were having something meaty, so it might be a great option for someone who is transitioning into vegan lifestyle.

Everything in this sauce is finely diced, but don’t be fooled. I used a food processor to do all the work for me. Just keep all of the ingredients separated once you process them, as you’re going to keep adding them to the sauce gradually.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.91 EUR per serving / 5.44 EUR for all)

3 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.04 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

2 tbsp vegan butter (0.27 EUR)

500 grams Portobello mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.01 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp smoked paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried basil (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

4 carrots (0.40 EUR)

½ cup white wine (0.67 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.53 EUR)

½ cup water (–)

2 cups frozen peas (0.80 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and run all veggies and mushrooms in a food processor to shred.Keep all of the ingredients separated. Add oil to a big pot and saute onion on high heat for a few minutes until slightly translucent. Throw in vegan butter, then gradually add in the mushrooms and briefly cook until their bulk reduces. Add fresh garlic, garlic powder, bay leaf, Hungarian and smoked paprika, basil,black pepper and salt.Stir and cook for about a minute so the spices release their aromas, then stir in the carrots. Let those cook to slightly caramelize before pouring in white wine. Cook for about five minutes until the alcohol evaporates. Add parsley, pour in tomato puree and water, then bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer with a lid cracked open for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and if needed, add in a splash more of water. After 30 minutes add in frozen peas and cook for additional 5-10 minutes until peas are done. This sauce freezes and reheats great and will go awesome with pasta, rice, gnocchi or mashed potatoes.

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Ovaj je umak jako ukusan, a veoma jednostavan za skuhati. Stoga je idealan za lijene ljude kao što sam ja. 😀 Također je i uspješno zavarao nekoliko svejeda da misle da jedu nešto mesno, pa bi bio dobra opcija i za nekoga tko prelazi na vegansku hranu.

Sve u umaku je fino nasjeckalo, ali nedajte se zavarati. Za sav posao zaslužan je moj multipraktik. Samo držite sve sastojke razdvojene nakon što ih usnitnite, jer ćete ih u umak dodavati postepeno.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,78 kn po porciji / 40,66 kn za sve)

3 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,30 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

2 žlice veganskog maslaca (2,00 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,10 kn)

1 žlica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica dimljene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog bosiljka (0,50 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

4 mrkve (3,00 kn)

½ šalice bijelog vina (5,00 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (4,00 kn)

½ šalice vode (–)

2 šalice smrznutog graška (6,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite, te usnitnite svo povrće i gljive u multipraktiku. Sve sastojke držite odvojenima. Stavite ulje u veliki lunac, pa na jakoj vatri par minuta dinstajte luk dok ne postane staklast. Dodajte maslac, pa postepeno dodajte gljive i kratko ih prokuhajte da im se smanji volumen. Sada ubacite svježi češnjak i onaj u prahu, kao i lovor, slatku i dimljenu papriku, bosiljak, papar i sol. Promiješajte i kuhajte minutu da začini otpuste svoje arome, pa umiješajte mrkvu. Pustite da se sve blago karamelizira prije nego podlijete vinom. Kuhajte oko pet minuta da alkohol ispari, a onda dodajte peršin, pasiranu rajčicu i vodu te pustite da zavrije.

Kada sve zavrije smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko 30 minuta. Povremeno promiješajte, a po potrebi dodajte mrvicu vode. Nakon 30 minuta dodajte smrznuti grašak, te kuhajte još 5-10 minuta dok grašak ne bude gotov. Ovaj se umak super podgrijava i smrzava, a odlično paše uz tjesteninu, rižu, njoke ili pire krumpir.

Vegan ”Meat” Sauce / Veganski ”mesni” umak

Olive and caper paste (Tapenade) / Pasta od maslina i kapara (tapenada)

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Honestly, this recipe is super simple and might seem like a waste of olives. But I’ve been really enjoying it as a salad dressing lately, so I’ve decided to share it with you guys. Also, the olives add a ton of healthy fats to the salad situations and make a bag of humble greens combined with some cooked grains into a luxurious lunch.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields about ½ cup / 1.12 EUR)

½ cup pitted green olives (0.40 EUR)

2 tbsp capers (0.27 EUR)

2 salted anchovy fillets (0.13 EUR)

1 garlic clove (0.03 EUR)

3 tbsp olive oil (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp lemon juice (0.13 EUR)

½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (0.03 EUR)

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METHOD:

Throw all of the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until a thick, slightly chunky paste forms. Taste and adjust seasoning.Since olives, capers and anchovies are all salty, I find that there is no need for additional salt here, but all taste buds are different.

Use for smearing on toasted bread, for dipping veggies or crackers, as a pizza topping, or as a salad dressing, which is my personal favorite.

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Iskreno, ovaj je recept jako jednostavan i možda vam se čini kao gubitak maslina. Ali ja ga jako često koristim u zadnje vrijeme kao dresing za salatu, pa sam ga odlučila podijeliti i sa vama. Osim toga, masline salati dodaju hrpu zdravih masnoća, a skromnu vrećicu zelenjave u kombinaciji sa kuhanim žitaricama transformiraju u luksuzni ručak.

SASTOJCI:

(Za oko ½ šalice / 8,49kn)

½ šalice iskoštenih zelenih maslina (3,00 kn)

2 žlice kapara (2,00 kn)

2 slana fileta inćuna (1,00 kn)

1 češanj češnjaka (0,25 kn)

3 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,99 kn)

1 žlica limunovog soka (1,00 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog prapra (0,25 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Ubacite sve sastojke u multipraktik i pulsirajte dok ne dobijete gustu pastu sa nešto komadića. Kušajte i prilagodite začine. Pošto su masline, kapare i inćuni svi slani, meni tu ne treba dodatne soli, ali svako je nepce drugačije.

Tapenadu koristite kao namaz za tostirani kruh, sos za umakanje povrća ili krekera, kao nadjev za pizzu, ili kao dresing za salatu, a što je meni najdraža opcija.

Olive and caper paste (Tapenade) / Pasta od maslina i kapara (tapenada)

Creamy Mushroom Sauce / Kremasti umak od gljiva

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I’m not gonna lie to you, this mushroom sauce isn’t something you should be eating while dieting. It’s super rich and tasty, but has enough fat in it to clog up any artery. However, for special occasions it’s an absolute must. Also, a few tablespoons will go a long way, so don’t be appalled by the amounts of butter and crème fraîche.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.97 EUR per serving / 3.87 EUR for all)

3 tbsp olive oil (0.13 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

500 grams Portobello mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

4 tbsp butter (0.53 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

1 cup crème fraîche (0.80 EUR)

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel and finely dice the onion. Wash and thinly slice the mushrooms. Sauté diced onion on olive oil on high heat for about 10 minutes, until slightly caramelized. Throw in sliced mushrooms and butter, season with salt and pepper, and give a good stir. Cook the mushrooms for 15-20 minutes, until all of the water evaporates and mushrooms start browning and slightly crisping up. Reduce the heat to low and add in crème fraîche. Stir well to incorporate and add in a splash of water if necessary. Cook briefly, just to heat through, but don’t allow it to start boiling because the fats will start separating. Serve immediately over meat, potatoes or rice, sprinkled with fresh chives.

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Neću vam lagati – ovaj umak nije nešto što bi ste trebali jesti dok ste na dijeti. Jako je bogat i ukusan, ali ima dovoljno masnoća da začepi bilo koju arteriju. Međutim, za neku specijalnu priliku je apsolutno obavezan. Osim toga, par žlica će biti i više nego dovoljno, pa se nemojte frapirati količinom maslaca i milerama.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 7,25 kn po porciji / 29,00 kn za sve)

3 žlice maslinovog ulja (0.99 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

4 žlice maslaca (4,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

1 šalica milerama (6,00 kn)

1 žlica svježeg nasjeckanog vlasca (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Ogulite i fino nasjeckajte luk. Operite i narežite gljive na tanke listiće. Na jakoj vatri desetak minuta dinstajte luk na maslinovom ulju, dok se lagano ne karamelizira. Ubacite gljive i maslac, začinite solju i paprom, te dobro promiješajte. Kuhajte gljive 15-20 minuta, dok sva voda ne ispari, a gljive se lagano ne zahrskaju. Skroz smanjite vatru i dodajte mileram. Dobro promiješajte da se sve sjedini, a po potrebi razrijedite sa mrvicom vode. Kratko kuhajte, samo da se umak ugrije, ali pazite da ne zavrije jer će se masnoće početi razdvajati. Odmah poslužite preko mesa, krumpira ili riže, posipano sa svježim vlascem.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce / Kremasti umak od gljiva