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Potato and Sausage Casserole / Složenac od krumpira i kobasica

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This dish is super easy to make and requires very little of your attention. Once you dump it in the oven, you can pretty much go about your business and let it take care of itself. Also, there is no need to precook the potatoes here, which means even less work for you.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.88 EUR per serving / 5.28 EUR for all)

6 large regular potatoes (0.60 EUR)

2 large sweet potatoes (1.00 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried oregano (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large green bell pepper (0.40 EUR)

3 spicy smoked sausages (2.00 EUR)

1 cup sour cream, divided (0.53 EUR)

1 cup shredded cheese, divided (0.40 EUR)

Additional:

Sunflower seed oil for greasing the pan (0.01 EUR)

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a deeper baking dish with oil and set aside. Peel and thinly slice regular and sweet potatoes, then toss together with salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, oregano and oil. While your potatoes are soaking up the spices, thinly slice bell pepper and cut the sausages into coins.

To your oiled baking dish add half of the of the mixed sliced potatoes in an even layer, top with bell pepper slices, sausage coins, half of the amount of sour cream and half of shredded cheese. Top it all with remaining potatoes, tightly wrap the pan in aluminum foil and bake for one hour. After one hour, uncover the potatoes and bake for additional half an hour to crisp up. About ten minutes before the baking time is up, top the casserole with dollops of remaining sour cream and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Serve warm.

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SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,56 kn po porciji / 39,36 kn za sve)

6 velikih običnih krumpira (4,50 kn)

2 velika batata (7,00 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

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

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

½ žličice češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

2 žličice slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

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

1 žličica sušenog origana (0,50 kn)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,50 kn)

1 velika zelena paprika (3,00 kn)

3 pikantne dimljene kobasice (15,00 kn)

1 šalica kiselog vrhnja, podijeljena (4,00 kn)

1 šalica ribanog sira, podijeljena (3,00 kn)

Dodatno:

Suncokretovo ulje za namastiti protvan (0,10 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zagrijte pećnicu na 200°C. Dublji protvan dobro namastite i stavite na stranu. Ogulite i narežite na tanke šnite krumpire i batate, pa pomiješajte sa solju, paprom, čilijem, češnjakom, slatkom paprikom, timijanom, origanom i uljem. Dok krumpiri upijaju sve arome, papriku narežite na tanke trakice, a kobasice na novčiće.

Po dnu nauljene posude poslažite polovicu krumpira i batata u ravnomjernom sloju, pa ih prekrijte sa trakicama paprike, kobasicama, polovicom kiselog vrhnja i polovicom sira. Po svemu poslažite ostatak krumpira i batata, protvan dobro umotajte u aluminijsku foliju te pecite jedan sat. Nakon sat vremena, maknite foliju te pecite još tridesetak minuta da se sve dobro zahrska. Desetak minuta prije kraja pečenja po svemu dodajte ostatak kiselog vrhnja i posipajte preostalim sirom. Poslužite toplo.

Potato and Sausage Casserole / Složenac od krumpira i kobasica

Green Bean and Sausage Stew / Varivo od mahuna i kobasica

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These types of dishes instantly throw me back into my childhood, as my grandma used to cook up something like that on a weekly basis. They are also super comforting and cozy, with minimal fuss. This week has been pretty hectic so far, so let’s all chill with a really easy recipe.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 generous servings / 1.15 EUR per serving / 6.87 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

3 carrots (0.30 EUR)

2 spicy sausages (2.00 EUR)

4 tbsp all-purpose flour (0.03 EUR)

6 cups veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

4 potatoes (0.27 EUR)

800 grams frozen green beans (2.00 EUR)

1 tbsp tomato paste (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.27 EUR)

Optional:

Smoked pork bones (1.00 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and finely dice all of the veggies. Cut the sausages into coins. Place deep pot on high heat and add in oil, onion, carrots and sausage coins. Saute for about 10 minutes, until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Add in the flour and give a good stir so the veggies and sausages are coated in flour. Then gradually add in veggie broth, while stirring to remove any clumps. Add in all of the remaining ingredients. For some extra smoky flavor, add in some smoked pork bones as well (totally optional, but so, so worth it).

Give a good stir, bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 45 minutes. Give an occasional stir and add a bit more water as needed. Serve warm. This stew reheats great, so it’s also an excellent meal prep option. I wouldn’t suggest freezing it, though, as potatoes tend to turn kinda weird.

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Ovakav me tip jela uvijek nekako podsjeti na djetinstvo, jer bi moja baka stalno kuhala nešto slično barem na tjednoj bazi. Uz to, ova hrana je baš onako utješna i fina, a sa njom ima minimalno posla. Cijeli tjedan mi je bio nešto kaotičan, pa ajmo se sada svi skupa malo opustiti uz jedan jako laganini recept.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 izdašnih porcija / 8,54 kn po porciji / 51,26 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

3 mrkve (2,25 kn)

2 pikantne kobasice (15,00 kn)

4 žlice glatkog brašna (0,20 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

4 krumpira (2,00 kn)

800 g smrznutih zelenih mahuna (15,00 kn)

1 žlica koncentrata od rajčice (1,00 kn)

1 žlica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

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

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana (0,50 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (2,00 kn)

Dodatno po želji:

Dimljene svinjske kosti (7,50 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i fino nasjeckajte svo povrće. Kobasice narežite na novčiće. Stavite veliki lonac na jaku vatru i dodajte ulje, luk, mrkve i kolutiće kobasice. Dinstajte desetak minuta da sve zamiriši i blago se karamelizira. Dodajte brašno i sve dobro promiješajte da se sastojci oblože brašnom. Postepeno uz miješanje dodajte temeljac kako ne bi bilo grudica. Dodajte sve preostale sastojke, a za ekstra aromu dima dodajte i svinjske kosti (totalno neobavezno, ali jako, jako preporučljivo).

Dobro sve promiješajte, pustite da zavrije pa kuhajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko 45 minuta. Po potrebi s vremena na vrijeme promiješajte i ako treba podlijte sa malo vode. Poslužite toplo. Ovo se varivo super podgrijava, pa je odlična opcija za pripremiti unaprijed. Smrzavanje vam baš i ne bih preporučila jer krumpiri onda postanu čudnjikavi.

Green Bean and Sausage Stew / Varivo od mahuna i kobasica

Braised Sauerkraut with Sausage and Potatoes / Dinstano kiselo zelje sa kobasicom i krumpirima

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If you are a fan of sauerkraut and quick meals, definitely give this one a go. I’ve had some homemade sauerkraut on hand to use up in this dish and it turned out fantastic. My sauerkraut was a combo of cabbage and carrots which gave the dish some additional sweetness. It all paired really well with smoky sausages and I can’t wait to make this again. Also, since my sauerkraut was pretty salty, no additional salt was needed in the dish.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.68 EUR per serving / 2.70 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 medium sized sausage (1.00 EUR)

2 cups sauerkraut (0.40 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato puree (0.27 EUR)

½ tsp smoked paprika (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

1 tbsp dried parsley (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp brown sugar (0.01 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.01 EUR)

4 medium sized potatoes (0.40 EUR)

2 cup veggie broth (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies. Slice the sausage into coins. Add oil and onion to a skillet on medium heat and saute for a few minutes until translucent. Add in the sausage, sauerkraut and garlic, stir and cook briefly to slightly caramelize. Now add in tomato puree, smoked and Hungarian paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, sugar, bay leaf, potatoes and broth. Give it all a good stir, bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook with a lid cracked open for 30 minutes until the potatoes are softened. Be sure to give it a good stir from time to time and add in a splash of water if needed. Serve warm.

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Ako ste ljubitelj kiselog zelja i brzih jela, definitivno isprobajte recept u nastavku. Ja sam upotrijebila svoje domaće kiselo zelje i konačni je rezultat ispao savršen. Također, u mojem je zelju bilo i malo ribane mrkve koja je jelu dala još malo ekstra slatkoće. Sve se to odlično sparilo sa dimljenim kobasicama i jedva čekam ponovno pripremiti ovaj recept. Također, pošto je moje zelje bilo dosta slano, uopće ništa nije trebalo dodatno soliti.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 5,04 kn po porciji / 20,15 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 srednje velika kobasica (7,50 kn)

2 šalice kiselog kupusa (3,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

½ žličice dimljene paprike (0,25 kn)

1 žličica slatke crvene paprike (0,25 kn)

½ žličice češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

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

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

1 žlica sušenog peršina (0,50 kn)

1 žličica smeđeg šećera (0,10 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,10 kn)

4 veća krumpira (3,00 kn)

2 šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Kobasicu narežite na tanke novčiće. Ulje i luk stavite u dublju tavu na srednjoj vatri te dinstajte nekoliko minuta da luk postane staklast. Ubacite kobasicu, zelje i češnjak, promiješajte te kratko kuhajte dok se sve blago ne karamelizira. Sada dodajte koncentrat rajčice, dimljenu i slatku papriku, češnjak u prahu, čili, papar, peršin, šećer, lovor, krumpire i temeljac. Dobro promiješajte, pustite da zavrije, pa smanjite vatru. Krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 30-tak minuta dok se krumpiri skroz ne skuhaju i ne omekšaju, s time da s vremena na vrijeme sve dobro promiješate, a prema potrebi dodate još mrvicu vode. Poslužite toplo.

Braised Sauerkraut with Sausage and Potatoes / Dinstano kiselo zelje sa kobasicom i krumpirima

Bean, Quinoa, Lentil and Sausage Stew / Varivo od graha, kvinoje i leće sa kobasicama

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I had various leftovers at home and decided to whip up a huge pot of stew to feed us in the upcoming week. So this is an odd, yet delicious mix of things like quinoa and bacon, which in many peoples’ minds maybe doesn’t fit together at all. But I’m happy to report that this marriage was a delicious and a happy one, though. Naturally, as always, you do you and adapt where you see fit, following the directions where your fridge and pantry stocks nudge you.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 8 generous servings / 0.90 EUR per serving / 7.17 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

4 carrots (0.40 EUR)

1 red horn pepper (0.33 EUR)

2 large smoked sausages (2.00 EUR)

Small chunk of bacon (0.67 EUR)

1 can diced tomatoes (0.53 EUR)

1 cup red lentils (0.67 EUR)

1 cup quinoa (1.00 EUR)

4 cups precooked cannellini beans (0.80 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.01 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried chili flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 and ½ tsp salt (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

8 cups water (–)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and finely dice all the veggies. Cut the sausages into coins and roughly chop the bacon. Wash quinoa and lentils in a fine mesh colander under running water. Add the oil to a big pot and saute onion on high heat for a few minutes, until slightly translucent. Add in fresh garlic, carrots and horn pepper. Cook briefly, so that the veggies start to caramelize, before adding in the sausages and bacon. Give a good stir and let it cook for about five minutes.

Add in diced tomatoes, lentils, quinoa, beans, parsley, bay leaf, paprika, garlic powder, chili, salt, black pepper and water. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and cook with a lid cracked open for about 45 minutes, while stirring occasionally. If needed, add in a bit more water. Serve warm. This stew reheats great and will keep refrigerated for up to five days. It also freezes very well.

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Pošto sam doma imala raznih ostataka, odlučila sam nam smućkati veliki lonac grah variva da nas hrani kroz tjedan. Tako da sam na kraju dobila ovakav čudnjikav, ali i jako ukusan miks na prvi pogled nespojivih stvari kao što su kvinoja i špek. Međutim, konačni je rezultat ispao odlično. Naravno, kao i uvijek, vi slobodno prilagodite sastojke, kako vlastitom ukusu, tako i onome što vam je doma pri ruci u hladnjaku i špajzi.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 8 izdašnih porcija / 6,69 kn po porciji / 53,57 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

4 mrkve (3,00 kn)

1 crvena paprika roga (2,50 kn)

2 velike dimljene kobasice (15,00 kn)

Mali komadić slanine (5,00 kn)

1 konzerva sjeckane rajčice (4,00 kn)

1 šalica crvene leće (5,00 kn)

1 šalica kvinoje (7,50 kn)

4 šalice kuhanog bijelog graha (6,00 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,10 kn)

1 žlica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

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

1 i ½ žličica soli (0,02 kn)

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

8 šalica vode (–)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i fino nasjeckajte svo povrće. Kobasice narežite na novčiće, a slaninu na par krupnih komada. U mrežastoj cjediljci dobro isperite kvinoju i leću pod mlazom vode. Dodajte ulje u veliki lonac, pa na jakoj vatri par minuta dinstajte luk dok ne bude staklast. Ubacite svježi češnjak, mrkvu i papriku rogu. Kratko kuhajte tako da se povrće blago karamelizira, te onda ubacite kobasice i slaninu. Dobro promiješajte te ostavite kuhati pet minuta.

U lonac dodajte sjeckane rajčice, leću, kvinoju, grah, lovor, slatku papriku, češnjak u prahu, čili, sol, papar i vodu. Pustite da zavrije, pa smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko 45 minuta. Povremeno promiješajte, a po potrebi dodajte još malo vode. Poslužite toplo. Ovo se varivo super podgrijava i smrzava, a u hladnjaku će držati do pet dana.

Bean, Quinoa, Lentil and Sausage Stew / Varivo od graha, kvinoje i leće sa kobasicama

Bean, Whole Rye and Sausage Stew / Varivo od graha i raži sa kobasicom

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Ah, beans, how would one live without them? I love making a huge pot of bean stew when I lack inspiration for things more profound. Not only does this ensure I have lunch prepared for many days to come, but bean stew tastes even better in time as it sits and the aromas mingle. Not to mention how cheap dried beans are. Bean stew is also one of those things that freeze great, so what more could one ask of a dish?

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 10 servings / 0.87 EUR per serving / 8.70 EUR for all)

2 cups dried beans (1.00 EUR)

2 cups dried whole rye (1.00 EUR)

4 tbsp olive oil (0.18 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

1 cup finely diced bacon (1.00 EUR)

8 small sausages – I used Carniolan sausage (3.20 EUR)

6 garlic cloves (0.20 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.01 EUR)

Pinch of dried chili flakes (0.03 EUR)

4 pickled sweet pepperoncino peppers (0.27 EUR)

2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp smoked paprika (0.07 EUR)

4 carrots (0.27 EUR)

1 large red horn pepper (0.33 EUR)

3 tbsp dried parsley (0.20 EUR)

2 cups tomato sauce (0.53 EUR)

8-10 cups water (–)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash beans and rye under running water and let them soak overnight. Rinse and drain the next day and set aside. Wash and finely dice all the veggies and cut the sausages into small pieces.

Add olive oil to the large pot and saute onion for a few minutes, until translucent. Dump in bacon and sausages, stir and cook until slightly crispy. Now add in chopped garlic, bay leaf, chili flakes, pepperoncinos Hungarian and smoked paprika, give a good stir and cook for a minute so the aromas loosen from the spices. Put in chopped carrots and horn pepper to cook them for a few minutes until caramelized.

Sprinkle everything with dried parsley, add in drained beans and rye, pour tomato sauce and water over everything, season with salt and pepper and give a really good stir. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to low and simmer with a lid cracked open for about an hour and a half, until the beans and rye are thoroughly cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning and serve warm.

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Iskreno, ne mogu uopće zamisliti život bez graha. Nema mi draže stvari nego napraviti veliki lonac grah variva kada se ne osjećam nadahnutom za nešto kompleksnije. Ne samo da tako imam osiguran ručak za više dana unaprijed, već varivo bude još bolje kako stoji i okusi se dobro prominglaju. A da ni ne spominjem činjenicu koliko je suhi grah jeftin. Varivo od graha je jedna od onih stvari koje se super smrzavaju, i što više od nekog jela uopće možemo tražiti?

SASTOJCI:

(Za 10 porcija / 6,52 kn po porciji / 65,18 kn za sve)

2 šalice suhog graha (7,50 kn)

2 šalice suhe integralne raži (7,50 kn)

4 žlice maslinovog ulja (1,32 kn)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

1 šalica fino sjeckanog špeka (7,50 kn)

8 malih kobasica – ja sam upotrijebila kranjske (24,00 kn)

6 češnjeva češnjaka (1,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,10 kn)

Prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

4 ukiseljena slatka feferona (2,00 kn)

2 žlice slatke crvene paprike (1,00 kn)

1 žličica dimljene crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

4 mrkve (2,00 kn)

1 velika crvena paprika roga (2,50 kn)

3 žlice sušenog peršina (1,50 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (4,00 kn)

8-10 šalica vode (–)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

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

PRIPREMA:

Operite grah i raž pod tekućom vodom i ostavite namočene preko noći. Isperite i ocijedite idući dan i stavite na stranu. Operite i fino nasjeckajte svo povrće, a kobasicu narežite na male komadiće.

Stavite maslinovo ulje u veliki lonac i na njemu prodinstajte luk par minuta dok ne postane staklast. Ubacite špek i kobase, promiješajte i kuhajte dok se lagano ne zahrskaju. Sada dodajte češnjak, lovorov list, čili, feferone, slatku i dimljenu papriku, sve dobro izmiješajte i kuhajte minutu, samo da se arome otpuste iz začina. Ubacite nasjeckane mrkve i papriku rogu, te ih pustite par minuta da se lagano karameliziraju.

Sve posipajte sušenim peršinom, dodajte ocijeđeni grah i raž, sve zalijte rajčicom i vodom, začinite solju i paprom, te dobro promiješajte. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru, pa krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko sat i pol, dok se grah i raž ne skuhaju do kraja. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, a poslužite toplo.

Bean, Whole Rye and Sausage Stew / Varivo od graha i raži sa kobasicom

Chickpea, Rye and Sausage Stew (including a vegan option) / Varivo sa kobasicom od slanutka i raži (sa veganskom opcijom)

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I guess my favorite part of autumn is all those warm and cozy soups and stews. Those are just the perfect dishes, if you ask me. They are filling, cheap and super easy to make. Also, you can always cook up big batches to have some leftovers for work and shove a portion or two in your freezer. Meal prep saves me so much time and sanity, so I always welcome dishes like this one that reheat well.

This recipe is super customizable so feel free to switch ingredients with stuff you have on hand. I had some whole grain rye around, but feel free to use barley, wheat or even brown rice. To make this vegan, just ditch the sausage and use some smoked firm tofu or seitan.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 generous servings / 1.09 EUR per serving / 4.34 EUR for all)

1 cup dried chickpeas (0.67 EUR)

1 cup whole grain rye (0.53 EUR)

2 tbsp olive oil (0.09 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

2 pickled sweet pepperoncino peppers (0.13 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

Pinch of dried chili flakes (0.02 EUR)

4 carrots (0.27 EUR)

4 small sausages – I used Carniolan sausage (1.87 EUR)

2 tbsp ajvar – red pepper paste (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp tomato paste (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

4-5 cups water (–)

2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

The day before rinse chickpeas and rye under running water and leave to soak overnight. When ready to cook, drain them, wash again under running water and set aside. Wash, peel and finely dice all the veggies and cut the sausages into coins.

Saute onion on olive oil on high heat until slightly translucent. Add in chopped garlic, pepperoncinos, bay leaf and chili. Give a good stir and cook for just a minute, so the aromas from spices release. Add in diced carrots and sausage coins (or a vegan alternative), then cook for about 10 minutes to slightly caramelize. Now dump in drained uncooked chickpeas and rye, ajvar, tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for about an hour, until the chickpeas and rye are thoroughly cooked through. You can also skip the overnight soak if you are in a hurry, but the cooking time is gonna be around hour and a half then and you’ll definitely need to add more water to the stew. While the stew cooks, if necessary, add in another splash of water and stir occasionally. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.

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Milsim da su mi najdraži dio jeseni sva ona topla jela na žlicu. Po meni je to jednostavno savršena hrana jer je zasitna, jeftina i jednostavna za skuhati. Također, uvijek možete pripremiti više i imati ostatke za na posao ili ubaciti koju porciju u zamrzivač. Meni osobno takav način kuhanja štedi mnogo vremena i živaca, tako da obožavam ovakvu vrstu hranu koja dobro trpi podgrijavanje.

Ovaj je recept jako prilagodljiv, pa slobodno zamjenite neke od sastojaka onime što vam je pri ruci. Ja sam imala nešto integralne raži pri ruci, ali slobodno umjesto toga upotrijebite ječam, pšenicu ili čak smeđu rižu. Da ovo jelo bude vegansko, izbacite kobasice i umjesto njih ubacite dimljeni čvrsti tofu ili seitan.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 izdašne porcije / 8,13 kn po porciji / 32,52 kn za sve)

1 šalica suhog slanutka (5,00 kn)

1 šalice suhe integralne raži (4,00 kn)

2 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,66 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

4 ćešnja ćešnjaka (1,00 kn)

2 ukiseljena slatka feferona (1,00 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

Prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

4 mrkve (2,00 kn)

4 male kobasice – ja sam upotrijebila kranjske (14,00 kn)

2 žlice ajvara (1,00 kn)

1 žlica koncentrata od rajčice (1,00 kn)

1 žlica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

4-5 šalica vode (–)

2 žlice svježeg sjeckanog peršina (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Dan prije isperite slanutak i raž pod tekućom vodom i ostavite ih da se namaču preko noći. Kada ste spremni za kuhanje, ocijedite ih, isperite još jednom pod tekćom vodom i stavite na stranu. Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće, a kobasice narežite na novčiće.

Prodinstajte luk na maslinovom ulju na jakoj vatri dok ne postane staklast. Ubacite sjeckane češnjak i feferone, lovorov list i čili. Dobro promiješajte i kuhajte samo koju minutu, da se arome iz začina otpuste. Ubacite nasjeckanu mrkvu i kobasice (ili vegansku alternativu), pa kuhajte desetak minuta da se sve blago karamelizira. Sada dodajte ocijeđene slanutak i raž, ajvar, koncentrat rajčice, crvenu papriku, sol, papar i vodu. Promiješajte, pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru i ostavite da se krčka sa odškrinutim poklopcem oko jedan sat, dok se slanutak do kraja ne skuha. Ako ste u žurbi možete preskočiti namakanje slanutka i raži preko noći, ali ćete onda trebati sve kuhati oko sat i pol i u varivo će trebati dodati više vode. Po potrebi tokom kuhanja dodajte još malo vode i povremeno promiješajte. Poslužite posipano svježim sjeckanim peršinom.

Chickpea, Rye and Sausage Stew (including a vegan option) / Varivo sa kobasicom od slanutka i raži (sa veganskom opcijom)

Braised Sauerkraut and Crushed Potatoes / Dinstano kiselo zelje i restani krumpir

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As much as I love and appreciate winter holidays, I am somewhat relieved that the shebang is over and I am slowly adjusting to my normal routine. After a month of gluttony, sloth and money spending, it’s nice to have some structure again. I’m also happy to have this vast clear slate of 2016 in front of me. So many possibilities!

And you might ask yourself if we really need another sauerkraut recipe around. Absolutely! More than anything. You can whip this dish up so fast that it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. IMGP4378

INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.36 EUR/ 5.45 EUR for all)

For crushed potatoes:

1 kg potatoes (0.93 EUR)

2 tbsp vegetable oil (0.01 EUR)

Pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.01 EUR)

For braised sauerkraut:

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 tbsp vegetable oil (0.01 EUR)

2 spicy sausages (2.00 EUR)

500 g shredded sauerkraut (2.00 EUR)

1 large apple, peeled and grated (0.27 EUR)

1 tbsp pumpkin seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 cup water (–)

Salt and pepper to taste (0.01 EUR) IMGP4379

METHOD:

Wash potatoes under running water, giving them a good scrub and leaving skins intact. In a large pot, cover potatoes with clean water and place on high heat. When the water boils, reduce heat to medium and cook with lid cracked open for 20-25 minutes, until softened.

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Preheat oven to 220°C. Give potatoes good rinse under cold water, until cool enough to handle and peel. Using a potato masher, slightly crush the potatoes, stir in oil, salt and pepper and spread over baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden crust starts forming, giving them a good stir once or twice during baking.

Meanwhile, finely dice the onion and place on high heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil, to cook until slightly translucent, for about 2-3 minutes. Chop sausages into coins, add to onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add in sauerkraut, grated apple, pumpkin seed oil, paprika and water, giving everything a good stir. When things come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer with lid cracked open for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a bit water if necessary. Taste to adjust seasoning and serve with crushed potatoes.IMGP4384

Koliko god volim zimske praznike, u neku ruku mi je olakšanje činjenica da je sve to iza nas pa se sada polako vraćam u normalnu rutinu. Nakon mjesec dana prežderavanja, ljenčarenja i trošenja novaca, lijepo je opet imati neku strukturu u životu. Također me veseli imati pred sobom ovu cijelu praznu 2016. godinu. I sve te mogućnosti!

Možda se pitate da li nam zaista treba još jedno jelo sa kiselim zelje. Apsolutno! Sada više nego ikada. Ovo jelo možete na brzinu smutiti tako da je savršeno za brzi objed usred tjedna.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 10,22 kn po porciji / 40,86 kn za sve)

Za restani krumpir:

1 kg krumpira (7,00 kn)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

Prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,10 kn)

Za dinstano kiselo zelje:

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,05 kn)

2 kobasice češnjovke (15,00 kn)

500 g rezanog kiselog zelja (15,00 kn)

1 velika jabuka, oguljena i naribana (2,00 kn)

1 žlica bučinog ulja (0,25 kn)

1 žlica slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 šalica vode (–)

Sol i papar po potrebi (0,10 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Dobro operite krumpire pod tekućom vodom i ostavite na njima kore. Stavite u dubok lonac, prekrijte sa čistom vodom i stavite da se kuha na jakoj vatri. Kada voda zakipi, smanjite vatru na srednje i kuhajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 20-25 minuta, dok krumpiri ne omekšaju.

Zagrijte pećnicu na 220°C. Isperite krumpire pod hladnom vodom dok nisu dovoljno hladni da njima možete rukovati, pa ih ogulite. Sa gnječilicom za pire malo zgnječite krumpire, dodajte ulje, sol i papar pa ih raširite po plehu za pečenje. Pecite 30 minuta, dok se ne uhvati zlatna korica, a promiješajte ih jednom ili dva puta tokom pečenja.

U međuvremenu, sitno nasjeckajte luk i sa žlicom suncokretovog ulja stavite na jaku vatru i kuhajte dok ne postane staklast, jedno 2-3 minute. Kobasice narežite na novčiće pa dodajte luku i dinstajte oko 5 minuta. Dodajte kiselo zelje, naribanu jabuku, bučino ulje, crvenu papriku i vodu pa sve dobro promiješajte. Kada zavrije, smanjite vatru na srednje-nisku i sa odškrinutim poklopcem kuhajte uz povremeno miješanje 30 minuta. Po potrebi dodajte mrvicu vode. Kada je gotovo, kušajte i začinite po potrebi pa poslužite sa restanim krumpirom.

Braised Sauerkraut and Crushed Potatoes / Dinstano kiselo zelje i restani krumpir