Category Archives: Croatian

Cuttlefish stew – Brudet od sipa

Posted on 6 June, 2010 by

After my photographic distractions (which I very much enjoy, and I hope you like them, too), I’m continuing with my Croatian posts. . Brudet is a fish stew of humble origins. Fishermen used to prepare it to use up left … Continue reading →

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The Cake

Posted on 24 May, 2010 by

For many years now, this cake has accompanied every celebration in my family home. A sponge cake, one half made with ground walnuts, the other left plain, with a filling of rum, vanilla and lemon. It is only fit that … Continue reading →

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Orahnjaca (Walnut roll)

Posted on 26 April, 2010 by

Orahnjaca or orehnjaca (pronounced ‘orahnyacha’ and ‘orehnyacha’ respectively, and with an audible ‘h’ sound, like the ‘h’ in ‘hotel’) is roll with a yeasted dough and walnut filling. I used to think it was Croatian, but it looks like I … Continue reading →

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Mum’s recipe: Liver in Onion and White Wine Sauce

Posted on 5 May, 2008 by

This sauce is simply gorgeous. Sweet carrots and onions, white wine and soft liver with a hint of garlic and parsley on a bed of buttery soft mashed potatoes – heaven! The basis for this delicious sauce is a mixture … Continue reading →

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Three Asparagus Recipes

Posted on 5 April, 2008 by

Time to post my 3 asparagus recipes for the One Perfect Ingredient event! If you still haven’t done it, there’s still time to take part, and enter the competition to win Marcus Wareing’s new book! Here’s HOW! For some more … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Events, Croatian, Gluten Free, My own recipe creations, Quick and easy recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian, WORLD CUISINES | 13 Comments

Festive Food from Dalmatia: FRITULE

Posted on 27 November, 2007 by

At Christmas time, upon entering my Dalmatian home, you will be greeted by a bowl of fragrant and sweet fritule. Shrug off the cold, and close the door behind you. Come in. We will exchange Christmas greetings, and have a chat … Continue reading →

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Dalmatian fish soup OR Dalmatinska riblja juha (i riba leso)

Posted on 30 October, 2007 by

We are a family of fish lovers. – No, we are a REGION of fish lovers! But who could blame us, with the sea like this? And yes, it is precisely the sea that miss most now that I live away … Continue reading →

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