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Sport szelet, the Hungarian chocolate bar recipe

alizswonderland — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:59:53 +0000

Visited Hungary and tried out Sport szelet (Sport slice), the Hungarian chocolate bars? Sport szelet was produced 1st in Hungary in the ’50s, though after 1989 Kraft Foods bought the rights and continued to produce one of my favourite chocolate. I love its taste because of its chocolate and rum components. If you miss the delicious Sport szelet (Sport slice), you don’t have to wait till returning to Hungary. Prepare this Hungarian chocolate bar recipe at home and relive your sweet Hungarian memories. Here’s the recipe: Tips and tricks before starting: The salt emphasizes the taste of chocolate, don’t miss it 🙂 Always use salt in cakes or in any kind of desserts with chocolate. Preparation time: 20 min Ingredients for the Hungarian chocolate bars: For the base: 500 g plain biscuit, grated 250 g butter 2 dl milk (⅘ cup) 200 g cane sugar (⅘ cup) 3 tbs. cacao powder 40 ml of rum (or aroma) 1 packet of vanilla sugar For the chocolate layer: 200 g dark chocolate 2 tbs. oil Pinch of salt How to make the Sport szelet chocolate bars? On high heat, melt the butter with milk and sugar in a big pan. When the […]

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Hungarian cottage cheese chocolate (Túró Rudi) cake

alizswonderland — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:20:53 +0000

Have you been to Hungary and tried out Túró Rudi? I hope you did because Túró Rudi is one of the best Hungarian chocolate. You don’t have to miss its cottage cheese and chocolate taste after returning home. This Hungarian cottage cheese chocolate cake recipe will remind you to Túró Rudi. It’s easy to prepare and delicious, what else do you need? The cake is the perfect combination of chocolate and cottage cheese layers just like the Túró Rudi. Not too sweet and not too sour. Let’s see the recipe! Tips and tricks before starting: All of the dairy ingredients should be at room temperature, so make sure to take them out from the fridge 1-2 hours before starting. This way the diaries combine better, become smoother and will help to get the perfect texture and taste. The salt emphasizes the taste of chocolate, don’t miss it 🙂 Always use salt in cakes or in any kind of desserts with chocolate. Before grating the lemon, wash the skin so that any dirt or bacteria residing on the surface will not be transferred to the cake. I use a Bosch kitchen machine for beating everything because I have to work less this […]

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Delicious milky vanilla bars

alizswonderland — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:02:30 +0000

These creamy milky vanilla bars are the perfect combination of milk, eggs and a few other ingredients. Super easy to make, just mix the ingredients and that’s it. Okay not this simple, so don’t skip the recipe on the bottom of the page 😉 Have you heard about the Hungarian dessert called floating island (madártej)? It also contains eggs and milk, on the yellow curd clouds made of egg whites are floating. This dessert is the solid version of the floating island, just tastier and easier to prepare it. It looks like it’s made of 2 layers, but no. First, my mom baked it and I had to asked her why hasn’t she placed the curd on top? She was laughing and said that this is only one batter, which will be separated during the baking. Aaaaa… so you have to make only one layer and your oven will do the rest 😉 Super! You can break the yellow curd by adding some fruits. It’s very tasty with strawberries, click here for the recipe. Though be careful with the watery fruits, once I put raspberries and the consistency wasn’t that perfect. Tips and tricks before starting All of the dairy […]

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Easy Hungarian cottage cheese strudel (túrós rétes) recipe

alizswonderland — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:13:51 +0000

Which is the best part in the cottage cheese strudel? The creamy cottage cheese filling, of course! The phyllo sheets are only protecting the filling from falling into pieces, the essential is the creamy filling. So in this cottage cheese strudel, the best part will be the thickest layer. Read my easy Hungarian cottage cheese strudel (túrós rétes) recipe. This recipe is simplified. You don’t have to roll anything, we will just layer the ingredients on each other. That’s why it’s easy to make. My only concern was fat in my mom’s recipe, but we need only one tablespoon. I asked my mom, can I use coconut oil instead of fat? Her reaction was “If you want to make it with coconut oil, don’t make it”. Okay, sooooory mom. Maybe one day, I’ll try it with coconut oil. Psst, don’t tell my mom. Interested in Hungarian food? In this post, you’ll see plenty of it 😉 Tips and tricks before starting: All of the dairy ingredients should be at room temperature, so make sure to take them out from the fridge 1-2 hours before starting. This way the diaries combine better, become smoother and will help to get the perfect […]

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Budapest inspired illustrations, paintings and prints by Hungarian artists

alizswonderland — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:10:56 +0000

Are you into Budapest? I totally get it 😉 A lot of Hungarian people shares this feeling, so they paint and draw Budapest and you can buy these art pieces! I show you the best Budapest inspired illustrations, paintings and prints by Hungarian artist, plus I tell you where to buy them. These Budapest-themed art prints can work as a souvenir or a gift to another Budapest lover. The city can inspire in so many ways: Danube, architecture, street art, ruin bars, galleries, coffee shops, parks, nature… The following local artists are showing you their Budapest diversely, so I’m sure you’ll find your favourite! Take home a piece of Budapest and remember your best moments here 🙂 Have you read my post about 40 reasons to fall in love with Budapest? Pin photos for ideas. If you would like to learn more about products, artists and shops or just look for the source of the photo, click on the highlighted names. Cover photo by Anita Nemes. The best Budapest-themed illustrations, paintings and prints by Hungarian artists Hand-drawn Budapest maps by Urban Sidewalker The story of Urban Sidewalker began in 2014 with Balázs, the artist and his friend, Máté. Balázs draws […]

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Peanut butter chocolate energy bites with oats

alizswonderland — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:48:08 +0000

These no-bake peanut butter chocolate energy bites with oats are perfect before your workout or any time of the day. Thanks to its rich fibre and protein content you can have it for breakfast too. Sometimes I eat this healthy snack between lunch and dinner. The creamy peanut butter and sweet honey is a perfect match with the oatmeal and ground flaxseeds. Serve it as a dessert or a snack, but be careful… It can cause addiction. Do you like easy to make snacks and desserts? I have another idea for you 😉 Try out the pumpkin cookie with chocolate chips recipe, which contains oats, honey and chocolate chips as well. Moreover, it’s made with butternut squash, so it’s perfect for the fall. Health benefits of cocoa, flaxseed, honey and oat Cocoa powder Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa (cacao) beans. It contains polyphenols, which have numerous health benefits like reduced inflammation, better blood flow, lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels. However, processing and heating cocoa can cause it to lose its beneficial properties. Are you a chocolate fan? Prepare my tasty brownie. Flaxseed Flaxseed is really high in omega-3 fatty acids like rich alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), […]

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Crush your goals with my to-do list and calendar

alizswonderland — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 18:04:27 +0000

Are you too busy? Do you think multitasking is good? Can’t you concentrate? If your answer is yes, you need my tricks to achieve your dreams and goals! Download the free printables and crush your goals with my to-do list and calendar! It’s September, almost October….. Whaaaaat? How is that possible? If you’re thinking about this, I guess you haven’t completed a lot of things from your 2018 list. Does these sentences sound familiar? “I’m too busy right now” “I’m too tired” “I don’t have time for it” These are just excuses. Do you have a dream? If it’s important to you, go for it! Set your goals and work for them. These free printables will help you to organize your weeks and your days better. With the to-do list, you can prioritize your tasks and in the calendar, you will see your schedule for the whole week or month. It’s not too late to make a great ending for 2018 and be ready for 2019! Download the free printables to set your goals and make them come true. Set your goals and make them happen What is your dream? Don’t be afraid of dreaming big. And believe in your dreams! […]

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Easy 3-ingredient watermelon smoothie

alizswonderland — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:15:39 +0000

Summer is for watermelon (and other fruits as well). But watermelon is like water, I just start to eat it and it’s hard to stop. I have an upgraded watermelon recipe for you. It’s like red lemonade. This quick and easy 3-ingredient watermelon smoothie is the perfect combination of sweet, sour and fresh tastes. Sweet because of the watermelon, refreshing thanks to the mint and lime juice. And it’s also healthy. I tell you why… The health benefits of watermelon, lime and mint Watermelon Watermelon contains vitamin C, so it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Moreover, it can improve cardiovascular health and protect you from macular degeneration, diabetes, and cancer. For ripe watermelons look for the heavier ones because the water content increases along the ripening process. Its water weight can be 90%. Lime Lime is a good source of folate and vitamin C, which is one of the most important antioxidants in nature. Contains unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Vitamin C improves the immune system, it protects you from illness and it increases circulation thanks to its volatile oil content. Mint Mint has many species including peppermint and spearmint. Because of its dynamic flavour, mint […]

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35 ideas for blue wall colour in home decoration

alizswonderland — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:25:05 +0000

One of my favourite colour is blue. Actually, I like almost every colour. Just be vivid like blue, pink, yellow, turquoise etc. Are you struggling to choose a colour for your rooms? Now it’s time for 35 ideas for blue wall colour in home decoration. Continue reading for home decor ideas and inspiration for blue walls. Pin photos for ideas. If you would like to learn more about paints and companies or just look for the source of the photo, click on the highlighted names. About the blue colour In the RGB colour model, blue is one of the three primary colours. It symbolizes the sky and the sea. Blue pigments are made from minerals, especially lapis lazuli and azurite and plants. It has many shades like navy blue, cobalt blue, azure, sky blue, ultramarine, aquamarine or indigo. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. In ancient cultures, blue was associated with the sky and with divinity. Before the 12th century, blue wasn’t used many times in paintings because it was the most expensive pigment. Its popularity began in the Middle Ages when painters started to paint blue clothing for the Virgin Mary and […]

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Walnut crust pie with blackberry curd

alizswonderland — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 20:24:06 +0000

Walnut crust pie with blackberry curd is super delicious, I’m serious! The crust is made of walnut, biscuit and ginger, but the best part is the blackberry curd #omnomnom … If you want to make a refreshing fruity cake, read more to know how to prepare this blackberry pie. First, I baked it for my friend’s birthday, who loves blackberry. When she and the surprise friends tasted the pie, they said I outstripped myself. The magic is in the blackberry curd, the best is that you don’t need magic power! It’s impossible to ruin it, only need to mix the ingredients and be careful not to burn it. Okay, maybe it’s possible, but hardly 😉 I hope you are interested now. I celebrate the berry season (and my birthday) with this blackberry pie. It’s much better from fresh blackberries than frozen ones. Hurry, go to the market to buy fresh berries! Health benefits of blackberry Blackberry is rich in vitamin C, K and has antioxidant properties. It helps reduce blood pressure, protect against heart disease and prevent cancer. Blackberry contains also both types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, and it helps maintain a healthy level of […]

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