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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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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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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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Delicious milky vanilla bars with strawberry

alizswonderland — Sun, 13 May 2018 16:06:07 +0000

These creamy vanilla milky bars are the perfect combination of milk, eggs and few other ingredients. The strawberries make the taste more magical. Super easy to make, just mix the ingredients and that’s it. Okay not this easy, so don’t skip the recipe on the bottom of the page 😉 It looks like 2 layers, but it’s not… I’ll tell you the secret, just keep reading! First, my mom baked it and I had to ask her: why haven’t you 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 😉 I also have the recipe without fruits: Delicious milky vanilla bars. Strawberry season is here! Yeeeeey!!! One of my favourite fruit, I’m visiting the market more often nowadays to buy strawberries. It’s super tasty and has a lot of health benefits. Contain vitamin A, B and C, moreover potassium, calcium and iron. It is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, which help to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. It helps to purify your blood, strengthen your nerves, also recommended for weight-loss. […]

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Ricotta cheesecake with lemon curd

alizswonderland — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:45:41 +0000

This ricotta cheesecake is almost a normal cheesecake, but not exactly. The cream cheese is mixed with ricotta, so it won’t be as tall as the traditional one. But the taste is mmmmm 🙂 The crust is covered with the ricotta cream cheese mixture and topped with lemon curd. Every layer is delicious and together they are perfect! I prefer this dessert in summer because it’s cold and the lemon curd is so refreshing thanks to the lemon. Don’t worry, I won’t stop you to prepare it in winter 😉 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. Before cutting the lemon in half, wash the skin so that any dirt or bacteria residing on the surface will not be transferred to the fruit’s interior. I have a trick how to make crumbs from the biscuits. Place the biscuits into a plastic bag and close it. Roll them on a board with a rolling pin. Every oven works differently, so 1st […]

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Quindim, the traditional Brazilian dessert

alizswonderland — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:39:21 +0000

Quindim is a classical Brazilian dessert (sobremesa in Portuguese). The smaller size is made in mini cake mold (ramekin) and called Quindim. I prepared the bigger size, which is called Quindão. This way more people can taste it because it’s bigger. Made from only 5 ingredients: eggs, sugar, shredded coconut, lemon zest and butter. That’s it! It contains coconut, so it can’t be bad 😉 Portuguese and Brazilian desserts have this characteristic egg custard filling such as pastel de nata in Portugal. Read about more traditional desserts and other foods in my Brazilian food and drink guide. I experimented with a Brazilian recipe found on Globo, their most popular TV network. I translated the recipe from Portuguese and I modified it a bit. Fortunately, it has a video, so it made my work easier. I decreased the amount of sugar and I added lemon zest, but I didn’t use yellow food colouring. 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. […]

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Lemon curd from 4 ingredients

alizswonderland — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:43:36 +0000

This creamy lemon curd is made from 4 simple ingredients. Super easy to prepare and lemon gives a fresh taste to the curd. The perfect combination of the sweet and sour flavour. I use this curd on top of cakes and even put it into my overnight oats. My favourite cake with the curd is Ricotta cheesecake with lemon curd. Health benefits of lemon Lemon is a good source of folate and vitamin C, which is one of the most important antioxidants in nature. Contain 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. Preparation time: 10 min Baking time: 20 min Ingredients for 0,75 l lemon curd: Juice and zest of 4 lemons 4 eggs 400 gr (2 cups) powdered sugar 110 gr (0,5 cup) butter How to make the curd? Before grating and cutting the lemon, wash the skin so that any dirt or bacteria residing on the surface will not be transferred to the fruit’s interior. Grate the 4 lemons then squeeze them. Put all ingredients into a heat-resistant bowl. Place this bowl over a deeper […]

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How to choose the perfect Christmas gift?

alizswonderland — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 21:32:44 +0000

Christmas time is almost here 🙂 The Christmas holidays are so peaceful and loving for me, but everyone has the same problem before Christmas: What should I give my loved ones? I give you a few ideas about how to choose the perfect Christmas gift. We always look for the perfect gift for family and friends to make them joyful. I like to observe the faces when they unwrap my presents, it’s so good to see their happy faces and smiles. During the university we had a lot of deadlines before Christmas, I didn’t have time to buy presents on time, so I left the shopping for the last days. In the malls (and almost everywhere) people madly look for the perfect present. I hate this crazy rush for the gifts, I’d like to run away from the mall. Since I’ve finished university I always buy my presents in November or sooner. This is the 21st century, so we don’t have to go to the shopping mall, it’s possible to buy presents in front of the computer. Always count on the longer delivery time before the Holidays, many people prefer to take care of the gifts via the internet. Order the […]

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