Dishes easy to make. Most of them made in 2pots.
Welcome to my frugal balcony again. I hope pretzels are noticed here. When having a snack, cappuccino creates additional bonus. While investigating about Pretzels I have found their origin back in Early Middle Ages. Monasteries were the places where these creations came from. Italian, not German as I thought. Pretiola… Read more »
This is an old recipe that has survived decades, giving its best when carobs are dried and minced in fall to be used during winter time. The pods are rich in pectin, non allergenic and has 1/3 of calories comparing to the same weight of chocolate. Originally, the ingredients are… Read more »
Double Chocolate Red Wine Bundt Cake is the best double chocolate cake recipe with red wine and chocolate glaze. Perfect Christmas bundt! Bittersweet chocolate, pure version, without any milk, and good quality red wine are perfect ingredients for Christmas bundt cake recipe. It is ready in 1 hour… Read more »
A bed of roses for black pearls. If you have roses that are not chemically treated in your garden or balcony, you can always add some petals to any dish: sweet or savory. Poppy seed is used in plenty of dishes, sweet and savory, for thousands of years, all over… Read more »
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles are easy no bake dessert recipe with white chocolate, rum, and shredded coconut. Perfect, simple to make truffles for holidays or any party! These truffles recipe is an easy to make and impress your family and friends and to pack as a gift for… Read more »
Quince Cheese – Grandmother’s Recipe is easy homemade quince paste recipe. Goes well with cheese platter but if rolled in sugar makes great Christmas candy! What is quince? Quince is pear-shaped, yellow fruit. It is nutritious and best if served cooked. If you would like to learn more about… Read more »
When Jack O’ Lanterns’ time arrives, it is good idea to save the pumpkin meat that you take out if the pumpkin is not too big. If it is, then pulpa will not be as tasteful as it is when using the medium and smaller ones. To manage leftovers, use… Read more »
Maybe I should make a category of the disasters in my kitchen; that would be something ! The story started when I made a second pot of salsa to add chilis to since my family and friends are really into hot dishes and I give those away as present when… Read more »
Tomato Salsa: Frugal and best spaghetti sauce ever ! For the best results, use high quality fresh tomatoes. But, if you have decided to make salsa on your own, and are now reading this, I am sure you already know that. This year, when salsa was done, I have packed… Read more »
Lavender Muffins, made with fresh lavender buds and apple lavender jelly, done in 30 minutes, are delicate lavender bites with easy apple undertone. Perfect tasty little bites ! Edible flowers are back to our menu and we can enjoy fresh buds and flowers of so many varieties. Luckily, we… Read more »