Broad bean tomato pasta - makaron z bobem w sosie pomidorowym

Good morning!

I've just published my chanterelle debut in a recipe for chanterelle risotto, and here's another! Broad bean debut, frankly a bit "forced". I received a delicious, young broad bean from my grandma's garden as a gift, so it would be a sin not to use it. First I added it to my salad - it was perfect. As a second idea, I wanted to recreate, or rather improve, a recipe for broad beans pasta from a certain restaurant. Unfortunately, I did not like that one - undercooked pasta, and quite overcooked broad beans were not a good pair. Have a look at my recipe for a very simple pasta with a sauce full of flavor:

Chanterelle risotto - risotto z kurkami

I have to admit that it was my debut when it comes to chanterelles used at home and I am amazingly surprised! Risotto is rich in flavor with a light cheddar twist and disappears in no time.

It must be admitted that risotto is a dish that requires patience and time and it tastes best when served straight away. The rice in the pan should be watered with the broth in parts, then stirred and allowed to evaporate. Repeat the process until the rice is done.

If you want to use other extras, check out my previous recipes:

click here for asparagus risotto

click here for a mushroom risotto anda risotto with tomato sauce

Let's get started!

Vegan tortilla - wegańska tortilla

Hello there!

I actually had a problem naming this one, as vegan tortilla means nothing to me apart from the fact that it's vegan. So I'm gonna tell you now that it's full of taste, a little bit mexican-style and great both warm and cold, crispy or soft. Let's get started!

Morning banana milkshake - śniadaniowy koktajl bananowy

Welcome!

In the beginning, I have to admit this beverage has saved me in the morning many times when I was practically running late with long classes ahead. I used to eat the banana, but then I figured a milkshake is even easier and richer in nutrients. 

Asparagus risotto - risotto ze szparagami

Hi guys!

I have to admit that last year I've caught 'asparagus fever' and probably consisted of them in 80% during the season. They are definitely one of my top vegetables. This year I wanted to try something fresh. The inspiration for the recipe was one of the menu positions from Pawilon Towarzyski. The sticky rise goes perfectly with crispy asparagus making the dish unique. 

Two types of risotto - tomato and mushroom - have already been depicted on my page, click here to open the article. 

Ingredients fo 4 portions:

about 1 liter vegetable or chicken stock
1 tbsp butter
1 large onion
1 cup risotto rice (about 250g)
2 handfuls of green asparagus
grated cheese of preference to taste
salt and pepper to taste
3 big radishes (optional)

Preparation:

1) Peel and dice. Fry on a pan with tablespoon of butter till soft.

2) In the meantime hit up the stock (no need to bring to boil).

3) Add rice to the frying pan, fry a little on small heat while moving it.

4) Add the stock in portions to the pan, so that the rice could boil in it, don't add another part before full absorption.

5) Wash the asparagus and chop them into about 1 cm long parts. If they are large, cut them alongside.

6) When the rice is al dente, add the remaining stock and asparagus and let it cook until the liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).  Add salt and pepper.

7) Serve with grated cheese and optionally - sliced radish. Best to eat warm.

Delicious!

If you need other asparagus idea, click here for my pasta with asparagus recipe.

The article wasn't sponsored. 

Witam serdecznie!

Muszę przyznać, że w zeszłym roku wpadłam w szparagowy szał podczas sezonu i w 80% składałam się z zapieczonych z serem szparagów, które pochłaniałam prawie codziennie. Są to zdecydowanie jedne z moich ulubionych warzyw. 
W tym roku chciałam wypróbować coś nowego, inspiracją do tego przepisu było danie jednej z moich ulubionych polskich restauracji - Pawilon Towarzyski, Białystok. Klejący i nieco ciągnący się ryż z risotto idealnie komponuje się z chrupkością szparagów, czyniąc to danie wyjątkowym. 

Dwa rodzaje risotto - pomidorowe i grzybowe - pojawiły się już na blogu, kliknij tutaj, aby je wyświetlić. 

Składniki na 4 porcje:

około 1 litr wywaru na mięsie lub warzywach
1 łyżka masła
1 duża cebula
1 kubek ryżu do risotto (ok. 250g)
2 garści szparagów zielonych
ulubiony starty ser do posypania
sól i pieprz do smaku
3 duże rzodkiewki (opcjonalnie)

Przygotowanie:

1) Cebulę obrać i pokroić w drobną kostkę. Przysmażyć na dużej patelni z łyżką masła do miękkości na średnim ogniu.

2) W tym czasie podgrzać wywar (nie musi się gotować, ale nie powinien być zimny).

3) Na patelnię dorzucić ryż, chwilę podsmażyć, mieszając.

4) Dolewać porcjami wywar na patelnię, aby ryż się w nim gotował na średnim ogniu.

5) Szparagi umyć, odciąć lub ułamać zdrewniałą część, pokroić na długości około 1 cm, jeśli są grube - przeciąć także wzdłuż na pół.

6) Kiedy ryż na patelni będzie al dente, dolać ostatnią porcję wywaru i dorzucić szparagi, gotować przez 5-10 minut, aż cały płyn się zredukuje. Doprawić.

7) Rozłożyć porcje na talerze, udekorować serem i ewentualnie pokrojoną rzodkiewką. Najlepiej zjeść na ciepło.

Palce lizać!

Jeśli potrzebujecie innej inspiracji szparagowej, zapraszam po przepis na makaron ze szparagami (klik!).

Post nie jest sponsorowany.

Oatmeal cookies - ciasteczka owsiane

Hello there!

The recipe I'm about to share was created due to my necessity of food I can both take to class (and easily eat it) and prepare in advance. These cookies can be baked for the whole week and taken anywhere with minimum effort - no crumbs, no cutlery, full in required nutrients from honey, nuts, oatmeal. The only problem is if you're not strong enough you'll end up eating them all right after! Let's get to it:

Banana bread - chlebek bananowy

Hi!

Banana bread - we all know that one. I used to eat it quite often in cake shops with a cup of coffee. This recipe can be called "emergency" and "for lazy people", but that's okay, it'll be perfect for a Saturday morning. No blender required, no more than 1 bowl, no precisely measured ingredients... Simple preparation but not so simple taste!

Meatless burrito - bezmięsne burrito

Welcome!

I am aware that I'm in no position to educate anybody on burritos. Nevertheless I would like to present my meatless version, which has won my heart not long ago and is now one of my favorite dinner ideas. I'm not even sure if I'll eat any other burrito after coming up with this one, so you have to check it for yourself. If you are capable of making your own flour tortillas - go ahead, it will only upgrade this dish. Let's get to it!

Pumpkin curry sauce - dyniowy sos curry

Welcome again!

The latest recipe for pumpkin cupcakes was a perfect fit for the autumn mood and today I am going to stick to that trend and our main guest - a pumpkin. Out-standing, rich pumpkin sauce with baby spinach and dried tomatoes will get along with grains, rice or noodles. Let's try it out!

Pumpkin cupcakes - dyniowe babeczki

Welcome food lovers!

I'm presenting you my very first recipe containing pumpkin, all caused by a coincidence in which I've bought a few kilograms of it. Happens all the time, am I right? Some of it became a pasta sauce, some of it was frozen, but most transformed into these delicious cupcakes. Follow the recipe:

What to eat in Budapest?

Hi guys!

I had an opportunity to visit the capital city of Hungary this summer and for 4 days I've been delighting in the taste of local cuisine. I would like to present top 5 foods, that are essential (at the same time absolutely delicious) to try in Budapest. I have to outline that my option is mostly based on one-time attempt in certain place, so it's totally subjective. Let's get started!

Co zjeść w Budapeszcie?

Witam serdecznie w nowym poście!

Podczas ostatnich wakacji miałam przyjemność odwiedzić stolicę Węgier i przez 4 dni rozsmakować się w lokalnej kuchni. Poniżej przedstawiam 5 potraw, których spróbowanie jest absolutną koniecznością, a jednocześnie wielką przyjemnością! Chciałabym jednak podkreślić, że ich smak jest oceniany najczęściej po jednorazowym spożyciu w danym lokalu, zatem oczywiście lista jest subiektywna.

Carrot bread - chlebek marchewkowy

Welcome to another recipe!

Carrot bread may be mistaken for the sweet nature of banana bread, but there's no similarity in that matter, as the first one is an (extra)ordinary piece of sandwich etc. Its benefits include exceptional taste, crispy outside and soft inside with carrot slices.
The following recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. Main ingredients are patience and time.

College food vol. 2 - jedzenie studenckie 2

Hello reader!

The first article about college food is now nearly 2 years old. I am now heading to third year of my college, living in second flat and feeling ready to update the previous thought. Enjoy and, hopefully, make use of the following.

Zucchini fritters - placuszki z cukinii

Warmly welcome back!

This recipe is as easy as it gets and requires about 20 minutes in which only 5 for actual preparation. The genesis is quite common - I forgot to put one ingredient while making zucchini fritters from a polish cooking book. 

Cynamonowe bułeczki

Kto nie lubi wchodzić do kuchni wypełnionej zapachem cynamonu i zajadać się jeszcze ciepłymi cynamonkami, niech pierwszy rzuci... ciastem?

Te słodkości wykonane z poniższego przepisu są przepełnione maślano-cynamonowym kremem, który pozwala na zachowanie miękkiego wnętrza przy kruchości zewnętrznych warstw. Cynamonki są przepyszne "na sucho" jak i maczane np. w kakao, idealnie nadają się na szybką przekąskę czy mały deser (pamiętajcie, że liczą się wymiary, a nie ilość!). 

Summary of 2017 - podsumowanie roku 2017

Welcome warmly to the last post of that year!

Despite the latest decrease in my activity on the blog, I've decided to create the very first summary of my work here. 

Pastalena turned one on 19th December 2017, so not that long ago. This year was a time of development of the site, gaining readers, getting on with the blogosphere and joy because of the achieved goals.

All visits, comments, and shares are not only empty numbers for me, but also are connected with the happiness, appreciation of my work and, of course, motivation for further work.

Cream of roasted peppers and tomatoes soup - zupa krem z pieczonej papryki i pomidorów

 Welcome warmly!

A colder part of the year, which is autumn and winter, has already started, so we need more energy and warm dinners. Vegetable soups are a great source of both, so I will present you a recipe for my favorite creamy soup, inspired by a dish in a restaurant that unfortunately no longer exists.

Besides its beautiful, intense color, it has an addictive, delicious taste. Spicy tastes amateurs can season it with a pinch of chilli.

College food - jedzenie studenckie

Welcome!

I am here after a break with a new material which matches the events of the end of September or the beginning of October - the beginning of the new academic year. Some of you can rely on experiences, but others are first years and may need to organize their fresh start. 

I read about posts summarizing the annual activity on other blogs and here's the idea for the following list comes from.

Kitchen&Food Hacks

Hello again!

My plans for a video came to nothing eventually, what a shame. But I still prepared these 5 kitchen and food (more food of course!) hacks that you may find interesting and helpful in everyday kitchen struggles. I've checked them all, now it's your turn.