1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes + salt
3/4 cup cheddar cheese shreds
3/4 cup mozzarella shreds
1 tbs olive oil
Steam your florets until fork tender about 7 minutes.
Transfer to a tea towel, allow to cool slightly and then squeeze out the liquids.
Add cauliflower, egg, breadcrumbs, seasonings, cheeses to a large bowl.
Stir to combine.
Form your nuggets by pressing together tightly the mixture.
Heat 1 tbs olive oil and cook your nuggets for about 4 minutes per side – until golden brown on both sides.
500g fresh cheese
1 egg
1 cup (200ml) sour cream
500g phyllo dough sheets
100ml sunflower oil or melted butter
100ml sparkling water (optional, for crispiness)
In a bowl, mix the cheese, egg, and sour cream until smooth.
Lay one sheet on a clean surface and brush lightly with the mix of oil and sparkling water. Place another sheet on top and repeat.
Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture along one edge of the phyllo sheets, then roll it into a log. You can keep the rolls straight or spiral them into a round baking dish.
Repeat until you use all the cheese mixture and phyllo sheets. Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish.
Brush the top with more oil or a mix of oil and sparkling water. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30–40 minutes, until golden brown.
Let it cool slightly before serving.
1 pack (250g) puff pastry
4 tbsp tomato sauce
100g ham, thinly sliced
100g cheese, grated
1 tsp oregano or sesame seeds
Roll out the first sheet of puff pastry on a clean surface. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pastry. Place the ham slices on top, then sprinkle with grated cheese. Add oregano or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
Place another sheet of puff pastry on top and press gently.
Cut the pastry into triangles and roll each one into a croissant shape. Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let them cool slightly before serving.
1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
6 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
100g cream cheese (softened)
a pinch of salt and pepper
fresh dill (optional)
Prepare the bread: Cut the crusts off the bread slices and spread a layer of cream cheese on each slice.
Place a few slices of cucumber on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper.
Put another slice of bread on top, then cut the sandwiches into small squares or triangles.
If you like, add a little fresh dill on top for extra flavor.
3 large tortillas (wheat or corn)
250 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
150 g cream cheese
3 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
1 carrot, grated
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 handful lettuce, chopped
50 g grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream (or yogurt), mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
2. Mix in grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, lettuce, and grated cheese.
3. Spread the filling evenly over the tortillas. Roll each tortilla tightly, making sure the filling stays inside.
5. Cut into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a plate. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
500 g butter or margarine
500 g all-purpose flour (or mix with cake flour, half and half)
500 g fresh cheese
2 packet of baking powder
2–4 teaspoons of salt
4 eggs
In a large bowl, grate butter. Add fresh cheese, 2 eggs, flour, salt, and baking powder. Knead with your hands into a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
Place the dough in a bag and let it rest in the fridge for about 2 hours until it firms up.
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 2–3 cm on a well-floured surface.
Use a glass to cut out shapes, dipping the glass in flour each time to prevent sticking. Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the biscuits with the second egg, slightly beaten and salted. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.