Bosnian Pot

This traditional dish was made in our household for years. It's one of those dishes that bring the memories, the warmth,...Comfort food that makes me a little bit nostalgic but happy. This is the recipe we used for years in our family and it's very easy to make but very delicious and perfect for these cold days. I hope you will like it!

Mersiha 




Ingredients:

• 1 smaller cabbage
• 1/2 lb  lamb or beef
• 1 red onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 potatoes
• 1-2 carrots
• 2-3 tomatoes
• 1 sweet pepper
• 3 tbsp of tomato sauce
• some parsley
• salt,pepper
• olive oil/vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Cut all the vegetables and meat first.
2. Layer meat and vegetables in a large soup pot. (one layer of vegetables, one layer of meat, and so on). If you use the same pot as me then cover the top of pot with some brown paper and tide with   kitchen twine.
3. Cook until meat and vegetables are cooked. (Mine took about 2 1/2 hours on low to medium heat).
   NOTES: I did not stir this stew. I just let the vegetables and meat simmer together and they took care of themselves.
4. Don't forget to add spices.
5. Serve hot.

Bon Appétit 

Adriatic Sea

Beautiful places we've visited

      We visited many beautiful places but somehow going back home is like falling in love with the same person all over again.There are always places we want to see and visit. I will try to share some of our traveling journeys with photos I took and hope you will like it. 

Mersiha  


Sunset Over the Adriatic Sea,Makarska Riviera, Croatia

Creamy Tomato Soup with Tarhana(soup pasta)

Another cold and snowy day so what else to make then my favorite creamy tomato soup. This soup is made by my hubby and it's so easy to make but very delicious. I hope you will like it too.

• 2 medium sized onions, diced
• 4 tbs olive oil
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 4 tomatoes,diced
• 28oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup soup pasta,(your choice)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp of fresh basel 
• 2 tbsp minced garlic 
•  salt
• ground pepper
• spice of your choice 

Directions:

1. In your soup pot, saute your diced onions in the olive oil until they are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
2. Next,pour in diced tomatoes,can crushed tomatoes,chicken or vegetable stock, and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
3. Then, stir in the heavy cream, and let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes. 
4. Use your hand held blender or regular blender to puree your soup. Let it still be slightly chunky.
5. Get back on the stove and add the soup pasta of your choice,basil,salt,pepper and spices of your choice and let it cook few minutes until pasta is done and serve it.
6. You can serve it with toast bread or grilled cheese.

Enjoy!

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This is our beautiful bulletin board for Valentine's at ALC. We love it!