Cookbook - comforting meals

comforting meals cookbook

A collection of recipes made by students from Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic during an English-German e-Twinning project Strong Together 2025-2026

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CONTENT:

1. Cinnamon rolls
2. Apple snails made from puff pastry
3. Pancakes
4. Brownies
5. Gingerbread cake
6. Bún bò Nam Bộ
7. Scampienudeln
8. Avocado Toast
9. Gebackene Süßkartoffeln mit Feta
10. Blumenkohl-Nuggets
11. Veganes Tofu-Salat
12. Maki Sushi
13. Smashed Peas & Halloumi on Toast
14. Ancient Greek Teganites
15. Lemon Chicken & Veggies
16. Pierogi with Potato and Cheese Filling
17. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce
18. Angel Wings
19. Traditional Polish Vegetable Salad
20. Banana bread
21. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
22. Tomato & Cheese on toast
23. Cookies
24. Spaghetti Carbonara
25. Scrambled Eggs

Recipe 1:

cinnamon rolls

Ingredients: Leaven: - 50 ml of lukewarm milk - 1 pack of dried yeast - teaspooon of icing sugar Dough: - 2 eggs - 75 g of melted butter - 150 ml of milk - 530 g of plain flour - 80 g of grynulated sugar - 1 teaspoon of salt Filling: - 150 g of icing sugar - 2 tablespoons of cinnamon - 75 g of melted butter

recipe 1:

cinnamon rolls

Glaze: - icing sugar - milk - melted butter (put it how you feel it) Instructions: 1) Make a leaven. Then wait 10-15 minutes until it rises. 2) To the leaven add all of the liguid ingredients and mix them. 3) Then add all of the loose ingredients and mix. 4) Let the dough rise for about an hour. 5) Make the filling. Mix all of the ingredients together. 6) Roll out the dough, then spread the filling on top of it. 7) Roll the dough and slice it. Then put it into a high form (pan) and spread melted butter on top of it. 8) Then bake it to 200°C for an hour. 9) After that make glaze and pour it on warm cinnamon rolls. Authors: Simona Darková, Lukáš Hanzelka Country: Czech Republic

Recipe 2:

Apple snails made from puff pastry

Ingredients:

• 4 apples
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ packet cinnamon sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• A pinch of ground allspice
• 1 package ready-rolled puff pastry
• 1 egg
• A handful of walnuts

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 180 °C .
• Grate the apples, add lemon juice, cinnamon sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Mix well.
• Spread the apple mixture over the puff pastry, leaving a small edge free.
• Roll the pastry into a log and seal the edge with beaten egg.
• Cut into slices and place on a baking tray with baking paper.
• Brush with egg, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
• Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.

Authors: Kristian Fančovič, Filip Dřímal Country: Czech Republic

recipe 3:

pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 400 ml of milk
• 300 g of flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 2-3 tablespoons of sugar
• a pinch of salt

Instructions:

• In a bowl, whisk the egg with milk, sugar, and salt.
• Add the flour mixed with baking powder, then stir in the oil. (The batter should be thicker than crepe batter.)
• Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-low heat.
• Cook small pancakes for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.
• Serve with a topping of your choice.

Author: Adéla Beráková Country: The Czech Republic

recipe 4:

brownies

Ingredients: 225 g dark chocolate 75 g butter 3 eggs 220 g sugar 60 g oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt 40 g cocoa powder 130 g all-purpose flour Authors: Iva Fišerová, Nela Běláková Country: Czech Republic

recipe 4:

Brownies

Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. 2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together and let it cool slightly. 3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until combined. 4. Add the oil and vanilla extract, mix well. 5. Pour in the melter chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. 6. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix gently. 7. Pour the batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. 8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is set, but the inside is still fudgy. 9. Let it cool compleatly, then cut into squares.

recipe 5:

gingerbread cake

Ingredients: Instructions: 2 cups of semi-coarse flour First, mix the flour, sugar, vanilla sugar1 cup of sugar and baking powder. 2 eggs Add the oil and kefir and mix well.1/2 cup of kefir Pour the batter into a baking pan. 1 baking powder Bake at 170°C for about 45 minutes.1 vanilla sugar Let the cake cool completely.1/2 cup of oil Pour the melted chocolate over the cake.Coconut flakes Sprinkle with coconut flakes.cooking chocolate Enjoy! Author: Michaela Bahrová, Czech Republic

recipe 6:

Bún bò Nam Bộ

Ingredients: Garnish -1/4 of Iceberg lettuce -1 Carrot-2 handfuls of mung bean sprouts-2 handfuls of unroasted and unshelled peanuts-2 handfuls of fried spring onions-coriander and mint according to taste -300g of rice noodles-1 spoonful of vinegar

Meat -450g of beef lleg -2 stalks of lemongrass -2 medium cloves garlic -1 tablespoon sunflower oil -2 tablespoons fish sauce -freshly ground pepper Sauce -350 ml boiling water -2.5 tbsp cane sugar -2.5 tbsp fish sauce -1 tbsp rice vinegar -2 tbsp vinegar -1 medium garlic -chilli to taste

recipe 6:

Bún bò Nam Bộ

Instructions

-Freeze the meat for 30 minutes to firm it -Slice the meat into very thin pieces (approx. 2 mm) -Mix the meat with garlic, lemongrass, oil, fish sauce, and pepper -Cover and refrigerate to marinate -Dry-roast the peanuts, peel them, and crush them -Briefly toast the fried onions until golden -Chop the lettuce and shred the carrots -Tear the herbs and prepare the mung bean sprouts -Soak the rice noodles in boiling water with vinegar, then rinse and drain -Prepare the sauce by mixing garlic, chili, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and hot water -Stir until the sugar dissolves and the flavor is balanced -Sear the meat on a very hot dry pan for 2–3 minutes -Assenmble the dish in a bowl: lettuce, noodles, vegetables, herbs, meat, peanuts, and onions -Finish with warm sauce before serving Author: Liv Plecho Country: Czech Republic

recipe 7:

Scampienudeln

Ingridiens: Schinken, Kaese - Parmesan, Oregano, Scampies, Nudeln

Vorbereitung : Ein cremiges,aromatisches nudelgericht mit saftigen garnelen zartem schinken und geschmolzenem Kaese.Fricher rosmarin und deftendes basilikum verleihen dem gerich eine mediterrane note und unterstreichen den feinen Geschmack der Meeresfruechte. Abgerundet wird alles durch eine samtige Sauce - perfekt fuer ein elegantes und zugleich unkompliziertes Abendessen.

recipe 8:

Avocado Toast

Ingredients: 1 Avocado, 0,5 Knoblauch, 4 Tost, 3 Eier, 5 Loefel Butter Instructions: Die Avocado schaelen, halbieren, den Stein entferen. das Fruchtfleish in Stuecke shneiden un dann mit einer Gabel zerdruecken. Fuegen Sie den durch die Presse gepressten Knoblauch, Salz und Pfeffer hinzu, mischen Sie.In einem tiefen Teller 1 Ei mit einer Gabel schlagenMtit Zusatz von Milch und einer Prise Salz. Die Avocadopaste auf 2 Scheiben Toast geben, mit der zweiten Scheibe Toast bedecken, leicht adruecken. Auf beiden Seiten und an den Seiten in einem geschlagenen Ei einweichen und mit erhitzter geklaerter Butter auf eine Bratpfanne geben.Bei mittlerer Hitze auf beiden Seiten bratenFuer goldene Farbe etwa 2 Minuten auf jeder Seite2 Spiegeleier separat anbratenDen Toast auf Teller geben, mit einem Spiegelei bedecken und mit Zusatzstoffen bestreuen. Author: Poland Norbert Jozwiak

Recipe 9:

Gebackene Süßkartoffeln mit Feta

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Wash the sweet potatoes under running water and cut them in half lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern. Place the sweet potatoes cut side up on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme, drizzle with olive oil, and bake uncovered for about 1 hour, until the flesh is soft. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and drizzle with lemon juice, honey, and additional olive oil (alternatively, these ingredients can be combined into a sauce in equal proportions). Finish by sprinkling with chili flakes and generously chopped parsley.

Ingredients: • 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes • salt, pepper, thyme, chili flakes • extra virgin olive oil • lemon juice • 100 g feta cheese • honey • parsley

Autors: Poland Sofiia Kukhtei, Paulina Dróbka

recipe 10:

Blumenkohl-Nuggets

Ingredients: 2 servings • 1/2 cauliflower • 1/4 pomegranate • 180 g plain yogurt • extra virgin olive oil • 1.5 tbsp kebab/gyros seasoning or garam masala*, a pinch of hot paprika, salt and pepper • coriander or parsley

Instructions: • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Divide the cauliflower into medium-sized florets, add to the boiling water, and cook al dente for about 6–7 minutes. Drain well. • Meanwhile, remove the pomegranate seeds: first cut off the top and bottom, then score the peel vertically, break the fruit into sections, and release the seeds. • Spread the spices on a plate and coat the cooked cauliflower with them. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and mix well. Season with freshly ground pepper and salt. • Heat a frying pan, add a little olive oil, and briefly fry the cauliflower on all sides. Alternatively, use a grill pan, an air fryer, or the oven grill. • Spoon the yogurt onto plates (about 3 tablespoons per plate) and spread it out. Top with the cauliflower, then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and coriander or parsley.

Autors: Poland Weronika Chojnacka, Oliwia Tresher

Recipe 11:

Veganes Tofu-Salat

Ingredients:

Authors: Poland: Amirah Hołtyn, Maja Bendlin

• vegan pasta -250 grams
• dried tomatoes in oil -1 jar
• Spinach leaves - 200 grams
• Smoked tofu - 180 grams
• Roasted sunflower seeds - 70 grams
• Garlic - 1 teaspoon
• Ground sweet paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Hellmann's Mild Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Ground chili powder - 0.5 teaspoon
• Mustard - 1 tablespoon
• Light soy sauce - 5 tablespoons

Instructions:

1.Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and let cool.2.Cut the tofu into cubes, and remove the stems from the spinach leaves. Chop the tomatoes into smaller pieces.3.Place all ingredients in a bowl. Add the sweet paprika, chili powder, garlic, and sunflower seeds.4.Prepare the dressing: Mix about 4 tablespoons of tomato oil with the ketchup, soy sauce, and mustard. Pour over the salad and mix thoroughly. Enjoy!

recipe 12:

Maki Sushi

Ingredients Instructions

• sushi rice
• rice vinegar
• nori sheets
• fresh vegetables (cucumber, avocado)
• salmon or surimi (optional)
• soy sauce

1. Cook the sushi rice, then mix it with a little rice vinegar while warm. Let it cool.
2. Place a nori sheet on a mat and spread a thin layer of rice over it.
3. Add vegetables and fish in the center.
4. Roll tightly and seal the edge with a bit of water.
5. Slice into pieces and serve with soy sauce.

Authors: Ninka Olejarova, Slovakia

Authors:Daniela Macková, Slovakia

recipe 13:

Smashed Peas & Halloumi on Toast

Instructions:1. Add a handful of thinly sliced radishes to a bowl with 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt and a 1 tsp caster sugar. Leave to pickle at room temperature while you finish the rest of the recipe. 2. Add 300g frozen peas to a sieve and pour over boiling water until they’re cooked. Refresh under cold water and add to a food processor with the leaves from a bunch of mint, a dollop of creme fraiche, sour cream or natural yoghurt, the juice of a lemon and four roughly chopped spring onions. Season well and blitz until combined but the peas still have some texture. 3. Chop a block of halloumi into cubes before frying in a little oil in a frying pan over a medium heat until golden on each side. Drizzle over 1 tbsp runny honey, add 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (more if you like it hotter) and fry until golden and crispy on each side. 4. Toast the sourdough slices and top with some of the pea smash, the halloumi, a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds, some pea shoots and some finely sliced spring onions. Add a drizzle of olive oil and serve

Ingredients:Radish White Wine Vinegar Sugar Salt 300g Frozen pea Mint leaves Cream cheese/yoghurt Lemon Spring onions Halloumi Honey Chilli flakes Toasts Pomegranate seeds Olive oil

recipe 14:

ancient greek teganites

• Ingredients
• 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
• 1 cup (235 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Olive oil, for frying
• Sesame seeds, optional
• Honey, for serving

Instructions

1. Whisk the salt into the water. In a large bowl, add the water and honey to the flour and mix. Cover and let it sit for 20 minutes.
2. If using the sesame seeds, toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for a couple of minutes, or until they start to brown and become fragrant. Set aside.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a frying pan, enough to evenly coat the bottom, but not enough to make a puddle. Pour the batter into the pan (the size of the pancake is up to you). Cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until the edges start to lose their sheen, then flip and cook on the other side. Repeat with the rest of the batter, adding more olive oil as needed.
4. Serve the teganites forth hot with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of sesame seeds. If you want to keep them sweet, leave out the sesame seeds.

Authors:Michal Dráb, Slovakia

recipe 15:

Lemon Chicken & Veggies

Instructions:Preheat oven to 200 °C / 400 °F.Place chicken and all veggies on a baking tray.Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.Add garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together.Bake for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.Optional: sprinkle with fresh parsley or a bit of feta before serving.

Ingredients:2 chicken breasts (or tofu for a veggie option)1 zucchini, sliced1 bell pepper, sliced1 red onion, sliced1 cup cherry tomatoes2 tbsp olive oilJuice of 1 lemon2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)1 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbsSalt & pepper to taste

Authors:Ferdinand Németh, Slovakia

recipe 16:

Pierogi with Potato and Cheese Filling

Ingredients: 500 g wheat flour,approx. 250 ml warm water, 1 egg (optional), 300 g farmer’s cheese (twaróg),300 g cooked potatoes, 1 onion, salt, pepper, butter or oil for frying

Instructions: 1. Knead flour, water and egg into a smooth dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes. 2. Mash potatoes and mix with cheese. 3. Finely chop the onion, sauté until golden and add to the filling. 4. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. 5. Roll out the dough thinly and cut circles. 6. Place filling on each circle, fold and seal the edges. 7. Cook in salted boiling water until the pierogi float (about 2–3 minutes). 8. Serve with butter or fried onion.

Authors: Poland, Zespół Szkół Zawodowych

Recipe 17:

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage 500 g minced meat, 100 g rice, 1 onion, 500 ml tomato passata, salt, pepper, marjoram, oil

Instructions: 1.Cook the rice until half-done. 2. Blanch the cabbage, separate the leaves and remove thick veins. 3. Chop the onion and fry lightly. 4. Mix meat with rice, onion and spices. 5. Place filling on cabbage leaves and roll tightly. 6. Arrange rolls in a pot, pour over passata and a little water. 7. Simmer covered for about 60 minutes. 8. Serve hot.

Authors: Poland, Zespół Szkół Zawodowych

recipe 18:

Angel Wings

Ingredients:250 g flour, 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon spirit or vinegar, powdered sugar, oil for frying

Instructions: 1. Knead flour, yolks, sour cream and spirit into a dough. 2. Beat the dough with a rolling pin until air bubbles form. 3. Roll out thinly and cut into strips. 4. Make a slit in each strip and pull one end through. 5. Fry in hot oil until golden. 6. Drain and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Authors: Poland, Zespół Szkół Zawodowych

Recipe 19:

Traditional Polish Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 3 potatoes, 2 carrots, 1 parsley root, 2 eggs, 3 pickled cucumbers, canned peas, mayonnaise, salt, pepper

Instructions: 1. Cook vegetables in their skins, cool and peel. 2. Hard-boil the eggs. 3. Dice all ingredients finely. 4. Add peas and mayonnaise. 5. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. 6. Chill before serving.

Authors: Poland, Zespół Szkół Zawodowych

Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (about 200 g / 7 oz mashed) 55 g melted butter (¼ cup) 70 g sugar (⅓ cup) 1 large egg 135 g all-purpose flour (1 cup) ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda A pinch of salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Optional: 40–50 g chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Recipe 20:

Banana bread

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a small loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Mash the bananas in a bowl using a fork. Stir in the melted butter and sugar. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; mix well. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Authors:Štefánia Mešťanová, Slovakia

Recipe 21:

Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 cooked chicken breast (grilled or boiled) 1 ripe avocado 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 small cucumber 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of ½ lemon Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions:Cut the cooked chicken breast into small pieces.Dice the avocado and cucumber.Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.Put all ingredients into a bowl.Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.Mix everything gently.Serve fresh.

Authors:Kristína Katonová, Slovakia

Recipe 22:

Tomato & Cheese on toast

Ingredients:1 thick slice white or brown bread 2 tbsp pasta sauce, tomato salsa or passata thinly sliced chorizo, salami, ham, mushrooms or roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, jalapeños 30g/1oz cheese, such as grated Cheddar, ready-grated mozzarella, or a mixture Instructions: 1. Preheat the grill to a medium-high setting. Place the bread on a baking tray or grill pan and grill on one side until lightly toasted. 2. Turn the bread over and spread with the tomato sauce and top with the chorizo, mushrooms, or any other topping. Sprinkle with the cheese. 3. Return to the grill for a further 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the toppings are hot.

Authors:Simona Vargová, Slovakia

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Authors:Michaela Skalošová, Slovakia

Recipe 23:

Cookies

Ingredients • 115 grams butter • 90 grams brown sugar • 50 grams caster sugar or granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 large egg • 210 grams plain flour or all purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • Pinch of salt • 160 grams chocolate chips, plus extra for decorating

Instructions • Place butter in a heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave until JUST melted. You don’t want the butter to be hot, but just soft enough to stir with a fork until smooth. • Add sugars, vanilla and egg and stir until smooth. Add flour, baking soda and salt and stir until soft cookie dough forms. Add chocolate chips and stir until combined. • Chill cookie dough in the fridge for AT LEAST one hour. Or speed up the process by freezing the dough for 30 minutes. • Preheat oven to 180 C. Line two baking trays with baking or parchment paper. • Roll balls of cookie dough, approximately 1.5 tablespoons each, using your hands and place on prepared oven trays, leaving room for the cookie to spread. • Bake cookies for 10 - 11 minutes. While the cookies are still warm, add a few extra chocolate chips on top.

RECIPE 24:

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

INGREDIENTS:

• Spaghetti
• 1 egg
• parmesan cheese or pecorino cheese
• Bacon
• Pepper
• Salt
• Thyme (optional)
• Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Chop the bacon and put it in pan on medium heat. Sear untill golden.
2. Remove heat from pan and add good amount of pepper and thyme.
3. Prepare a big pot for spaghetti. Add hot water and 2 tbs of salt and little bit of olive oil. Cook untill al dente. Donť throw the water out.
4. Prepare a bowl. Crack 1 egg and add good amount of parmesan cheese into it and whisk it untill completely mixed. Finaly add a pinch of salt and 1 ladle of hot spaghetti water. Mix well donť let it curdle.
5. Put mixture and spaghetti in the pan with bacon and slightly warm everything up and stir. Wait until the egg thickens.
6. Top with some more parmesan. Serve and enjoy!

recipe 25:

ScrAMBLED EGGS

Ingredients 2–3 eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1–2 tablespoons milk or water (optional, makes eggs fluffier) Salt & pepper (or whatever you feel you want) Veggies you like (any of these work): Tomato Onion Bell pepper Mushroom You can also add: ham, cheese or sausage Author Erik Tomi, Slovakia

Instructions Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the spices of your choice, Add the milk or water. Whisk well. Heat a pan on medium heat and add olive oil or butter. Cook the veggies first (2–3 minutes) until soft. Lower the heat slightly and pour in the eggs. Stir gently with a spatula until eggs are just set (don’t overcook). Turn off heat, add cheese if using, and let it melt. Serve with toast, avocado, or on its own.

Look for labels where the first ingredient is "whole grain" or "whole". Avoid those labeled “multigrain” unless they are truly whole grain.