Strawberry Panna Cotta (Italy)

This delicious dessert only takes 10-15 min to make! Although it must be refrigerated for a couple of hours before serving - it is definitely worth the wait!

preparation time: 10-15 min
refrigerating time: 2-3 hrs

- 1 pint (470ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp strawberry-flavored gelatin powder
- 1/3 cups sugar
- 100-150g fresh strawberries

Makes about 4 small molds

1.Combine 1 1/2 tsp gelatin powder with 1/3 tapped water. Let it stand for 5 min.

2. Transfer the gelatin mixture into a small saucepan. Put the saucepan on a medium-high heat, when the gelatin starts to boil - turn the heat off or remove the saucepan from the heat.

3. In the meantime, using a small saucepan - combine the heavy cream with 2 tbsp of sugar and 1 tsp Vanilla extract.

4. Bring the heavy cream mixture to boil on a medium-high heat.

5. When the heavy cream starts to boil, turn the heat off, and add the gelatin. 

6. Mix the gelatin and the heavy cream together.

7. Transfer the mixture into the molds, cover each mold with a plastic wrap, and put it in the freezer for a couple of hours.

8. Was and slice the strawberries. Leave 4 strawberries for garnishing.

9. Add the strawberries to the blender. Add 3 tbsp sugar. Make a puree.

10. Pour 1 cup hot water into a small bowl. Transfer the mold into the bowl for 30 sec. Remove the mold from the bowl, turn it upside down on a small plate, remove the mixture. Add the strawberry puree to the plate. Add 1 whole strawberry to garnish the plate. Serve cold!

Cheese, Pepper, and Pepperoni Pizza

Ever wanted to bake your own pizza pie? It's easy! Here we'll teach you how! Besides the ingredients mentioned in our recipe - use your own imagination and create the toppings of any choice you like!

preparation time: 50 min 
baking time: 20-25 min

for the dough:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp instant yeast
- a pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water

for the topping: 

- 1-2 red bell peppers
- 1 can crashed tomatoes or 1 can thick & spicy tomato pizza sauce
- 10-15 pepperoni slices
- 225g mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cups parmesan cheese

1. Combine together flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Mix them well.

2. Make a well in the center - add olive oil and water. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth and solid.

3. Roll a ball from the dough and put it back into the large, clean, and slightly greased with oil bowl. Cover tightly with a plastic wrap and let it stand in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 30 min).

4.  Put the dough on a slightly floured surface and roll it into a desired form (round or rectangular). Grease a baking form with a pinch of olive oil. Put the dough onto the baking form.

5. Open the tomato can and cover the dough with it leaving a thin strip of dough on each single side.

6. Slice the mozzarella cheese and the red pepper(s) into thin strips. 

7. Decorate the dough with mozzarella slices.

8. Put the peppers and the pepperoni slices onto the dough.

9. Scatter the shredded cheddar cheese onto the pizza dough and sprinkle it with parmesan. Bake for 20-25 min. Serve hot!

Enjoy!