Plum dumplings

This is the classic Hungarian recipe for plum dumplings, adapted in a healthier version - without refined sugar, but just as tasty!

First of all, I have to start by saying that it was my mother who taught me how to prepare the plum dumpling recipe . I tried to make the original plum dumpling recipe as healthy as possible, reducing the amounts of oil and not using refined sugar, but healthy substitutes such as date sugar and honey. Of course you can use what you have at hand, and brown sugar is ok.

I don't really go for the recipes that take a long time to prepare, that's why I always let my mother make them. I am always happy to help her when she also prepares this recipe. The plum dumpling recipe is one of my favorite recipes. I just don't get tired of them when I make them!

Why do you think I don't have a group picture with all the dumplings? Well, I ate them. Not just me of course, me and my dad! We laugh all the time. 😀

If this is your first time making plum dumplings, they will surely pleasantly surprise you!

Dumplings (plums) with plums

This is the classic Hungarian recipe for plum dumplings, adapted in a healthier version - without refined sugar, but just as tasty!

Prep time - 30 mins Cook time - 60 mins Total time - 1 hour 30 mins Serves - 25

Ingredients

• 1 kg of potatoes

• 250g wholemeal flour or universal gluten-free flour mix

• 2 eggs

• 25 plums, without seeds

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ Spoon rum extract

• 6 tablespoons brown sugar (or dates as I used)

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 150 g pesmet

• honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins for about 15 minutes. After they have boiled, take them out of the water and let them cool a bit. Peel a squash, grate it and squeeze the juice.

2. Put the mashed potatoes in a larger bowl and add beaten eggs, 2 tablespoons oil and flour. Mix the ingredients until they form a sticky paste.

3. Mix cinnamon, vanilla, rum extract and sugar and add a teaspoon or half a teaspoon to each plum.

4. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add over the breadcrumbs. Brown it carefully for a few minutes. Be careful not to burn yourself. Then put it on a plate to cool.

5. Divide the shell in half. Roll it with a fork and divide it into small portions for dumplings, so you can put plums in them. Take each portion and form a ball. Flatten the ball and place the plum in the center. Cover plum with coca. Tip: It is best to have your hands covered with flour so that your dumplings do not stick. Repeat the process until you have finished all the dumplings.

6. Boil water in a larger pot. Add a pinch of salt. When the water has boiled, put the dumplings in the pot. If you see that the dumplings are sticking to the bottom of the pot, all you have to do is shake it a little. Let them boil for about 5 minutes. When they are ready they will begin to rise to the surface.

7. Take them out of the water and roll them in breadcrumbs.

8. Serve them with honey on top.

Soybeans with greens

If you want to prepare soy textures from soy textured, this is the best way to make them tasty! They are ideal for those who fast and not only!

I have to admit that I don't really kill myself for soy, but from time to time I feel like I'm craving the texture of snails. I got used to the delicious chicken snacks cooked by my parents and from time to time I really crave their crunchy texture and the taste of meat. Soybean snacks are very good if you are at the beginning of a vegetarian diet or if you are fasting and you feel like meat dishes.

Snails are not very nutritious and offer more or less only empty calories, but if you want to make you want you can prepare them from time to time with a tasty and nutritious garnish such as a salad or some natural potatoes. So if you feel like some chicken slices, don't give up and prepare these soy slices with greens instead!

Soy, like meat, offers a generous amount of protein, but, unlike meat, does not contain much fat and has no cholesterol. That's why soy products are an excellent substitute for meat, or even better, because they provide more good nutrients than heaven. Soy is also an ideal substitute for any kind of meat, because it does not have a strong taste and quickly absorbs any spice or sauce.

I hope you like this recipe as much as I do! Good appetite!

Soybeans with greens

If you want to prepare soy textures from soy textured, this is the best way to make them tasty! They are ideal for those who fast and not only!

Prep time - 15 mins Cook time - 30 mins Total time - 45 mins

Ingredients

• dried soybeans - I used 2 packs of 100g - approx. 20 snails

• mix of dried herbs - oregano, rosemary powder, thyme, parsley - ½ cup

• a cup of wholemeal flour or gluten-free flour

• ½ teaspoon of sea salt

• oil - as needed - the snails are not fried in an oil bath !!

Instructions

1. Boil the soybeans for about 20-25 minutes.

2. In a larger bowl add flour, salt and dried herbs and mix.

3. When the snails are cooked, drain well using a spatula to press them. Allow to cool a bit.

4. The snails are passed through a mixture of flour and herbs and then fried for 3-4 minutes on each side. Not much oil should be used. Under no circumstances fry in an oil bath.

5. Place the fried snails on paper napkins to absorb excess fat.

Notes I didn't use egg to make them vegan, but if you want them to be even crispier you can use egg + breadcrumbs instead of flour.

Sea buckthorn to increase immunity

An extraordinary immunostimulant, sea buckthorn is recommended for increasing immunity and for vitaminizing the body. In this post I will reveal some methods by which you can eat sea buckthorn.

I hope you've heard of sea buckthorn so far, if you don't find out soon :). I am very sorry to know that sea buckthorn beans are not as well known as the famous goji berries. Catina is tremendous boost immunity and is also extremely rich in vitamins, including vitamin C and vitamin A.

What I find extraordinary about sea ​​buckthorn is that not only its fruits have extraordinary benefits for the body, but also the other parts of the plant! Sea buckthorn buds and peel have anti-inflammatory properties and also help reduce bad cholesterol in the blood. Moreover, sea ​​buckthorn fruits also help you lose weight, reducing your appetite and at the same time, nourishing your body with vitamins and antioxidants.

I often use cold pressed sea buckthorn oil as a night cream. I sometimes combine it with almond oil and I tell you honestly, it works wonders for any skin type! Moisturizes the skin and gives it a brighter and velvety look, and the best part - it is 100% natural. This way, you don't have to wonder what creams you buy in stores contain, which can damage the bile if used for long periods.

There are two ways I like to eat sea buckthorn. First of all, I like to squeeze them and make juice from them. The resulting juice is very sour, but if you add some honey, it's great! They can also be kept in a jar of honey and consumed daily, especially when you feel a cold.

My advice is, if you have over 500g of sea buckthorn, to make a part of the amount of juice and drink it on the spot, to put a few in jars of honey, and the rest to freeze for later so as not to lose its vitamins.

Sea buckthorn with honey is great for boosting immunity , due to its very high content of vitamin C. Sea buckthorn with honey is also an excellent remedy for sore throats or colds . Honestly, it works miracles! It is good to consume at least 2 teaspoons daily, every morning, on an empty stomach. It is an excellent immunostimulant.

Have you heard of sea buckthorn? If so, how do you consume it? I look forward to your comments!