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05/06/2026

When hunger shows up, the fridge looks suspiciously empty, and nobody has the energy for a long kitchen session, this is the kind of list that saves the day.

I prepared a new article with 12 quick lunch or dinner ideas you can make in about 20 minutes. All recipes are made for 2 people, with simple ingredients and clear steps, so you do not need to be a kitchen wizard to make them work.

Inside you will find lemon tuna spaghetti, creamy spinach gnocchi, quick Asian noodles, bean and cheese quesadillas, Greek chicken pita, avocado toast with poached egg, shakshuka, minced meat curry, pan-seared salmon, protein salad and a few more everyday lifesavers.

No panic. No overcomplicating. Just a good idea at the right moment.

👉 Read the article:
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/06/quick-lunch-or-dinner-in-20-minutes-12.html

What do you usually cook when you only have 20 minutes?

12 quick lunch or dinner ideas ready in 20 minutes, with easy ingredients and simple steps for busy everyday cooking.

29/05/2026

What Is Passata and Why Isn’t It the Same as Tomato Paste?
Passata is one of those ingredients we often keep in the pantry or fridge, but then a recipe suddenly creates confusion. It says passata, but at home you have tomato paste. It says tomato paste, but you have strained tomatoes. And then kitchen roulette begins: a little of this, a little of that, and let’s hope the sauce survives.

More👇
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/05/what-is-passata-and-why-isnt-it-same-as.html

28/05/2026

Mini mozzarella, olive oil, herbs, garlic and lemon. This is one of those combinations where there is no need to overthink things, because the ingredients already do most of the work. In just a few minutes, you get a simple, fragrant and very useful Mediterranean appetizer that you can serve with bread, cold cuts, salad or as a side to a summer lunch.

Recipe👇
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/05/marinated-mini-mozzarella-with-herbs.html

27/05/2026

Cherry pie is one of those desserts that does not need much explaining. Buttery shortcrust pastry, juicy cherry filling, a little cinnamon and crumbs with almonds on top. Everything bakes into a dessert that feels homely enough for a Sunday table and pretty enough to serve to guests without hesitation.

Recipe👇
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/05/cherry-pie-with-shortcrust-pastry-and.html

24/05/2026

New weekly menu is now on the blog. This one is all about lighter summer lunches for hot days, the kind that do not leave you searching for shade, a sofa and three hours of silence. 😄

I prepared 7 quick light lunches for hot days, from chicken strips with lemon and zucchini to cold pasta salad, salmon, buckwheat salad and turkey medallions with peach salsa.

My favorites this week?
Friday: tortillas with seared halloumi, watermelon and arugula. Salty, fresh, a little different and completely summer-ready.
Sunday: turkey medallions with peach salsa and bulgur. Light, but still satisfying enough to feel like a proper lunch.

7 quick light summer lunches for hot days: chicken, salmon, halloumi, pasta salad, noodles, buckwheat and turkey.

04/05/2026

This weekly menu “Quick & Balanced” for two is made for evenings when you want a homemade dinner, but not a full kitchen marathon. It includes something with fish, something meaty, something meatless, one spoon-friendly dish and enough variety so the week does not feel like the same dinner wearing a different hat.

A quick dinner menu for two with 7 balanced homemade ideas: pasta, fish, meat, lentil stew, fritters, tortillas and creamy gnocchi.

19/04/2026

What is Bavarian pastry, really?

Most people think of pretzels first, but Bavarian baking goes much further than that. In this new article, I put together the basics: a bit of history, the main characteristics of Bavarian baking traditions, and 4 easy recipes you can actually make at home.

Inside the article:
• classic Bavarian pretzels
• crusty Bavarian rolls
• Bavarian dark rye bread
• savory butter braid

If you enjoy home baking and want a clearer picture of what Bavarian pastry really means, you can read it here:
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/04/what-is-bavarianhistory-baking.html

What is Bavarian pastry? Discover Bavarian baking traditions, pretzels, crusty rolls and dark bread, plus 4 easy recipes to try at home.

29/03/2026

What to cook this week?

If you’re tired of figuring out lunch every single day, this will help.

I put together a weekly plan with 7 quick lunches (+ 2 bonus recipes) made from simple, everyday ingredients.

✔ pasta
✔ rice
✔ potatoes
✔ eggs
✔ chickpeas
✔ one meat dish

Nothing fancy. No complicated steps.
Just real food you can actually cook on a normal day.

👉 And if one meal doesn’t fit, just swap it with a bonus recipe.
👇 Click and you’ve got your week sorted
https://en.blazkuha.si/2026/03/what-to-cook-this-week-7-quick-lunches.html

Send this to someone who always asks “what’s for lunch?” 😄

7 quick lunches for the whole week plus 2 bonus recipes. Simple ideas from basic ingredients, budget-friendly and easy to make without fuss.

13/02/2026

Carnival season = golden, airy, slightly messy kitchen… and totally worth it. 😄
Every year I get the same questions:
“Why don’t my doughnuts get the ring?”
“Why do they absorb oil?”
“Why do they look perfect but feel heavy?”
So I put everything into one place.
👉 Top 3 Carnival classics that actually work:
🍩 krofi (soft doughnuts with the signature ring)
🥨 flancati (thin, crispy carnival pastries)
✨ miške (quick fritters, no long waiting)
Inside the article:
✔️ clear step-by-step instructions
✔️ tested quantities
✔️ exact oil temperature (big game changer)
✔️ FAQ so you don’t panic while frying 😄
👉 Full recipes here https://en.blazkuha.si/.../top-3-carnival-recipes-krofi...
Tell me honestly… which team are you? Doughnuts, flancati or fritters? 👇

24/12/2025

Steak tartare is one of those starters that always plays out the same: raised eyebrow, then silence, then the crunch of bread. 😄
This is my clean, no-fuss version using beef round (leg) instead of tenderloin, with a hand-chopped option, seasoning fixes, and serving ideas that actually work.
👉 Recipe:

Steak tartare recipe with beef round: step-by-step method, hand-chopped option, seasoning tips, and serving ideas.