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INSPIRATIONS

Discover with us and try out the culinary inspirations from all over the world!

Pineapple lemonade

Ingredients: 1 tin of VERA pineapple chunks, juice of 3 lemons, 500–700 ml cold water, ice (optional), mint, agave syrup or sugar to sweeten (if required) Method: Pour the juice of 3 lemons and the juice from the tin of pineapple into a jug. Add a few pieces of pineapple, top up with cold water and give it a taste. If you like sweeter drinks, add a little [...]

VERA Peach and Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients: 200 g VERA sliced peaches 200 g tomatoes 75 g VERA red jalapeño peppers (optional) fresh coriander chives 1 small clove of garlic, very finely chopped or grated 2 teaspoons flaked sea salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice Method: Finely dice the peaches, tomatoes, pepper and jalapeño. Chop the coriander and [...]

Stir-fry with VERA mini sweetcorn cobs

Ingredients: Vegetables: 1 red pepper, 1 yellow pepper, 1 jar of VERA mini sweetcorn cobs, 2 carrots, 1 broccoli, approx. 200 g mushrooms, 1 onion. Sauce: 1/3 glass light soya sauce 2 tablespoons dark soya sauce 4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 glass of water [...]

Olive and feta spread

Ingredients: 150 g feta cheese 70–80 g skyr or thick Greek yoghurt approx. 120 g olives 1 clove of garlic juice of 1/2 lemons 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil parsley or your favourite herbs (thyme, oregano) Method: Pop everything into a blender, blend until smooth or slightly chunky, and it’s ready. Serve with crusty bread, crackers or fresh vegetables.

Asparagus with sun-dried tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, 2 cloves of garlic, 70–80 g of VERA sun-dried tomatoes in oil, oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, harissa or chilli flakes (optional) Method: Rinse the asparagus and snap off the woody ends. Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into strips and crush the garlic. Pour a little of the oil from the tomatoes into a frying pan and fry briefly [...]

Crispy chickpeas with gyros seasoning and feta

Ingredients: VERA chickpeas, pita bread or flatbread, VERA pomace olive oil, feta, natural yoghurt, green cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, dill, garlic, VERA extra virgin olive oil, gyros seasoning, salt and pepper. Method: Drain the chickpeas and pat them dry thoroughly. Fry them in VERA pomace olive oil until crispy, then add the gyros seasoning. Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki: yoghurt [...]

Spring salad with pattypan squash

Ingredients: a few VERA pattypan squash, 2 sweet peppers, a tomato, ½ a red onion, 1 clove of garlic, mixed salad leaves, fresh parsley, VERA olive oil. Method: Chop all the vegetables, mix them with the salad leaves and parsley, then drizzle with olive oil and season with freshly ground pepper and salt. Feta, olives or capers also go very well with this.

Mozzarella marinated in herbs

Ingredients: mini mozzarella balls, a few VERA sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and parsley, VERA extra virgin olive oil, optional: garlic or chilli. Method: Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into pieces. Wash the herbs. Place everything, including the mozzarella balls, in a jar. Pour over the olive oil, then seal the jar tightly and shake it a few times to mix the contents. Optionally, add garlic or chilli.

Crostini with caponata

Ingredients: 4 slices of homemade bread – toasted on a grill or in a frying pan 3 medium-sized aubergines 1 tin of VERA chopped tomatoes 2 white onions, roughly diced 2 stalks of celery 80 ml red wine vinegar 40 g VERA – rinsed in cold water 40 g VERA pitted green olives 20 g nuts [...]

Stuffed eggs with beetroot

Ingredients: 6 eggs, 3 tablespoons of grated cooked VERA beetroot, 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1–2 teaspoons of horseradish, parsley and chives, salt, freshly ground black pepper. Method: Hard-boil the eggs, pour cold water over them and leave to cool. Peel them, cut them in half and scoop the yolks into a bowl. Add the grated VERA beetroot, mayonnaise, horseradish and finely chopped chives, and [...]

Hummus with a Balkan twist

Ingredients: 1 tin of VERA chickpeas 2 tablespoons of tahini 1 clove of garlic 1–2 teaspoons of harissa 2–3 tablespoons of VERA ajvar ½ teaspoon of salt 2–4 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons VERA olive oil + parsley for garnish Method: Drain the chickpeas and blend with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, harissa and ajvar. Gradually add the cold water, [...]

Pea and ricotta spread

Ingredients: 1 tin of VERA peas (drained) 250 g ricotta zest of 1 lemon 2–3 cloves of garlic salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of olive oil Method: Place the VERA peas, ricotta, lemon zest, garlic and olive oil into a food processor. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl, pour [...]

A poached egg with mushroom mayonnaise

Ingredients: 4 eggs, 4 slices of wholemeal or toast bread, VERA mini sweetcorn cobs, VERA mini gherkins, mayonnaise (made with 1 egg), 1 tablespoon of table mustard, ½ lemon (juice) 350 ml sunflower oil 20 g mushroom powder (blended dried mushrooms) a few drops of VERA truffle oil Method: Poach the eggs – one at a time. In lightly salted [...]

Mini cheesecakes with a hint of exotic mango

Ingredients: Mini cheesecakes: 210 g Philadelphia-style cream cheese 65 g caster sugar 10 g wheat flour 1 egg yolk 2 eggs 30 ml cream Mango glaze: 480 ml VERA mango pulp 55 ml fruit syrup (e.g. from VERA sliced pineapple) 3 gelatine leaves Shortcrust pastry: 90 g cold butter 140 g wheat flour 60 [...]

Spring salad in a jar

Ingredients: 1 jar of VERA mini gherkins 1 tin of VERA sweetcorn 1 tin of VERA green peas 3 eggs 1 packet of tinned ham 1 small red onion sprouts Dressing: 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise 2 tablespoons of natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon of horseradish 1 teaspoon of mustard salt and pepper Method: Mix the mayonnaise thoroughly with the yoghurt, mustard and horseradish, season with salt and [...]

Parma-style chicken with gnocchi

Ingredients (3–4 portions): Chicken 2 medium chicken breasts (approx. 450 g) 2 teaspoons of salt ¼ glass of wheat flour ¼ glass of VERA extra virgin olive oil Sauce and gnocchi 8 cloves of garlic, finely chopped ½ teaspoon chilli flakes 1 tin of whole VERA pelati tomatoes approx. 2 teaspoons salt 1½ teaspoons sugar 1 packet of VERA gnocchi On [...]

Homemade tacos with chilli con carne

Ingredients (large portion – approx. 24 tacos): 800 g minced beef and pork 2 tins of VERA tomatoes 1 tin of VERA sweetcorn 1 tin of VERA red beans 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic taco seasoning salt, freshly ground pepper 24 taco shells 1 avocado 2 limes 1 jar of VERA jalapeños natural yoghurt grated cheddar fresh coriander and [...]

Beetroot and chickpea salad

Ingredients: Salad: 1 jar of VERA chickpeas (drained) 2–3 cooked VERA beetroots, sliced 100 g crumbled feta cheese chopped parsley fresh mint Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey / maple syrup / agave syrup 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard 1 small clove of garlic (crushed or grated) salt and pepper to taste Preparation: [...]

Pizza with chicken and artichoke

Ingredients: Dough: 250 g type 00 flour 7 g dried yeast 150 ml warm water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon VERA extra virgin olive oil Sauce: VERA tomato passata (½ bottle) Dried oregano Salt, pepper Toppings: VERA jarred artichokes A few slices of kindziuk VERA pitted black olives Mozzarella – 200 g [...]

Piña Colada-flavoured crème brûlée

Ingredients: a tin of VERA coconut milk, a tin of VERA pineapple chunks, 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of cornflour, the syrup from the pineapple tin (optional, to sweeten), brown sugar. Method: Blend the coconut milk, pineapple, egg yolks and cornflour until perfectly smooth. Pass through a sieve, then heat in a frying pan, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens noticeably – this will take about [...]

Spaghetti with pesto alla Arrabbiata

Ingredients: VERA’s pesto alla Arrabbiata, spaghetti, mozzarella or burrata, fresh basil, chorizo. Method: Fry the chorizo in a frying pan. Cook the pasta and be sure to reserve some of the cooking water. Add 3 tablespoons of pesto to the chorizo and thin it out with the reserved pasta water until you have a creamy sauce. Add the pasta to the frying pan and toss quickly. On a plate, top with mozzarella [...]

Crispy olives in panko

Ingredients: 1/2 glass of panko 1/2 glass of flour 1 egg Olive oil or cooking oil Oregano Harissa (or your favourite spices) VERA olives (drained and thoroughly dried) Method: In three small bowls, prepare: the flour, the beaten egg, and the panko mixed with oregano and harissa. Coat each olive first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the seasoned [...]

Focaccia with olives

Ingredients: 900 g „00” wheat flour, 125 g Manitoba flour, 50 g lard, 22 g salt, 22 g sugar, 45 g yeast, 250 g milk, 250 g water. Method: Mix all the ingredients in a food mixer until a smooth dough forms. Leave to prove. Once risen, knead again — preferably twice. Shape the focaccia and leave it to rise again. Brush with olive oil [...]

Grilled chickpeas with crumbled feta

Ingredients: 1 tin of VERA chickpeas, approx. 250 g of feta, 1/2 glass of Greek yoghurt, the juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, pepper, fresh dill, spices: oregano, sweet paprika, turmeric, a pinch of salt Method: Place the feta, yoghurt, lemon juice, a little olive oil and pepper into a blender. Blend until smooth and velvety. Add a tablespoon of water if necessary. Fry the drained chickpeas in [...]

Beetroot hummus sandwich

Ingredients: 2–3 medium-sized cooked VERA beetroots 1 tin of VERA chickpeas 2 cloves of garlic a pinch of cumin 2 tablespoons of tahini paste 1 tablespoon of VERA extra virgin olive oil juice of ½ a lemon ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional) salt and pepper to taste water or ice cubes – to achieve the perfect consistency Method: Add the cumin to a dry frying pan, [...]

Gnocchi baked in a tomato sauce with mascarpone

Ingredients: a tin of VERA chopped tomatoes, a packet of VERA potato gnocchi, approx. 125 g mascarpone, Parmesan, fresh basil, onion and garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Method: Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil until golden and fragrant. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until you have a thick sauce. Finally, stir in the torn basil. Cook the gnocchi al dente, [...]

Mozzarella with pomegranate and pesto

Ingredients: small mozzarella balls, Vera green pesto, pistachios, pomegranate seeds (or rocket), balsamic vinegar cream. Method: Arrange the rocket on a plate (optional – if you prefer a more salad-style version). Add 2 packets of mini mozzarella balls, season lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle the balsamic cream over the whole dish. Spoon 1.5–2 tablespoons of VERA pesto onto each ball (the more you use, the more pronounced the flavour). Sprinkle [...]

Stuffed cabbage without wrapping

Ingredients: 500 g minced meat (pork and beef) 1 medium cabbage 1 cup cooked rice 1 egg 1 onion 2-3 garlic cloves salt, pepper 1 bottle of VERA passata (690 g) oil for frying parsley Preparation: In a bowl, mix the meat, rice, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic, finely chopped cabbage and spices. The mixture should be compact. Shape the cutlets. [...]

Crispy puff pastry fingers with ajvar, mozzarella and spinach

Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry 2-3 tbsp VERA ajvar 100 g mozzarella (grated or sliced) Handful of fresh spinach 1 egg 1 tbsp milk Coarse-grained salt Cumin Preparation: Lay out a sheet of puff pastry. Spread ajwar on half, add mozzarella and spinach, cover with the other half of the pastry. Cut into strips and twist. Brush with egg and milk, sprinkle with salt [...].

Christmas layered salad

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tin VERA corn 1 tin VERA black beans 1 jar mini gherkins with VERA spices approx. 250 g cooked beetroot 3-4 matjas herrings in oil finely chopped onion dill for garnish Preparation: Start with the sauce - mix the mayonnaise, yoghurt and mustard thoroughly. [...]

Pantzarosalata, or VERA's Greek beetroot salad

Ingredients: 500 g VERA beetroot 2-3 tbsp VERA olive oil juice of ½ lemon (instead of vinegar) 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped or crushed) sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste approx. 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt (creamy version) handful of chopped walnuts parsley for garnish Preparation: dice the cooked beetroot. Add the yoghurt [...].

Christmas trees with tuna paste

Ingredients: 120g tuna in VERA's own sauce 140g cream cheese 80g VERA gherkins 1/2 onion bunch dill crackers pomegranate for garnish Preparation: Drain the tuna and put it in a bowl. Add the cottage cheese, finely chopped gherkins and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Mix to a smooth paste. Shape the mixture into small "Christmas trees" and coat with finely chopped dill. Place [...]

Peach star-shaped cookies

Ingredients: 1 tin of peaches in VERA syrup 2 packets of puff pastry egg 1 tablespoon of milk 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon caster sugar lemon juice Preparation: Finely dice the peaches and mix with the cinnamon. Cut out stars from the puff pastry (cut out small circles from the leftover pastry - use everything, nothing will go to waste!). Arrange the peach [...] on half of the cut out stars.

Herring salad with beetroot

Ingredients: 2 cooked VERA beetroot 3 vinegar herring fillets 1 apple 1 small onion a few pickled mushrooms a few VERA gherkins 1/2 tin of VERA tinned peas 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp cream or yoghurt 1 tsp mustard salt and pepper dill for garnish Preparation: Dice the herring, onion, apple, mushrooms, gherkins and beetroot. W [...]

Grilled potatoes Zero Waste

Ingredients boiled potatoes (preferably from dinner, medium) natural yoghurt ripe avocado jalapeño Vera salt, pepper chives a little oil for lubrication Method Preheat your equipment - grill or waffle iron - and lightly grease a griddle with oil. Place the potatoes and brush lightly on top. Close the grill/waffle iron and crush until a flat pancake is formed. Grill until firmly browned and crispy. Serve [...]

Rigatoni with tomato sauce and guanciale

Ingredients 150 g guanciale 1 onion 1 chilli pepper 1 tin of VERA chunky tomatoes 40 g grated pecorino 250 g rigatoni pasta a cup of pasta cooking water extra pecorino and parsley Directions Heat up a dry frying pan. Add the guanciale and fry until the fat is rendered and the pieces are golden and crispy. If there is a lot of fat - [...].

Autumn pumpkin with chickpeas

Ingredients for the stuffing 1 onion 400g diced pumpkin tinned VERA chickpeas canned tomatoes turmeric, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, pepper basmati rice roasted almonds coriander or parsley leaves Method Pour a tablespoon of VERA oil into a hot frying pan, add the finely chopped onion and fry until browned. Add the pumpkin after a short while. Caramelise the whole thing. Then add [...].

Dumplings for Independence Day!

Ingredients for the stuffing 250 g cottage cheese approx. 40-50 g sun-dried VERA tomatoes, chopped into small cubes 1 small onion, finely chopped olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Dumpling dough: 250-300 g flour a pinch of salt 1 tbsp oil boiling water to pour over the flour and mix into a smooth ball Making In a pan [...].

Infernally delicious stuffed peppers

Ingredients 4 medium orange or red peppers 250 g minced beef or poultry 1 cup cooked VERA rice 1 tin of VERA corn 1 tbsp jalapeño VERA 1 cup tomato passata VERA 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon sweet paprika salt and pepper to taste oil for frying grated mozzarella for the sauce [...].

A terribly good cheese board

Ingredients ghost and bat-shaped cheeses VERA olives VERA crunchy crackers VERA gherkins VERA grapes VERA ajvar VERA patisons VERA salami slices Implementation Use a ghost, pumpkin or bat-shaped mold to cut out cheese shapes. Add edible eyes and the effect will be out of this world.

A spooky tree for Halloween

Ingredients 2 packets of puff pastry Pesto green VERA Pesto red VERA Mozzarella 1 egg + a little milk Method Lay out the first sheet of pastry and sprinkle with mozzarella. Spread green pesto on the top and red pesto on the bottom (it will look like an enchanted tree from the dark forest). Cover with the second sheet and cut out the shape of the tree - cut out the trunk and cut the dough in [...]

Chickpea cutlets

Ingredients 1 tin of VERA chickpeas (drained, lightly rinsed) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 egg breadcrumbs or panko parsley salt and pepper to taste oil or oil for frying Method Mash the chickpeas with a fork (or put them in a blender if you prefer a smooth texture). Add onion, garlic, parsley, egg and seasoning. If [...]

Crispy chickpeas with fluffy feta

Ingredients 1 tin of VERA chickpeas approx. 250 g feta 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt 1/2 cup VERA olive oil fresh dill pepper spices: oregano, sweet paprika, turmeric, salt Mix the feta with the yoghurt, lemon and olive oil until creamy. Fry chickpeas with spices in a hot frying pan - let them get golden and crispy. Spread the cream on [...].

Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil VERA 2 chicken breasts Salt, black pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (chilli) ¾ cup chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes VERA ½ cup cream cheese ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese fresh thyme Directions Clean the chicken breasts and season [...].

One-pot pasta with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes

Ingredients 1/2 jar of VERA sun-dried tomatoes 400 g chicken breast 5 cloves of garlic 2 cups of Lumachine pasta (or other favourite) 4 cups of bouillon (can be poultry or vegetable) 3 teaspoons of sweet paprika 50 ml of cream 30% Parmesan cheese (to taste and sprinkle on top) Salt, pepper 3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach Preparation Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes [...].

Mushroom porridge with chickpeas

Ingredients 1 onion 3 cloves of garlic 200 g buckwheat tin of VERA chickpeas 2 tins of VERA tomatoes handful/glass of dried mushrooms VERA oil + butter for frying pepper, salt, nutmeg, chilli to taste parsley for sprinkling Method Cook the soaked mushrooms until soft (or use fresh). Fry the onion in olive oil with a little butter and pepper, [...].

Chicken liver skewers with pineapple dip

Ingredients for 4 portions Skewers: 400 g cleaned chicken liver 50 g Pomace VERA oil 40 g balsamic vinegar 40 g red Port 50 g roasted sliced hazelnuts salt and pepper to taste Pineapple dip: 1 tin of pineapple in its own juice VERA yellow curry (to taste) 40 g plain mustard 60 g mustard [...].

Summer salad with patison, lamb's lettuce and egg

Ingredients (for 6 servings) 3 large handfuls of lamb's lettuce 1 large tomato ½ avocado ½ jar of pickled VERA patisons 3 hard-boiled eggs 2-3 spring onions Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice or wine vinegar ½ teaspoon honey or agave syrup Directions Slice the tomato, [...].

Breakfast muffins - baked eggs in ham with pesto and parmesan cheese

Ingredients (for 6 servings) 6 eggs 6 slices of good quality ham (e.g. Black Forest or Parma ham) 6 teaspoons of VERA red pesto grated Parmesan cheese parsley salt and freshly ground pepper Method Preheat the oven to 200°C (up and down, no fan). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper towels. Place a slice of ham in each cavity, so that the [...].

Butter with sun-dried tomatoes

Ingredients butter sun-dried tomatoes Vera salt parsley Implementation Chop up some sun-dried tomatoes and parsley. Add to softened butter. A pinch of salt - not too much, not too little, just right. Wrap in paper, roll up, put in the fridge.

Mediterranean salad with kalamata

Ingredients 1 cucumber (or 2 smaller ones) ½ red onion ¼ cup Kalamata VERA olives approx. 60 g feta cheese 2 tbsp natural yoghurt handful of parsley and dill juice and zest of ½ lemon ½ teaspoon salt 2 tbsp VERA olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar Put everything in a jar, seal, shake [...].

Smash Burger Tacos

Ingredients 500 g ground beef tortillas (large - max. 4 pcs) iceberg lettuce red onion gherkins VERA or VERA Swedish salad cream cheese (cheddar or other cheese that melts nicely) salt, pepper Burger sauce: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon ketchup 1 teaspoon mustard a pinch of smoked paprika 1 teaspoon finely chopped gherkins salt, pepper Method [...].

Pasta with beetroot and garlic cream

Ingredients cooked beetroot VERA garlic extra virgin oil VERA parmesan cheese favourite pasta Production Fry the garlic in the oil, mix it with the beetroot, parmesan cheese and pasta cooking water - everything will turn into a velvety sauce, which you will wrap your pasta in. Finish with a little fresh parsley and some extra Parmesan... and you're done!

Baked chickpeas with feta

Ingredients tin of cherry tomatoes VERA chickpeas in VERA extra virgin olive oil VERA 1 teaspoon sweet paprika salt, pepper oregano cubed feta cheese handful of rocket green olives VERA stoned olives (optional) Method Pour the tomatoes onto a baking tray and season with salt, pepper and fresh oregano. Mix the drained chickpeas with the oil, salt, pepper and paprika in a bowl. Sprinkle the chickpeas [...].

Tuna and beetroot tart

Ingredients cooked VERA beetroot 2 tins VERA tuna in oil 1 sheet of puff pastry approx. 4 tbsp philadelphia cheese 1 red onion chives lemon zest salt, pepper egg yolk for brushing the edges Method Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Place the puff pastry in a tart tin and brush the edges with egg yolk. Cover the centre with baking paper and weigh [...].

Roasted vegetables with chickpeas

Ingredients a jar of VERA chickpeas approx. 0.5 kg new potatoes a few new carrots 1 heaping teaspoon sweet paprika 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder a bunch of green asparagus 1 large or 2 small red onions extra virgin olive oil VERA salt, pepper fresh oregano Method Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Place on a baking tray sprinkled with olive oil. Slice the potatoes, carrots and onions and place on a baking tray drizzled with olive oil. [...]

Shakshuka with ajvar

Ingredients 1 tin of chopped tomatoes VERA 4-5 tbsp ajvar 1 red onion 2-3 garlic cloves fresh coriander or parsley extra virgin oil VERA 4-5 eggs salt, pepper optional: harissa or chilli flakes - for fans of fire 🔥 Method Fry chopped onion and garlic in hot oil. Add the canned tomatoes, season with salt and [...].

Cucumber and tuna sushi

Ingredients tuna in VERA's own sauce grilled VERA peppers red onion cream cheese avocado mayonnaise, mustard salt, pepper dill Preparation Prepare "stuffing" for sushi using tuna mayonnaise, mustard and chopped onion. Add salt and pepper. Cut slices of cucumber with a wide vegetable peeler. Place the cucumber slices on a flat board so that they overlap. Press [...].

Gnocchi with pistachio pesto

Ingredients VERA aromatic basil-pistachio pesto, VERA gnocchi, VERA sun-dried tomatoes, VERA creamy burrata. Method Put a few spoonfuls of pesto in a bowl, add the tomatoes, a splash of oil and a pinch of salt. Cook the gnocchi (it takes literally minutes!), toss them in the sauce, stir and place on a platter. Finish with fresh herbs and burrata for the top. Cut it open before serving and let the centre [...].

Chilli con carne with beans and corn

Ingredients 280 g minced beef 2 tins VERA red beans 2 tins VERA corn 1 tin VERA sliced tomatoes Fresh cherry tomatoes Beef bouillon with allspice Oil for frying VERA pomace VERA red jalapeño Salt and pepper to taste Method Fry the beef until golden. Add the bouillon - cook until it evaporates. Pour in the tomatoes, add the beans [...].

Strawberry moctail with mango

Ingredients 200 g frozen strawberries 40 ml sugar syrup 40 ml lime juice 80 ml VERA mango pulp Method You throw everything in the blender, blend... and you're done!

Mini pizzerinki

Ingredients ready-made pizza dough VERA tomato passata VERA corn grated mozzarella salami slices Method Cut out circles (or any other shape you like - kids love it!) from the dough. Spread each one with a little passata. Sprinkle with mozzarella, add salami and corn. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for about 10 minutes - until golden and fragrant.

Tortilla cones

Tortilla ingredients Tomato sauce Mozzarella sauce VERA corn VERA black beans VERA green jalapeño peppers VERA natural yoghurt + avocado + lemon (i.e. a green, refreshing blob!) Fresh coriander to sprinkle on top Method Cut the tortilla slices in half, fold into a cone shape and insert a toothpick to hold the closure. Place on a baking tray, brush with olive oil and bake for 8 minutes in [...]

Quick lunch bowl

Ingredients chicken fillet VERA corn VERA red beans VERA avocado lemon cherry tomatoes VERA jalapeno rice (for spicy fans) parsley favourite marinade for chicken oil salt, pepper Method Cook the rice. Marinate chicken in olive oil with spices and grill or fry until golden brown. Mash the avocado with a fork and a pinch of lemon, salt and pepper. In a bowl, arrange [...].

Bruschetta with Vitello Tonnato and caper apples

Ingredients 1000 g leg of veal 50 g pomace oil VERA salt, pepper 100 g sautéed vegetables (onion, carrot, celery, leek) 50 g white wine fresh rosemary, fresh sage For the tuna sauce: 300 g mayonnaise 150 g tuna in VERA's own sauce 850 g vegetable stock 50 g white wine 20 g capers in VERA marinade [...]

Beetroot and chocolate cake

Ingredients 250 g cooked VERA beetroot 50 g cocoa 175 g flour 1.5 teaspoon baking powder 200 g sugar 3 eggs 200 ml oil 1 slice each of dark and milk chocolate Powdered sugar for decoration Method Mix the cooked beetroot with the eggs and oil, add the dry ingredients, chopped chocolate and you're done!

Hawaiian chicken with pineapple

Ingredients tin of VERA sliced pineapple 2 double chicken breasts 8 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger 4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp smoked chilli 2 tbsp honey a bunch of chives Method All ingredients (except chicken, pineapple and chives) blend together with [...].

Chimichurri sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil VERA 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 3-4 garlic cloves 1 chilli pepper 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice small teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper to taste Implementation Important: All ingredients must be very finely chopped! Once everything is mixed together, put the sauce in the fridge for [...].

Easter cheese roll with sun-dried tomatoes, pistachios and olives

Ingredients 500 g cream cheese (such as philadelphia or a good minced cheese for cheesecake - unsweetened, of course) bunch of chives 2 cloves of garlic handful of sun-dried VERA tomatoes a few green VERA olives handful of pistachios unsalted approx. 50 g grated Parmesan cheese salt and freshly ground pepper In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the chopped chives, grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt [...].

Easter salad in chicory leaves

Ingredients Salad tin of VERA corn tin of VERA peas tin of VERA tuna in its own sauce fresh cucumber 1/2 red onion radicchio fresh parsley fresh mint cress Salad dressing 5 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp natural yoghurt 2 tbsp mustard salt & pepper Method In a large bowl, combine the corn, peas, tuna, diced cucumber and [...].

Pinsa with green pesto

Ingredients Pre-made pinsa Green pesto VERA olive oil Mozzarella ham Prosciutto cotto Cherry tomatoes Preparation Preheat the oven and prepare the pinsa - drizzle it with olive oil and bake according to the instructions on the packet (usually about 8 minutes). Once the pins are golden and crispy, take them out and let them cool slightly. Place the ham slices on top, [...]

Vege stew with chickpeas

Ingredients a bottle of VERA tomato passata a jar of VERA chickpeas a few spoonfuls of VERA red pesto red onion red pepper 250g mushrooms 2 cloves of garlic oil for frying salt, pepper sweet paprika smoked paprika Method Chop the onion and garlic and fry them in hot oil. Finely chop mushrooms and peppers or blend in a food processor, add to pot [...].

Baked gnocchi with vegetables and sun-dried tomatoes VERA

Ingredients 1 packet of VERA gnocchi 6-8 VERA sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 medium courgette 2 red onions 2-3 tbsp oil from under the tomatoes salt and pepper to taste optional: 1 teaspoon crispy chilli in oil (for fans of spiciness) Method Just chop everything up, put it on a baking tray, pour over with oil from under the tomatoes, season and... into the oven! Several times during [...]

Chopped Italian sandwich

Ingredients a handful of your favourite lettuce - rocket, iceberg, butter lettuce a few slices of yellow cheese - preferably with a strong flavour (e.g. cheddar, gouda, provolone) strips of grilled VERA peppers a generous portion of VERA tuna in oil thinly sliced red onion a splash of VERA extra virgin olive oil a spoonful of mix: mayonnaise + natural yoghurt salt and freshly ground pepper Method Put all the ingredients together [...].

Minestrone soup

Ingredients 4 portions 200 g carrots 200 g courgettes 150 g potatoes 100 g celery (root) 20 g garlic 30 g VERA olive oil 100 g chickpeas in VERA marinade 100 g black beans in VERA marinade 100 g lentils in VERA marinade 200 g pasta 2 l vegetable bouillon Preparation Fry the garlic in the oil, add the vegetables chopped [...].

Fluffy omelette with mascarpone, pesto and grilled peppers

Ingredients Grilled peppers 2 pcs eggs pesto green mascarpone Method Beat the eggs, season with salt and pepper. Pour into a hot frying pan with a little butter. Add mascarpone and pesto - let them melt gently. Cover and wait for the eggs to set. Transfer to a plate and garnish with grilled peppers.

Buns with tuna paste and corn

Ingredients puff pastry packet sesame 1/2 tin of VERA corn 1 tin of VERA tuna in oil 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon spicy mustard avocado chives salt, pepper egg and a little milk (to grease the buns) Method Fold the puff pastry in half and cut out small circles. Place on a baking tray, brush with egg beaten with milk, [...].

Thick stuffed toast with pesto and chicken

Ingredients VERA green pesto VERA sun-dried tomatoes VERA cheddar cheese Chicken breast schnitzel Thin slices of bacon Lettuce Balsamic cream Salt Parmesan bread (preferably wheat) Oil Chicken seasoning Mix the chicken seasoning with the oil and rub the marinade into the meat. Grill the chicken and bacon in a frying pan or on the grill. Toast two slices of bread with cheddar - when [...].

Churros con pulpa de mango

Ingredients VERA mango pulp 8 tablespoons butter 4 eggs 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1 cup flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt Bring water, milk, butter, sugar and salt to a boil in a pot. Add flour and stir vigorously until it forms a smooth paste. When it has cooled slightly, put it in a mixer and blend until [...].

Strawberry Daiquiri with mango

Ingredients 200 g frozen strawberries 40 ml sugar syrup 40 ml lime juice 40 ml VERA mango pulp (or 80 ml if you want to turn up the flavour even more) optionally 40 ml rum Preparation Blend all ingredients in a blender.

VERA mango cream cheesecake

Ingredients Cheesecake filling 1kg cottage cheese 400g VERA mango pulp 100g cream 30% 50g sugar 20g gelatine + 5 tbsp boiling water Bottom 200g biscuits 100g melted butter Glaze 1 lemon jelly 100ml boiling water 250g mango pulp Making Mix the biscuits finely and combine with melted butter. Put it in the bottom of a cake tin, knead firmly and place [...].

Crispy corn cakes

Ingredients 4 portions 1 tin of VERA corn 1 egg 2 tbsp milk 6 tbsp flour ½ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of sweet paprika, salt and pepper VERA olive oil for frying Method Mix the corn with the paprika, then add the egg, flour with baking powder, milk, salt and pepper. Heat a [...] in a pan.

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Ebook Vera Mia - Sicily on a plate

Sicily. The sunny island known for its picturesque landscapes, historical monuments and excellent cuisine has recently become one of the trendiest destinations. With our food book "VERA Mia! SYCYLIA NA TALERZU ", you will be able to bring these Sicilian memories and flavours into your kitchen. Krzysztof Żurek, our VERA brand ambassador, shares 11 unique recipes for Sicilian dishes. His experience [...]

Tofu with tomato jelly, green pesto and sesame seeds

Ingredients 4 portions Tofu 400 g tofu 100 g soy sauce Method Slice tofu, put into a vacuum bag, pour in soy sauce and vacuum seal. Marinate for 2-3 hours. Tomato jelly 200 gr VERA tomato passata 15 g gelatine flakes soaked 50 ml extra virgin Vera olive oil Salt, white pepper, sugar Making Passata, season with spices [...].

Vegetarian paella with artichokes

  Vegetarian paella is a unique dish that delights with its flavour and richness of ingredients. It is a culinary masterpiece that combines fresh vegetables, aromatic spices and delicious rice to create a unique festival of flavours. This traditional Spanish dish, in a vegetarian version, tempts you with its variety of ingredients. Instead of meat, you'll find succulent artichokes, crunchy peas, juicy tomatoes and colourful peppers to give [...]

Ebook Vera Mia

Vera's brand ambassador, Krzysztof Żurek, has prepared tasty recipes for the chefs of Italian trattorri and pizzerias. But these are the kind of recipes that will also work perfectly in your own kitchens. Bruschetta with vitello tonnato, minestrone soup, pasta, pizza and coconut panna cotta...Mamma mia , how delicious it all is! Vera's brand ambassador, Krzysztof Zurek, has prepared tasty recipes for [...]

Creamy pumpkin soup with mango pulp and curry milk

Ingredients 1 Hokkaido pumpkin ( approx. 1.5 kg ) 2 onions piece of ginger 1 /2 tins VERA mango pulp 820 g 1 tin VERA yellow curry sauce VERA pomace oil 100 g butter 2 l water or vegetable broth Spices Turmeric powder Nutmeg Salt Pepper Roasted white sesame Fresh coriander To garnish [...].

Recipe book - our recipe idea

Introducing the recipe book! We believe that the best recipes are worth, and even need, to be saved for future generations.

Pancakes with a stuffing of aubergine, olives and capers, topped with red pesto

Ingredients Pancakes with a stuffing of aubergine, olives and capers, topped with red pesto Pancake batter 500 ml cow's or vegetable milk 50 g whole wheat flour 150 g chestnut flour 3 fresh eggs 50 g melted butter salt oil for frying Stuffing 4 ripe aubergines 30 g green VERA sliced olives 30 g black olives [...].

Risotto with chickpeas, mushrooms and truffle oil

Ingredients Risotto with chickpeas, mushrooms and truffle oil VERA truffle oil Extra Virgin oil VERA rosemary fresh or dried cream 30% UHT salt 400 g Arborio rice 1 large leek 40 g clarified butter 100 ml white wine 500 ml vegetable or chicken stock 1 tin of VERA chickpeas 400 g fresh seasonal mushrooms [...].

Coconut mousse, passion fruit pulp gel and crunchy croissant

Ingredients Coconut mousse, passion fruit pulp gel and crunchy croquant Coconut mousse 125 g natural yoghurt 125 g caster sugar 1 tin VERA coconut pulp extract ( coconut milk) 10 g flaked gelatine 300 g whipped cream Passion fruit pulp gel 1 tin VERA passion fruit pulp 40 ml [...].

Dry truffles with jackfruit and black beans

Ingredients Dry Jackfruit and Black Bean Truffles 2 tins VERA Green Jackfruit 1 tin VERA Black Beans 100 g fresh coriander 50 g fresh hot peppers salt black pepper yellow curry powder Coating 1 egg flour breadcrumbs/panco breadcrumbs Method Grind the drained jackfruit into smaller pieces or gently blend in a blender. Some of it can be shredded [...].

Roasted cauliflower and chickpea salad with tahini dressing

Ingredients Roasted cauliflower and chickpea salad with tahini dressing Salad 1 large cauliflower (approx. 800 g) 300 g VERA chickpeas 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil VERA ground roma cumin, salt, pepper fresh red chilli peppers fresh herbs coriander mint Dressing 1 clove garlic 4 tbsp Olympos tahini (sesame paste) 2 tbsp [...].

Smoked duck breast with mango BBQ sauce

Ingredients Smoked duck breast with mango BBQ sauce Duck 4 pieces duck breast 1 kg coarse sea salt fresh herbs 40 g thyme 40 g rosemary 40 g juniper 40 g sage Mango BBQ sauce 300 g VERA mango pulp 60 g apple cider vinegar 80 g brown sugar 40 g Worchester sauce 40 [...].

Spring rolls with sweet and spicy mango pulp dressing

Ingredients Spring rolls rice paper carrot cucumber red peppers cherry tomatoes pickled beetroot fresh mint leaves For the vegan option of the spring rolls, we can also add tofu Mango pulp dressing 300 g VERA mango pulp 6 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lime 2 garlic cloves 5 cm ginger root 1 small red [...].

Pavlova meringue with passion fruit pulp

Ingredients Pavlova meringue with passion fruit pulp Meringue 5 egg whites from medium eggs 250 g fine sugar 1 teaspoon potato flour 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice Cream 250 g chilled mascarpone cheese 1 tsp vanilla sugar 125 ml cream 30% Topping 1 tin of VERA passion fruit pulp Fresh fruit [...]

Focaccia with sun-dried tomatoes and black olives

Ingredients Focaccia with sun-dried tomatoes and black olives 900 g '00' wheat flour 125 g wholemeal wheat flour 50 g soft butter 45 g fresh yeast 50 ml VERA extra virgin olive oil 500 ml milk 22 g salt 22 g sugar 1/2 jar VERA sun-dried tomatoes 70 g VERA stoned black olives Method [...].

Strudel with apples and dried figs

Ingredients Apple and dried fig strudel Dough 250 g whole wheat flour 70 g melted butter 125 ml water 1 egg salt Stuffing 1 tin of dried figs in VERA marinade 200 g cooked apples 50 g walnuts 30 g pistachios 30 g butter 40 g dark sugar 2 eggs cinnamon to taste Moscato sauce [...].

Green jackfruit vegan burger

Ingredients Jackfruit burger 1 tin of VERA green jackfruit 1 diced red onion 1 clove of garlic finely chopped 2 large tablespoons of sliced fresh coriander 2 tbs. rice flour 2 tbs. breadcrumbs 50 ml oat or soy milk yellow curry cumin ground black pepper red pepper smoked salt

Autumn e-book

Autumn pampers us with the abundance and variety of fruit, vegetables and mushrooms! In autumn, we not only gather supplies for the long winter, but we also take delight in the richness of flavors, colors and aromas. Autumn favors the lovers of culinary challenges. Krzysztof Żurek has prepared for you unique compositions, thanks to which you will conquer the palates of your guests and household members.

Holiday e-book

Summer is the period of enjoying the sunshine and seasonal delicacies. Our mini e-book will help you easily and pleasantly organize an original party with unique but simple dishes. The recipes have been prepared for you by the VERA brand ambassador, Krzysztof Żurek. The well-known chef from Krakow proposes interesting combinations of flavors and suggests how to use the VERA brand products. Vegans and vegetarians will also find recipes in our mini-book.

Christmas e-book

Krzysztof Żurek, the VERA brand ambassador, has prepared six wonderful recipes for you as a Christmas gift. Traditional tastes in festive arrangements, in the form of appetizers and hot dishes.

Easter e-book

Easter, with its wealth of customs and flavors, is a special time in our homes and kitchens. We usually approach the holiday menu in a traditional way, but perhaps sometimes it is worth trying something new. Refresh the recipes and introduce something lighter. Our mini e-book will help you easily prepare delicious dishes with VERA products, which, as we hope, will become a permanent part of your Easter menu.

Pinacolada

Coconut mousse 125ml Vera coconut milk 75g egg yolks 50g sugar 1 soaked gelatin flake Make the English sauce, add soaked gelatin and leave to cool. Combine the cooled sauce with 120g whipped cream and 40 ml Bacardi rum. Keep refrigerated.

Dumplings with green pesto and goat cheese

Ingredients for 4 servings Dough 400g wheat flour 100g eggs 30g scalded green parsley leaves 20g Vera extra virgin olive oil 2 egg yolks 10g salt Blend the eggs with the parsley and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Leave to rest.

Beef burger with red jalapeno and corn

Ingredients: 480g ground beef (entrecote) salt, black pepper 4 burger buns toasted on a grill pan and cut open 8 grilled bacon slices Romaine lettuce Vera baby corn 4 Parmesan chips BBQ sauce mayonnaise lemon vinaigrette

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