Ingredient list

Puff pastry is a special type of dough made up of hundreds of thin layers of butter and flour, created by repeatedly folding and rolling the dough. During baking, the layers separate to produce a light, airy, flaky texture. It is used to make both sweet and savoury dishes, including croissants, mille-feuille, vol-au-vent, strudels, sausage rolls, cheese straws and Napoleon slices. Ready-made puff pastry from the shop is very convenient and produces results comparable to homemade. When working with it, keeping it cold is essential to prevent the butter from melting. It is baked at a high temperature, usually around 200 °C.

Pul biber is a Turkish chilli flake spice that is an essential ingredient in Turkish, Syrian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made by drying and crushing red peppers, most commonly the Halaby or Maraş variety. It has a vivid red colour, a pleasant fruity flavour and a mild to medium heat level. Unlike ordinary crushed chilli, pul biber is more subtle and complex, it contains naturally occurring oils that give the flakes a slightly moist and oily texture. It is used to season kebabs, soups, yoghurt sauces, eggs or vegetables. It also works beautifully sprinkled over hummus or labneh. It is widely available in Middle Eastern grocery stores and online shops.

Pumpkin is a vegetable from the gourd family, native to the Americas and now popular worldwide. Its mildly sweet, earthy flavour makes it a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes. It is used to prepare soups, creams, risottos, pies, muffins, and baked stuffed dishes. Pumpkin purée is especially popular and forms the base of many recipes. The flesh is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fibre. Pumpkins are grown in many varieties, from Hokkaido and butternut squash to giant Halloween pumpkins. The seeds are also edible and enjoyed as a healthy snack or added to salads and baked goods.

Dužina dýně je vnitřní, dužnatá část dýně, nejčastěji používaná po oloupání a odstranění semen. Nabízí mírně sladkou, krémovou chuť a bohatou oranžovou barvu díky vysokému obsahu beta-karotenu. Je ideální na polévky, pyré, omáčky, risotta, koláče a pečené přílohy. Může se vařit, péct, dusit nebo grilovat, každá metoda jí dodává mírně odlišnou texturu a hloubku chuti. Dužina je výživná, snadno stravitelná a bohatá na vitaminy A a C, draslík a vlákninu. V sezóně je k dispozici čerstvá, zatímco mimo sezónu ji lze najít jako mražené nebo konzervované pyré.

Pumpkin seed oil is a dark green to black oil pressed from roasted pumpkin seeds. It has an intense nutty flavor with notes of toasted seeds and gentle sweetness. It is a signature product of Austrian Styrian cuisine, where it is traditionally used as a dressing for salads, soups, and desserts. Thanks to its potent flavor, just a few drops are enough to make an impact. Pumpkin seed oil should not be added to hot dishes, as it burns easily and turns bitter when heated. It pairs excellently with pumpkin soups, green salads, vanilla ice cream, and cottage cheese desserts. It is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, zinc, and antioxidants.

Pumpkin seeds are flat, green kernels found inside pumpkins, eaten raw or roasted. Snědí se s ořechovou, mírně máslovou chutí a jsou výživné. Bohaté jsou na hořčík, zinek, železo, zdravé nenasycené mastné kyseliny a bílkoviny. Skvěle se hodí jako svačina a jako přísada do salátů, granoly, müsli a pečiva. Dýňový olej, lisovaný z pražených semen, je specialitou zejména štýrské kuchyně a má výraznou tmavě zelenou barvu. V obchodech jsou k dispozici loupaná semena, dýňové jádra i neloupané verze.

Pumpkin spice is an aromatic spice blend traditionally used to flavour pumpkin dishes. A typical blend includes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. It originated in American cuisine, where it is an essential ingredient in the famous pumpkin pie served at Thanksgiving. Today it is also widely used in Europe, added to coffee, cappuccino, latte, as well as biscuits, gingerbread, porridges, and smoothies. The combination of these spices gives dishes a warming, sweetly spiced flavour and a characteristic autumnal aroma. Ready-made blends are available in shops, or can easily be mixed at home from individual spices.

Punch essence is a concentrated aromatic ingredient used to flavour confectionery products, desserts and beverages. Its typical flavour evokes punch, a blend of rum, citrus and spices. In the kitchen, it is added to gingerbread, punch slices, cake fillings, tea pastries or Christmas biscuits. Only a small amount is needed, as both the flavour and aroma are very intense. Punch essence contains no alcohol, making it suitable for children as well. It is usually sold in small bottles or ampoules. It is an integral part of Central European confectionery tradition and during the Christmas season it is one of the most commonly used flavourings in home baking.