Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Spaetzels
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup water1/4...
Easy Tiramisu Cake
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages white cake mix1 cup water1/3 cup vegetable oil1/4...
Artichokes With Prosciutto and Cream
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs medium artichokes2 tablespoons butter3 slices prosciutto, cut into slivers1 tablespoon...
Greek Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) (Melitzanes Tiganites)
Ingredients: 1 lb eggplantssaltolive oil ( for frying)garlic sauce1 cup plain flour1 pinch salt1...
Braciola – Braciole
Ingredients: 1 lb top round steaks1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano...
Mashed White Beans
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Tender Bruschetta
Ingredients: 3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small red onions, finely chopped1/4...
Wine and Black Olive Pate
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 (400 g)...
Inside-Out Manicotti
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...
Roasted Olives
Ingredients: 3 cups assorted green and black olives2 rosemary sprigs, cut in half1 oranges,...
German Fresh Peach Kuchen
Ingredients: boiling water2 lbs ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6) or 2 (12...
Italian Herb Dipping Oil
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon...
Chicken Strips With Cheddar
Ingredients: 3 chicken breast fillets500 g cheddar cheese250 g bacon1 cup flour2 cups breadcrumbs2...
Italian Prosciutto cups
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach8 ounces ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan...
Sfinge De San Giuseppe
Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...
Ukrainian Classic Borsch
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs short rib of beef1 lb pork ribs2 beef bones with...
Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad
Ingredients: 6 yellow bell peppers2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons heavy cream1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2...
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...
Ukrainian Varenyky Pyrohy Pierogies
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated onions2 tablespoons butter4 -6 medium potatoes1 cup grated cheddar cheesesalt...
“Creamed” Spinach
Ingredients: 1 box frozen spinach1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup drained yogurt, , plain2 tablespoons...
Spring Onion and Ricotta Fritters With Avocado Salsa
Ingredients: 250 g ricotta cheese1 large eggs, lightly beaten6 tablespoons self-raising flour6 tablespoons milk1...
Blueberry Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking...
Green Pear Salad
Ingredients: 1 lettuce100 g Stilton cheese, in crumbs1 pears10 g walnuts, chopped3 tablespoons apple...
Italian Soda
Ingredients: 2 ounces Italian syrup, flavor of choice1 ounce half-and-half or 1 ounce milknon-flavored...
Vegan Mediterranean Scramble
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages firm tofu4 ounces sliced mushrooms1 (2 1/4 ounce) cans...
Greek Lemon Chicken
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8...
Kraut Burgers
Ingredients: 1 lb beef, ground2 medium onions, sliced1 small heads of cabbagesalt & pepperto...
Loukoumades
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 package dry yeast1 cup lukewarm wateroil1/2 cup...
Shopska Salata Salad
Ingredients: 4 roasted sweet peppers ( green or red or 2 fresh ones)300 g...
Potato Cheese Pierogies
Ingredients: 3 1/2 quarts water2 cups chopped unpeeled potatoes1 cup ricotta cheese3/4 cup shredded...
Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto
Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) sliced poundcake, cut crosswise into 12 slices3/4 cup apricot...
Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients: 1 eggs2 egg whites1/4 cup skim milk1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon nutmeg...
Hummus Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 lb chickpeas, washed and picked over,or equivalent cannd chickpeas6 cups water or...
Antipasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut in chunks1/4 cup diced red onions5 slices provolone...
Rumanian Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 medium carrots, sliced8 ounces green beans,...
Kolozsvari Rakott Kaposzta
Ingredients: 3 lbs cabbage, finely shredded ( half or all should be pickled cabbage)2...
Grilled Pita Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons red wine or 3 tablespoons balsamic...
Fried Olives
Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...
Chickpeas With Spinach (Garbanzos Con Espinacas)
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach, thoroughly washed, chopped4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 -4...
Mediterranean Roasted Potato Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb small red potatoes, cut in half2 tablespoons olive oilsaltpepper8 ounces green...
Minted Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sweet butter2 cups finely chopped yellow onions10 ounces frozen chopped spinach,...
Fried Hot Peppers with Yogurt
Ingredients: 1 lb of long green chili peppers ( or a combination of Italian...
English Mustard
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard seeds4 tablespoons mustard powder ( Coleman’s)1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon cayenne...
Antipasto Bread
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup sliced deli hard...
Turnip and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped ( leeks are also okay)1 tablespoon olive oil1 small...
Braised Celery with Goat’s Cheese
Ingredients: 1 ounce butter1 head celery, thinly sliced6 ounces goat cheese3 -4 tablespoons single...
Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti ( or any other type of pasta)4 -5 cups diced...
Greek Mushroom Salad
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb mushrooms3 garlic cloves, chopped fine1 teaspoon basil or...
Boureki
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...
German Cucumber Dressing
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons light tasting oil ( I used Crisco)2 tablespoons apple...
Eggplant Spread – Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants2 medium onions ( chopped)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons...
Chedy’s Vegan Stroganoff
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 lbs portabella mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 tablespoon vegetable...
Two Potato Moussaka
Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes1 lb yams or 1 lb sweet potatoes1 lb ground...
Italian Chickpea Salad
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...
Greek Gyros
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, minced1 clove garlic, minced1/2 lb lean ground lamb2 tablespoons lemon...
Tomato-Olive-Caper Tapenade
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon shallots, minced1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half1/4...
Brown Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking...
Ukrainian Grated Potato Bake
Ingredients: 1/4 lb sliced bacon, diced2 large onions, finely chopped3 lbs new potatoes, peeled1...