Ingredients: 1/2 lb chickpeas, washed and picked over,or equivalent cannd chickpeas6 cups water or...
Parsley Dumplings
Ingredients: 2 ounces self raising flour, 50gsalt, to taste (optional)1/2 ounce butter, 15g1 eggs1...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
Rhonda’s Iranian Rice
Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste2 teaspoons turmeric1 dash red pepperssalt2...
Toad in the Hole
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon drippings1/2 cup milk1 eggs, well-beaten1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon...
Easy Tiramisu Cake
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages white cake mix1 cup water1/3 cup vegetable oil1/4...
Spaetzle with Browned Butter
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg2 eggs,...
Turnip and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped ( leeks are also okay)1 tablespoon olive oil1 small...
Italian Herb Dipping Oil
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil6 medium onions, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced6 eggplants, peeled and...
Hearty Brown Bread
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups warm water1 tablespoon dry yeast1/4 cup molasses or 1/4 cup...
Kraut Kuchen
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuckonions, chopped fine2 lbs cabbage, cut in small strips1 package...
Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...
Fried Olives
Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...
Greek Marinade
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic1 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup white wine1 lemons,...
Bulgarian Mixed Salad
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers1 tomatoes, sliced1 onions, thinly sliced1 green peppers, sliced1/4 cup black olives,...
Grilled Vegetables Marinated With Oil and Vinegar
Ingredients: 2 eggplants2 red bell peppers2 yellow bell peppers3 long slender zucchiniolive oil, for...
Harry Potter’s Dragon Snot
Ingredients: 8 ounces Sprite or 8 ounces 7-Up soda1 scoop lime sherbet Directions: Place...
Minted Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sweet butter2 cups finely chopped yellow onions10 ounces frozen chopped spinach,...
Homemade English Custard
Ingredients: 250 ml milk150 ml double cream2 free range egg yolks50 g caster sugar...
Quark-Keilchen (German Fried Cheese Cakes)
Ingredients: 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese1/2 cup dehydrated potato flakes2 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup...
Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage Salad
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon2 tablespoons chopped onions1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon salt1/2...
Italian Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...
Basic Cabbage Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage1 chopped onions1/4 cup butter6 cups chicken or...
Bleu Cheese, Walnut and Cranberry Crostini
Ingredients: 24 slices good-quality baguette (1/4-inch slices) or 24 slices ciabatta ( 1/4-inch slices)4...
Braised Celery with Goat’s Cheese
Ingredients: 1 ounce butter1 head celery, thinly sliced6 ounces goat cheese3 -4 tablespoons single...
Sherry Trifle
Ingredients: 1 jam rolls1 package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert1/2 cup sherry wine1 can fruit...
Impossibly Easy Oktoberfest Pie Bisquick
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bratwursts, cooked and cut into 3/4 inch pieces1 (8 ounce) cans...
Loukoumades
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 package dry yeast1 cup lukewarm wateroil1/2 cup...
Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...
Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, quartered1 cup water1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded1/2 cup tomatoes, diced1/3...
Osso Bucco Alla Milanese
Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...
Warm Greek-style Rice Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 -3 tablespoons...
German Cucumber Dressing
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons light tasting oil ( I used Crisco)2 tablespoons apple...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Edith Gump’s French Onion Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 medium white onions, sliced3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth (...
Camembert Cheese With Raspberries Sauce
Ingredients: 200 g camembert cheese1/2 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 (8 ounce) cans raspberries1 eggs1/2...
Fish Fillets With Mediterranean Sauce
Ingredients: 1 lb ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried...
Halloumi Cheese Balls
Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/3 cup water1/2 cup oilsalt1 halloumi cheese, grateddry chopped mint3 eggs...
Oven Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 -5 medium potatoes, number depending on sizeolive oil or buttersalt or cumin...
Layered Gnocchi
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese2 cups mashed potatoes2 eggs1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2...
Hearty Root Veggie Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 cups chopped leeks ( white and pale green...
Chickpeas With Spinach (Garbanzos Con Espinacas)
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach, thoroughly washed, chopped4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 -4...
Summer Stew
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, coarsely chopped4 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 red...
Italian Soda
Ingredients: 2 ounces Italian syrup, flavor of choice1 ounce half-and-half or 1 ounce milknon-flavored...
Mediterranean Spinach Patties
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 package frozen chopped spinach ( thawed and squeezed dry)3 eggs,...
Russian Beet Salad
Ingredients: 6 -8 fresh beets ( 1 bunch)1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1 garlic cloves,...
Shopska Salata Salad
Ingredients: 4 roasted sweet peppers ( green or red or 2 fresh ones)300 g...
Summer Yogurt Gazpacho
Ingredients: 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, whole-milk1 cup water1/2 cucumbers, peeled,chopped ( regular or...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
German Style Mustard
Ingredients: 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds1/4 cup mustard powder1/2 cup...
Karotten in Bier Gedunstet (Carrots in Beer)
Ingredients: 4 large carrots1 tablespoon butter1 cup dark beer, Any Brand1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...
New Zealand Lolly Log Cake
Ingredients: 125 g butter180 g fruit puffs ( not quite a ‘gummy’ candy –...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan – Vegan
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 cup flour1 cup water or...
Spaetzels
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup water1/4...
French Toast Extraordinaire
Ingredients: 12 slices French bread ( use good quality fresh bread)8 ounces cream cheese6...
Garlic Polenta With Sausage
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces1/4 lb pancetta or...
Tomato-Olive-Caper Tapenade
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon shallots, minced1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half1/4...
Haricot Vert ( French Green Beans) With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 1/2 lb French haricots vert ( fresh or frozen)3 -4 slices bacon1 medium...
Brown Gravy
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3-1/2 cup flour4 cups hot water1 1/2 tablespoons beef stock1...