Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon cardamom1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...
Haricot Vert ( French Green Beans) With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 1/2 lb French haricots vert ( fresh or frozen)3 -4 slices bacon1 medium...
Quark-Keilchen (German Fried Cheese Cakes)
Ingredients: 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese1/2 cup dehydrated potato flakes2 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup...
Roasted Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken ( I use rotisserie chicken...
German Creamed Cucumbers
Ingredients: 4 peeled sliced thinly cucumbers1/2 large onions, diced8 ounces sour cream8 ounces half-and-half1...
Super Spinach Pesto
Ingredients: 3 cups spinach1 garlic cloves ( a big one)1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons...
German-Style Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 3 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cubed2 tart apples, peeled and chopped4 slices...
Brandi’s Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...
Kraut Burgers
Ingredients: 1 lb beef, ground2 medium onions, sliced1 small heads of cabbagesalt & pepperto...
Boureki
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...
Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)
Ingredients: 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 3 lbs other waxy potatoes, peeled1/2 cup...
Mediterranean Summer Breeze Cold Yogurt Soup
Ingredients: 2 lbs yogurt, made from whole milk ( 3.5% milk fat, 2 lbs...
Two Potato Moussaka
Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes1 lb yams or 1 lb sweet potatoes1 lb ground...
Kapusta (Sauerkraut)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, finely chopped3 tablespoons butter3 cups onions, chopped2 (28 ounce) jars...
Baked Polenta With Garlic
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3...
Spaetzels
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup water1/4...
Greek Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) (Melitzanes Tiganites)
Ingredients: 1 lb eggplantssaltolive oil ( for frying)garlic sauce1 cup plain flour1 pinch salt1...
Ukrainian Dill Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 cup fish stock or 1 cup chicken stock1/2...
Aunt Cora’s Nut Bread
Ingredients: 1 eggs1 cup sugar1 cup nuts, chopped1/2 cup raisins4 cups unbleached flour3 teaspoons...
Pork Tenderloin With Cranberry and Porto Wine Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter ( 15 GR.)8 (3 ounce) pork tenderloins, cut crosswise1/2 onions,...
Kraut Kuchen
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuckonions, chopped fine2 lbs cabbage, cut in small strips1 package...
Creamed Green Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, stringless30 ounces chicken stock4 tablespoons salted butter4 tablespoons...
Fried Olives
Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...
Green String Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 lbs string beans, cut3 lbs spring chicken, cut up2 tablespoons lard1 large...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Coleslaw With Capers
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped red cabbage1 medium fennel bulbs, chopped ( save a few...
Kittencal’s Famous Greek Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil ( can reduce to 3/4 cup)1 extra large lemons,...
Rhonda’s Iranian Rice
Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste2 teaspoons turmeric1 dash red pepperssalt2...
Tirokafteri (Greek Feta Dip)
Ingredients: 500 g feta cheese1 spicy hot pepper1 tablespoon vinegar4 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...
Broedlaewend (Romanian Beef Soup)
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef ( Cut into Thin Strips)2 large onions ( Chopped)3 tablespoons...
Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...
Spaetzle with Browned Butter
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg2 eggs,...
Finnish Beet Salad
Ingredients: 5 medium beets6 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2...
No Fat Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry white beans7 cups water, boiling8 chicken bouillon cubes1 (14 1/2...
Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti ( or any other type of pasta)4 -5 cups diced...
Osso Bucco Alla Milanese
Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...
Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients: 1 eggs2 egg whites1/4 cup skim milk1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon nutmeg...
Grilled Pita Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons red wine or 3 tablespoons balsamic...
Broiled Zucchini With Herbs
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4...
German Style Mustard
Ingredients: 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds1/4 cup mustard powder1/2 cup...
Loukoumathes – Greek Doughnut Holes
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water1 cup milk1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons sugar3 whole eggs2 (1/4...
Greek Lemon Chicken
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8...
Halloumi Cheese with caramelised balsamic vinegar
Ingredients: 8 ounces halloumi cheese3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon...
Brown Gravy
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3-1/2 cup flour4 cups hot water1 1/2 tablespoons beef stock1...
Red Cabbage Salad With Smoked Cheese
Ingredients: 1 lb german pickled red cabbage, drained well1/2 small onions, sliced thinly1/2 small...
Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee
Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...
Ukrainian Kolechka
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine ( at room temperature)1 (8 ounce)...
Leeks Simmered in Olive Oil
Ingredients: 2 lbs leeks, roots trimmed, thick outer skins removed1/3 cup chopped onions1/4 cup...
Italian Bread Loaf
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 cups fresh tomatoes ( chopped)1 cup mozzarella cheese1 cup...
Great Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread, sliced lenthwise1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup freshly grated...
Green Bean Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnut pieces1/4 cup virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon...
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...
Italian Sausage and Peppers
Ingredients: 2 lbs Italian sausage or 2 lbs Polish kielbasa, cut into 2 inch...
Tiramisu’
Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...
“Creamed” Spinach
Ingredients: 1 box frozen spinach1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup drained yogurt, , plain2 tablespoons...
Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...
Pilafi Me Throumbi (Greek Savory Rice)
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter ( do not...
Shopska Salata Salad
Ingredients: 4 roasted sweet peppers ( green or red or 2 fresh ones)300 g...
Artichokes With Prosciutto and Cream
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs medium artichokes2 tablespoons butter3 slices prosciutto, cut into slivers1 tablespoon...
Gremolata Assoluta
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated finely (...