Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...
Spaetzle with Browned Butter
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg2 eggs,...
Oven Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 -5 medium potatoes, number depending on sizeolive oil or buttersalt or cumin...
Pasta With Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried red peppers3 minced garlic cloves1 1/2 cups...
Macedonian Salad
Ingredients: 2 small eggplants2 medium tomatoes2 scallions1 cucumbers1 green peppers1 sweet red pepperschopped parsley2...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Big John’s Baked Escargot
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans escargot, drained ( 30-40 count)36 whole mushrooms, medium sized1/2...
Gnocchi
Ingredients: 4 (750 g) potatoes, unpeeled200 g plain flour ( 1 1/3 cups) Directions:...
Pork Chops and Pierogies for 2
Ingredients: 8 frozen potato and onion pierogies2 pork loin chops with bone ( 3/4...
Haricot Vert ( French Green Beans) With Bacon and Onions
Ingredients: 1/2 lb French haricots vert ( fresh or frozen)3 -4 slices bacon1 medium...
Eggplant Spread – Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants2 medium onions ( chopped)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons...
Red Cabbage Salad With Smoked Cheese
Ingredients: 1 lb german pickled red cabbage, drained well1/2 small onions, sliced thinly1/2 small...
Broedlaewend (Romanian Beef Soup)
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef ( Cut into Thin Strips)2 large onions ( Chopped)3 tablespoons...
Green Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ham hocks8 sprigs parsley1 small onions, minced1 1/2 cups potatoes1/2...
Angel Food Tiramisu
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup heavy cream1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup...
Blueberry Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking...
Sobronade
Ingredients: 1 can navy beans1 cup ham, diced1 medium onions, diced1 large potatoes, diced2...
Brussels sprouts, with cheese
Ingredients: 20 Brussels sprouts20 slices cheddar cheese or 20 slices gouda cheese Directions: Blanch...
Halloumi Cheese Balls
Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/3 cup water1/2 cup oilsalt1 halloumi cheese, grateddry chopped mint3 eggs...
Lemon Tossed Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 cup preserved lemons3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1/4...
Tian D’ete (provencale Style Summer Vegetable Roast)
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced4 fresh tomatoes, seeds removed,thinly sliced3 potatoes, peeled,thinly sliced1...
Great Britain Treacle Tart
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar6 tablespoons butter, chilled2 tablespoons lard or...
No-Stir Oven Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
No-Yeast Stollen
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon cardamom1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...
Fried Olives
Ingredients: 1/2 lb green pitted olives or 1/2 lb green olives, with pits1 red...
Minted Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sweet butter2 cups finely chopped yellow onions10 ounces frozen chopped spinach,...
English Mustard
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard seeds4 tablespoons mustard powder ( Coleman’s)1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon cayenne...
Mediterranean Spinach
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green onions, sliced1 clove garlic, pressed1 1/2 teaspoons dill, chopped2 medium...
Hummus Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 lb chickpeas, washed and picked over,or equivalent cannd chickpeas6 cups water or...
Italian Straciatella Soup
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups canned chicken broth2 large eggs3 tablespoons...
Russian Beet Salad
Ingredients: 6 -8 fresh beets ( 1 bunch)1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1 garlic cloves,...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Classic Tiramisu
Ingredients: 2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits ( dry lady finger like biscuits)2...
Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes,...
New Zealand Lolly Log Cake
Ingredients: 125 g butter180 g fruit puffs ( not quite a ‘gummy’ candy –...
French Toast Extraordinaire
Ingredients: 12 slices French bread ( use good quality fresh bread)8 ounces cream cheese6...
Favourite Red Cabbage
Ingredients: 1 red cabbage2 apples, peeled and chopped1 pinch salt and pepper3 tablespoons butter...
Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...
Halva (A Greek Sweet Using Semolina)
Ingredients: 1 cup best quality olive oil ( or you can use a combo...
Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...
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...
Camembert Cheese With Raspberries Sauce
Ingredients: 200 g camembert cheese1/2 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 (8 ounce) cans raspberries1 eggs1/2...
Dolmades
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) jars grape leaves ( about 25 leafs)1 lb ground round1...
Dumplings for Soup
Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 packet soup stock1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon butter or 1...
German Cucumber Dressing
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water2 tablespoons light tasting oil ( I used Crisco)2 tablespoons apple...
Baked Scrod Provencale
Ingredients: 4 pieces filet scrod fish1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons olive...
Italian Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup arborio rice or 1/2 cup grain white rice1 teaspoon olive oil2...
Lemon Soda
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons country time lemonade mix ( powder)1 (12 ounce) cans 7-Up soda...
Italian Amaretto Cream
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon powdered unflavored gelatin4 tablespoons water7 tablespoons sugar2 cups heavy cream, divided4...
Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...
Potato Cheese Pierogies
Ingredients: 3 1/2 quarts water2 cups chopped unpeeled potatoes1 cup ricotta cheese3/4 cup shredded...
Roasted Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken ( I use rotisserie chicken...
Irish Coffee
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sugar6 fluid ounces Irish whiskey ( 4 jiggers)2 cups fresh brewed...
Sourdough French Bread
Ingredients: 1 packet active dry yeast1/4 cup water ( 110 to 115 F)4 1/2...
Mediterranean Summer Breeze Cold Yogurt Soup
Ingredients: 2 lbs yogurt, made from whole milk ( 3.5% milk fat, 2 lbs...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Yugoslavian Fish Skewers With Serbian Tomato Relish
Ingredients: 2 lbs fish steaks or 2 lbs fillets, skinned and boned1 tablespoon olive...
Kolozsvari Rakott Kaposzta
Ingredients: 3 lbs cabbage, finely shredded ( half or all should be pickled cabbage)2...
Savory Oven French Fries
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes1 ounce Good Seasons Italian dressing, not mixed2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon...