Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...
Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil6 medium onions, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced6 eggplants, peeled and...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Colcannon
Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup butter 1 1/4 cups hot milk fresh...
Broedlaewend (Romanian Beef Soup)
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef ( Cut into Thin Strips)2 large onions ( Chopped)3 tablespoons...
Beef Steak in Beer
Ingredients: 2 lbs steak, cut into strips1 medium onions, chopped8 ounces mushrooms, sliced12 ounces...
Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)
Ingredients: 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 3 lbs other waxy potatoes, peeled1/2 cup...
German Potato Salad
Ingredients: 3 lbs large boiling potatoes1/2 lb bacon1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup thinly...
Egyptian Rice Pudding
Ingredients: 3/4 cup rice flour3/4 cup sugar6 cups milk2 whole green cardamom pods, lightly...
Summer Stew
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, coarsely chopped4 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 red...
Green Bean Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnut pieces1/4 cup virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon...
Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch oregano, fresh if possible1 pinch basil, fresh if...
Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...
Mediterranean Steaks
Ingredients: 2 lean rib eye steaks, 1 inch thick1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed1...
Caraway Cabbage
Ingredients: 2 lbs green cabbage, shredded1 cup thinly sliced onions2 eggs, beaten3 tablespoons butter,...
Iced Tea With Grenadine
Ingredients: 4 cups iced tea ( homemade or store-bought)1/8 cup fresh lemon juice (...
Baby Artichoke Gratin
Ingredients: 12 -16 baby artichokes1/4 cup olive oil1 cup dry white wine3 cloves garlic,...
Gnocchi
Ingredients: 4 (750 g) potatoes, unpeeled200 g plain flour ( 1 1/3 cups) Directions:...
Eggplant Spread – Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants2 medium onions ( chopped)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons...
Big John’s Baked Escargot
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans escargot, drained ( 30-40 count)36 whole mushrooms, medium sized1/2...
Bulgarian Mixed Salad
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers1 tomatoes, sliced1 onions, thinly sliced1 green peppers, sliced1/4 cup black olives,...
Kapusta (Sauerkraut)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, finely chopped3 tablespoons butter3 cups onions, chopped2 (28 ounce) jars...
Tiramisu’
Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...
French Toast Extraordinaire
Ingredients: 12 slices French bread ( use good quality fresh bread)8 ounces cream cheese6...
Caramelized Parsnips and Baby Onions
Ingredients: 25 g piece fresh gingerroot, scrubbed and finely grated450 g parsnips, scrubbed and...
Antipasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut in chunks1/4 cup diced red onions5 slices provolone...
Baked Camembert Cheese
Ingredients: 10 -12 ounces camembert cheese, in a round wooden boxstrawberry jam (to taste)...
Weinkraut
Ingredients: 1 quart sauerkraut1/4 cup onions, sliced2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons bacon drippings2...
Roman Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup egg substitute1/4 cup minced fresh basil3 tablespoons...
Satarash
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large onions, cut coarsely1 red sweet bell...
Spatzle
Ingredients: 4 large eggs1/2 cup milk2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter Directions:...
Raspberry Trifle
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch3 cups milk4 egg yolks, beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1...
Barley Pilaff
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, chopped1 teaspoon cumin2 cups pearl barley, rinsed...
Pistachio Pesto Sauce
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves2 large garlic cloves1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese1/3...
Sfogliatelle
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...
“Creamed” Spinach
Ingredients: 1 box frozen spinach1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup drained yogurt, , plain2 tablespoons...
Al Fresco Bread
Ingredients: 1 large mediterranean-style bread, fat and long, about 14-inch /36cm long1/2 cup soft...
Alessi’s Tiramisu
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks, from large grade eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup marsala1 cup...
Ukrainian Classic Borsch
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs short rib of beef1 lb pork ribs2 beef bones with...
Ukrainian Meatless Borsch (Borscht)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried mushrooms ( or more)1 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons vegetable oil2...
The Amazing Waffle!
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted2 egg yolks2 teaspoons vanilla2/3 cup buttermilk1 cup flour1 1/2...
Affogato Mocha
Ingredients: 1 pint chocolate ice cream8 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate pieces or 8 tablespoons semisweet...
Spaetzle with Browned Butter
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg2 eggs,...
Atkins Greek Spinach Salad
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 garlic cloves, pushed through a press1/4 cup olive...
Ukrainian Kolechka
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine ( at room temperature)1 (8 ounce)...
English Mustard
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard seeds4 tablespoons mustard powder ( Coleman’s)1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon cayenne...
Nanna’s Yorkshire Pudding
Ingredients: 2 ounces flour1/2 pint milk2 eggs, well beaten1 ounce fat or 1 ounce...
Halloumi Cheese Balls
Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/3 cup water1/2 cup oilsalt1 halloumi cheese, grateddry chopped mint3 eggs...
Boureki
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...
Pork Chops and Pierogies for 2
Ingredients: 8 frozen potato and onion pierogies2 pork loin chops with bone ( 3/4...
Leeks Simmered in Olive Oil
Ingredients: 2 lbs leeks, roots trimmed, thick outer skins removed1/3 cup chopped onions1/4 cup...
Low-Fat Fettuccine
Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese ( cubed)1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese4 tablespoons...
Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...
Kraut Kuchen
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuckonions, chopped fine2 lbs cabbage, cut in small strips1 package...
Sauerkraut from the Naschmarkt
Ingredients: 1 kg sauerkraut1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onions, choppedcaraway seeds6 juniper berries1 bay...
Summer Yogurt Gazpacho
Ingredients: 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, whole-milk1 cup water1/2 cucumbers, peeled,chopped ( regular or...
Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...
Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Yanka’s Ukrainian Meatball-Spinach Soup
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, divided2/3 cup long-grain white rice ( cooked)1 lb lean ground...