Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...
German Fresh Peach Kuchen
Ingredients: boiling water2 lbs ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6) or 2 (12...
Mashed Potato Pie
Ingredients: 1 unbaked deep dish pie shells16 ounces small curd cottage cheese2 cups mashed...
Greek Mushroom Salad
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb mushrooms3 garlic cloves, chopped fine1 teaspoon basil or...
Ukrainian Classic Borsch
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs short rib of beef1 lb pork ribs2 beef bones with...
Mediterranean Spinach Patties
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 package frozen chopped spinach ( thawed and squeezed dry)3 eggs,...
Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...
Sicilian Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons chopped onions2 garlic cloves, crushed400 ml tomato passata...
Low-Fat Fettuccine
Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese ( cubed)1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese4 tablespoons...
Mango Raisin Couscous ( Cous-Cous)
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous ( measure before cooking)1 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon butter2...
Artichokes With Prosciutto and Cream
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs medium artichokes2 tablespoons butter3 slices prosciutto, cut into slivers1 tablespoon...
Soda Bread (Irish Whiskey Soda)
Ingredients: 4 cups flour, all purpose1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup butter, chilled1...
New Zealand Lolly Log Cake
Ingredients: 125 g butter180 g fruit puffs ( not quite a ‘gummy’ candy –...
Halloumi Cheese with caramelised balsamic vinegar
Ingredients: 8 ounces halloumi cheese3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon...
Authentic German Potato Salad
Ingredients: 3 cups red potatoes, diced6 slices bacon1 small onions, diced2 tablespoons water1/4 cup...
Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...
Continental Beets
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar1/2 tablespoon tarragon vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons sugar2...
Chocolate Centers
Ingredients: 4 lbs chocolate ( Dipping chocolate)1 pint whipping creamground pecans or ground walnuts...
Tender Bruschetta
Ingredients: 3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small red onions, finely chopped1/4...
Bulgarian Mixed Salad
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers1 tomatoes, sliced1 onions, thinly sliced1 green peppers, sliced1/4 cup black olives,...
Proper Yorkshire Pudding
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour1 large eggs ( preferably room temperature)1 cup cold water3/4...
Beef Steak in Beer
Ingredients: 2 lbs steak, cut into strips1 medium onions, chopped8 ounces mushrooms, sliced12 ounces...
Kolozsvari Rakott Kaposzta
Ingredients: 3 lbs cabbage, finely shredded ( half or all should be pickled cabbage)2...
“Creamed” Spinach
Ingredients: 1 box frozen spinach1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup drained yogurt, , plain2 tablespoons...
Italian Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup arborio rice or 1/2 cup grain white rice1 teaspoon olive oil2...
Italian Bread Dessert
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...
Herbed Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves ( such as mint, tarragon, parsley and...
Dolmades
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) jars grape leaves ( about 25 leafs)1 lb ground round1...
Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...
Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti ( or any other type of pasta)4 -5 cups diced...
Pasta With Peas
Ingredients: 1/4 lb prosciutto, julienned2 cups peas, fresh or frozen1 1/16 lbs pasta2 cups...
Great Garlic Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread, sliced lenthwise1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup freshly grated...
Al Fresco Bread
Ingredients: 1 large mediterranean-style bread, fat and long, about 14-inch /36cm long1/2 cup soft...
Lithuanian Mixed Vegetable Salad (Darzoviu Misraine)
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and diced, about 4 cups1 medium beets, roasted,...
Kraut Burgers
Ingredients: 1 lb beef, ground2 medium onions, sliced1 small heads of cabbagesalt & pepperto...
Slovakian Cabbage Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine4 cups chopped cabbage2 cups sliced onions...
Sauerkraut from the Naschmarkt
Ingredients: 1 kg sauerkraut1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onions, choppedcaraway seeds6 juniper berries1 bay...
Sauerkraut Soup Pittsburgh
Ingredients: 1 lb short rib of beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons cooking oil1 (27...
French Toast Extraordinaire
Ingredients: 12 slices French bread ( use good quality fresh bread)8 ounces cream cheese6...
Eggplant Spread – Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants2 medium onions ( chopped)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons...
Rumanian Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 medium carrots, sliced8 ounces green beans,...
Curly Endive Salad
Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...
Camembert Cheese With Raspberries Sauce
Ingredients: 200 g camembert cheese1/2 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 (8 ounce) cans raspberries1 eggs1/2...
Tomato-Olive-Caper Tapenade
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon shallots, minced1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half1/4...
Pork Tenderloin With Cranberry and Porto Wine Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter ( 15 GR.)8 (3 ounce) pork tenderloins, cut crosswise1/2 onions,...
Gnocchi
Ingredients: 4 (750 g) potatoes, unpeeled200 g plain flour ( 1 1/3 cups) Directions:...
Osso Bucco Alla Milanese
Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...
Maharaja Curry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 medium onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground...
Vegan Mediterranean Scramble
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages firm tofu4 ounces sliced mushrooms1 (2 1/4 ounce) cans...
German-Style Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 3 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cubed2 tart apples, peeled and chopped4 slices...
No Fat Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry white beans7 cups water, boiling8 chicken bouillon cubes1 (14 1/2...
Homemade English Custard
Ingredients: 250 ml milk150 ml double cream2 free range egg yolks50 g caster sugar...
Spring Onion and Ricotta Fritters With Avocado Salsa
Ingredients: 250 g ricotta cheese1 large eggs, lightly beaten6 tablespoons self-raising flour6 tablespoons milk1...
Feta Cheese Cornbread
Ingredients: 2 cups crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup sour cream2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups...
Lemon Glazed Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 kg baby potatoes, boiled and halved1 kg steamed cauliflower florets1 kg snow...
Tiramisu’
Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...
Greek Chicken Easy Delicious
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning4 boneless skinless...
Green String Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 lbs string beans, cut3 lbs spring chicken, cut up2 tablespoons lard1 large...
Colcannon
Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup butter 1 1/4 cups hot milk fresh...
Raspberry Trifle
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch3 cups milk4 egg yolks, beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1...