Spätzle is a type of egg-noodle or dumpling that originated in Swabia. However, the dish is also well-known throughout Central and Eastern Europe. In Hungary, their referred to as “nokedli.” Traditionally, spätzle is made by spreading the dough onto a wet board and shaving it off into a pot of boiling water. This is rather a [...]
Most of us are not accustomed to cooking outdoors with the exception of the occasional camping trip when marshmallows are roasted over a camp fire. But Patricia MacCurrach and her husband consider cooking outdoors a part of their lifestyle. The Herefordshire based couple always had a passion for the outdoors and nature. While living in Serbia for a few [...]
The following is a standard recipe for making chicken stock. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 3 lb (1.5 kg) mixed chicken parts (backs, wings & necks) 1 large onion, chopped 1 leek, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 whole cloves garlic, peeled 3 to 4 flat leaf parsley 3 to 4 fresh thyme sprigs 2 bay leaf 3 to 4 [...]
Paskha is a traditional dessert served for Easter in Russia as well as other Eastern European countries to break the meat and dairy fast. The name of the dish comes from “Pascha“, the Eastern Orthodox celebration of Easter. Special Equipment Paskha cheese mold or a clean 1-quart terra-cotta flowerpot with a drainage hole Cheese-cloths Weights [...]
Streusel topping is used on a variety of cakes and pastries in Central and Eastern Europe. In Germany and Austria, sweet crumbs are used in Streuselkuchen, a rich and buttery yeast cake. Hungarians also love to use streusel topping in many of their desserts. The following below is a basic recipe for making streusel topping, but you may also choose [...]
The following is a list of various Central and Eastern European online food retailers. Austrian Austrian Gorcery – Austrian food retailer that ships worldwide. Sells name brand products including AIDA, Bensdorp, Knorr, Manner, Milka, Mirabell, etc. http://www.austriangrocery.com Austrian Mozartkugel – Austrian gourmet specialities from chocolates and wafers over schnapps to beer. http://austria.mozartkugel.co.uk Demel Online Shop [...]
Chicken paprika (paprikás csirke). This recipe is a modern version of the classical Hungarian chicken paprika dish. Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika (sweet or hot) 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups (480 ml) of chicken stock 4 [...]
This sweet cheese filling is great for blintzes and crepes. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups farmers’ cheese or ricotta cheese 1/2 cup package cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Chill the filling until ready to [...]
This particular recipe makes a very flavorful and robust ham. Ingredients 6 – 8 lbs fully cooked spiral-cut ham 2 cup (500 ml) water, plus 2 tbsp 1 cup (250 ml) pineapple juice 1/4 cup (55 grams) packed brown sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/8 tsp ground cloves 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 can [...]
Easter is a special time in Russia, with many foods prepared for the occasion. Celebrations are generally later than in the West. This happens because Easter dates are determined by different calendars. The Russian-Orthodox church uses the old Julian calendar, whereas the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches follow the Gregorian calendar. Here are just a few of [...]
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