If you long for cozy dinners when the weather is raw and frigid, then do yourself a favor and make Pörkölt. It’s an incredible Hungarian stew made with tons of onions, small cubed beef, and the best Hungarian paprika. It simmers for a long time to achieve its amazing thick consistency and super marriage of…
Ethnic Recipes
Nokedli (Hungarian Egg Noodles)
Nokedli are Hungarian noodles which are very similar to German Spätzle. Best part is that they come together in absolutely no time and taste divine. Serve them drizzled with butter, or as a side dish to any saucy dishes. For Hungarians, Nokedli is always served with traditional dishes like Chicken Paprikash, Goulash or Pörkölt. I…
Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup
This Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup is a very simple cabbage soup recipe that requires zero nurturing…. just drop it in a slow cooker and give it time. The list of ingredients is short, and the preparation takes no more than 15 minutes. The rest is done by your crock pot. Even though it’s extremely easy to make,…
20+ European Christmas Cookie Recipes
It’s the Holiday season and what a better way to celebrate it than with a cookie in hand. Europeans have plenty of different ways to make delicious cookies. I hope you’ll enjoy this collection of European Christmas Cookie Recipes and make one, two, or more of them for your holiday. Now I’ve lived here in…
City Chicken (Polish American Traditional Dish)
City Chicken (aka, Fake Chicken) is a traditional Polish-American dish that is beloved by many. The most curious thing about this dish is that it doesn’t actually contain any chicken. Rather, your featured protein here is actually pork and/or veal. So, why is it be called a “City Chicken” in the first place? Read on…
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
This Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Gruyere and Panko is exceptionally delicious. It’s made from fresh green beans, a luscious bechamel sauce with Gruyere Cheese, and topped with crunchy, buttery toasted Panko breadcrumbs. This recipe is similar to my other super delicious cheesy casseroles: Cheesy Broccoli Au Gratin and Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere and…
Kefir Savory Crepes, with Chicken, Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella
These savory Kefir Crepes, with chicken, roasted peppers and mozzarella, are phenomenal! The balance of flavors here is classic, however, where this becomes unique is with the infusion of Kefir and by binding this all together in a delicate crepe. Frankly, I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Give it a try and…
Fondant Potatoes Recipe with Russet Idaho® Potatoes
Fondant Potatoes, or Pommes Fondant, is an amazing recipe using russet Idaho® potatoes which are cut into cylinders and seared to golden perfection. They’re then cooked in a rich stock with garlic, butter and herbs, to ensure a smooth creamy texture inside, with an amazing aroma. This dish has the definite “wow” factor and would…
Chicken Normandy (Braised Chicken Legs in Apple Cider & Brandy)
Chicken Normandy, also known as ‘Poulet á lá Normande,’ is a super delicious, fall, French Chicken dish. It is whole chicken legs braised in apple cider and brandy; then cooked with onions, garlic, and herbs, and finally finished off with cream, dijon mustard, and fried apples. It’s luxurious, has that definite “Wow” factor both in…
Eggplant Rollatini Recipe (Parmigiana Style)
This Eggplant Rollatini is basically Eggplant Parmigiana (or as the Italians call it ‘Parmigiana di Melanzane’) but in a rolled-up style. Eggplant slices are first lightly coated in flour and then fried. Following that, they’re smothered in a homemade tomato sauce; then topped with shredded Parmegiano Reggiano cheese, mozzarella, and fresh basil; and then they’re…
