random stuffs mostly vintage and found
Lebanese Meze Hummas 1 (1 lb) can chickpeas, drained 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup tahina paste 2 cloves garlic Olive Oil Fresh mint, chopped or dry mint, crumbled. Whirl chickpeas in blender with lemon juice, tahina paste and garlic. Place in bowl. Pour a little olive oil on top. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh […]
Bigos (Hunter’s Stew) 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 1 small head white cabbage, shredded finely 1 quart sauerkraut 6 large whole mushrooms, sliced 4 cups diced Polish sausage and any combination of roasted beef, veal, pork or lamb 2 bouillon cubes dissolved in 1 cup water or gravy from roast 2 sour apples, […]
Szekely Gulyas (Pork and Sauerkraut Stew) 1 pound pork, shoulder ½ teaspoon paprika 1 pound ribs of pork 1 cup water 3 large onions, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lard or other fat 2 pounds sauerkraut 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons flour ½ teaspoon caraway seeds 1 pint sour cream Cut meat and […]
Piernik 4 cups flour 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup honey 2 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¾ teaspoon ginger salt 1 egg white Powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 Tablespoon water Beat the eggs well. Add the sugar and blend in honey and vanilla. Then add the soda dissolved in 1 Tablespoon […]
Placek Coffee Cake Dough: 2 cups lukewarm milk 6 eggs 1 (2oz) yeast cake 4 cups flour 3 Tablespoon sugar Rind of Lemon 3 cups flour Dash nutmeg 1 cup butter Raisins (optional) 2 cups sugar 1 Tablespoon Salt Crumbs: ¾ Cup Sugar ¼ cup soft butter ½ Cup Flour Nuts (optional) Crumble yeast cake […]