Moussaka with rice
on Nov 9, 2009 in Main Dishes Albanian Cuisine Ingredients:200g. rice1-1.5dl. oil200g. fresh mushrooms200g. chicken livers1/2 bunch of parsley2 eggs2dl. sour creamPick over rice, wash and cook in slightly salted water. When tender, rince well and drain. Peel onion and chop finely. Heat oil, add o...

Macedonian pacha
on Nov 3, 2009 in Main Dishes Macedonian Cuisine Ingredients:1-1.5kg. pork legs, ears and headblack peppercornsparsnip, slicedcarrots, sliced1 onion1 bay leaf1/2 lemon1 garlic bulbPut the meat in a large, deep pot with cold water and cook it. When there is no foam add the bay leaf, black peppercorn...

Spinach puree with feta cheese
on Oct 18, 2009 in Main Dishes Bulgarian Cuisine Ingredients:1kg. spinach5 tbsp. plain flour100g. butter200g. feta cheese2 eggssalt1-2 medium onions, finely choppedWash the spinach, cut into fine strips, cook for about 15 minutes in salty water, drain, leave to cool, then puree.In a pan melt the bu...

Thick soup with squash
on Oct 8, 2009 in Turkish Cuisine Soups Ingredients:700g. pared squash60g. butter or margarine15g. flour1-1.5l. milk50g. young kaymak or 1/2dl. sour cream1/2 teaspoon red paprika peppersaltCut pared squash into small cubes, cook in mildly salted water. Heat about 40g. butter or margarine,...

Ajvar
on Oct 4, 2009 in Montenegro Cuisine BiH Cuisine Macedonian Cuisine Appetizers Serbian Cuisine Ingredients:4 aubergines8-12 fresh red paprikachili peppers to taste1-2 dl. oil1 onion, minced2 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)salt and pepper to taste Ajvar is a popular appetizer made of roasted pap...

Chicken liver dumplings
on Sep 29, 2009 in Soups Montenegro Cuisine Ingredients:1 small spoon butter or lard1 bigger chicken liver2 eggs1 tbsp breadcrumbsparsley leavessalt and pepperMix butter or lard well, add finely chopped or scrapped liver 1 egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, chopped parsley and 1 whipped egg white...

Risotto with mushrooms
on Sep 22, 2009 in Appetizers Albanian Cuisine Ingredients:1-2 onions1dl. oil1dl. white wine150-200g. mushrooms300g. rice0,75-1l. bone stock100-150g. cheese1/2 bunch of parsleysalt and pepperPeel onion and chop finely. Heat oil a little, add onion, cook until nearly tender, pour in wine, then coo...

Romanian Mussaka
on Sep 13, 2009 in Main Dishes Romanian Cuisine Ingredients:1,5kg. potatoes, sliced3 tbsp. olive oil3 medium onions, sliced800g. tinned tomatoes, chopped450g. minced pork250ml. beef stocksalt and freshly-ground black pepper, to tasteRomanian Mussaka is a traditional Romanian recipe for a classic d...

Bosnian Somun
on Sep 6, 2009 in BiH Cuisine Ingredients:1kg. flour2 tablespoons dry yeast (2 envelopes or 14g.)tablespoon saltteaspoon sugar600 – 700 ml. warm waterblack cumin to strewThe word "somun" itself alludes to the smell spreading across the streets of Sarajevo. The vendors offer hot...

Lamb roast
on Sep 1, 2009 in Main Dishes Romanian Cuisine Ingredients:1 back leg lamb200g. smoked lard (bacon)200g. garlicsaltpepper1 tbs. basil1 tbs. marjoram2 glasses red wine Cut the smoked lard in little pieces about 1-2 cm long and 1/3 qcm in section. Do the same with the garlic.Dry the meal with a tow...