Appetizers
Eastern Europeans believe in gracious hospitality and a "meal before the meal" is a given in most homes. Appetizers range from kajmak and bread to mini golabki.
Meat Burek Recipe #3 - Serbian Burek s Mesom
This Croatian-Serbian recipe for meat burek or burek s mesom is made with ground beef, ground pork, ground lamb and flaky filo dough.
This Croatian-Serbian recipe for meat burek or burek s mesom is made with ground beef, ground pork, ground lamb and flaky filo dough.
Meat Burek Recipe #1 - Croatian-Serbian Burek s Mesom
This Croatian-Serbian recipe for beef burek or burek s mesom is made with flaky filo dough.
This Croatian-Serbian recipe for beef burek or burek s mesom is made with flaky filo dough.
Meat Burek Recipe #2 - Croatian-Serbian Burek s Mesom
This Croatian-Serbian recipe for meat burek or burek s mesom is made with ground beef, ground pork and flaky filo dough.
This Croatian-Serbian recipe for meat burek or burek s mesom is made with ground beef, ground pork and flaky filo dough.
Klara's Croatian Squid Salad Recipe
This recipe for Croatian squid salad is from Klara Cvitanovich of New Orleans.
This recipe for Croatian squid salad is from Klara Cvitanovich of New Orleans.
All About Gibanica
Layered gibanica can be an appetizer, main course or dessert.
Layered gibanica can be an appetizer, main course or dessert.
Braised Pork Belly Recipe
This recipe for braised pork belly is from chef Donald Link of Cochon Restaurant in New Orleans, La.
This recipe for braised pork belly is from chef Donald Link of Cochon Restaurant in New Orleans, La.
Pickled Shrimp Recipe
This pickled shrimp recipe is from chef Susan Spicer of Bayona Restaurant in New Orleans.
This pickled shrimp recipe is from chef Susan Spicer of Bayona Restaurant in New Orleans.
Candied Bacon Recipe
This recipe for candied bacon makes a terrific garnish for salads or hors d'oeuvres.
This recipe for candied bacon makes a terrific garnish for salads or hors d'oeuvres.
Pickled Herring Rollmops Recipe - Polish Rolmopsy Marynowany w Oleju
This recipe for Polish Herring Rollmops or rolmopsy marynowany w oleju is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
This recipe for Polish Herring Rollmops or rolmopsy marynowany w oleju is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
Herrings in Oil Recipe - Polish Sledz w Oleju
This recipe for Polish herrings in oil or sledz w oleju is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
This recipe for Polish herrings in oil or sledz w oleju is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
Steak Tartare Recipe - Polish Befszytk Tatarski
This recipe for Polish steak tartare or befsztyk tatarski is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
This recipe for Polish steak tartare or befsztyk tatarski is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
Drago's Charbroiled Oysters Recipe
This recipe for charbroiled oysters was developed by Tommy Cvitanovich of Drago's Restaurant in New Orleans and Metairie, La.
This recipe for charbroiled oysters was developed by Tommy Cvitanovich of Drago's Restaurant in New Orleans and Metairie, La.
Quince-Pear Butter Crostini Recipe
Dollop quince-pear butter on toasted baguette slices and top with Bulgarian feta or Kashkaval cheese.
Dollop quince-pear butter on toasted baguette slices and top with Bulgarian feta or Kashkaval cheese.
Red Onion Marmalade Crostini Recipe
Dollop red onion marmalade on toasted slices of baguette for a tasty appetizer.
Dollop red onion marmalade on toasted slices of baguette for a tasty appetizer.
Tomato-Cheese Tart Recipe
This tomato-cheese tart recipe is made in a filo dough crust.
This tomato-cheese tart recipe is made in a filo dough crust.
Tomato Tart Recipe
This tomato tart recipe can be made with dry curd cheese, Bulgarian feta cheese or ricotta cheese.
This tomato tart recipe can be made with dry curd cheese, Bulgarian feta cheese or ricotta cheese.
Radish Cheese Spread Recipe - Czech Pomazanka z Redkvicek a Syra
This recipe for Czech radish cheese spread or pomazanka z redkvicek a syra is an easy four-ingredient appetizer.
This recipe for Czech radish cheese spread or pomazanka z redkvicek a syra is an easy four-ingredient appetizer.
Leek and Potato Tart Recipe
Leek and potato tart features all the vegetables of spring and can be eaten as an appetizer, side dish or main vegetarian dish.
Leek and potato tart features all the vegetables of spring and can be eaten as an appetizer, side dish or main vegetarian dish.
Goat Cheese Cake with Slow-Cooked Quince Recipe
This recipe from Chef Gale Gand for goat cheese cake with slow-cooked quince can be served as an appetizer or a dessert.
This recipe from Chef Gale Gand for goat cheese cake with slow-cooked quince can be served as an appetizer or a dessert.
Liptauer Cheese Spread Recipe - Hungarian Korozott Juhturo
Liptauer cheese is a Hungarian fresh cheese from which Liptauer cheese spread is made.
Liptauer cheese is a Hungarian fresh cheese from which Liptauer cheese spread is made.
Hungarian Goat Cheese Spread Recipe - Korozott
Hungarian goat cheese spread or korozott is similar to liptauer spread and is pinkish in color from the sweet paprika.
Hungarian goat cheese spread or korozott is similar to liptauer spread and is pinkish in color from the sweet paprika.
Salty (Savory) Cheese Strudel Recipe
This savory cheese strudel makes a great appetizer or vegetarian main course.
This savory cheese strudel makes a great appetizer or vegetarian main course.
Shrimp with Pomegranate Vinaigrette Recipe
This chilled shrimp with pomegranate vinaigrette is garnished with a cheese crisp and can be served as an appetizer or salad.
This chilled shrimp with pomegranate vinaigrette is garnished with a cheese crisp and can be served as an appetizer or salad.
Rollmops Recipe - Polish Rolmopsy or Herring Appetizer
Rollmops or Polish rolmopsy are an appetizer made by rolling herring fillets around a dill pickle, pickled mushroom or pickled onion.
Rollmops or Polish rolmopsy are an appetizer made by rolling herring fillets around a dill pickle, pickled mushroom or pickled onion.
Caviar - An Egg-cellent Adventure
If you're going to invest the big bucks in imported caviar, know what to look for, how to buy it, what to avoid and what the going prices are. But don't feel deprived, affordable American freshwater caviar is gaining an appreciative audience here and abroad. If serving caviar on toast points isn't your thing, make blini!
If you're going to invest the big bucks in imported caviar, know what to look for, how to buy it, what to avoid and what the going prices are. But don't feel deprived, affordable American freshwater caviar is gaining an appreciative audience here and abroad. If serving caviar on toast points isn't your thing, make blini!
Caviar and Blini - A Virtual Tour
Caviar and blini go together like hand in glove and nobody does it better than Collins Caviar Company, a producer of affordable American freshwater caviar.
Caviar and blini go together like hand in glove and nobody does it better than Collins Caviar Company, a producer of affordable American freshwater caviar.
Caviar - What You Should Know About Caviar
Caviar is a favorite appetizer of Eastern Europeans. Learn the different types of caviar and what to look for.
Caviar is a favorite appetizer of Eastern Europeans. Learn the different types of caviar and what to look for.
Romanian Mamaliga Balls Recipe
Romanian mamaliga balls is another example of Eastern Europeans' love of food tucked inside other food. Here polenta balls are stuffed with salami.
Romanian mamaliga balls is another example of Eastern Europeans' love of food tucked inside other food. Here polenta balls are stuffed with salami.
Russian/Ukrainian Pampushki Recipe
When fried, these cheese-stuffed potato dumplings make great appetizers.
When fried, these cheese-stuffed potato dumplings make great appetizers.
Hungarian Beer Breadsticks
Hungarian Beer Breadsticks make a wonderful crunchy snack or finger food with cocktails.
Hungarian Beer Breadsticks make a wonderful crunchy snack or finger food with cocktails.
Sauerkraut Balls Recipe
This recipe for Sauerkraut Balls combines ham, sauerkraut and onion.
This recipe for Sauerkraut Balls combines ham, sauerkraut and onion.
Balkan Meatball Shish Kebabs
Balkan meatball shish kebabs made with lamb are great as a main course or appetizer.
Balkan meatball shish kebabs made with lamb are great as a main course or appetizer.
Mushroom Strudel
Pungent, aromatic wild mushrooms are plentiful in the woods in Eastern European and they find their way into many dishes including mushroom strudel.
Pungent, aromatic wild mushrooms are plentiful in the woods in Eastern European and they find their way into many dishes including mushroom strudel.
Salmon-Asparagus Rolls
Asparagus wrapped with smoked salmon and accompanied by cucumbers in a lemon-dill vinaigrette with red peppers and red onions can serve as an appetizer, salad or lunch course.
Asparagus wrapped with smoked salmon and accompanied by cucumbers in a lemon-dill vinaigrette with red peppers and red onions can serve as an appetizer, salad or lunch course.
Mini Golabki
Stuffed cabbage rolls, also known as golabki, halubki or sarma, when made in miniature are great appetizers. Just spear them with a frilled toothpick and you're good to go!
Stuffed cabbage rolls, also known as golabki, halubki or sarma, when made in miniature are great appetizers. Just spear them with a frilled toothpick and you're good to go!
Mini Potato Pancakes
When made in mini size and kept warm, potato pancakes make great appetizers. Just dollop with sour cream, chives and a few fried bacon chips.
When made in mini size and kept warm, potato pancakes make great appetizers. Just dollop with sour cream, chives and a few fried bacon chips.
Caramelized Onions on Cocktail Rye
Sweet, golden, buttery caramelized onions make great appetizers when mounded on crustless slices of rye bread.
Sweet, golden, buttery caramelized onions make great appetizers when mounded on crustless slices of rye bread.
Polish Sausage - Kielbasa
When sliced about 1-inch thick and speared with a frilled toothpick, fresh or smoked Polish sausage makes a great appetizer.
When sliced about 1-inch thick and speared with a frilled toothpick, fresh or smoked Polish sausage makes a great appetizer.
Polish Stuffed Eggs Recipe - Jajka Faszerowany Recipe
Polish stuffed eggs, or jajka faszerowany, are also known as deviled eggs.
Polish stuffed eggs, or jajka faszerowany, are also known as deviled eggs.
Polish Salmon Turnover - Kulebiak
When sliced into 1-inch strips, "kulebiak" makes a great appetizer.
When sliced into 1-inch strips, "kulebiak" makes a great appetizer.
Ukrainian Kovbasa Sausage
Ukrainian "kovbasa" sausage makes a great appetizer sliced and speared with a frilled toothpick.
Ukrainian "kovbasa" sausage makes a great appetizer sliced and speared with a frilled toothpick.
Polish Horseradish - Chrzan
Chrzan is a great condiment when serving kielbasa as an appetizer.
Chrzan is a great condiment when serving kielbasa as an appetizer.
Polish Horseradish with Beets - Cwikla
Polish horseradish with beets has a beautiful color that looks great on a condiment tray next to the green of Japanese horseradish known as wasabi.
Polish horseradish with beets has a beautiful color that looks great on a condiment tray next to the green of Japanese horseradish known as wasabi.
Kajmak Cheese Spread Recipe
Kajmak, a fresh Serbian/Croatian/Macedonian cheese similar to clotted cream, makes a great appetizer when spread on bread or used as a dip for fresh veggies.
Kajmak, a fresh Serbian/Croatian/Macedonian cheese similar to clotted cream, makes a great appetizer when spread on bread or used as a dip for fresh veggies.
Quick Kajmak Recipe #1
This "new" or unripened cheese spread only takes about 10 minutes to make and is great with bread or crackers.
This "new" or unripened cheese spread only takes about 10 minutes to make and is great with bread or crackers.
Quick Kajmak Recipe #2
This kajmak recipes uses a combination of feta and cream cheeses.
This kajmak recipes uses a combination of feta and cream cheeses.
Romanian Sausages - Mititei
Mititei, also known as "Wee Ones," are great as an appetizer or brunch dish.
Mititei, also known as "Wee Ones," are great as an appetizer or brunch dish.
Serbian Sausage - Cevapcici
Croatian / Serbian sausages, known as cevapcici make great appetizers when skewered or speared with a frilled toothpick.
Croatian / Serbian sausages, known as cevapcici make great appetizers when skewered or speared with a frilled toothpick.
Roasted Eggplant-Pepper Spread - Ajvar
Ajvar is wonderful with country-style white bread as an appetizer or as a dip, relish and side dish, especially when accompanied with grilled meats like lamb.
Ajvar is wonderful with country-style white bread as an appetizer or as a dip, relish and side dish, especially when accompanied with grilled meats like lamb.
Croatian / Serbian Burek Cheese Pie #1
When cut into narrow wedges, this pie-shaped cheese "burek" makes a great appetizer.
When cut into narrow wedges, this pie-shaped cheese "burek" makes a great appetizer.
Croatian / Serbian Burek Cheese Pie #2
This version of "burek" is Americanized with the addition of Jack and cottage cheeses. The yield is 24 small squares -- perfect as an appetizer.
This version of "burek" is Americanized with the addition of Jack and cottage cheeses. The yield is 24 small squares -- perfect as an appetizer.