Vegetables
Eastern European cooks pride themselves on cooking with the seasonal bounty, whether from their own garden or the farmers' market. Cabbage, mushrooms, kohlrabi, cucumbers are all favorites.
Sauerkraut Recipes
Try these sauerkraut recipes with Eastern European flair.
Try these sauerkraut recipes with Eastern European flair.
Chef John Folse's Cushaw Pumpkin and Yam Casserole
This recipe for baked cushaw pumpkin and yam casserole is from chef John Folse of Chef John Folse & Co., Gonzales, La.
This recipe for baked cushaw pumpkin and yam casserole is from chef John Folse of Chef John Folse & Co., Gonzales, La.
Mushroom Recipes
Mushrooms are one of the national treasures of Eastern Europe. They can be found in everything from soups to stews to salads.
Mushrooms are one of the national treasures of Eastern Europe. They can be found in everything from soups to stews to salads.
Red Onion Marmalade Recipe
This red onion marmalade is a sweet-and-tangy condiment for meat, poultry and seafood.
This red onion marmalade is a sweet-and-tangy condiment for meat, poultry and seafood.
Cabbage Recipes
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that pops up in most global cuisines.
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that pops up in most global cuisines.
Tomato Recipes
From the Hungarians, Poles, Lithuanians and Ukrainians in the north to the Czech and Slovak republics to the southern Balkan countries of Serbia, Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria, tomatoes show up in many dishes.
From the Hungarians, Poles, Lithuanians and Ukrainians in the north to the Czech and Slovak republics to the southern Balkan countries of Serbia, Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria, tomatoes show up in many dishes.
Pumpkin Recipes
Here you will find popular Eastern European pumpkin recipes.
Here you will find popular Eastern European pumpkin recipes.
Tomato Tart Recipe
This tomato tart recipe takes advantage of a bumper crop paired with cheese and fresh herbs.
This tomato tart recipe takes advantage of a bumper crop paired with cheese and fresh herbs.
All About Squash
Squash can be divided into summer and winter varieties.
Squash can be divided into summer and winter varieties.
Balkan Baked Lima Beans Recipe
This recipe for Balkan lima beans is baked with garlic, onion and tomato paste.
This recipe for Balkan lima beans is baked with garlic, onion and tomato paste.
Balkan Fennel and Green Beans Recipe
This recipe for Balkan fennel and green beeans features Bulgarian feta cheese.
This recipe for Balkan fennel and green beeans features Bulgarian feta cheese.
Farmer's Chop Suey
This easy saute of fresh, seasonal vegetables is terrific any time of the year.
This easy saute of fresh, seasonal vegetables is terrific any time of the year.
Leek and Potato Tart Recipe
This versatile tart can be served as a vegetable, starch, brunch, luncheon, main course and vegetarian dish if the bacon is left out.
This versatile tart can be served as a vegetable, starch, brunch, luncheon, main course and vegetarian dish if the bacon is left out.
Sauerkraut and Apples Recipe
Sauerkraut and apples are a winning combination in this tasty side dish.
Sauerkraut and apples are a winning combination in this tasty side dish.
A Little About Asparagus
Asparagus also comes in white and purple varieties. Discover the differences.
Asparagus also comes in white and purple varieties. Discover the differences.
Golden Gourmet Mushrooms: A Review
Golden Gourmet Mushrooms gets high marks for its cultivated exotic mushrooms.
Golden Gourmet Mushrooms gets high marks for its cultivated exotic mushrooms.
Sauerkraut - The Quintessential Eastern European Vegetable
Sauerkraut, or fermented cabbage, is used in many Eastern European recipes.
Sauerkraut, or fermented cabbage, is used in many Eastern European recipes.
Fremont Company Sauerkraut Factory Tour
The Fremont Company in Fremont, Ohio, is one of the largest sauerkraut manufacturers in the United States, selling under the names Frank's Sauerkraut in the Midwest, Snow Floss Sauerkraut on the East Coast, and Deutsche Kuche Sauerkraut in Aldi stores nationwide.
The Fremont Company in Fremont, Ohio, is one of the largest sauerkraut manufacturers in the United States, selling under the names Frank's Sauerkraut in the Midwest, Snow Floss Sauerkraut on the East Coast, and Deutsche Kuche Sauerkraut in Aldi stores nationwide.
Roasted Peppers in Oil
These step-by-step photo instructions make it easy.
These step-by-step photo instructions make it easy.
Top 9 Ways to Use Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a favorite vegetable among Eastern Europeans and it finds it way into everything from beverages, alcoholic and nonalcoholic, to soups to compotes to desserts. Rhubarb packs a lot of pucker power and is usually married with other fruits or the quintessential Eastern European sweetener -- honey.
Rhubarb is a favorite vegetable among Eastern Europeans and it finds it way into everything from beverages, alcoholic and nonalcoholic, to soups to compotes to desserts. Rhubarb packs a lot of pucker power and is usually married with other fruits or the quintessential Eastern European sweetener -- honey.
Polish Rhubarb Compote - Kompot z Rabarbaru
Polish rhubarb compote - kompot z rabarbaru - is a refreshing side dish or on its own as a light dessert.
Polish rhubarb compote - kompot z rabarbaru - is a refreshing side dish or on its own as a light dessert.
Rhubarb Applesauce
Rhubarb and apples are plentiful in Eastern Europe, so this side dish that complements fatty meats and poultry such as pork and duck is common cross-culturally.
Rhubarb and apples are plentiful in Eastern Europe, so this side dish that complements fatty meats and poultry such as pork and duck is common cross-culturally.
Beets with Orange Zest
Beets with orange zest make a great vegetable or salad dressed with red-wine vinegar and oil.
Beets with orange zest make a great vegetable or salad dressed with red-wine vinegar and oil.
Creamed Mushrooms
Wild or cultivated mushrooms in sour cream sauce are great as a vegetable or as a sauce.
Wild or cultivated mushrooms in sour cream sauce are great as a vegetable or as a sauce.
Mushroom Strudel
Meaty mushrooms find a home in this vegetarian appetizer which can also be served as a main course.
Meaty mushrooms find a home in this vegetarian appetizer which can also be served as a main course.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable akin to cabbage, kale and broccoli.
Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable akin to cabbage, kale and broccoli.
Where to Purchase Hard-to-Find Vegetables
If your grocery store looks at you like you're from Mars when you ask where the kohlrabi or horseradish root is, pay an online visit to Melissa's World Variety Produce.
If your grocery store looks at you like you're from Mars when you ask where the kohlrabi or horseradish root is, pay an online visit to Melissa's World Variety Produce.
Eggplant-Pepper Spread - Ajvar
Ajvar is a combination of roasted, mashed eggplant and sweet peppers served as a side dish or an appetizer on bread.
Ajvar is a combination of roasted, mashed eggplant and sweet peppers served as a side dish or an appetizer on bread.
Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are served with so many Eastern European dishes, it's hard to keep track. Let's just say, if the dish isn't chocolate, you can probably pair caramelized onions with it!
Caramelized onions are served with so many Eastern European dishes, it's hard to keep track. Let's just say, if the dish isn't chocolate, you can probably pair caramelized onions with it!
Asparagus Pair Well with Salmon as an Appetizer
Asparagus, the harbingers of spring, are terrific with salmon.
Asparagus, the harbingers of spring, are terrific with salmon.