Eastern European Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Serbian Sausage ("Cevapcici")
Cevapcici are casing-less sausages favored by Eastern Europeans.
Cevapcici are casing-less sausages favored by Eastern Europeans.
Polish Cucumbers in Sour Cream
Mizeria is the Polish name for cucumbers in sour cream, a refreshing dish served year-round.
Mizeria is the Polish name for cucumbers in sour cream, a refreshing dish served year-round.
Spit-Roasted Lamb and Pig
Spit-roasted lamb and pig are very popular with many Eastern Europeans, especially Serbians, Croatians, Bulgarians, Lithuanians, and more.
Spit-roasted lamb and pig are very popular with many Eastern Europeans, especially Serbians, Croatians, Bulgarians, Lithuanians, and more.
Stuffed Cabbage ("Golabki")
A step by step recipe for making cabbage rolls, also known as golabki, holubki and sarma.
A step by step recipe for making cabbage rolls, also known as golabki, holubki and sarma.
Top 6 Polish Beet Recipes
Beets are an important part of Polish cuisine. They're enjoyed in everything from salads to soups to side dishes. The beauty of this versatile root vegetable is every recipe usually can be enjoyed hot or cold!
Beets are an important part of Polish cuisine. They're enjoyed in everything from salads to soups to side dishes. The beauty of this versatile root vegetable is every recipe usually can be enjoyed hot or cold!
Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Every Eastern European country has its version of stuffed cabbage rolls. For Lithuanians, it is holubki, for Poles it is golabki, for Serbs, it is sarma. However they are spelled, stuffed cabbage rolls are the original pocket meals.
Every Eastern European country has its version of stuffed cabbage rolls. For Lithuanians, it is holubki, for Poles it is golabki, for Serbs, it is sarma. However they are spelled, stuffed cabbage rolls are the original pocket meals.
Top 10 East European Desserts
Eastern Europeans have a charming tradition of offering "cake and coffee" to any guest who visits, expected or unexpected. That means some type of dessert has to be on hand in the pantry at all times. Those that are moist and have a long shelf life like Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Nut Roll, Strudel, Bread Pudding and those that can be pulled together quickly are the darlings of the Eastern European cook. Here are 10 to try.
Eastern Europeans have a charming tradition of offering "cake and coffee" to any guest who visits, expected or unexpected. That means some type of dessert has to be on hand in the pantry at all times. Those that are moist and have a long shelf life like Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Nut Roll, Strudel, Bread Pudding and those that can be pulled together quickly are the darlings of the Eastern European cook. Here are 10 to try.
Serbian Stuffed Cabbage #1
Sarma is the Serbian version of stuffed cabbage.
Sarma is the Serbian version of stuffed cabbage.
Serbian Hamburgers
Pljeskavica are juicy Serbian hamburgers made with pork, lamb and beef. They are popular in one form or another throughout the Balkans.
Pljeskavica are juicy Serbian hamburgers made with pork, lamb and beef. They are popular in one form or another throughout the Balkans.
Serbian Potato Salad
Serbians and Croatians prefer potato salad made with oil and vinegar instead of sour cream or a mayonnaise base.
Serbians and Croatians prefer potato salad made with oil and vinegar instead of sour cream or a mayonnaise base.
Bulgarian Cherry Strudel
Bulgarian cherry strudel is made with a non-yeast, flaky dough and sweet Bing cherries.
Bulgarian cherry strudel is made with a non-yeast, flaky dough and sweet Bing cherries.
Polish Potato Pancakes
Crispy, thin potato pancakes are a perfect meal for meatless days and a great accompaniment for roast pork or braised short ribs.
Crispy, thin potato pancakes are a perfect meal for meatless days and a great accompaniment for roast pork or braised short ribs.
Polish Menu
A typical Polish menu would consist, probably, of pork, a green vegetable, a fruit compote, potatoes and dessert. This stovetop (including the dessert) meal is especially great for warm weather cooking, but it's a meal my family enjoys year-round.
A typical Polish menu would consist, probably, of pork, a green vegetable, a fruit compote, potatoes and dessert. This stovetop (including the dessert) meal is especially great for warm weather cooking, but it's a meal my family enjoys year-round.
Hungarian Fried Bread
Langos is Hungarian fried bread sometimes called Hungarian pizza. It is a favorite street and fair food.
Langos is Hungarian fried bread sometimes called Hungarian pizza. It is a favorite street and fair food.
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian comfort food dish.
Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian comfort food dish.
Hungarian Beef Goulash
Hungarian Beef Goulash is another delicious one-pot offering with the trinity of onions, tomatoes, green peppers and, of course, paprika.
Hungarian Beef Goulash is another delicious one-pot offering with the trinity of onions, tomatoes, green peppers and, of course, paprika.
Bulgarian Cold Cucumber Soup
Tarator is Bulgarian cold cucumber soup made with yogurt, walnuts and dill. It can also be made thicker and served as a dip.
Tarator is Bulgarian cold cucumber soup made with yogurt, walnuts and dill. It can also be made thicker and served as a dip.
Polish Nalesniki
Polish crepes are known as nalesniki. They can be filled with fruit, jam, or sweet or savory cheeses and rolled or folded. Many people then call them blintzes.
Polish crepes are known as nalesniki. They can be filled with fruit, jam, or sweet or savory cheeses and rolled or folded. Many people then call them blintzes.
Roasted Peppers in Oil
These photos will show you how to make roasted peppers with garlic, oil and vinegar.
These photos will show you how to make roasted peppers with garlic, oil and vinegar.
Polish Sausage Step By Step
Polish sausage ("kielbasa") is a garlic-flavored pork sausage that can be boiled, boiled and browned or smoked.
Polish sausage ("kielbasa") is a garlic-flavored pork sausage that can be boiled, boiled and browned or smoked.
Herbs & Spices
Here you will find an alphabetical listing of herbs and spices, beginning with the letters I through P, commonly used in Eastern European cooking.
Here you will find an alphabetical listing of herbs and spices, beginning with the letters I through P, commonly used in Eastern European cooking.
10 Hungarian Recipes
Does anyone really need a reason to try Hungarian food? Well, if convincing is what you're after, consider this. Hungarian cuisine has been influenced by the French, Germans, Italians and Turks, not to mention the Polish, Slavs and Asians. The result is a rich blend of one-pot meals cooked for hours over open fires and pastries that would put Vienna to shame. Take your palate on a magic carpet ride with these 10 recipes from Hungary.
Does anyone really need a reason to try Hungarian food? Well, if convincing is what you're after, consider this. Hungarian cuisine has been influenced by the French, Germans, Italians and Turks, not to mention the Polish, Slavs and Asians. The result is a rich blend of one-pot meals cooked for hours over open fires and pastries that would put Vienna to shame. Take your palate on a magic carpet ride with these 10 recipes from Hungary.
Hungarian Stuffed Peppers
What makes these stuffed peppers Hungarian is the addition of paprika and tomato sauce, two common ingredients in Hungarian cooking. What makes them Eastern European is the ever-present garnish of sour cream.
What makes these stuffed peppers Hungarian is the addition of paprika and tomato sauce, two common ingredients in Hungarian cooking. What makes them Eastern European is the ever-present garnish of sour cream.
Polish Beet Barszcz
Polish beet barszcz is a sour soup made with beets.
Polish beet barszcz is a sour soup made with beets.
Top 6 "Hamburgers"
These Eastern European chopped meat recipes can be formed into hamburgers, sausages without casings or meatballs that can be skewered and grilled, broiled, pan fried or baked in the oven. Leftovers are delicious cold in sandwiches with grainy mustard.
These Eastern European chopped meat recipes can be formed into hamburgers, sausages without casings or meatballs that can be skewered and grilled, broiled, pan fried or baked in the oven. Leftovers are delicious cold in sandwiches with grainy mustard.
Creamy Kohlrabi Soup
Kohlrabi soup, made with this cabbage-like vegetable, is beloved by Eastern Europeans, in particular the Hungarians, Polish, and Russians.
Kohlrabi soup, made with this cabbage-like vegetable, is beloved by Eastern Europeans, in particular the Hungarians, Polish, and Russians.
Eggplant Spread (Ajvar)
Ajvar is Croatian / Serbian combination of roasted, mashed eggplant and sweet peppers served as a side dish with grilled meats or as an appetizer on bread.
Ajvar is Croatian / Serbian combination of roasted, mashed eggplant and sweet peppers served as a side dish with grilled meats or as an appetizer on bread.
Burek Cheese Pie #2
Burek cheese pie is a Croatian-Serbian delicacy made with flaky filo dough and is often eaten with a cold glass of keffir
Burek cheese pie is a Croatian-Serbian delicacy made with flaky filo dough and is often eaten with a cold glass of keffir
Pierogi
Every ethnic group has its filled dumpling. For Poles, it's pierogi.
Every ethnic group has its filled dumpling. For Poles, it's pierogi.
Cheese Pie ("Burek")
Burek is a Croatian-Serbian meat or cheese pie made with flaky filo dough.
Burek is a Croatian-Serbian meat or cheese pie made with flaky filo dough.
Hungarian Sausage-Potato Bake
Learn how to make Hungarian Sausage and Potato Bake - Rakott Burgonya.
Learn how to make Hungarian Sausage and Potato Bake - Rakott Burgonya.
Serbian Nut Roll
Serbian nut roll is made with a moist yeast dough encasing sugared ground walnuts.
Serbian nut roll is made with a moist yeast dough encasing sugared ground walnuts.
Polish Blueberry Cordial
Polish blueberry cordial, likier borowkowy, needs to steep for several months before drinking.
Polish blueberry cordial, likier borowkowy, needs to steep for several months before drinking.
Bublanina Dessert Recipe
Bublanina is a simple dessert made with whatever fruit is most plentiful at the time.
Bublanina is a simple dessert made with whatever fruit is most plentiful at the time.
Polish Pickled Beets
Polish pickled beets, known as buraczki marynowane, are canned to enjoy year-round.
Polish pickled beets, known as buraczki marynowane, are canned to enjoy year-round.
Romanian Sausages
Romanian mititei sausages have no casings like Serbian cevapcici and can be eaten as an appetizer or main course.
Romanian mititei sausages have no casings like Serbian cevapcici and can be eaten as an appetizer or main course.
"Pierogi" Casserole
This easy casserole is a good substitute for homemade pierogi.
This easy casserole is a good substitute for homemade pierogi.
Creamed Beet Soup
This recipe for Polish creamed beet barszcz is thickened with sour cream and is delicious cold or warm.
This recipe for Polish creamed beet barszcz is thickened with sour cream and is delicious cold or warm.
Almond Torte
This is another cross-cultural dessert that uses Eastern Europe's bounty of almonds.
This is another cross-cultural dessert that uses Eastern Europe's bounty of almonds.
Poppyseed Roll ("Makowiec")
Poppyseeds are a favorite ingredient in Eastern European cooking and find themselves whole in savory dishes like noodles and ground to a paste in pastries like poppyseed rolls.
Poppyseeds are a favorite ingredient in Eastern European cooking and find themselves whole in savory dishes like noodles and ground to a paste in pastries like poppyseed rolls.
How to Roll, Cook Pierogi
Once you've selected the dough and filling you want for your "pierogi," follow these steps for rolling, cutting, folding and cooking.
Once you've selected the dough and filling you want for your "pierogi," follow these steps for rolling, cutting, folding and cooking.
Polish Kolaczki Recipe
Polish kolaczki are flaky little pastries, sometimes considered cookies, filled with fruit, cheese, nut or poppyseed pastes.
Polish kolaczki are flaky little pastries, sometimes considered cookies, filled with fruit, cheese, nut or poppyseed pastes.
Roast Loin of Pork & Stuffing
In Eastern Europe, dried fruits and fresh apples find their way into stuffing for pork or fowl.
In Eastern Europe, dried fruits and fresh apples find their way into stuffing for pork or fowl.
Polish Crullers ("Chrusciki")
Polish crullers, known as chrusciki, are a favorite fried Polish dessert popular especially at the holidays and for weddings. They are also known as angel wings.
Polish crullers, known as chrusciki, are a favorite fried Polish dessert popular especially at the holidays and for weddings. They are also known as angel wings.
Hunter's Stew ("Bigos")
Bigos or Hunters Stew is considered the national dish of Poland. Traditionally, it was full of the fruits of the forest -- venison, mushrooms, dried fruits. Today, anything goes.
Bigos or Hunters Stew is considered the national dish of Poland. Traditionally, it was full of the fruits of the forest -- venison, mushrooms, dried fruits. Today, anything goes.
Polish Dill Pickle Soup #2
Polish dill pickle soup is common in Eastern Europe where pickling is a favorite way to preserve fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs.
Polish dill pickle soup is common in Eastern Europe where pickling is a favorite way to preserve fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs.
Light Rye Bread
A hearty rye bread is a satisfying accompaniment to any Eastern European meal.
A hearty rye bread is a satisfying accompaniment to any Eastern European meal.
Apple-Walnut Banitza
Bulgarian apple-walnut banitza recipe is a sweet dessert version of savory banitza served as an appetizer or vegetarian main course.
Bulgarian apple-walnut banitza recipe is a sweet dessert version of savory banitza served as an appetizer or vegetarian main course.
Sweet Nut Bread ("Potica")
Potica is a Serbian/Croatian sweet yeast bread with a nut filling.
Potica is a Serbian/Croatian sweet yeast bread with a nut filling.
Eastern European Food - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the Eastern European Food guide site.
An index of Recipes for the Eastern European Food guide site.
Serbian Easter Menu
A Serbian Easter feast wouldn't be complete without a platter of sausages, cured meats, roasted peppers and cheeses, ajvar, kajmak and pogacha, and red wine. But the real centerpiece is spit-roasted barbecued lamb with lots of raw green onions. The best way to eat this delicacy is with your fingers. It's almost a requirement! The meal is rounded out by sarma, burek, cevapcici, Easter bread, salads, potatoes or rice, and desserts like nutroll, krem pita and kumas with strong Serbian coffee.
A Serbian Easter feast wouldn't be complete without a platter of sausages, cured meats, roasted peppers and cheeses, ajvar, kajmak and pogacha, and red wine. But the real centerpiece is spit-roasted barbecued lamb with lots of raw green onions. The best way to eat this delicacy is with your fingers. It's almost a requirement! The meal is rounded out by sarma, burek, cevapcici, Easter bread, salads, potatoes or rice, and desserts like nutroll, krem pita and kumas with strong Serbian coffee.
Blueberry Compote
Polish blueberry compote - kompot z borowkowy - is a refreshing side dish or on its own as a light dessert.
Polish blueberry compote - kompot z borowkowy - is a refreshing side dish or on its own as a light dessert.
All About Cherries
Cherries are not only good for you, they taste good. Whether it's the tart Montmorency variety or the Bing, cherries are a jubilee.
Cherries are not only good for you, they taste good. Whether it's the tart Montmorency variety or the Bing, cherries are a jubilee.
"Krsna Slava"
"Krsna Slava" in the Serbian tradition is the celebration of a family's patron saint. It is a time for feasting with friends and family.
"Krsna Slava" in the Serbian tradition is the celebration of a family's patron saint. It is a time for feasting with friends and family.
Stuffed Peppers Step By Step
Follow these step-by-step photo instructions for Hungarian stuffed peppers.
Follow these step-by-step photo instructions for Hungarian stuffed peppers.
Dill Pickle Soup #1
Dill Pickle Soup might sound unusual but it is a satisfying, hearty Polish and Eastern European soup.
Dill Pickle Soup might sound unusual but it is a satisfying, hearty Polish and Eastern European soup.
Sweet Cheese "Pierogi" Filling
Sweet cheese filling using farmer's cheese is a favorite with pierogi eaters.
Sweet cheese filling using farmer's cheese is a favorite with pierogi eaters.
Polish Cheesecake #1
Among the standard desserts in Poland is cheesecake, also known as sernik or serowiec.
Among the standard desserts in Poland is cheesecake, also known as sernik or serowiec.
Serbian Stuffed Cabbage #2
This is another version of Croatian / Serbian stuffed cabbage known as sarma.
This is another version of Croatian / Serbian stuffed cabbage known as sarma.
Cheese Strudel Filling
Besides apple, a common Eastern European strudel filling is sweet cheese.
Besides apple, a common Eastern European strudel filling is sweet cheese.
Serbian Orthodox Easter
Easter is considered the holiest day of the year for Orthodox Christians. It is a time for religious observance and feasting with family and friends after a strict Lenten fast.
Easter is considered the holiest day of the year for Orthodox Christians. It is a time for religious observance and feasting with family and friends after a strict Lenten fast.
Blueberry Dumpling Dessert
Blueberry dumpling dessert has a sweet biscuit topping similar to the savory type used on stews and is similar to a fruit cobbler.
Blueberry dumpling dessert has a sweet biscuit topping similar to the savory type used on stews and is similar to a fruit cobbler.
Bajadera Torte
This dessert torte is a takeoff on Croatia's famous chocolate treat known as bajadera.
This dessert torte is a takeoff on Croatia's famous chocolate treat known as bajadera.
Bulgarian Roasted Peaches
Bulgarian roasted peaches are a simple treatment of a spectacular summer fruit. Butter, clove and vanilla sugar are the only additions to Bulgarian roasted peaches.
Bulgarian roasted peaches are a simple treatment of a spectacular summer fruit. Butter, clove and vanilla sugar are the only additions to Bulgarian roasted peaches.
Polish Royal Mazurek
Mazureks are Polish flat pastries with jam toppings. They are known for their flaky doughs.
Mazureks are Polish flat pastries with jam toppings. They are known for their flaky doughs.
Bulgarian Foods
The food and cooking of Bulgaria have been influenced by the many countries that have occupied her, as well as neighboring Turkey, Greece, Italy, Russia and others.
The food and cooking of Bulgaria have been influenced by the many countries that have occupied her, as well as neighboring Turkey, Greece, Italy, Russia and others.
Hungarian Savory Pancakes
Hungarian palacsinta teszta hushoz savory pancakes are like crepes or nalesniki or palachinke.
Hungarian palacsinta teszta hushoz savory pancakes are like crepes or nalesniki or palachinke.
Berry Good For You
Blueberries are a versatile fruit and can be used in recipes for everything from soups to salads to sauces to desserts and more.
Blueberries are a versatile fruit and can be used in recipes for everything from soups to salads to sauces to desserts and more.
Polish Breaded Pork Cutlets
Pork is a favorite meat for Poles and this breaded fried pork cutlet dish is very popular.
Pork is a favorite meat for Poles and this breaded fried pork cutlet dish is very popular.
Polish Sausage ("Kielbasa")
Polish sausage (kielbasa) is a pork sausage flavored with garlic, marjoram and black pepper that can be smoked or unsmoked (fresh).
Polish sausage (kielbasa) is a pork sausage flavored with garlic, marjoram and black pepper that can be smoked or unsmoked (fresh).
Top 9 Ways to Use Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a favorite vegetable among Eastern Europeans and it finds its 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 its 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.
Beets with Sour Cream
Polish beets with sour cream can be served hot or cold and are great as a vegetable or salad.
Polish beets with sour cream can be served hot or cold and are great as a vegetable or salad.
Hungarian Sweet "Palacsinta"
Hungarian palacsinta sweet pancakes are like crepes or nalesniki or palachinke.
Hungarian palacsinta sweet pancakes are like crepes or nalesniki or palachinke.
Croatian Strudel Dough
Croatian strudel dough is different from filo or puff pastry strudel doughs. It is a flaky dough that bakes up golden brown and light.
Croatian strudel dough is different from filo or puff pastry strudel doughs. It is a flaky dough that bakes up golden brown and light.
Croatian Strudel
There are many versions of strudel out there. Some use "filo" dough, others use puff pastry. But Croatian strudels, like this one, use a dough that is stretched thin, filled and rolled, and baked until flaky and golden.
There are many versions of strudel out there. Some use "filo" dough, others use puff pastry. But Croatian strudels, like this one, use a dough that is stretched thin, filled and rolled, and baked until flaky and golden.
Blueberry Sauce
Blueberry sauce is delicious on cakes, ice cream, pancakes, even with game meats like venison.
Blueberry sauce is delicious on cakes, ice cream, pancakes, even with game meats like venison.
Mushroom Strudel
Pungent, aromatic wild mushrooms are plentiful in the woods of Eastern Europe and they find their way into many dishes including mushroom strudel.
Pungent, aromatic wild mushrooms are plentiful in the woods of Eastern Europe and they find their way into many dishes including mushroom strudel.
Easy Easter "Babka"
Babka is a slightly sweet Polish bread with raisins traditionally served for Easter.
Babka is a slightly sweet Polish bread with raisins traditionally served for Easter.
Braided Egg Bread ("Hoska")
This yeast bread, known as hoska to Bohemians and Czechs, chalka to Poles, and challah to Jews, is slightly sweet and rich, like French brioche.
This yeast bread, known as hoska to Bohemians and Czechs, chalka to Poles, and challah to Jews, is slightly sweet and rich, like French brioche.
Almond Roll
Almonds are plentiful in Eastern Europe and many Eastern European countries like Poland, Hungary, Lithuania and more make a cake roll with almond filling.
Almonds are plentiful in Eastern Europe and many Eastern European countries like Poland, Hungary, Lithuania and more make a cake roll with almond filling.
Double Crust Pie Dough
This pie crust makes enough dough for a 10-inch double crust pie.
This pie crust makes enough dough for a 10-inch double crust pie.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry-rhubarb pie is a great way to use an abundance of rhubarb in the spring and early strawberries.
Strawberry-rhubarb pie is a great way to use an abundance of rhubarb in the spring and early strawberries.
Cheese Kolacz or Babka
Cheese kolacz is a sweet yeast-raised bread similar in texture to Polish babka but without the raisins, although cheese filling for kolacz does contain raisins.
Cheese kolacz is a sweet yeast-raised bread similar in texture to Polish babka but without the raisins, although cheese filling for kolacz does contain raisins.
Croatian Plum Dumplings
Croatian plum dumplings, known as knedle s sljivama, are made with a mashed potato dough and are coated with buttered bread crumbs and sugar.
Croatian plum dumplings, known as knedle s sljivama, are made with a mashed potato dough and are coated with buttered bread crumbs and sugar.
sarma
Sarma is Serbian / Croatian for stuffed cabbage.
Sarma is Serbian / Croatian for stuffed cabbage.
Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions are served with so many Eastern European dishes, it is hard to keep track. Let us just say, if it is not chocolate, you can probably pair them with it. Then again, ...
Caramelized onions are served with so many Eastern European dishes, it is hard to keep track. Let us just say, if it is not chocolate, you can probably pair them with it. Then again, ...
Bulgarian Salad
Bulgarian shopska salata is a refreshing salad of tomatoes, peppers, onion and parsley in a vinaigrette dressing.
Bulgarian shopska salata is a refreshing salad of tomatoes, peppers, onion and parsley in a vinaigrette dressing.
Boiled Potatoes with Onion
Potatoes, onion and dill are three favorites of Poles and other Eastern Europeans. They blend together well in this side dish.
Potatoes, onion and dill are three favorites of Poles and other Eastern Europeans. They blend together well in this side dish.
How to Make "Bigos"
Bigos is considered the national dish of Poland. This long-simmered meat and sauerkraut stew is perfect year-round.
Bigos is considered the national dish of Poland. This long-simmered meat and sauerkraut stew is perfect year-round.
Hungarian Stacked Pancakes
Follow these easy steps to learn how to make Hungarian stacked pancakes alsoknown as rakott palacsinta.
Follow these easy steps to learn how to make Hungarian stacked pancakes alsoknown as rakott palacsinta.
Polish Cold Rhubarb Soup
Polish cold rhubarb soup -chlodnik rababarowy - is a satisfying dish in the heat of summer.
Polish cold rhubarb soup -chlodnik rababarowy - is a satisfying dish in the heat of summer.
Serbian Roast Leg of Lamb
Roast leg of lamb is the crowning touch to a splendid Serbian Easter feast.
Roast leg of lamb is the crowning touch to a splendid Serbian Easter feast.
Rustic Plum Tart
This easy rustic plum tart starts with a flaky cream cheese pastry dough, followed by a plum-almond filling topped with apricot preserves.
This easy rustic plum tart starts with a flaky cream cheese pastry dough, followed by a plum-almond filling topped with apricot preserves.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Tart
This rustic Eastern European strawberry-rhubarb tart uses one crust for an easy open-face pie.
This rustic Eastern European strawberry-rhubarb tart uses one crust for an easy open-face pie.
Strawberry Dumpling Dessert
Strawberry dumpling dessert has a sweet biscuit topping similar to the savory type used on stews. It is similar to cobbler and strawberry shortcake.
Strawberry dumpling dessert has a sweet biscuit topping similar to the savory type used on stews. It is similar to cobbler and strawberry shortcake.
QUICK TIP: Cut Yeast Rise Time
The rise time for yeast breads and cakes can be cut by 1 1/2 hours by using a microwave oven to speed things up.
The rise time for yeast breads and cakes can be cut by 1 1/2 hours by using a microwave oven to speed things up.
Serbian "Pogacha" Bread
Pogacha is a round loaf of utilitarian white bread. It accompanies nearly everything on the Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian tables and is a favorite with kajmak and ajvar.
Pogacha is a round loaf of utilitarian white bread. It accompanies nearly everything on the Serbian, Croatian and Macedonian tables and is a favorite with kajmak and ajvar.
Chocolate Bajadera Torte
Chocolate Bajadera torte is a takeoff on Bajadera torte only made with chocolate cake crumbs instead of graham cracker crumbs.
Chocolate Bajadera torte is a takeoff on Bajadera torte only made with chocolate cake crumbs instead of graham cracker crumbs.
Sweet Pastry Dough
Sweet double-crust pastry dough is perfect for rustic Eastern European tarts and desserts.
Sweet double-crust pastry dough is perfect for rustic Eastern European tarts and desserts.
keffir
Keffir is a yogurt drink beloved by Serbians, Croatians and Balkans.
Keffir is a yogurt drink beloved by Serbians, Croatians and Balkans.
Stacked Pancakes
Hungarian Stacked Pancakes is a dessert made with crepes or pancakes known as palascinta and filled with jam.
Hungarian Stacked Pancakes is a dessert made with crepes or pancakes known as palascinta and filled with jam.
Hungarian Cabbage Strudel
Hungarian Sweet Cabbage Strudel pinch hits for Hungarian apple strudel.
Hungarian Sweet Cabbage Strudel pinch hits for Hungarian apple strudel.
Hungarian Plum Dumplings
Hungarian plum dumplings are made with a mashed potato dough and can be eaten as dessert, a meatless main dish or side dish.
Hungarian plum dumplings are made with a mashed potato dough and can be eaten as dessert, a meatless main dish or side dish.
Lazy "Pierogi"
These Polish dumplings are known as lazy pierogi because the dough is hand rolled and left unfilled.
These Polish dumplings are known as lazy pierogi because the dough is hand rolled and left unfilled.
Cream Cheese "Pierogi" Dough
This pierogi dough recipe uses cream cheese as one of its ingredients.
This pierogi dough recipe uses cream cheese as one of its ingredients.
Sour Cream "Pierogi" Dough
This pierogi dough uses sour cream as one of its ingredients.
This pierogi dough uses sour cream as one of its ingredients.
Polish and Ham Fruit Salad
Polish surowka z szynka i owoce is a main-course salad consisting of ham, strawberries and peaches.
Polish surowka z szynka i owoce is a main-course salad consisting of ham, strawberries and peaches.
Cold Cucumber-Beet Soup
This Polish cucumber-beet soup, zupa letnia, is a summer offering as it is served cold. Hard-cooked eggs, buttermilk and sour cream make it especially refreshing.
This Polish cucumber-beet soup, zupa letnia, is a summer offering as it is served cold. Hard-cooked eggs, buttermilk and sour cream make it especially refreshing.
Funnel Cakes Step By Step
Polish Funnel Cakes are an easy alternative to beloved Polish bismarcks known as "paczki" because the dough doesn't have to rise.
Polish Funnel Cakes are an easy alternative to beloved Polish bismarcks known as "paczki" because the dough doesn't have to rise.
Salmon Turnover Step By Step
This salmon turnover ("Kulebiak" in Polish) is made with flaky puff pastry. "Kulebiaks" can be made with a variety of fillings.
This salmon turnover ("Kulebiak" in Polish) is made with flaky puff pastry. "Kulebiaks" can be made with a variety of fillings.
Moldavian Hamburgers
Romanian Moldavian breaded meat patties or hamburgers are known as parjoale and can be made from beef, pork, lamb or a mixture of meats.
Romanian Moldavian breaded meat patties or hamburgers are known as parjoale and can be made from beef, pork, lamb or a mixture of meats.
Egg/Dairy-Free "Pierogi" Dough
This pierogi dough uses no eggs and no dairy in the recipe.
This pierogi dough uses no eggs and no dairy in the recipe.
Balkan Meatball Shish Kebabs
Eastern Europeans love highly spiced ground meatballs and meat patties. These meatballs are threaded on skewers to form shish kebabs that can be grilled or pan fried.
Eastern Europeans love highly spiced ground meatballs and meat patties. These meatballs are threaded on skewers to form shish kebabs that can be grilled or pan fried.
Strawberry-Meringue Tart
This Polish pastry has a flaky crust, jam layer, sliced strawberries and a meringue topping.
This Polish pastry has a flaky crust, jam layer, sliced strawberries and a meringue topping.
Polish Rhubarb Cordial
Polish rhubarb cordial - likier rabarbaru - is a great way to use an abundance of springtime rhubarb.
Polish rhubarb cordial - likier rabarbaru - is a great way to use an abundance of springtime rhubarb.
Bulgarian Cheese Banitza
Bulgarian cheese banitza recipe is similar to Serbian cheese burek and Greek cheese pie recipes.
Bulgarian cheese banitza recipe is similar to Serbian cheese burek and Greek cheese pie recipes.
charlotte
A charlotte is a type of molded dessert of French origin but is also seen in Eastern European kitchens.
A charlotte is a type of molded dessert of French origin but is also seen in Eastern European kitchens.
"Cevapcici"
"Cevapcici" are Croatian / Serbian sausages.
"Cevapcici" are Croatian / Serbian sausages.
Traditional "Kajmak"
Kajmak or kaymak is a Serbian/Croatian/Macedonian unripened (not aged) cheese similar to clotted cream still made in many kitchens today. It is usually served with bread as an appetizer.
Kajmak or kaymak is a Serbian/Croatian/Macedonian unripened (not aged) cheese similar to clotted cream still made in many kitchens today. It is usually served with bread as an appetizer.
Quick "Kajmak"
This quick version of kajmak only takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
This quick version of kajmak only takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
Bulgarian Drob Sarma
Bulgarian drob sarma recipe is made with lamb or calf's liver and rice, topped with a savory egg custard.
Bulgarian drob sarma recipe is made with lamb or calf's liver and rice, topped with a savory egg custard.
Bulgarian Pumpkin Banitza
Bulgarian pumpkin banitza recipe is a sweet dessert version of savory cheese banitza served as an appetizer or vegetarian main course.
Bulgarian pumpkin banitza recipe is a sweet dessert version of savory cheese banitza served as an appetizer or vegetarian main course.
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
The cream cheese in this buttery pound cake makes it a winner on its own or dressed up with strawberries and whipped cream.
The cream cheese in this buttery pound cake makes it a winner on its own or dressed up with strawberries and whipped cream.
Mixed Berry Summer Pudding
Summer puddings make good use of stale bread and summer's bounty of fruit.
Summer puddings make good use of stale bread and summer's bounty of fruit.
Potato "Pierogi" Dough
This pierogi dough uses potatoes as one of its ingredients.
This pierogi dough uses potatoes as one of its ingredients.
Potato Finger Dumplings
Potato Finger Dumplings can be eaten as a side dish with butter or as the main course when combined with caramelized onions and bacon or other smoked meats.
Potato Finger Dumplings can be eaten as a side dish with butter or as the main course when combined with caramelized onions and bacon or other smoked meats.
Polish Easter
For Poles, Easter is considered the holiset day of the year. Following a 40-day Lenten fast, Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services and a feast.
For Poles, Easter is considered the holiset day of the year. Following a 40-day Lenten fast, Easter Sunday is celebrated with church services and a feast.
The Gift of Time
Homemade gifts of food are really the gift of time and the quintessential way of saying you care.
Homemade gifts of food are really the gift of time and the quintessential way of saying you care.
How to Make Mushroom Strudel
Spread cooled mushrooms on 3/4 of puff pastry for Eastern European mushroom strudel appetizer.
Spread cooled mushrooms on 3/4 of puff pastry for Eastern European mushroom strudel appetizer.
Polish Blueberry Soup
Polish blueberry soup is a refreshing summer favorite that can be eaten cold, warm or at room temperature.
Polish blueberry soup is a refreshing summer favorite that can be eaten cold, warm or at room temperature.
temper
"Temper" is a culinary term meaning to stabilize certain products.
"Temper" is a culinary term meaning to stabilize certain products.
Mushroom-Barley Soup
This hearty meatless soup combines dried, reconstituted mushrooms with barley and sour cream for a satisfying dish. If made with vegetable stock, it is perfect for fasting, when no meat is allowed, like Christmas Eve and Lent.
This hearty meatless soup combines dried, reconstituted mushrooms with barley and sour cream for a satisfying dish. If made with vegetable stock, it is perfect for fasting, when no meat is allowed, like Christmas Eve and Lent.
Rustic Strawberry-Rhubarb Tart
This strawberry-rhubarb tart recipe calls for honey, a popular Eastern European ingredient.
This strawberry-rhubarb tart recipe calls for honey, a popular Eastern European ingredient.
Ukrainian Sausage ("Kovbasa")
Ukrainian kovbasa sausage is a casing-less sausage that can be grilled, fried or baked and is wonderful as a main course, dinner, lunch or appetizer course.
Ukrainian kovbasa sausage is a casing-less sausage that can be grilled, fried or baked and is wonderful as a main course, dinner, lunch or appetizer course.
zupa grzybowa
"Zupa grzybowa" is Polish for [link url=/od/soups/r/Mushroom-Barley.htm]"mushroom soup."[/link]
"Zupa grzybowa" is Polish for [link url=/od/soups/r/Mushroom-Barley.htm]"mushroom soup."[/link]
zupa grochowka
Zupa grochowa is Polish for Polish split pea soup.
Zupa grochowa is Polish for Polish split pea soup.
zupa ogorkowa
"Zupa ogorkowa" is Polish for "dill pickle soup," a favorite with Eastern Europeans.
"Zupa ogorkowa" is Polish for "dill pickle soup," a favorite with Eastern Europeans.
Polish Strawbrerry Soup
Polish strawberry soup, known as zupa truskawkowy, can be eaten hot or cold and is a refreshing change of pace.
Polish strawberry soup, known as zupa truskawkowy, can be eaten hot or cold and is a refreshing change of pace.
Gourmet Mushrooms: A Review
Review of Golden Gourmet Mushrooms certified organic, low in sodium, calories and fat, high in antioxidants, free of cholesterol and preservatives.
Review of Golden Gourmet Mushrooms certified organic, low in sodium, calories and fat, high in antioxidants, free of cholesterol and preservatives.
Party Hearty with Fried Cakes
Paczki Day is the Polish celebration of Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, the last chance to indulge before the fasting days of Lent. Paczki or fried bismarck-like cakes, also called Polish doughnuts, are eaten as a splurge.
Paczki Day is the Polish celebration of Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, the last chance to indulge before the fasting days of Lent. Paczki or fried bismarck-like cakes, also called Polish doughnuts, are eaten as a splurge.
kajmak
Kajmak is a Serbian / Croatian unripened cheese eaten, usually as an appetizer.
Kajmak is a Serbian / Croatian unripened cheese eaten, usually as an appetizer.
Polish Pecan Cookies
This version of Polish pecan cookies, also known as ciastka kurche, is similar to Russian tea cakes and Mexican wedding cookies.
This version of Polish pecan cookies, also known as ciastka kurche, is similar to Russian tea cakes and Mexican wedding cookies.
Polish Blueberry Sorbet
This blueberry sorbet is more granular than typical sorbets, so it could be classified as a granita or fruit ice or lody owocowe.
This blueberry sorbet is more granular than typical sorbets, so it could be classified as a granita or fruit ice or lody owocowe.
Spit-Roasted Pig
Spit-roasting suckling pigs is a tradition among Serbians, Croatians, Slovaks, Yugoslavians, Lithuanians and other Eastern Europeans. It's considered the only way to barbecue and is traditional for major holidays and celebrations.
Spit-roasting suckling pigs is a tradition among Serbians, Croatians, Slovaks, Yugoslavians, Lithuanians and other Eastern Europeans. It's considered the only way to barbecue and is traditional for major holidays and celebrations.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Strawberries, cream cheese and almonds are all commonly found in Eastern Europe. They marry well in this recipe for strawberry cream cheese pie with almond filled crust.
Strawberries, cream cheese and almonds are all commonly found in Eastern Europe. They marry well in this recipe for strawberry cream cheese pie with almond filled crust.
Oxtail-Barley Soup Recipe
Oxtail-barley soup is a hearty offering that can be enjoyed winter or summer. It spans the boundaries of Eastern European countries and can be found in most kitchens.
Oxtail-barley soup is a hearty offering that can be enjoyed winter or summer. It spans the boundaries of Eastern European countries and can be found in most kitchens.
busia
Busia is the Polish word for grandmother.
Busia is the Polish word for grandmother.
Polish Strawberry Cordial
Polish strawberry cordial, likier truskawkowy, is made with vodka and needs to age a few months before drinking.
Polish strawberry cordial, likier truskawkowy, is made with vodka and needs to age a few months before drinking.
Czechoslovakian Cukrovi
Czechsolovakian cukrovi come in many shapes and with different fillings and are traditionally served at Christmas time.
Czechsolovakian cukrovi come in many shapes and with different fillings and are traditionally served at Christmas time.
Fried Peppers with Cheese
Bulgarian fried bell peppers with feta cheese are usually served as an appetizer or light snack, but the recipe can be made as a main course.
Bulgarian fried bell peppers with feta cheese are usually served as an appetizer or light snack, but the recipe can be made as a main course.