Eastern European Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Polish Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
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.
Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Pumpkin Butter is a favorite of Eastern Europeans both as a spread and as a component of other dishes.
Pumpkin Butter is a favorite of Eastern Europeans both as a spread and as a component of other dishes.
Polish Xmas Cookies
Weeks before Christmas, my family would get out the cookie tins and start baking traditional Polish sweets for the holidays. It was such a fun time. We played Christmas carols and sang while we worked -- a regular Santa's Workshop.
Weeks before Christmas, my family would get out the cookie tins and start baking traditional Polish sweets for the holidays. It was such a fun time. We played Christmas carols and sang while we worked -- a regular Santa's Workshop.
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 10 Hungarian Desserts
Hungary is renowned for its fine pastries, some of them borrowed from Austria which, in turn, borrowed from France. In any case, Hungarians have created a delightful repertoire of rich desserts and stories to match.
Hungary is renowned for its fine pastries, some of them borrowed from Austria which, in turn, borrowed from France. In any case, Hungarians have created a delightful repertoire of rich desserts and stories to match.
Top Eastern 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.
How to Make 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.
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.
How to Make Gingerbread Houses
Making a gingerbread house isn't as difficult as it might seem. If you have the right recipes and the right techniques, it's a snap.
Making a gingerbread house isn't as difficult as it might seem. If you have the right recipes and the right techniques, it's a snap.
A Springtime Gingerbread House on the Auction Block
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Polish Xmas Desserts
My Polish family started baking for Christmas around St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. The tasty treats we made were so full of butter and sugar, they theoretically could last until the Feast of the Three Kings on Jan. 6. But we and our company gobbled them up so quickly, we invariably had to make more after Christmas to see us through Twelfth Night.
My Polish family started baking for Christmas around St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. The tasty treats we made were so full of butter and sugar, they theoretically could last until the Feast of the Three Kings on Jan. 6. But we and our company gobbled them up so quickly, we invariably had to make more after Christmas to see us through Twelfth Night.
Wigilia
For Poles, Christmas Eve is arguably the most important Roman Catholic holiday of the year and wigilia, or Star Supper, is the main focus. An odd number of courses is served -- anywhere from five to 13 -- depending on a family's finances. It was believed the more courses, the more properous the year ahead.
For Poles, Christmas Eve is arguably the most important Roman Catholic holiday of the year and wigilia, or Star Supper, is the main focus. An odd number of courses is served -- anywhere from five to 13 -- depending on a family's finances. It was believed the more courses, the more properous the year ahead.
Favorite Polish Desserts
Desserts vary from region to region in Poland, but this list of favorite Polish dessert recipes seem to be universal throughout the country.
Desserts vary from region to region in Poland, but this list of favorite Polish dessert recipes seem to be universal throughout the country.
2008 Fantasy Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Evolution of Gingerbread
The origins of gingerbread are said to date to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians.
The origins of gingerbread are said to date to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians.
Serbian Sausage - Cevapcici
Cevapcici are casing-less sausages favored by Eastern Europeans.
Cevapcici are casing-less sausages favored by Eastern Europeans.
Dobosh Torte Recipe
This Hungarian Dobosh Torte recipe sports seven layers filled with chocolate buttercream and topped with a caramel layer.
This Hungarian Dobosh Torte recipe sports seven layers filled with chocolate buttercream and topped with a caramel layer.
Gingerbread House Dough
This gingerbread house dough recipe, while edible, is not meant to be eaten. It is firm and sturdy enough to support decorations.
This gingerbread house dough recipe, while edible, is not meant to be eaten. It is firm and sturdy enough to support decorations.
How to Make Polish Sausage
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.
Braided Egg Bread Step By Step
These step-by-step photo instructions will help you make braided egg bread known variously as hoska, chalka and challah.
These step-by-step photo instructions will help you make braided egg bread known variously as hoska, chalka and challah.
Smoked Sausage and Kraut
This smoked Polish sausage and sauerkraut recipe makes a great potluck or tailgating dish.
This smoked Polish sausage and sauerkraut recipe makes a great potluck or tailgating dish.
2006 Thanksgiving-Themed Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Another View of the Victorian Christmas Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Another Eastern European-Themed Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Serbian Stuffed Cabbage #1
Sarma is the Serbian version of stuffed cabbage.
Sarma is the Serbian version of stuffed cabbage.
Royal Icing Recipe
Royal icing is the mortar that holds a gingerbread house together.
Royal icing is the mortar that holds a gingerbread house together.
Pear Butter Recipe
This easy pear butter recipe requires only three ingredients - pears, water and sugar.
This easy pear butter recipe requires only three ingredients - pears, water and sugar.
Polish Beet Barszcz
Easy Polish beet barszcz is a sour soup made with beets.
Easy Polish beet barszcz is a sour soup made with beets.
How to Make Bigos
Step-by-step instructions for making bigos, considered to be the national dish of Poland. This long-simmered meat and sauerkraut stew is perfect year-round.
Step-by-step instructions for making bigos, considered to be the national dish of Poland. This long-simmered meat and sauerkraut stew is perfect year-round.
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.
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.
How to Decorate a Gingerbread
Step-by-step instructions with pictures showing how to decorate a gingerbread house with royal icing.
Step-by-step instructions with pictures showing how to decorate a gingerbread house with royal icing.
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian comfort food dish.
Chicken Paprikash is a classic Hungarian comfort food dish.
Rye Breads
Eastern Europeans, especially Poles, Lithuanians, Russians, Ukrainians and Slovaks, love rye bread. The coarser and darker, the better. There's a staggering variety of ryes, from sourdoughs to buttermilks to cracked rye meal breads. One could conceivably enjoy a different rye bread every day of the week.
Eastern Europeans, especially Poles, Lithuanians, Russians, Ukrainians and Slovaks, love rye bread. The coarser and darker, the better. There's a staggering variety of ryes, from sourdoughs to buttermilks to cracked rye meal breads. One could conceivably enjoy a different rye bread every day of the week.
Saliwonczyk's Nut Roll Recipe
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.
2008 Halloween-Themed Gingerbread House View 2
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
An Eastern European-Themed Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
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.
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.
Cheese Pie Recipe - 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.
Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe
This recipe for Hungarian Chocolate Mousse Cake - Sutemeny Rigo Jancsi - is made with a chocolate sponge cake, chocolate mousse and chocolate glaze.
This recipe for Hungarian Chocolate Mousse Cake - Sutemeny Rigo Jancsi - is made with a chocolate sponge cake, chocolate mousse and chocolate glaze.
Basic Pierogi Dough Recipe
This basic pierogi dough recipe is a simple combination of flour, eggs, water and salt.
This basic pierogi dough recipe is a simple combination of flour, eggs, water and salt.
Meals on Wheels Gingerbread House Auction
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
How to Make Chrusciki
These step-by-step photo instructions walk you through the preparation of Polish-style crullers known as chrusciki or chrust faworki.
These step-by-step photo instructions walk you through the preparation of Polish-style crullers known as chrusciki or chrust faworki.
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.
Eastern Europe Defined
Through war and politics, Eastern European borders have fluctuated for years. It's trickier than one might think to name the countries considered to be part of this region of Europe.
Through war and politics, Eastern European borders have fluctuated for years. It's trickier than one might think to name the countries considered to be part of this region of Europe.
Drop Potato Dumplings Recipe
This recipe for Polish Drop Potato Dumplings - Kartoflane Kluski - is made with raw potatoes, not mashed potatoes.
This recipe for Polish Drop Potato Dumplings - Kartoflane Kluski - is made with raw potatoes, not mashed potatoes.
Polish Apple Cake Recipe
This is just one version of hundreds of recipes for Polish apple cake.
This is just one version of hundreds of recipes for Polish apple cake.
Gingerbread Houses Let Your Creativity Run Wild
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Polish Kielbasa Sausage
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).
An Easter-Themed Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Pumpkin Recipes
The seeds of pumpkins, a native American fruit, made their way back to Europe with early settlers and, today, are enjoyed in many dishes throughout Eastern Europe.
The seeds of pumpkins, a native American fruit, made their way back to Europe with early settlers and, today, are enjoyed in many dishes throughout Eastern Europe.
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.
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.
Eastern European Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving isn't celebrated in Eastern Europe but many of the same foods typically associated with this Western holiday are enjoyed year-round by Eastern Europeans. Enjoy this Thanksgiving dinner Eastern European style!
Thanksgiving isn't celebrated in Eastern Europe but many of the same foods typically associated with this Western holiday are enjoyed year-round by Eastern Europeans. Enjoy this Thanksgiving dinner Eastern European style!
Polish Christmas Traditions
Polish Christmas Eve - Wigilia - and Christmas Day are two of the holiest days of the year to Roman Catholics along with Easter.
Polish Christmas Eve - Wigilia - and Christmas Day are two of the holiest days of the year to Roman Catholics along with Easter.
Make a Gingerbread House
Step-by-step instructions with pictures showing how to make a gingerbread house.
Step-by-step instructions with pictures showing how to make a gingerbread house.
A Baby Shower-Themed Gingerbread House Makes a Great Table Centerpiece
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Another Meals on Wheels Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Chicken Paprikash Recipe
This recipe for Hungarian chicken paprikash uses no green or red peppers and is served over rice.
This recipe for Hungarian chicken paprikash uses no green or red peppers and is served over rice.
Polish Pecan Cookies Recipe
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.
Thin Nalesniki Recipe
Polish crepes are known as nalesniki. They can be filled with fruit, jam, or sweet or savory fillings 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 fillings and rolled or folded. Many people then call them blintzes.
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.
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.
Gingerbread Men Cavorting on the Roof of a Christmas House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
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.
Lithuanian Kugelis Recipe
This Lithuanian kugelis recipe is wonderful as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course.
This Lithuanian kugelis recipe is wonderful as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course.
Cutting Gingerbread Dough
Place the patterns on the dough and cut using a pizza wheel or pastry cutter.
Place the patterns on the dough and cut using a pizza wheel or pastry cutter.
Blini Recipe
Russians love buckwheat blini with caviar, smoked salmon, minced onion, chopped eggs, sour cream and a sip of vodka.
Russians love buckwheat blini with caviar, smoked salmon, minced onion, chopped eggs, sour cream and a sip of vodka.
Gingerbread Tell-All
I know of few other baking aromas more evocative of Christmas than gingerbread. When the spices begin to perfume the air, I'm time warped back to my grandmother's steamy kitchen as she baked pierniczki in the shape of Swiety Mikolaj to give us along with our ration of oranges and nuts on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas Day. Enjoy this collection of gingerbread recipes, tips and memories.
I know of few other baking aromas more evocative of Christmas than gingerbread. When the spices begin to perfume the air, I'm time warped back to my grandmother's steamy kitchen as she baked pierniczki in the shape of Swiety Mikolaj to give us along with our ration of oranges and nuts on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas Day. Enjoy this collection of gingerbread recipes, tips and memories.
Russian Sourdough Rye Bread
Russian sourdough dark rye bread has the tang that Russians love.
Russian sourdough dark rye bread has the tang that Russians love.
Bread Dumplings Recipe
There are many versions of Bohemian-Czech bread dumplings - houskove knedliky. This one has bacon and onion in the dough.
There are many versions of Bohemian-Czech bread dumplings - houskove knedliky. This one has bacon and onion in the dough.
Santa's Kitchen
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
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.
2009 Easter Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Polish Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Polish Pumpkin Soup - Zupa z Dyni - is unspiced, letting the true pumpkin flavor come through.
Polish Pumpkin Soup - Zupa z Dyni - is unspiced, letting the true pumpkin flavor come through.
Nut Roll Recipe
This recipe for nut roll, known as potica, povitica and orehnjaca, is a sweet yeast bread with a walnut filling.
This recipe for nut roll, known as potica, povitica and orehnjaca, is a sweet yeast bread with a walnut filling.
Freeze Cabbage Heads
Freeze whole cabbage heads instead of boiling them to remove the leaves for stuffed cabbage.
Freeze whole cabbage heads instead of boiling them to remove the leaves for 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.
How to Make Cheese Burek
Step-by-step instructions for making Croatian-Serbian cheese burek.
Step-by-step instructions for making Croatian-Serbian cheese burek.
A St. Patty's Day-Themed Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
2008 Halloween-Themed Gingerbread House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Croat-Serb 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.
Polish Christmas Tree
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Apple Butter Recipe
Apple trees abound in Eastern Europe and the logical thing to make with an abundance of this fruit is apple butter.
Apple trees abound in Eastern Europe and the logical thing to make with an abundance of this fruit is apple butter.
Crispy Wafer Cookies Recipe
This recipe for crispy vanilla wafer cookies - Polish wafle - can be made on a special wafer iron or baked on a conventional pan.
This recipe for crispy vanilla wafer cookies - Polish wafle - can be made on a special wafer iron or baked on a conventional pan.
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.
White Borscht Recipe
White borscht soup or Polish bialy barszcz is made with the cooking water from white Polish kielbasa sausage.
White borscht soup or Polish bialy barszcz is made with the cooking water from white Polish kielbasa sausage.
2009 Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie House
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
Gingerbread houses have a universal appeal and are perfect for Christmas, but they are appropriate for any celebration and make wonderful centerpieces.
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.
Apple Fritters - Racuszki
This recipe for Polish apple fritters or racuszki z jablkami is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
This recipe for Polish apple fritters or racuszki z jablkami is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Cracow, Poland.
Polish Apple Tart Recipe
Polish apple tart or szarlotka is like American apple pie but the crust is sweeter and is made with butter.
Polish apple tart or szarlotka is like American apple pie but the crust is sweeter and is made with butter.
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.
Rack of Pork Recipe
Roast rack of pork is a showy cut of meat similar to a standing beef rib roast or rack of lamb.
Roast rack of pork is a showy cut of meat similar to a standing beef rib roast or rack of lamb.
All About Fruit Butters
Fruit butters let the real taste of the fruit shine through because they use less sugar and no pectin.
Fruit butters let the real taste of the fruit shine through because they use less sugar and no pectin.
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.
Herbs and Spices
Here you will find an alphabetical listing of herbs and spices, beginning with the letters Q through Z, commonly used in Eastern European cooking.
Here you will find an alphabetical listing of herbs and spices, beginning with the letters Q through Z, commonly used in Eastern European cooking.
Stuffed Peppers Step By Step
Follow these step-by-step photo instructions for making Hungarian stuffed peppers.
Follow these step-by-step photo instructions for making Hungarian stuffed peppers.
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.
Potato Knishes
Jewish Potato knishes are a baked dumpling filled with potatoes similar to a Mexican empanada, a British pasty, a Russian pirozhki and an Italian calzone.
Jewish Potato knishes are a baked dumpling filled with potatoes similar to a Mexican empanada, a British pasty, a Russian pirozhki and an Italian calzone.
Polish Wedding Foods
Polish-American wedding food is slightly different from what you'd find in Poland and even from state to state in America, but the basics are the same.
Polish-American wedding food is slightly different from what you'd find in Poland and even from state to state in America, but the basics are the same.
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.
Smoked Pork Butt Recipe
Smoked pork butt is a versatile piece of meat that can be cooked with poratoes and cabbage and the leftovers can be turned into many different meals.
Smoked pork butt is a versatile piece of meat that can be cooked with poratoes and cabbage and the leftovers can be turned into many different meals.
Traditional Easter Babka
This traditional Polish Easter Babka recipe is a sweet, yeast-risen bread with raisins and candied citrus rind.
This traditional Polish Easter Babka recipe is a sweet, yeast-risen bread with raisins and candied citrus rind.
Polish Paczki
Paczki or Polish bismarcks, also known as doughnuts, are eaten on Fat Tuesday before the fasting days of Lent begin.
Paczki or Polish bismarcks, also known as doughnuts, are eaten on Fat Tuesday before the fasting days of Lent begin.
Croatian Sarma Recipe
This recipe for Croatian stuffed cabbage or sarma is from Klara Cvitanovich of Metairie, La.
This recipe for Croatian stuffed cabbage or sarma is from Klara Cvitanovich of Metairie, La.
Russian Christmas Tree
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Czechoslovakian Bar Cookies
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.
Dumplings
Eastern Europeans love both sweet and savory dumplings and there's probably a recipe for every day of the year.
Eastern Europeans love both sweet and savory dumplings and there's probably a recipe for every day of the year.
Plum Cake Recipe
Plum cake is a favorite Polish dessert. It's quick and easy and uses fresh fruit. It can also be made with apples, nectarines or peaches.
Plum cake is a favorite Polish dessert. It's quick and easy and uses fresh fruit. It can also be made with apples, nectarines or peaches.
Goulash Soup Recipe
This recipe for Hungarian goulash soup or gulyas leves is hearty enough to be eaten as a main course.
This recipe for Hungarian goulash soup or gulyas leves is hearty enough to be eaten as a main course.
Slovak Christmas Eve Velija
Slovak velija or Christmas Eve Holy Supper is a meatless meal with usually 12 courses representing Christ's apostles.
Slovak velija or Christmas Eve Holy Supper is a meatless meal with usually 12 courses representing Christ's apostles.
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.
Roasted Peppers in Oil
Peppers can be roasted by broiling, grilling or oven baking.
Peppers can be roasted by broiling, grilling or oven baking.
Closeup of Lithuanian Christmas Decorations
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Top 10 Hot Soup Recipes
It doesn't have to be cold outside to enjoy hot soup, but it helps. Hot soups warm the body and the soul with comfort food goodness.
It doesn't have to be cold outside to enjoy hot soup, but it helps. Hot soups warm the body and the soul with comfort food goodness.
Kluski Recipe
This Polish kluski recipe is made with three simple ingredients, flour, water and eggs.
This Polish kluski recipe is made with three simple ingredients, flour, water and eggs.
Czarnina Recipe
Duck's blood soup, or Polish czarnina or czernina, is a sweet-sour soup made with poultry blood, vinegar and dried fruits.
Duck's blood soup, or Polish czarnina or czernina, is a sweet-sour soup made with poultry blood, vinegar and dried fruits.
Sauerkraut Recipes
In the old days, usually in November, Eastern European families prepared for winter by putting up several barrels of sauerkraut. Enjoy these Eastern European sauerkraut recipes.
In the old days, usually in November, Eastern European families prepared for winter by putting up several barrels of sauerkraut. Enjoy these Eastern European sauerkraut recipes.
Cream Puffs Recipe
This recipe for Hungarian Cream Puffs - Indianer - is filled with sweetened whipped cream.
This recipe for Hungarian Cream Puffs - Indianer - is filled with sweetened whipped cream.
Another Closeup of Russian Christmas Decorations
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Gingerbread Disaster
Gingerbread houses can be fun to make and easier than one might think if you follow some simple rules. Learn from my experience and disasters.
Gingerbread houses can be fun to make and easier than one might think if you follow some simple rules. Learn from my experience and disasters.
Easy Esterhazy Torte
This is an easy version of Esterhazy torte, which is a rich multilayered Hungarian dessert.
This is an easy version of Esterhazy torte, which is a rich multilayered Hungarian dessert.
Slava Bread Recipe
Slava bread is a traditional food for Serbians celebrating their patron saint day, or Krsna Slava.
Slava bread is a traditional food for Serbians celebrating their patron saint day, or Krsna Slava.
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!
Bread Pudding Step By Step
Bread pudding is the universal way to use up stale or leftover bread.
Bread pudding is the universal way to use up stale or leftover bread.
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.
Vanilla
Pure vanilla extract is so important in baking. When you're going to take the time to create a delicious Eastern European dessert or pastry from scratch, use pure vanilla extract. Artificial vanilla simply won't do. But did you realize where it comes from? Read on.
Pure vanilla extract is so important in baking. When you're going to take the time to create a delicious Eastern European dessert or pastry from scratch, use pure vanilla extract. Artificial vanilla simply won't do. But did you realize where it comes from? Read on.
Top 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.
Christmas Cookie Recipes
These Christmas cookie recipes come from About.com Food Guides around the world.
These Christmas cookie recipes come from About.com Food Guides around the world.
Hungarian Fried Bread Recipe
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 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.
Polish Kolacz Recipe
Cheese kolacz is a yeast-raised coffee cake similar in texture to Polish babka that was often served as the wedding cake in the old days.
Cheese kolacz is a yeast-raised coffee cake similar in texture to Polish babka that was often served as the wedding cake in the old days.
Krem Pita Recipe
Serbian napoleons or krem pita are made with puff pastry and a rich custard filling.
Serbian napoleons or krem pita are made with puff pastry and a rich custard filling.
Root Vegetables
This recipe for Russian root vegetable stew or ragu iz ovoshej is delicious with dark rye bread and a little butter and can easily be a vegetarian main course.
This recipe for Russian root vegetable stew or ragu iz ovoshej is delicious with dark rye bread and a little butter and can easily be a vegetarian main course.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette
This pomegranate vinaigrette recipe combines pomegranate juice, honey and oil for a tasty salad topper.
This pomegranate vinaigrette recipe combines pomegranate juice, honey and oil for a tasty salad topper.
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.
Closeup of Russian Christmas Tree Decorations
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Closeup of Slovak Christmas Decorations
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Every year since 1942, Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has displayed Christmas trees from around the world, decorated by volunteers from Chicago's ethnic communities. Enjoy this virtual tour that highlights the Eastern European trees in the exhibit.
Potato Pierogi Dough
This pierogi dough uses potatoes as one of its ingredients.
This pierogi dough uses potatoes as one of its ingredients.
Top Picnic Salad Recipes
You can never be too careful when it comes to mayonnaise-based salads in the warm weather. It's best to stick with sour cream- or vinegar-and-oil-based dressings.
You can never be too careful when it comes to mayonnaise-based salads in the warm weather. It's best to stick with sour cream- or vinegar-and-oil-based dressings.
Easy Russian Rye Bread
This recipe for easy Russian rye bread does not require a starter and contains no eggs or oil.
This recipe for easy Russian rye bread does not require a starter and contains no eggs or oil.
Hungarian Cabbage Strudel
Hungarian Sweet Cabbage Strudel pinch hits nicely for Hungarian Apple Strudel.
Hungarian Sweet Cabbage Strudel pinch hits nicely for Hungarian Apple Strudel.
Polish Coffee Cake Recipe
Polish coffee cake or placek z kruszonka is a simple sweet yeast-raised cake with a crumb topping.
Polish coffee cake or placek z kruszonka is a simple sweet yeast-raised cake with a crumb topping.
Easy Dark Rye Bread Recipe
This easy recipe for Lithuanian dark rye bread or rugine duona is a dense loaf that requires no sourdough starter.
This easy recipe for Lithuanian dark rye bread or rugine duona is a dense loaf that requires no sourdough starter.
Sourdough Rye Bread Recipe
A rye sour adds tang to this Polish rye bread recipe.
A rye sour adds tang to this Polish rye bread recipe.
Top 10 Foodie Gifts
Here is a list of gift ideas for the person in your life who appreciates fine food and the tools to make it.
Here is a list of gift ideas for the person in your life who appreciates fine food and the tools to make it.
Polish Easter Desserts
After 40 days of fasting for Lent, Poles pull out all the stops with a feast that begins on Easter morning and doesn't end until well past Easter Monday. Polish desserts are varied and delicious. These are some of the more popular ones for Easter.
After 40 days of fasting for Lent, Poles pull out all the stops with a feast that begins on Easter morning and doesn't end until well past Easter Monday. Polish desserts are varied and delicious. These are some of the more popular ones for Easter.