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Top Eastern European Hamburger Recipes Created: Saturday, May 24, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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...
Kosher Cheese Roulade Recipe - Leah Schapira, "Fresh And Easy Kosher Cooking" Created: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
This recipe for kosher Cheese Roulade is from "Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking" by Leah Schapira.
Polish Lemon Mousse Cheesecake Recipe - Sernik z Musem Cytrynowym Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
This Polish lemon mousse cheesecake recipe or sernik z musem cytrynowym is a fluffy, high cheesecake that can be made with lemon pie filling instead of making your own lemon curd.
New York-Style Cheesecake from Chef Alisa McPheron Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
This New York-style cheesecake is baked in a water bath and results in a dense-yet-creamy, high cake.
Mother's Day Gift Ideas for 2013 Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
If you want to treat your mother to something special this year, but you're stumped for gift ideas, consider these. They run from the sublime to the ridiculous-but cute, and healthy to decadent.
Jewish Noodle Kugel Recipe Created: Thursday, April 09, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Jewish kugel is a type of sweet or savory pudding made with noodles.
Top 10 Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life Created: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Here is a list of gift ideas for the person in your life who appreciates fine food and the tools to make it.
Popular Eastern European Pumpkin Recipes Created: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
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.
Chef Karol Okrasa's Warm Lentil Salad Recipe - Salatce z Soczewicy Created: Thursday, September 23, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This recipe for Polish warm lentil salad or salatce z soczewicy is from chef Karol Okrasa of Platter Restaurant in Warsaw, Poland.
Czech Christmas Cookie Recipes - Vanocni Cukovri Created: Friday, December 04, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Starting on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6, Czech families begin their Christmas sweets baking or vanocni cukovri.
Top Eastern European Coffee Cake Recipes Created: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Coffee cakes are a tradition along with hot tea or coffee when guests come to visit an Eastern European home. Here are top coffee cake recipes.
Vodka in Eastern Europe Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
There is much contention as to who first created vodka -- the Poles or the Russians. The debate rages on. But what exactly is vodka?
Top Blackberry Recipes Created: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
These blackberry recipes range from cakes to tarts to puddings to dessert noodle kugel.
Anna's Polish Cloud Torte Recipe - Chmura Tort Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
This recipe for Polish Cloud Torte, or chmura tort, is made with a sponge cake base, caramel filling, a crunchy almond filling, sweetened whipped cream, lady fingers, chocolate whipped cream and ch...
American-Style Cheesecake Recipe - Polish Sernik Philadelphia Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013
In Europe, American-style cheesecakes exist and are often known simply as Philadelphia. This recipe features a sweetened sour cream topping.
Roast Pheasant Recipe Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Eastern Europeans are very fond of hunting and consuming what they've caught. Pheasant is one of the game birds much sought after. Here is an easy recipe for roast pheasant.
Top Game Recipes Created: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Game meats and poultry are very popular wherever there are vast forests, as in Europe. Here are top European game recipes.
Strawberry Torte Recipe Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
This strawberry torte is a beautiful multilayered dessert elegant enough for the fanciest dinner party. Using a box cake mix speeds things up considerably.
Jewish Almond Babka Recipe Created: Monday, April 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Jewish almond babka is made in a loaf pan instead of the fluted pan Poles use.
Chocolate Espresso Fudge Cake Recipe by Marcel Desaulniers Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
This recipe for Chocolate Espresso Fudge Cake is from Marcel Desaulniers' "Death by Chocolate." It is the ultimate chocolate dessert!
Eastern European Chocolate Dessert Recipes Created: Thursday, February 04, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Eastern Europeans love chocolate as evidenced by these recipes for decadent chocolate desserts.
2013 Kitchen Gadgets That Really Work Created: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
A list of hot new kitchen products that really work from the 2013 International Home & Housewares Show.
Cousin Marianna's Easy Apple Cake Recipe - Placek z Jabłkami Marianny Created: Sunday, April 21, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
This recipe for Polish apple cake or placek z jabłkami is from my cousin Marianna who lives in the western part of Poland. It's an easy, tasty dessert.
Polish Blackberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe - Placek z Jagodami i Serem Created: Sunday, April 21, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This recipe for Polish Blackberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, or placek z jagodami i serem, sports a glaze. The cake's delicate crumb and fresh-fruit taste would make it a delicious offering at break...
Polish Strawberry-Cream Cheese Braid Recipe - Plecionka z Truskawkami i Serem Created: Sunday, April 21, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This recipe for Polish Strawberry-Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Braid, or plecionka z truskawkami i serem, sports a crumb topping and would make a delicious offering at breakfast, brunch or anytime coff...
Brioche Recipe by Allison Ehri Kreitler & Lesli Heffler Flick/Fine Cooking Created: Sunday, April 21, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This buttery and rich Authentic Brioche Recipe is by Allison Ehri Kreitler and Lesli Heffler Flick and was first published in Fine Cooking magazine.
Polish Egg Twist Bread Recipe - Chałka Created: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This Polish egg twist bread recipe or chalka often features raisins.
Cousin Stan's Polish Coconut Cheesecake Recipe - Sernik Kokosowy Created: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This recipe for Polish coconut cheesecake is from my cousin Stan who lives in Lubiszyn, Poland.
Cousin Stan's Polish Peach Cheesecake Recipe - Sernik Brzoskwiniowy Created: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
This recipe for Polish peach cheesecake is from my cousin Stan who lives in Lubiszyn, Poland.
Polish Strawberry Mousse - Mrozonka z Truskawek Created: Thursday, July 03, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013
Polish strawberry mousse, mrozonka z truskawek, is made with red wine. The fresh strawberry flavor comes shining through this light and refreshing dessert.
Russian Poppy Seed Braid Recipe Created: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013
This recipe for Russian braid is versatile in that the filling can change according to your whim. Nut, poppy seed and fruit purees all work in this pretty sweet yeast bread.
Polish-American Wedding Memories Created: Monday, June 01, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013
These are memories of Polish-American wedding traditions in the Midwest during the 1950s and 1960s.

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