Cuisines European

Döner Kebab

Döner Kebab

Döner kebab (döner kebap in Turkish) literally means “rotating grilled meat” (any type of meat applies). They were first developed in Bursa. Authentic Turkish döner is made with bread, salad and meat from lamb; regardless, mostly beef or a mix…

Raspberry Filled Pastry Strips (Alexandertorte)

Raspberry Filled Pastry Strips (Alexandertorte)

Alexandertorte or Aleksander torte is a layered pastry filled with fruit preserves. Ingredients ½ lb (225 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 3½ cups (840 ml) flour 3 tbsp (45 ml) white granulated sugar 1 egg 1½…

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients 2 onions, chopped Carrots, diced Potatoes, diced Zucchinis (courgettes), diced Oil for frying 200 g chopped pumpkin Chickpeas, soaked or canned and drained Water Procedure Fry onions, carrots, potatoes, and zucchinis in a spoonful of oil. Add pumpkin and…

Tortilla Española de Patatas

Tortilla Española de Patatas

People visiting Spain will sooner or later come face to face with a typical Spanish delicacy called the tortilla. You can find this dish in every bar, pub or restaurant in the country. The tortilla can be ordered as a…

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients 1.5–2 ounces (50 g) white parboiled rice 1 pound (500 g) ground meat (either beef, lamb, or pork) 6 large red bell peppers 1 egg Salt, pepper, paprika Oil Procedure Cook the rice. Turn on the oven to preheat…

Cirdingis (Chechen Meat and Dumplings)

Cirdingis (Chechen Meat and Dumplings)

Cirdingis (pronounced as “jirdingish”) is a traditional Chechen meal consisting of dumplings and meat served with accompanying sauces. It may also be called “galnish”. Ingredients 1 kg red meat ½ kg flour 3 cloves garlic Salt Tomato paste Oil Visual…