This recipe is for charcoal-grilled squid, prawn, and fish kebabs in zhoug (a spicy dipping sauce that can be used in a variety of different ways). The original recipe called for octopus, but it’s been expanded with good results. Also,…
Kyselo or krkonošské kyselo is a traditional Bohemian sour soup featuring mushrooms and sourdough. It originates from the Krkonoše mountain region in northern Bohemia. Kyselo is a nutritious food, so it is often served as a main course, but in…
The Austrian version of the Goulash soup is an easy to prepare, inexpensive, tasty and filling dish well suited for cold winter days. This thick, sweet-spicy soup of Hungarian origin is served in inns and restaurants across Austria. The key…
Zhug is a hot condiment used for adding flavor and spice to foods. Its preparation varies, depending upon local use. Ingredients 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp caraway seed 3–4 pods of cardamom 4 red, very…
Ingredients 16 green piri-piri chilli-peppers, chopped 2 branches lemongrass, smashed 3 cloves garlic, pressed 3 scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger root 1 tablespoon coriander seed 1 tablespoon caraway seed 4 whole cloves 1 tablespoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon trassi 3…
Tajine bil samak is a delicious and fragrant Libyan fish dish cooked in a tajine, a traditional clay pot with a conical lid. This flavorful dish features tender fish fillets cooked in a tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices and…
This recipe originally started as a vegetarian approximation to paella. It has since diverged from its resemblance to paella. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 small potato, sliced extremely thin 1 big onion, cut into chunks…
Schweinsbraten, also called bratl or roast salted pork, is a traditional meal of the Austrian, Bavarian, and even Bohemian cuisine. Nowadays, a Bratl is a dish for social events rather than an everyday meal. Served in a tray as “Bratl…
Cheese dumplings (kaspressknödel) are a typical Austrian dish, originally eaten by farmers throughout Austria. Bread, potatoes, and flour were used for the dough. In addition eggs, butter, left-over meats, bacon, or fruits from the garden were used to fill them.…
Boilo is a traditional Yuletide drink of the north-eastern United States, specifically Pennsylvania. It is a type of whiskey-based liqueur made with oranges, lemons, sugar and various different spices such as cinnamon. Recipes vary and may include nutmeg, cloves, caraway…
A relatively simple recipe for baked pork chops. Ingredients 3–4 bone-in pork chops, ¼ inch (6 mm) thin 1 medium apple, cored and sliced thin 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey 1 tablespoon (15 ml) caraway…