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German Meatballs

German Meatballs

This is a German meatball recipe that is easy and utterly delicious. These are known in Germany as Konigsberge Klopse, or sometimes as Konigsberger Klopsies. Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) low-fat minced (ground) beef 8 oz (225 g) minced (ground)…

Flammekueche (Bacon and Onion Flatbread)

Flammekueche (Bacon and Onion Flatbread)

Flammkuchen or tarte flambée is a well-known Alsacian speciality. It is like pizza in that a thin crust of dough is baked in a very hot oven, but its topping is primarily crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. Like many traditional…

Mushroom Sauce

Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 15 grams (½ oz) butter 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 225 grams (8 oz) button mushrooms, wiped and sliced 150 millilitres (about ½ cup) dry white wine 150…

Bouchée à la Reine

Bouchée à la Reine

Bouchée à la reine is named for Marguerite de Valois, wife of Henri IV. This entrée has been somewhat neglected but is one of the great classics of French gastronomy. It is usually served as an entrée (introductory course) but…

Microwave Lemon Puddings

Microwave Lemon Puddings

These microwave lemon puddings are adapted from a recipe in page 98 of April 2023 edition of Tesco’s magazine. Ingredients 6 tablespoons homemade or purchased lemon curd 4 teaspoons boiling water ⅓ cup (80 g oz) margarine ⅓ cup (75 g oz)…

Salmon Spaghetti

Salmon Spaghetti

In this dish of salmon spaghetti, salmon, dill, and horseradish are going to work their magic on your guests! Even people who were not enthusiastic about salmon have really loved this dish. Salmon has a very distinctive taste, so the…

Baked Tilapia with White Wine

Baked Tilapia with White Wine

Ingredients 2 fresh whole tilapia, approximately 8–10 oz each, gutted and descaled ¼ pint medium white wine 1–2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tablespoons freshly-chopped mixed herbs 6 salad onions, diagonally sliced Salt Freshly-ground black pepper ½ oz butter 1…

Salmon with Rice and Sauce

Salmon with Rice and Sauce

Ingredients 250 g Atlantic salmon fillet (fresh or thawed) 3 dl (300 ml) uncooked jasmine rice 5.75 dl (575 ml) water 1 dl (100 ml) crème fraîche 0.5 dl (50 ml) hot sauce 100 g carrots 100 g frozen peas…

Potato Gratin

Potato Gratin

Potato gratin is a wonderful dish that is easy to make. It is a good accompaniment for roast lamb or roast chicken, but is as delicious served on its own with a green salad. Ingredients 5 medium sized waxy potatoes,…

Potato and Chicken Stew (Ajiaco)

Potato and Chicken Stew (Ajiaco)

Ajiaco is a quintessential dish from Bogotá, Colombia. Ingredients Soup 1 ea. (approximately 750 g) whole skin-on bone-in chicken breast 1 L chicken broth 1 onion, peeled 2 scallions (white part and first 2 cm of green) 2 carrots, peeled…

Liver and Onions

Liver and Onions

Ingredients 1 kg potatoes 2 large onions, sliced thin Oil or butter for frying Fresh or frozen green vegetables, such as peas, kale, cabbage, broccoli, etc. Flour Salt Pepper Large knob of butter A splash of milk, cream, crème fraîche,…

Holzknechtnocken with Strawberry Curd au Gratin

Holzknechtnocken with Strawberry Curd au Gratin

Ingredients Dumplings 1 cup (250 g) wheat flour 1 pinch of salt 1 tbsp oil 1 ½ cups (375 ml) boiling water 8 whole strawberries 3 tbsp butter, melted Strawberries 2 cups (500 g) strawberries, washed and stemmed Sugar or…