Ingredients lemon zest

Spaghetti with Bolognese Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Bolognese Meat Sauce

This northern Italian meat sauce, or Ragu Bolognese, is wonderful on pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or as filling for lasagne. Ingredients ¼ lb (125 g) ham or bacon, cut into cubes 1 lb (450 g) beef lean or…

Sweet Charoset

Ingredients 2 apples peeled, cored, and grated 3 bananas chopped and mashed Juice and zest of ½ lemon Juice and zest of ½ orange 15 dates, pitted and chopped finely ½ cup ground walnuts 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup red…

Crawfish Boil

Crawfish Boil

This recipe is for a fairly small amount. Ingredients ½ gallon (2 liters) water 2 tbsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp dried dill weed 2 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp onion powder 3 tbsp salt 2 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp black…

Chocolate Cake with Coconut Topping (Vegan)

Chocolate Cake with Coconut Topping (Vegan)

This recipe is for a vegan chocolate cake with a coconut crumble topping. Ingredients Wet ingredients 200 g margarine, very soft 400 g white granulated sugar 75 g dried grated coconut Zest of a lemon or grated ginger 250 ml…

Buchteln (Austrian Sweet Buns)

Buchteln (Austrian Sweet Buns)

Originally, Buchteln (singular: Buchtel) were a Bohemian sweet dish. However, in the course of time they have become part of the traditional Austrian Cuisine. This dough is yeast-based. In order to get nice, fluffy dough, the right combination of flour,…

Madeleines

Madeleines

Madeleines small French cakes baked in special baking trays that give them a shell-like shape. The Spanish counterparts, Madalenas, are sometimes served in paper cases and then resemble muffins. Ingredients 4 eggs 100 g white granulated sugar 1 pinch of…

Figgy Pudding

Figgy Pudding

The history of figgy pudding dates back to 16th century England. The ancestor of figgy pudding (and plum pudding) is a medieval spiced porridge known as Frumenty. Today, the term figgy pudding is known mainly because of a popular Christmas…

Carbonara Pasta

Carbonara Pasta

This is a wonderful dish that is very easy to do. It uses raw eggs, which are not to everyone’s taste and should be avoided by pregnant women. Ingredients 4 free-range eggs with large yolks 3 oz (65 g) fresh…

Anise Bread (Penia)

Anise Bread (Penia)

Penia is a sweet bread of Italian origin traditionally made at Easter time. Ingredients Procedure Dissolve the yeast cakes in the warm water and set aside. Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar and beat. Add melted butter and beat, then…

Semolina Pudding

Semolina Pudding

Semolina pudding is a simple but tasty dessert that can be prepared quickly with just a few ingredients. Ingredients 1 liter of milk 1 pinch of salt Grated lemon zest 1 pinch ground cinnamon 125 g (¼ liter) of soft…

Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Zimtsterne are German cinnamon cookies often eaten for the advent season. Ingredients 4 egg whites 300 g powdered sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 350 g ground almonds or hazelnuts A little grated lemon zest Procedure Whip the egg whites until creamy.…

Lemon Meringue Pie (Vegan)

Lemon Meringue Pie (Vegan)

Ingredients 1 baked vegan pie crust Filling 1¼ cup white granulated sugar ½ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon agar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup non-dairy milk 1 cup cold water ¾ cup fresh lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest…