Fleischkrapfen is a traditional dish originating in Salzburg. In this preparation, meat of all kinds is cut into small pieces and used to fill a fried hand pie. It is an ideal way to make use of leftover meat. There…
Figolli (singular Figolla) are the typical Maltese sweet for Easter. They are prepared in batches and given as gifts to friends and family. The shape of the Figolla is traditionally an Easter related figure, but today one can buy commercially…
Oliebollen (literally: oil dumplings) are a type of Dutch apple fritter. They are served at Dutch festivals in the United States, such as the Holland Happening Festival in Oak Harbor, Washington. Ingredients 2 tbsp sugar 1 cup warm water 2…
This recipe for crullers uses baking powder for leavening. Ingredients ¼ cup (60 ml) butter 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 4 cups (950 ml) sifted all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg…
This recipe for crullers uses choux pastry to make ring-shaped fritters. Ingredients ¼ cup (60 ml) granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup (60 ml) shortening 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water 1 cup (240 ml) sifted all purpose flour…
Ingredients Pastry 1 cup (240 ml) water ½ cup (120 g) shortening 1 cup (120 g) flour ⅛ teaspoon salt 3 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder Filling 1 cup (240 g) white granulated sugar ⅓ cup (80 g) cornstarch ⅓…
Cinnamon buns are another name for cinnamon rolls. These sweet rolls are created with flour and sugar. Ingredients Dough Milk, warm Active dry yeast 1 pinch sugar 1 egg, room temperature 2½ tbsp sugar Butter, softened 3 cups flour 1…
Empanadas, which come from the Spanish word for “bread,” are baked or fried turnovers made from bread, pastry, phyllo, or even pizza dough. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup diced Oso sweet onions 1 diced red bell pepper 1…
Buñuelos are a type of Latin-American fried pastry. Ingredients 5 eggs ¼ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup…
Just like what Rick Steves ate on his ‘Travels in Europe’ show, when he visited Cornwall. Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) cubed cooking roast beef, in ¼-inch (65 mm) pieces 1½ cup (350 mL) cubed cooked potatoes 1 cup (240…
Ingredients Syrup 4 cups white granulated sugar 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long ¾ cups honey 1 tbsp lemon juice Nut mixture 1½ lb pistachio nuts 2 tsp cinnamon powder Pastry 1 lb phyllo dough, at…
This dish is perfect for your next dinner party. To reheat, place in an aluminum foil pouch and warm in a 200 °F oven. Ingredients 1 block (10 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed and brought to room temperature 1 sheet…