Filet with peppers
This dish I made up once because I wanted to make something similar to my mom’s roast beef. It is really easy to make! I’ll post the roast beef eventually, but I must warn that it is a little bit more complicated to make but …
Family recipes from around the world
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Bratkartoffeln – Roasted Potatoes
This is a nice side dish you can make with “leftover” potatoes. Ingredients: 1 lb (500 gr) boiled potatoes – peeled and sliced 1 onion – finely chopped 3 oz (100 gr) bacon – sliced, and cut in thin stripes salt to taste Oil Optional: …
Tafelspitz
This is a typical dish of Bavaria (Germany). Ingredients: 2 lbs (1 Kg) tri-tip (bottom sirloin, tafelspitz or punta) 2 carrots 1 stalk celery 1 Tablespoon salt Sauce: 2 Tablespoons horseradish 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 Tablespoons of the broth you boiled the meat …
Carne Mechada – Shredded Beef
This is a Venezuelan favorite. It is usually eaten for breakfast with arepas: Ingredients: 2 lbs beef (sirloin or skirt – skirt shreads easier! – I cannot buy in Germany, but if I could I would prefer it) 2 peppers – chopped 2 onions- chopped …
Schnitzel with white asparagus and spring potatoes
Ingredients: For the Schnitzel: 4 pork chops (boneless) 1 cup bread crumbs 2 eggs – beaten Salt and pepper to taste Oil For the asparagus: 2 lbs (1 Kg) asparagus 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt For the potatoes: 2 lbs (1 kg) spring potatoes …
Greek Salad
This salad I learned to make with Chris, a dear friend of mine from Cyprus, while going to school at Indiana University. Ever since, it has been a favorite of mine, specially at large gatherings, for its ease of making, and because it is a …
Garlic Bread
A very simple recipe, but always a favorite! 1 – 2 Baguettes Butter Garlic powder Salt Dried parsley Directions: Cut the Baguettes in half lengthwise. Spread with butter. Sprinkle some salt, garlic powder and dried parsley. Place in oven at 350ºF (189ºC) for about 10 …
Frikadellen – Meat Patties – Albóndigas
These meat patties can be found all around Europe with small variations from country to country. They taste great alone with some mustard or ketchup, or eaten with a bun “hamburger style”. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground meat (1/2 pork, 1/2 beef) 2 Tablespoons sour cream …
Chicken with Turmeric
Turmeric is the ingredient that makes curry yellow. If you check out its health benefits, I’m sure you’ll love this recipe! Ingredients: 1 Chicken 2 Onions, peeled and quartered 2 Carrots, peeled and sliced in 4 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder 3 teaspoons Salt Pepper 3 …
Tuna Salad
Ingredients: 2 cans tuna (in water) 1 Tablespoon Mayonaise 1 teaspoon ketchup 1 cup yogurt 1 small onion – finely chopped 2 celery stalks – finely chopped 1 hard boiled egg – finely chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mix the mayo and the …
Pimientos Morrones – Roasted Peppers
This is the first part of a recipe. The rest continues tomorrow. Prepare one day in advance in order for the flavour to develop! Ingredients: 6 – 8 Red Peppers Directions: Arrange the peppers on a pan. Roast in oven at 350º F (Europe 200º …