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3 Satisfying & Delicious Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes
Your cast-iron skillet is one of the most versatile cooking tools in your kitchen. It holds heat super well and makes delicious rustic foods that the whole family will love. Best of all, most things you can make in a cast-iron skillet are one-pot meals because the skillets go easily from stovetop to oven. We think you'll love our cast-iron skillet recipes. Cast-Iron Skillet Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe Let's start with something spicy. Your cast-iron skillet is totally up to the task.
How to Make Hot Bacon Dressing for Smoky Salad Success
Bacon makes salads infinitely more interesting (heck — it makes almost any food more interesting). And when a salad dressing is all about bacon? Count us in! Hot bacon salad dressing is especially popular in the South over dishes with names like wilted lettuce and wilted green beans. The dressing lends a smoky, sweet-and-salty flavor to any dish, and it's perfect when used to dress a spinach, hard-cooked egg, onion, and mushroom salad. Hot Bacon Salad Dressing Recipe Serve this salad dressing warm.
Time, Temperature, & Tips for Baking Salmon Perfectly
A well-baked piece of salmon is a thing of beauty. With flaky, tender flesh that's moist and flavorful, baked salmon can be the star of your dinner table. We have all the details you need about how long to bake salmon in the oven, so it's perfectly done. Length of Time for Cooking Salmon The amount of time it will take to cook salmon depends on a variety of factors. Use these tips to find the right time for your salmon dish.
Sublime Ways to Eat & Top Creamy Brie Cheese (+ Recipes)
If you love your cheese gooey and delicious, then you're going to adore Brie. Whether you have it warm and melty straight from the oven on a salty cracker drizzled with local honey or you prefer it on a thin piece of toasted baguette with crisp, tart apple slices and sweet fig jam, cheese lovers can rejoice at all the ways to enjoy Brie. For Brie lovers, simply burying your face in a wheel of this creamy cheese is the perfect way to eat it. Never had it before?
How to Whip up a Creamy Alla Panna Sauce From Scratch
If you find yourself reaching for the jar of creamy pasta sauce instead of the red one, then join the club. There's something about a bowl of fettuccine alfredo or carbonara that warms our bellies in the most satisfying way. And we have the perfect recipe for a homemade alla panna sauce for your next pasta dish. In Italian, alla panna translates to "cream," and we have an easy and versatile recipe that will surely impress your guests.
How to Clean a George Foreman Grill (Plates, Trays & Exterior)
Knowing how to clean a George Foreman grill is relatively easy, allowing anyone who owns one to cook healthy grilled foods without a lot of heavy-duty cleanup. Grab your sponge and get ready to make your George Foreman grill look like it did when it came out of the package. Cleaning Instructions for George Foreman Grills Once you cook your first meal on your George Foreman grill, cleaning it properly keeps it ready for many future grilling adventures.
Authentic Sloe Gin Fizz Recipe
Instructions In a cocktail shaker, add ice, sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake to chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lemon wedge. Variations and Substitutions The sloe gin fizz is fairly forgiving and open to ingredient swaps and substitutions. Consider a squeeze of orange juice instead of lemon for a slightly sweeter citrus flavor. Instead of regular club soda, consider a flavor such as lemon or orange.
Classic Savory Gibson Martini Recipe
The Gibson martini is one of few recognized true martinis. Apple martinis, espresso martinis, and the like don't make the cut to be included in the classic martini family, although they are called martinis due to their serving glass. The Gibson martini is distinguished most quickly by its savory garnish of a cocktail onion, making this unique martini worth taking the time to get to know. Instructions Chill a martini glass or coupe. In a mixing glass, add ice, gin, and dry vermouth.
Savor Street Food Favorite Hungarian Lángos (Fried Bread)
Nutrition Facts (per serving) 456 Calories 23g Fat 55g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Amount per serving Calories 456 % Daily Value* 23g 29% Saturated Fat 2g 10% 2mg 1% 418mg 18% 55g 20% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 3g 9g Vitamin C 5mg 23% Calcium 55mg 4% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 353mg 8% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Czech Pirouette Cookies in the Parisian Style
Updated on 08/24/21 22 ratings Nutrition Facts (per serving) 59 Calories 2g Fat 8g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 24 Amount per serving Calories 59 % Daily Value* 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 7% 5mg 2% 76mg 3% 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% 1g Calcium 9mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ukrainian Stuffed Cabbage (Holubtsi) Recipe
Written by Updated 07/23/21 82 ratings Nutrition Facts (per serving) 400 Calories 15g Fat 61g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 Amount per serving Calories 400 % Daily Value* 15g 20% Saturated Fat 8g 42% 44mg 15% 154mg 7% 61g 22% Dietary Fiber 9g 32% Total Sugars 11g 10g Vitamin C 100mg 499% Calcium 194mg 15% Iron 3mg 15% Potassium 1586mg 34% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to...
Polish Dill Pickles (Ogorki Kiszone) Recipe
Updated on 07/13/21 106 ratings Nutrition Facts (per serving) 34 Calories 0g Fat 8g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 to 10 Amount per serving Calories 34 % Daily Value* 0g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 0% 0mg 0% 760mg 33% 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 3g 2g Vitamin C 6mg 29% Calcium 36mg 3% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 303mg 6% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
How to Make Polish Thin Naleśniki or Crepes
Written by Updated 07/06/21 114 ratings Nutrition Facts (per serving) 53 Calories 3g Fat 5g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 12 Amount per serving Calories 53 % Daily Value* 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 8% 37mg 12% 106mg 5% 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g 2g Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 19mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 34mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Brandied Fruit Is a Great Way to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Nutrition Facts (per serving) 307 Calories 0g Fat 66g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 32 Amount per serving Calories 307 % Daily Value* 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% 0mg 0% 9mg 0% 66g 24% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 63g 0g Vitamin C 20mg 102% Calcium 31mg 2% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 141mg 3% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Better Than Chicken Fingers: Polish Breaded Pork Cutlets Recipe
Updated on 06/24/21 101 ratings Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1065 Calories 76g Fat 55g Carbs 40g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Amount per serving Calories 1065 % Daily Value* 76g 97% Saturated Fat 11g 54% 103mg 34% 817mg 36% 55g 20% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% 40g Calcium 170mg 13% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Bulgarian Fried Sheep's Milk Cheese Is a Popular Street Food
Written by Updated 06/24/21 12 ratings Nutrition Facts (per serving) 376 Calories 12g Fat 46g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Amount per serving Calories 376 % Daily Value* 12g 15% Saturated Fat 4g 18% 164mg 55% 897mg 39% 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% 21g Calcium 199mg 15% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Cold Watermelon Soup (Gazpacho) Is Refreshing on a Hot Day
Nutrition Facts (per serving) 131 Calories 9g Fat 13g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 to 6 Amount per serving Calories 131 % Daily Value* 9g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 6% 0mg 0% 357mg 16% 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 9g 1g Vitamin C 35mg 177% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 258mg 5% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Croatian Palačinke Are Thin Crepe-Like Pancakes
Written by Updated 04/14/21 108 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 208 Calories 12g Fat 18g Carbs 7g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 Amount per serving Calories 208 % Daily Value* 12g 15% Saturated Fat 4g 20% 106mg 35% 264mg 11% 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 0g 7g Vitamin C 0mg 2% Calcium 72mg 6% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 124mg 3% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving...
How to Make Russian Napoleon Cake with Layered Pastry and Custard
73 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 804 Calories 42g Fat 90g Carbs 17g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 9 Amount per serving Calories 804 % Daily Value* 42g 53% Saturated Fat 23g 116% 344mg 115% 186mg 8% 90g 33% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 64g 17g Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 230mg 18% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 356mg 8% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Royal Mazurek Is a Jam-Topped Flaky Polish Pastry
16 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 385 Calories 28g Fat 22g Carbs 11g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 Amount per serving Calories 385 % Daily Value* 28g 36% Saturated Fat 13g 67% 272mg 91% 308mg 13% 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% 11g Calcium 90mg 7% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Lasagna Noodle Pierogi Casserole Recipe
19 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 511 Calories 23g Fat 46g Carbs 28g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 Amount per serving Calories 511 % Daily Value* 23g 30% Saturated Fat 11g 53% 204mg 68% 1069mg 46% 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% 28g Calcium 411mg 32% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
12 Indispensable Polish Cookbooks for English-Speaking Cooks
If you want to cook authentic, traditional Polish food, these 12 cookbooks are indispensable for English-speaking cooks. They're perfect for neophytes as well as for seasoned cooks who like to know a bit of the history of Polish cuisine. Image via Amazon "Rose Petal Jam: Recipes & Stories From a Summer in Poland" by Beata Zatorska and Simon Target (Tabula Books, 2011) is a beautifully photographed book, which is as much travelogue as it is a cookbook.
How to Make Makowiec Polish Poppy Seed Roll
88 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 10960 Calories 557g Fat 1,283g Carbs 248g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Amount per serving Calories 10960 % Daily Value* 557g 714% Saturated Fat 241g 1,207% 1835mg 612% 5532mg 241% 1283g 467% Dietary Fiber 118g 422% Total Sugars 380g 248g Vitamin C 17mg 86% Calcium 7855mg 604% Iron 96mg 532% Potassium 6017mg 128% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving...
Traditional Russian Sour Cabbage (Sauerkraut) Soup Recipe
31 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 365 Calories 15g Fat 27g Carbs 29g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 to 8 Amount per serving Calories 365 % Daily Value* 15g 20% Saturated Fat 6g 28% 82mg 27% 669mg 29% 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% 29g Calcium 115mg 9% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
How to Make Raugintu Kopūstai Sriuba
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 120 Calories 4g Fat 16g Carbs 7g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 to 8 Amount per serving Calories 120 % Daily Value* 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 7% 14mg 5% 790mg 34% 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 8g 27% 7g Calcium 113mg 9% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Seven Layers of Heaven: A Hungarian Dobosh Torte Recipe
68 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 580 Calories 43g Fat 46g Carbs 6g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 16 Amount per serving Calories 580 % Daily Value* 43g 55% Saturated Fat 26g 130% 92mg 31% 147mg 6% 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% 6g Calcium 38mg 3% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Make Your Pączki at Home With This Traditional Polish Recipe
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 1446 Calories 150g Fat 25g Carbs 4g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 24 Amount per serving Calories 1446 % Daily Value* 150g 192% Saturated Fat 14g 68% 42mg 14% 131mg 6% 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 4g 4g Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 29mg 2% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 66mg 1% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Celebrate the Holidays With Bulgarian Christmas Jam-Filled Cookies
55 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 252 Calories 18g Fat 19g Carbs 4g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 12 Amount per serving Calories 252 % Daily Value* 18g 24% Saturated Fat 10g 52% 116mg 39% 190mg 8% 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% 4g Calcium 55mg 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
How to Make Solyanka Soup
Solyanka (also spelled soljanka) gets its name from the Russian word for salt. The soup may have originated in Ukraine in the 17th century—regardless, it became beloved by Russians. This is a hearty, thick soup with salty cured meats, sausages, olives, capers, pickles, cabbage, sometimes carrots, and dill and sour cream for garnish. Accompanied, of course, by whole-grain or rye bread. This recipe flavors the broth with a combination of beef base and an herbal sachet.
This Cooling Polish Cucumbers in Sour Cream Has an Interesting Name
105 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 72 Calories 6g Fat 5g Carbs 1g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Amount per serving Calories 72 % Daily Value* 6g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 15% 17mg 6% 156mg 7% 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 3g 1g Vitamin C 2mg 12% Calcium 41mg 3% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 142mg 3% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Polish Honey-Spiced Vodka (Krupnik) Requires No Aging
47 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 227 Calories 1g Fat 46g Carbs 1g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 38 Amount per serving Calories 227 % Daily Value* 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% 0mg 0% 8mg 0% 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% 1g Calcium 57mg 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
How to Clean Any Stovetop in Easy Steps
Cleaning your stovetop does not make the list of anyone's top fun to-do chores. Rather, cleaning your stove might have you groaning when you see it on your chore list. However, cleaning your stovetop isn't as hard as you think. Learn how to clean your electric, glass, and gas stovetops with ease. How to Clean a Stovetop Stoves come in all shapes and sizes. You have gas stoves, electric, and gas. Cleaning each one is going to take a few cleaners and elbow grease.
These Polish Potato-Cheese Dumplings Are the Most Popular Pierogi
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 105 Calories 3g Fat 16g Carbs 4g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 30 pierogi (6 servings) Amount per serving Calories 105 % Daily Value* 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 7% 20mg 7% 273mg 12% 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% 4g Calcium 59mg 5% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Czechoslovakian Bublanina Fruit Dessert Recipe
Written by Updated 07/28/19 28 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 356 Calories 22g Fat 35g Carbs 7g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 Amount per serving Calories 356 % Daily Value* 22g 28% Saturated Fat 11g 57% 191mg 64% 295mg 13% 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% 7g Calcium 63mg 5% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Rainbow Cookies Recipe From "Inside the Jewish Bakery"
Rainbow cookies are a staple at Jewish bakeries. The question is, why, since they are an Italian confection, representing the colors of the Italian flag (where the yellow portion represents the white in the flag). Author Stanley Ginsberg speculates it's because of the close proximity of Jewish and Italian immigrants, virtually from the beginnings of their American experience. "They shared steerage on the voyage to America and lived in the same neighborhoods.
Try This Ukrainian Take on Stuffed Cabbage (Stuffed Beet Leaf Rolls)
55 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 255 Calories 16g Fat 21g Carbs 7g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 to 12 Amount per serving Calories 255 % Daily Value* 16g 21% Saturated Fat 8g 40% 106mg 35% 1073mg 47% 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% 7g Calcium 120mg 9% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Georgian Cheese Bread (Acharuli Khachapuri) Recipe
17 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 642 Calories 35g Fat 62g Carbs 19g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 3 Khachapuri (9 to 12 Servings) Amount per serving Calories 642 % Daily Value* 35g 45% Saturated Fat 16g 78% 211mg 70% 1434mg 62% 62g 23% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% 19g Calcium 232mg 18% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Zupa Szczawiowa Polish Sorrel Soup Recipe
This Polish recipe for sorrel soup or zupa szczawiowa (ZOO-pah shchtah-vee-YOH-vah) can be made in many different ways. This is just one variation. Throughout Eastern Europe, sorrel is both domesticated and grown wild, and spring is the best time to pick the young, tender leaves.
Not Into Raw? Try This Authentic Drago's Charbroiled Oyster Recipe
Gather the ingredients. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Ideally, the grill should hit 500 F. In a small saucepan, gently melt the butter. Mix the melted butter with the garlic, pepper, and oregano. Reserve in a small bowl. Place the oysters on the half shell right over the hottest part of the grill. The oyster shouldn't be cut loose from the shell as they can slip and fall right through the grill.
Flaky Polish Kołaczki Cookies Made with Cream Cheese Dough
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 201 Calories 19g Fat 8g Carbs 2g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: 5 dozen (20 servings) Amount per serving Calories 201 % Daily Value* 19g 24% Saturated Fat 11g 55% 48mg 16% 108mg 5% 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% 2g Calcium 30mg 2% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Understand the Differences Between Potica and Povitica
Known as Potica (poh-TEET-sah) among Slovenians and povitica (poh-vee-TEET-sah) among Croatians, this sweet or savory pastry is made with a yeast-raised dough that is rolled or stretched out thinly and then spread with a filling. It is then rolled up jellyroll-style in a log or crescent shape, and baked in a loaf pan or in a Bundt pan. Finely ground walnuts sweetened with honey or sugar is the traditional filling and that's why many people refer to these pastries as nut rolls.
Babka Wielkanocna: Easy Polish Easter Babka Recipe
Nutrition Facts (per serving) 403 Calories 13g Fat 64g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × Nutrition Facts Servings: 12 Amount per serving Calories 403 % Daily Value* 13g 17% Saturated Fat 8g 39% 78mg 26% 210mg 9% 64g 23% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 27g 8g Vitamin C 1mg 3% Calcium 50mg 4% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 205mg 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.
Moldy Cake Is a Lot More Delicious Than It Sounds
Ratings 7 ratings Don't be put off by the name of this recipe—Polish moldy cake or plesniak. It's delicious and easy. It is made with various fillings, but the most popular are prune, cherry, or apple. The name for this layered dessert undoubtedly comes from its appearance.
Learn How to Make a Gingerbread House from Scratch
Beauty is in the mind of the beholder and letting your creativity run wild is so satisfying, so take these as suggestions. Start decorating a gingerbread house by covering the seams with candies. They hide a multitude of flaws. Then, add spearmint leaves for shrubbery at all four corners. If your green leaves are thick, cut them in half with utility scissors. Next, move on to the front door. Use a whole allspice or juniper berry from pickling spices for a doorknob.
Lithuanian Savory Potato Pudding Known as Kugelis Is a National Dish
39 ratings Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) 254 Calories 9g Fat 30g Carbs 12g Protein See Full Nutritional Guidelines Hide Full Nutritional Guidelines × Nutrition Facts Servings: Serves 12-15 Amount per serving Calories 254 % Daily Value* 9g 12% Saturated Fat 4g 18% 83mg 28% 546mg 24% 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% 12g Calcium 96mg 7% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This Hungarian Sour Cherry Soup Is Perfect for Summer
This Hungarian recipe for sour cherry soup goes by many names -- meggy leves, cseresznye leves, meggykeszoce, cibere -- and its sweetness varies with the cook. It's typically served cold in the summer when cherries are plentiful. This soup is traditionally made with tart dark-red Morello cherries, but any tart pie cherry, like fire-engine-red Montmorency cherries, will work in a pinch, as long as they are fresh or at the very least frozen. (Don't use canned.) Never use a sweet Bing cherry.
9 Cold Soup Recipes to Help You Beat the Heat
There's nothing more refreshing on a warm, summer day than a bowl of cold soup! With crusty bread and a green, leafy salad, it can be lunch, an appetizer, or the main feature in a no-cook dinner. There are even some terrific dessert options. Cold soups come in two types—uncooked and chilled, or cooked and chilled. A big plus is that they free the cook from last-minute preparation since they require several hours of chilling and should be made hours or even a day in advance.
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