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Asparagus Venetian Style
Fresh asparagus baked under a rich egg yolk cream sauce and a golden meringue-cheese topping. An elegant Central European appetizer.
Total time: 70 min
Servings: 6
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Vegetables & Sides
66 recipes in this category
Vegetable dishes and side plates — traditional preparations that let seasonal produce shine.
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Steamed Cauliflower Pudding with Mushrooms
A light, airy steamed pudding of cauliflower and beaten eggs, filled with sautéed mushrooms and garnished with the rest. An elegant Central European appetizer.
Total time: 115 min
Servings: 6
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Roasted Pepper and Egg Roll
Thin egg omelets filled with smoky fried roasted peppers, rolled and served hot as an appetizer. A simple Central European classic with few ingredients.
Total time: 55 min
Servings: 10
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Herb-Filled Baked Tomatoes with Egg
Firm tomatoes hollowed and filled with fresh parsley, dill, and garlic, baked until tender, then finished with an egg baked inside each one.
Total time: 55 min
Servings: 6
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Baked Zucchini with Sour Cream and Breadcrumbs
Sweet-sour boiled zucchini baked with a golden butter, sour cream & breadcrumb topping. Simple, creamy, and satisfying.
Total time: 45 min
Servings: 6
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Boiled Potatoes with Horseradish Sauce
Skin-on boiled potatoes with a white horseradish roux sauce and vinegar — a simple, honest Central European classic.
Total time: 45 min
Servings: 4
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Carrot Stew with Tomatoes
Tender carrot strips slow-braised in bone broth with a touch of sugar, finished with tomato purée and parsley — a rich, old-fashioned vegetable stew.
Total time: 65 min
Servings: 6
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Lenten Spinach and Rice Casserole
A hearty meatless casserole of spinach, leeks, rice, and vegetables topped with golden onion rings and a paprika-flour roux — a Central European Lenten dish.
Total time: 70 min
Servings: 6
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Stuffed Eggplant with Rice and Vegetables
Tender eggplants filled with olive-oil-braised rice, onion, tomato, and herbs — a hearty plant-based fasting dish from Central European tradition.
Total time: 85 min
Servings: 4