meat poultry
Young Vine Leaves Moussaka
Battered and fried vine leaves layered with minced chicken, sautéed onion, and parsley, finished with an egg and sour cream custard baked until golden.
Total time: 120 min
Servings: 4–6
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meat poultry
Dried Pork Legs Paprikash
Authentic Central European paprikash recipe: slow-cooked smoked pork legs & veal with onions, tomatoes, peppers. Deep, dark, jammy sauce.
Total time: 200 min
Servings: 6–8
soups stews
Lentil Paprikash with Veal
Tender veal paprikash recipe: simmered with 500g slow-cooked onions, brown lentils, sweet paprika. Authentic Central European lentil paprikaš.
Total time: 100 min
Servings: 4
soups stews
Sauerkraut with Pastrma
A two-day slow-braised sauerkraut layered with pastrma, beef, and bacon — a Central European winter dish built on patience and a clay pot.
Total time: 235 min
Servings: 6
breads pastries
Creamed Spinach in Kaiser Rolls
Toasted kaiser rolls hollowed and filled with butter-creamed spinach, topped with a fried egg and grated cheese.
Total time: 40 min
Servings: 4
soups stews
Caper Sauce
A simple roux-based sauce with capers and lemon — made in under 15 minutes, equally at home over poached lamb, boiled vegetables, or pan-fried fish.
Total time: 15 min
Servings: 4–6
desserts cakes
Floating Islands the Central European Way
Cloud-light poached meringue dumplings served cold in a silky vanilla custard — the beloved Central European šnenokle, made the old-fashioned way.
Total time: 45 min
Servings: 6
meat poultry
Lamb with Caper Sauce
A whole poached leg or breast of lamb simmered with root vegetables and bay, served with cubed greens and a roux-based caper sauce made from the cooking stock.
Total time: 120 min
Servings: 4–6
desserts cakes
Apricot Cream
A rich chilled cream of apricot marmalade, egg yolks, sugar, and gelatin, set in a mould and served unmoulded with whipped cream.
Total time: 55 min
Servings: 6
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