vegetables preserves
Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Rice and Walnuts (Sarma)
Vegan stuffed cabbage rolls filled with rice, onion, and walnuts, simmered slowly in a paprika roux — no meat, no dairy.
Total time: 120 min
Servings: 6-8
#Vintage Central European Recipe
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meat poultryGolden Fried Meat Pastries Baked in Sour Cream
Crispy egg-pasta pockets filled with savory pork, fried golden, then baked under a blanket of sour cream.
Total time: 85 minServings: about 20 pieces -
holiday specialsTraditional Roast Turkey with Pan Juices
A whole turkey salted the day before, roasted until golden, and basted throughout with its own pan drippings.
Total time: 180 minServings: 6-8 -
nose to tailPan-Fried Veal Liver with Vinegar Pan Sauce
Thin slices of veal liver, floured and pan-fried, topped with a quick vinegar pan sauce and fresh parsley.
Total time: 25 minServings: 3-4 -
meat poultryPork Cubes Braised and Fried in Their Own Fat
Pork cubes simmered until tender, then fried golden in their own rendered fat with paprika, pepper, and salt.
Total time: 75 minServings: 4 -
vegetables preservesPreserved Pepper and Tomato Salad with Celery and Parsley
Salted peppers and tomatoes, layered with celery and parsley and preserved in a vinegar brine — a jarred vegetable salad for winter.
Total time: 60 minServings: about 4 (500ml) jars -
saladsWarm Potato Salad with Oil and Vinegar (No Mayo)
A simple potato salad dressed in oil and vinegar while still warm, with onion and fresh parsley — no mayonnaise needed.
Total time: 50 minServings: 4-6 -
vegetables preservesBaked Potato and Egg Gratin with Sour Cream
Layers of sliced boiled potato and hard-boiled egg, baked with sour cream until golden — a simple, hearty Central European side dish.
Total time: 105 minServings: 6-8 -
soups stewsSour Cherry Soup with Poached Egg Dumpling
A sweet-tart sour cherry soup enriched with egg yolk and sour cream, served alongside cubes of a poached egg and breadcrumb dumpling.
Total time: 100 minServings: 6 -
vegetables preservesSteamed Pea and Rice Pudding with Mushrooms
A savory steamed pudding of peas, rice, and mushrooms bound with eggs — a light, elegant side dish traditionally served warm alongside roasted meat.
Total time: 115 minServings: 5-6 -
vegetables preservesStuffed Artichokes Braised in Olive Oil
Whole artichokes are stuffed with a savory breadcrumb, onion, and parsley filling, then slowly braised in olive oil and water until fork-tender.
Total time: 90 minServings: 6 -
meat poultryVeal and Pork Pate with Sardine-Egg Dressing
A rich, finely ground veal and pork pate enriched with whipped butter, capers, sardines, and mustard, set with aspic and finished with a whisked egg dressing.
Total time: 90 minServings: 16 slices -
soups stewsVeal Soup with Egg and Buttermilk Enrichment
A veal and root vegetable soup thickened with a roux, enriched with egg yolk and buttermilk, and finished with a touch of vinegar.
Total time: 150 minServings: 6 -
meat poultrySavory Cabbage Crepes with Ham and Sour Cream
Thin cabbage-and-egg crepes layered with smoked ham and sour cream, baked until warmed through — a hearty Central European appetizer.
Total time: 100 minServings: 4-6 -
desserts cakesRich Chocolate Squares with Almonds
A rich, dense chocolate square cake, topped with chopped almonds and baked low and slow until set — cut into neat squares once cooled.
Total time: 85 minServings: about 16 squares -
desserts cakesHoney Spice Tea Cookies with Almonds
Honey and spice tea cookies, spiced with cinnamon and clove, brushed with egg yolk and topped with almond halves — they only get better with time.
Total time: 65 minServings: about 45 pieces