Category Archives: Dairy

Moist Almond Cake – Gluten Free

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This recipe makes a very moist cake, similar to the traditional Almond Cake found throughout Scandinavia, but is gluten free. Instead of wheat flour and almond extract, it uses a combination of almond and coconut … Continue reading

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Apple Frangipane Galette

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I visited Scandinavian countries in 2006, I discovered that there are two very popular desserts, no matter where you go: Almond Cake/Torte, and Apple Torte: Almond cake/torte is either a very … Continue reading

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Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage)

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Norway-Hei recipe for Fyrstekake (3)) A version of almond torte – layers of dough and almond paste –  is made throughout Scandinavia. This recipe is the only version I have made, but I tried a version in … Continue reading

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Scandinavian Almond Cake

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage); 2. Scandinavian Foods Menu A version of almond cake is made throughout Scandinavia. The version I have made is the Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage) (made with almond … Continue reading

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Cabbage Rolls (Golubtsi) in Tomato & Cream Sauce

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice and Mushrooms; 2. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Chickpeas & Bulgur (Middle Eastern); 3. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Lamb & Bulgur (Middle Eastern); 4. Ethnic Food Menu Cabbage rolls (called golabki in … Continue reading

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Bleu Burgers (with caramelized onions)

By Cat, Memorial Day, 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Chose your ground beef carefully; 2. Bleu Burger recipe See also: 1. Kafta: Middle-Eastern Burgers, Ovals or Sausages This Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season … Continue reading

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Tri-Tip or Flank Steak with Caper-Anchovy Butter

By Cat, June 2010 (photo, right, from Wimimedia Commons) See also: 1. Green Beans and Broccolini, seared with Finely Minced Garlic; 2. Beef, Venison, Buffalo Menu Tri-Tip is a cut from the hind quarter, from the bottom of the sirloin area, just above the belly area from which the … Continue reading

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Meat Fillings for Pierogi

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Potato and Ground Beef Filling; 2. Ground Beef, Potato and Cheese Filling; 3. Potato, Ground Beef & Pork Filling See also: 1. Pierogi Ruski; 2. Cream Cheese Pierogi Pastry; 3. Ethnic Recipes Menu (scroll down to Eastern Europe … Continue reading

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Pierogi Ruski (Potato & Cheese Filling)

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Pierogi Ruski, Boiled or Fried (includes Simple Pierogi Pastry, for Boiling) See also: 1. Ethnic Recipes Menu (scroll down to Eastern Europe & Russian section) I learned of Pierogi Ruskie as I was looking for a good photo of pierogi. Wikipedia … Continue reading

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Mushroom Mini Pierogi (Polish Baked Dumplings)

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Mushroom Filling for Mini-Pierogi See also: 1. Cream Cheese Pierogi Pastry; 2. Russian Vegetable Pie or Pierogi; 3. Ethnic Recipes Menu (scroll down to Eastern Europe & Russian section) Pierogi are the national dish of Poland, … Continue reading

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