European winter recipes

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Sirloin Tips

Sirloin tips that have a unique flavor, are tender, delicious and easy to prepare...definitely a winning…

Braised Bone-In Veal Breast with Tomatoes & Potatoes

Literally a one pot dinner - thinly sliced roasted veal breast with layers of tomatoes & potatoes makes for a…

Favorite Thin Crust Pizza Supreme

Homemade pizza for us means thin crust, preferably whole grain, a sparse smear of pizza sauce plus meats,…

German Meatballs and Sauerkraut

I have never thought to serve meatballs on sauerkraut until I tasted this. Wow, forget about meatballs and spaghetti ~ this is delish! Perfect for…

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…

Swedish Apple Cake (sockerkaka med applen)

This cake recipe from Sweden has been a favorite for nearly 40 years. It’s a simple but rich, buttery cake with…

Cinnamon Walnut Rugelach

These charming crescent shaped cookies are flaky, tender, bite-sized Jewish treat sure to please. They house the just-right amount of nuts,…

Danish Aebleskivers

Æbleskiver (Danish pancake balls) are baked either plain or with an inside filling in a special pan with indentations or cups. The name comes from…

Lorraine Pascale's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Zebra Cake

I love making cakes that are a bit different but with cakes I always seem to revert back to my old favourites.…

Slow Beer Braised Oxtail

Slow and easy does it for this melt in the mouth meal.

Frango à Brás - Chicken with potato sticks

This is a typical Portuguese recipe inspired by another (Bacalhau à Brás) I grew up with. Our family does not…

Chestnut Bread

A wholesome, flavorful sweet bread that can be served anytime!

Chicken Pepperoni

Focaccia (Italian Flat Bread)

A basic focaccia recipe easy to make. Serve with any number of entrees, salads, soups, use as sandwich bread or as a base for a variety of focaccia…

Mona of Easter (sweet bread of Easter in Valencia-Spain )

At Easter, the sweet traditional is la Mona, a sweet bread with a boiled egg that gives to the godchildren. Do…