Nice is the capital of the French Reviera, a beautiful and wonderful city on the Mediterranean Ocean. The area was first inhabited by early man about 400,000 years ago. They dwelt in the caves in the hills and nountains surrounding the area where the city was to develop. This city has a long history, first…
Perhaps one of the most recognized wrapped dumpling in the Western world, apart from Chinese and Japanese dumplings, is the Pierogi. Pierogi is plural meaning multiple dumplings. One pierog is singular. So many of the dumplings around the world are made from unleavened dough, formed into a half moon and either boiled, fried or baked,…
Aloo paratha is a dish originating in the Punjab region of India. Frequently served for breakfast. The name, derives from aloo, meaning potato, parat, meaning layers, and atta, meaning flour. This dish can be found in other regions of India and in Pakistan. It has spread in popularity from Punjab and India, to Malaysia, Singapore…
The term “rissoles” derives from the French verb “rissole” which means to brown. The term has gone through extensive changes from when Auguste Escoffier used the term to describe Hors d’oeuvers or starters that were made with a brioche pastry and stuffed with a beef filling that are usually fried. The Rissole is basically a…
These rolls are easy to make and using a pasta maker and cookie cutter makes the work even easier. They are delicious and a wonderful appetizer. Variations on this recipe are legion.These are consistently listed as a traditional Estonian dish. However, many cultures and countries have similar recipes, but Estonian have claimed this dish. I…
As with most pierogi recipes the dough is not a yeast dough, but it handles well. It can be made, as can the filling, the day before and kept in the refrigerator. I love sauerkraut and make my own eating it almost every day. A very easy to make vegetable dish.* These pierogis are delicious…