12338 macedonian bulgarian banitsa with variations savory fillings Recipes

sheets phyllo pastry (1 box 500g phyllo pastry), butter (or margarine), eggs, yoghurt (bulgarian yogurt), white cheese (feta cheese), milk, baking soda

elbow macaroni cooked al dente, alouette savory vegetable soft spreadable cheese, milk, grated parmesan, panko bread crumbs, chopped parsley

ground beef, rice, paprika, dried savory, salt and pepper, flour, water, beef bouillon cubes, green onion, sliced, green bell pepper, chopped, carrots, peeled, sliced thin, tomatoes, peeled & chopped, yellow chile, split, parsley, minced, egg, lemon (juice only)

bell peppers (red or green ), white feta cheese (from cow or sheep), yellow cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic cloves (smashed with a pinch of salt), tomato, thyme, parsley, black pepper (powder ), oil or 150 g olive, bulgarian yogurt or 500 g sour plain yogurt, garlic cloves, smashed with, salt, dill, parsley, olive oil, white vinegar, salt

whole star anise, cinnamon, whole allspice berries, whole black peppercorns, fresh ginger, cut into 4 pieces, unsalted butter, onion, diced, garlic, thinly sliced, stalks celery, diced, leek (white and pale green parts only), thoroughly washed and diced, pack pumpkin (not pie filling), freshly ground nutmeg, marshmallows, ground cinnamon, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, kosher salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, untoasted , unsalted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), coarsely chopped, heavy cream, creme fraiche

pumpkin (use sugar or pie to yield 2 1/2 cups cooked ), whole milk ricotta cheese, egg, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated, sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling over cooked ravioli), fresh ground pepper, whole nutmeg , for freshly grinding into filling and over fried ravioli, wonton wrappers (approx 48 pieces), extra virgin olive oil , for roasting pumpkin and frying

savory crepes, eggs, whole milk, water, bleached all-purpose flour, table salt, unsalted butter melted, plus extra for brushing pan, olive oil, onion , chopped coarse, garlic , minced, frozen chopped spinach (10 oz), thawed and squeezed dry, whole-milk ricotta (1 1/4 cups), gruyere cheese , grated (3 cups), ground nutmeg, deli-style baked ham (preferably in 6- to 7-inch rounds)

bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces, chicken broth, dried black-eyed peas , sorted and rinsed, celery ribs, sliced (1 cup), onion, chopped (1 cup), chopped fresh savory (or 1 1/2 tsp dried savory), garlic clove, finely chopped, carrots, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups), green bell pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

meat filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., percent lean ) ground beef, ground pork, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), minced fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh chives, egg white , lightly beaten, salt, ground black pepper, instructions, mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until uniformly combined. use right away to fill pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., mushroom filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., white mushrooms , wiped clean and quartered, unsalted butter, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tbsp), dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed and minced, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), sour cream, minced fresh parsley leaves, ground black pepper, instructions, pulse the white mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped , about 15 pulses; transfer to a bowl and set aside. melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. stir in the processed mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, and 1/4 tsp salt. cover, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are wet and wilted, about 7 minutes., uncover, increase the heat to medium-high heat, and continue to cook until the mushroom liquid has evaporated and the mixture clumps and is starting to brown, about 7 minutes., add the reserved chopped caramelized onions. stir in the sour cream and cook until the mixture is sticky and cohesive but not wet, about 30 seconds. transfer the mixture to a bowl; cool slightly. stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., potato and cheese filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., while we prefer the flavor and texture of farmer s cheese here, an equal amount of ricotta cheese can be substituted. use either a food mill or a ricer to process the cooked potatoes for the filling; do not use a food processor or the filling will have a gummy texture. rather than cooking onions separately for the filling, we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., russet potato (about 9 oz), peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), cheddar cheese , shredded (about 1/3 cup), farmers cheese (about 1/4 cup) (see note ), unsalted butter, ground black pepper, instructions, cover the potatoes by 1 inch of water in a large saucepan and add 1 tbsp salt. bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender and a fork can be slipped easily into the center, 10 to 12 minutes. drain the potatoes into a colander., a food mill or ricer over a medium bowl and process the potatoes into the bowl. add the caramelized onions. stir in the cheeses and butter until incorporated and season with salt and pepper to taste. cool slightly before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days.

leeks (white portion only), chopped, minced chives, butter, cubed, chicken broth, mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter), minced fresh savory or 2 tsp dried savory, half-and-half cream, salt and pepper to taste

fresh green beans, trimmed, sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped green onion, butter, minced fresh savory or 2 tsp dried savory, minced fresh parsley, lemon juice, cider vinegar, canola oil, sugar, salt, pepper, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

dry yeast, sugar, lukewarm water, salt, all-purpose flour, lukewarm water, melted butter, dry curd cottage cheese, eggs, salt, spinach, washed well or 1 lb chopped fried leek, butter, eggs, salt, dry curd cottage cheese (sometimes called pressed cottage cheese), sauerkraut, butter, paprika, eggs, feta cheese (optional), lean ground beef, ground lean pork (optional), onions, chopped fine, green pepper, chopped fine, stewed tomatoes or 2 fresh tomatoes, butter, paprika, salt, black pepper, spanish onions, chopped or 2 1/2 lbs cooking onions, green peppers, chopped (optional), butter, salt, paprika, eggs

bulgarian cheese (in israel this is sold in a cube covered in water and is very firm), tomatoes, washed and halved, leaves fresh basil, chopped, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil

vegetable oil, chopped onions, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, sweet hungarian paprika, grated lemon peel, dried summer savory, cayenne pepper, beef stock or canned broth, dry red wine, butter, room temperature, all purpose flour, egg noodles, chopped parsley

cornish hens (1 3/4-2 lbs each), onion, cut in thick slices (i use these as a natural rack for the hens to sit on in the pan), onion, cut in quarters, orange, cut in quarters, parsley, dried thyme, kosher salt, for the filling, ground black pepper, for the filling, butter (1/8 cup for the filling, 1/8 cup for the skin ), kosher salt, for the skin, black pepper, for the skin, red currant jelly, garlic, minced, brandy (just pick up 1 of those little airplane bottles, they work fine if you don tsp keep in the ho), chicken stock, dry white wine, butter (optional)

white onions, unsalted butter, light olive oil, coarse salt, all-purpose flour, reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 cups homemade unsalted chicken stock, water, fresh winter savory or 1/2 tsp dried winter savory, heavy cream, cayenne

onions, finely chopped, butter, cubed, water, day-old bread, crusts removed, mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter), chicken broth, minced fresh savory or 2 tsp dried savory, salt, pepper

broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 lb), butter, melted, lemon juice, minced fresh savory or 1 tsp dried savory