63 not traditional Recipes

dry yeast (sachet), caster sugar, warm water, spelt flour (wholemeal specified), spelt flour (white specified), sea salt, linseeds, oats (traditional rolled not instant), olive oil, milk, butter (to serve ), jam (to serve )

ammonia (hartshorn) or 1/2 tsp baking powder, milk, eggs, room temperature, powdered sugar (1 - 1 1/2 lb), unsalted butter, softened but not melted, salt, anise (if substituting fruit flavored oils, use 3 tsp), cake flour, grated orange rind (enhances flavor of the traditional anise or the citrus flavors, optional, optional) (optional) or lemon rind (enhances flavor of the traditional anise or the citrus flavors) (optional), flour (more as needed)

at the time when christianity was accepted in serbia , many families were baptised and chose their own saint. this is why saint nicholas is celebrated by so many families on the 19th of december. for the orthodox families st. nicholas is a special day with special rituals and prayers, to others it only means a day to be with your family and enjoy lots of food., this st. nicholas bread is traditionally made in orthodox families for the feast of st. nicholas. i heard that in other families a coin is put in the bread and the person who gets the piece with the coin will be rich in the future. i do not believe that this is part of a religious ritual, but i can be wrong., ingredients for the bread, sugar, fresh yeast or 1 package dry yeast (7 g), lukewarm milk, kilo flour (all purpose), salt, sugar, butter, egg yolks, grated lemon peel and some lemon juice, ingredients for the braid, flour, water, little bit salt, how to make the bread, put the (fresh ) yeast in a small bowl together with a tsp sugar and a little bit lukewarm milk. mix and set aside so the yeast can start to work. yeast usually activates between 25 and 28 degrees celsius., take another bowl and beat the egg yolks, add the rest of the milk and stir well., put the flour , sugar, salt, lemon peel and a bit of lemon juice together in a bowl. add the softened butter in small pieces and knead until the mixture has a fine texture., mix the yeast mixture with the milk/egg mixture and add it to the flour. knead everything well until the dough becomes a ball (leaving the bowl clean). put the dough into another bowl, cover it with a damp cloth and put it on a warm place. let the dough rise for 2 hours., after these two hours knead the dough again (shortly) on a floured surface. make a ball again and let the dough rise again for 1 hour., form a round bread and put it on a greased baking tray or use greased baking paper. you can also use a round baking pan, don tsp forget to grease it, make the dough for the braid by mixing 250 g flour, 180 ml water and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. make a soft dough, divide it in three pieces and form 3 rolls. make a braid twice the diameter of the bread. cut the braid in half and form a cross on the bread, use a water/egg mixture to glue it on the bread., bake the st. nicholas bread in a preheated oven on 180 degrees celsius for about 60 minutes.

bread (white is traditional, but i use low-carb rye), heinz baked beans in tomato sauce (both products come in a blue can, do not use american pork & beans or bush s beans etc. only heinz), worcestershire sauce

cooked penne pasta, quartered cherry tomatoes, athenos traditional crumbled feta cheese, fat-free italian dressing, lightly packed fresh basil , cut into strips, chopped red onions, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

butter, chopped into pieces, sugar, cinnamon, flour, rolled oats , traditional not instant

cooked penne pasta, quartered cherry tomatoes, athenos traditional crumbled feta cheese, fat free italian dressing, lightly packed fresh basil , cut into strips, chopped red onions, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed), boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

panettone traditional italian cake, mascarpone , or as needed (or desired), apricot jam , or as needed, eggs, cream, (it s important to use cream, not milk, or the cake will get too soggy and it will be hard to keep it together when you turn it), salt, extra virgin olive oil , or as needed, unsalted butter, powdered sugar for serving; optional

simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes, soft fresh goat cheese, cubed (chevre), cream cheese, cubed, butter, cubed, bacon, cooked and crumbled, red bell pepper, diced, green bell pepper, diced, green onions, thinly sliced (if they are large use 2 1/2), salt (to taste), pepper, cheddar cheese, shredded, divided, parmesan cheese, grated, divided (not the canned type )

hard-boiled eggs, shell and coarsely chop the egg, real mayonnaise, salad dressing mayonnaise (both to taste), onion, finely chopped, fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped, sweet relish, spicy brown mustard, fresh parsley, finely chopped, fresh basil, finely chopped, salt and pepper

old el paso traditional refried beans, petite diced tomatoes, undrained, chicken broth, unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut), old el paso chopped green chilies, old el paso taco seasoning mix, sharp cheddar cheese or chipotle cheddar cheese, flour tortillas , for soft taco shells, tortilla, crisco vegetable oil, chopped fresh cilantro , if desired, green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

whole wheat pastry flour, traditional oatmeal (not instant ), baking powder, cinnamon, salt, organic dried cranberries, real maple syrup, agave syrup, canola oil, vanilla

flour, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, salt, eggs, simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes, unsalted butter, melted, goat cheese, softened, milk, canned corn niblet, well drained, bacon bits, not imitation, green onions, thinly sliced, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garnishes -- butter or cream cheese to spread on warm muffins

cremini or baby belle mushroom (half sliced and the rest in a fine dice), diced onion, diced green pepper, garlic minced, grated parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts - drained and coarsely chopped, heavy cream (has to be , not half and half), butter, corn starch mixed in 1/4 cup cold water, salt and pepper to taste, frozen steamer green beans, traditional - can of french fried onions, alternative - 1/4 cup parmesan mixed with 1/4 cup bread crumbs.

egg noodles, simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes, buffalo wing sauce (not hot sauce, already prepared wing sauce), cheddar cheese, fried onions

sized hard-shell clams provide the flavor for the broth and the tender clam meat for this hearty soup. this rendition is not like the traditional commercial offerings with a thick broth that resembles tomato sauce. instead, the broth is briny and clean tasting, flavors from the sea standing out and tomatoes and vegetables offering dimension in flavors and colors. the potatoes provide substance, and cooking them before adding the tomatoes enables their starch to be released into the broth, lightly thickening it. this soup will hold for two days. reheat over a low flame, being sure not to boil the chowder, which will toughen the clams., clams , medium-sized hard-shell , such as cherrystones, washed and scrubbed clean, pancetta , finely chopped, spanish onion , chopped small, red bell pepper , stemmed, seeded, and chopped small, carrot , chopped small, stalk celery , chopped small, garlic cloves , minced, dried oregano, fennel seeds, hot red pepper flakes, dry white wine, clam juice, yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, bay leaf, diced tomatoes, salt and ground black pepper, fresh parsley leaves , chopped

extra lean ground beef (see hints at end of recipe if you can tsp get 96% lean beef), cold water, onion, diced (about 3/4 cup), italian spices, garlic powder, traditional style spaghetti sauce (not marinara sauce), diced tomatoes (optional)

manicotti (do not boil), ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese (shredded ), parmesan cheese (grated ), eggs, parsley, salt and pepper (to taste), prego spaghetti sauce (traditional), water, cream cheese (optional), garlic (optional), basil (optional), onion (optional)