9 traditional family Recipes

ground almonds (ground in food processor) or 3 cups desiccated coconut (ground in food processor), granulated sugar, eggs (approx ), baking powder, vanilla powder or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, chopped sliced almonds (to roll onto) or 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, glace cherries, to decorate

topping (such as cool whip ), crushed pineapple , most of juice drained, marshmallows , or more as needed, maraschino cherries, drained (optional), instant pistachio pudding mix

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.

green lentils, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, grated, courgette, grated, dried mint, ras el hanout spice mix, olive oil, to fry, water, lamb stock cube or 1 beef stock cube, salt & pepper, bicarbonate of soda (if not soaking lentils), lamb or 4 pieces chicken, enough for your family, tomato puree (or paste)

my family has been in florida for over 5 generations. we have many ethnic offshoots and traditions. this stuffing encompasses many ingredients from my family heritage and it tastes good too. something a little different than plain stuffing. a little sweet, a little hot and a lot delicious. just like my family and florida: a little of everything., day old cuban bread, cubed, day old french bread, cubed, day old challah, cubed, onion, medium dice, celery, small dice, raisins soaked in sweet wine, slightly green mango (diced ), chopped nuts (your choice , i like macadamias), chopped cilantro, minced garlic, minced jalapeno (more if you like ), cumin, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken broth, butter melted, cream or 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, eggs, beaten

egg whites, sugar, vinegar, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, salt, whipping cream, whole heath candy bars, chopped

lamb or 1 kg chicken, on the bone, whole wheat (called habb harees ) or 1 kg pearled durham wheat (called habb harees ), ghee (or traditional samen), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, water , as needed, ground cinnamon, roasted ground cumin, whole bruised cardamom pods, cinnamon, sugar