Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound (450g) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work well) 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 2 cups (475ml) vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup (240ml)…

Layered Beef and Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe Ingredients: For the Beef Layer: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound (450g) ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn) 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup (120ml) beef broth or water 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1…

Homemade Fleischsalat Recipe Ingredients: 8 ounces (225g) bologna or cooked ham, cut into thin strips 1/2 cup (120g) pickles, finely diced (German pickles are ideal) 1/4 cup (50g) red or white onion, finely chopped (optional) 1 cup (240g) mayonnaise 1 tablespoon German or Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon pickle juice (from the jar) 1 teaspoon white…

Homemade Barley Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 cup (200g) pearl barley, rinsed 1 cup (150g) diced potatoes (optional) 8 cups (2 liters) vegetable or beef broth 1 can (14.5 oz/400g) diced…

Homemade Italian Piselli (Peas with Pancetta) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces (115g) pancetta or prosciutto, diced 3 cups (450g) frozen or fresh peas 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth or water 1 tablespoon butter (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Freshly chopped parsley or mint…

Pfundstopf Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) pork, cubed 1 pound (450g) beef, cubed 1 pound (450g) sausages (e.g., bratwurst or smoked sausage), sliced 1 pound (450g) potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 pound (450g) carrots, peeled and sliced 1 pound (450g) onions, sliced 1 pound (450g) bell peppers, sliced (any color or mix) 1 can (14…

Portuguese Lemon Muffins (Queques de Limão) Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (120ml) milk 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter) 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt…

Bread Machine Bagel Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F/45°C) 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp granulated sugar 3 1/4 cups (400g) bread flour 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast For Boiling: 2 quarts (8 cups) water 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for a glossy, slightly sweet crust) Optional…

Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (240g) sourdough starter discard (unfed) 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional, for a slightly puffier cracker) 1-2 tbsp dried herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano) or 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)…