European Holiday Feast

European Holiday Feast

Holiday Feast

European Holiday Feast

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Roasted goose with potato dumplings and holiday spiced red cabbage is one of the traditional holiday feasts in Northern Europe. The preparation is faster and easier with gnocchi and chicken or turkey. You can save even more time without gravy. The juicy sauce out of the oven is scrumptious by itself. The key ingredient is the herb mugwort. It's also beneficial for the digestion.
Cuisine Austrian, German, Polish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs chicken legs and breast with bones and skin
  • 1 lb red cabbage finely sliced
  • 1 orange peeled and quartered
  • 1 sour apple quartered
  • 1 sour apple chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 0.5 cup red wine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Mugwort Do not use during pregnancy
  • [2] Juniper berries, cloves, bay leaf

Instructions
 

Chicken

  • Preheat OVEN to 350°F.
  • Rub chicken on all sides with salt & pepper.
  • In a large OVEN DISH, spread 2 tbsp oil and add chicken pieces skin-side down.
  • Distribute Holiday Feast [1] spices, orange, apple quarters, onions, and 1 cup of water around the chicken.
  • Cover*) and bake in the OVEN for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Every 15 minutes, stir the liquid and spoon it over the chicken.
  • After 30 minutes take off the cover and turn the chicken.

Gnocchi

  • Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions.

Gravy

  • In a POT, strain liquid from the OVEN DISH.
  • In a small CUP, dissolve flour in 1/8 cup water.
  • Add flour-water to the POT. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium.
  • Simmer for 2-5 minutes until it thickens. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Cabbage

  • In a POT, melt butter.
  • Add cabbage and vinegar. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add chopped apple, wine, Holiday Feast [2] spices, salt to taste, and a dash of sugar.
  • Mix well, cover, and cook over low heat for 45-60 minutes until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. Enjoy!

Notes

Notes & Variations
▪ Substitute chicken with turkey, goose, duck, or pork tenderloin. Adjust cooking time.
▪ Substitute gnocchi with mash potatoes.
▪ Substitute orange with 1 cup of cranberries.
*) Use aluminum foil to cover the chicken.
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2022-12-14
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pie crust

Almond Pie Crust (gluten free)

Almond Pie Crust (gluten free)

pie crust

Try this easy to bake gluten free almond pie crust recipe for savory or sweet pies. You don't need a rolling pin or mixer. It tastes so much better than prepackaged pies.

Ingredients

Dough Step 1

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar (only for sweet recipes, see notes)

Dough Step 2

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Fruit Pie Filling

  • 4 cups fresh fruits
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

Prepare

  1. Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.
  2. Make sure the coconut oil or butter is firm and cut into thin slices.
  3. Grease the 9-inch PIE DISH.

Dough

  1. In a large BOWL, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Optionally, add sugar for a sweet pie crust. Mix well.
  2. Add the egg and the coconut oil or butter. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Knead quickly until the dough is a smooth ball.

Prepare the Pie Crust

  1. In the center of the PIE DISH, press the dough ball into a flat patty. Then press the dough evenly from the center all the way up the sides.
  2. Cover the top of the sides with a small strip of ALUMINUM FOIL to prevent it from burning.

    pie crust protection
  3. With a FORK, prick the dough several times.

Bake

  1. Bake the pie for 8-12 minutes.
  2. Let it cool.

Recipe for Fruit Pie Filling

  1. In a small BOWL, add 3/4 cup of water. Stir in 3 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. In a small POT, mash 2 cups of fresh fruits. Add 1 cup of sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Gradually, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickened, stirring constantly.
  5. Place 2 cups of fresh fruits on the pie crust. Pour cooked fruits evenly on top.
  6. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Recipes for the Savory Pie Filling

French Quiche Lorraine

Canadian Tourtière

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Almond Pie Crust (gluten free)

pie crust

Try this easy to bake gluten free almond pie crust recipe for savory or sweet pies. You don't need a rolling pin or mixer. It tastes so much better than prepackaged pies.

Ingredients

Dough Step 1

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar (only for sweet recipes, see notes)

Dough Step 2

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Fruit Pie Filling

  • 4 cups fresh fruits
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

Prepare

  1. Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.
  2. Make sure the coconut oil or butter is firm and cut into thin slices.
  3. Grease the 9-inch PIE DISH.

Dough

  1. In a large BOWL, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Optionally, add sugar for a sweet pie crust. Mix well.
  2. Add the egg and the coconut oil or butter. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Knead quickly until the dough is a smooth ball.

Prepare the Pie Crust

  1. In the center of the PIE DISH, press the dough ball into a flat patty. Then press the dough evenly from the center all the way up the sides.
  2. Cover the top of the sides with a small strip of ALUMINUM FOIL to prevent it from burning.

    pie crust protection
  3. With a FORK, prick the dough several times.

Bake

  1. Bake the pie for 8-12 minutes.
  2. Let it cool.

Recipe for Fruit Pie Filling

  1. In a small BOWL, add 3/4 cup of water. Stir in 3 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. In a small POT, mash 2 cups of fresh fruits. Add 1 cup of sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Gradually, stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes until it thickened, stirring constantly.
  5. Place 2 cups of fresh fruits on the pie crust. Pour cooked fruits evenly on top.
  6. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Recipes for the Savory Pie Filling

French Quiche Lorraine

Canadian Tourtière

Italian Pesce Spada alla Griglia

Italian Pesce Spada alla Griglia

Italian Pesce Spada alla Griglia

Italian Pesce Spada alla Griglia

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This Italian summer specialty is perfect for your grill if you love fish and have easily access to swordfish. Garlic, herbs, and lemon are the dominant flavors. The little heat from mustard and chili pepper immerges with the firm fish flesh and the roasted potatoes.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb swordfish filet
  • 1 lb small potatoes halved
  • 2 lemons one for juice
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Pesce Spada Culinary Spice Kit

  • Garlic, tomato, paprika, chipotle, basil, brown mustard, oregano, bay leaves, marjoram, thyme, rosemary

Suggested Side

  • A fresh salad of your choice with a lemon dressing.

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Rub all sides of the fish with salt.
  • In a CONTAINER, add 1/2 cup of olive oil and all lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Add 1 tbsp Pesce Spada spices.
  • Add the fish and cover all sides with the marinade.
  • Cover and let rest in the fridge for 1/2 hour.
  • Take the fish out and drain.
  • In a BOWL, mix 2 tbsp oil with 1 tbsp Pesce Spada spices.
  • Add potatoes and salt to taste. Mix well.

Roast

  • On a lined, greased BAKING SHEET, distribute potatoes in one layer.
  • Roast in the OVEN for about 30 minutes until brown and crisp. Turn them midway.

Grill

  • Cook the fish on the GRILL or in a greased PAN until it turns white.

Serve

  • Serve the grilled fish with, lemon, baked potatoes, and a fresh salad.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute swordfish with salmon or cod.
▪ Substitute potatoes with root vegetables.
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
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Karen Jones
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Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

 

Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

SpiceBreeze
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Austrian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potatoes boiled, cut into 0.25 inch slices
  • 0.5 lbs rutabaga or turnip cut into 0.25 inch slices
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 0.5 bunch fresh parsley or dill chopped
  • 0.5 cup broth poultry or vegetable
  • 4 tbsp white vinegar wine or apple cider
  • 3-4 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large BOWL, mix 2 tbsp vinegar, 3 tbsp broth, oil, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Add shallots and potatoes and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • In a PAN, heat the sugar over low heat until light brown.
  • Add the rutabaga or turnips and mix well.
  • Add the remaining vinegar and broth.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain and add to the potato salad. Mix well.
  • Let rest for 30 - 60 minutes.
  • Add fresh herbs. Mix well.
  • Serve with Kräuterbackhendl (see notes).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Austrian Kräuterbackhendl recipe
Austrian Kräuterbackhendl

Austrian Kräuterbackhendl

Austrian
Kräuterbackhendl

Think Chicken Nuggest with a Twist

Who doesn’t love chicken nuggets? Discover this Austrian take on the all-time favorite with thin chicken slices. Alternatively, substitute chicken with fish fillet, or pork or veal cutlets.

The breading includes mustard, a variety of herbs, including tarragon and lemon verbena, finished with a hint of lemon and nutmeg.

Recommended: Serve the Kräuterbackhendl with a tartar-like dipping sauce, and give potato-rutabaga salad a try.

Kräuterbackhendl Spice Blend
Onions, rosemary, savory, oregano, thyme, lemon verbena, tarragon, lime peel, nutmeg
Austrian Kräuterbackhendl

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Austrian Kräuterbackhendl

Austrian Kräuterbackhendl

SpiceBreeze
Who doesn't love chicken nuggets? Discover this Austrian take on the all-time favorite with thin chicken slices. The breading includes mustard, a variety of herbs, including tarragon and lemon verbena, finished with a hint of lemon and nutmeg. Serve the Kräuterbackhendl with a tartar-like dipping sauce, and give potato-rutabaga salad a try (see notes).
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Austrian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast *) cut horizontal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole grain flour **)
  • 1 cup bread crumbs **)
  • 4 oz sour cream ***)
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • 1 pickle finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • oil

Kräuterbackhendl Culinary Spice Kit

  • Onions, rosemary, savory, oregano, thyme, lemon verbena, tarragon, lime peel, nutmeg

Suggested Sides

  • Boiled potatoes or French fries
  • Cooked cauliflower, white asparagus, or kohlrabi; or frozen mixed vegetables (cooked in some water and butter).
  • Fresh baby spinach and crumbled bacon.
  • Potato-rutabaga salad see recipe link in the notes

Instructions
 

Dipping Sauce ***)

  • In a BOWL, mix sour cream with 1 tsp mustard.
  • Add pickle and chives. Mix well.
  • Season to taste with salt, and lemon juice.
  • Optionally, add a dash of sugar.

Breading

  • Season dry thin chicken slices with salt & pepper to taste.
  • In a BOWL, mix eggs with Kräuterbackhendl spices, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oil, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Prepare on 3 PLATES, one each for the flour, egg mixture, and bread crumbs.
  • With a fork, dip 1 chicken slice at a time in the flour. Shake off any excess.
  • Next dip it in the egg mixture, then coat it with bread crumbs.

Frying

  • In a PAN, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Fry chicken slices for about 5 minutes, turning halfway. Don't crowd the PAN.

Serve

  • Serve the chicken with the dipping sauce and your preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*) Substitute with fish fillet, or pork or veal cutlets.
**) Substitute with nut flour and ground nuts.
***) Substitute sour cream with 3 oz crème fraîche & 1 oz buttermilk, or add 1 tbsp chopped capers.
 
Potato-rutabaga salad recipe
Belgian Endive Salad

Belgian Endive Apple Salad

Belgian Endive Apple Salad

Belgian Endive Salad

Enjoy this extraordinary endive apple salad as a light weekday lunch or elegant side for a Sunday dinner with Belgian Carbonnade à la Flamande

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Belgian endives
  • 1-2 sweet apples
  • 1 tbsp (apple cider) vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (vegetable) oil
  • salt & pepper
  • Optionally:
  • crushed walnuts
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • crumbled blue cheese or feta.

Instructions

Slice endives into 1/4 inch wide strips.

Cut apples into 8 wedges. Slice wedges crosswise 1/4 inch wide.

Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Finish with vinegar and oil.

Optionally, top with crushed walnuts, parsley, and/or crumbled blue cheese or feta.

 
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
2022-12-14
Karen Jones
Karen Jones
2022-12-05
Wonderful, flavorful meals using readily available ingredients!
ann davis
ann davis
2022-11-29
My daughter gave me a subscription as a Christmas present while our families were quarantining together. It was so much fun! It introduced us to several cuisines that were totally new to us. The recipes were easy to follow and the spices were transformative - fresh and pungent and delicious.
Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown
2022-05-22
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