european

  1. L

    Why are Americans so naive about genetically modified foods?

    There is a real health crisis in the making because of the untested safety of various foods that are being allowed to reach the public in the US. This is not true in European countries, where people are better tuned in to possible health hazards and also know the general disregard for the...
  2. M

    EU to set max vitamin/mineral dosages to indaquate RDA levels?

    The European Union is currently working to set maximum levels for vitamin and mineral supplements on sale in Ireland and throughout the EU. The Irish Government has proposed these should be no higher than RDA levels. Food supplements have a safety record which is second to none and farsurpasses...
  3. E

    Aztec Chocolate Drink

    Historically, chocolate was first consumed as a bitter, savoury drink by wealthy Mesoamericans centuries before European contact sweetened the recipe with milk and sugar and made solid chocolate. This recipe preserves the spirit of the original chocolate drink, which is ironically better for...
  4. CRAZYCOOKER

    Easy european potato soup

    EASY EUROPEAN POTATO SOUP 4 medium potatoes 1 chopped onion 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 tsp. dry parsley flakes 2 chicken boullion cubes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups small pasta (any shape) 8 cups water pepper, to taste 2 to 4 Italian sausages (if desired) Chop onion and...
  5. CRAZYCOOKER

    Chicken and Rice with Yogurt Sauce

    (makes 4 servings) This chicken dish is Spanish in origin, yet uses short grained Italian Arborio rice, the same rice that's used to make risotto. The result is a superb one-dish meal. All you need to finish your dinner is a light dessert like fresh fruit and fat free cheese or frozen grapes. A...
  6. CRAZYCOOKER

    Gold Medal Salad

    Ingredients 1 cup bow tie pasta 12oz raw tuna filet 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed 1 bag (5 oz) Ready Pac® European-Style Spring Mix Salad 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated 1 medium raw red beet, peeled and grated 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced 2 medium...
  7. Cookie

    Christmas Wreaths

    1 cup soft margarine or butter 1/2 cup each, sugar and dark molasses 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. grated orange or lemon rind 1 egg yolk 3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. each, baking soda and ground aniseed 1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom Makes 7 to 8 dozen cookies...
  8. E

    Thai iced coffee

    n/a Cream n/a Sugar Strong, Black Coffee Black n/a Cardamom Pods Prepare a pot of coffee at a good European strength. In the ground coffee, add 2 or 3 freshly ground cardamom pods. Sweeten while hot, then cool quickly. Serve in...
  9. E

    Geissenmass #2

    80.0 ml. Cherry Liqueur 50 Lager Beer 50 Cherry Cola Pour the beer (German Lager is best) into a 1 liter glass. Add 60ml of Cherry Liqueur (3 European spirit measures). Top up the glass with Coke; Cherry Coke works best. Pour the last spirit measure of Cherry...
  10. E

    Geissenmass #1

    500.0 ml Beer 80.0 ml Cherry Liqueur 500.0 ml Cola Pour the beer (German Lager is best) into a 1 liter glass. Add 60ml of Cherry Liqueur (3 European spirit measures). Top up the glass with Coke; Cherry Coke works best. Pour the last spirit measure of Cherry Liqueur into the...
  11. E

    European Jungle

    6.75 oz. Orange Juice 0.68 oz. Passoa 0.68 oz. Triple Sec 0.68 oz. Bols Blue 1.33 oz. Lime Juice Shake all the ingredients and strain into long drink glass.
  12. E

    European

    1 oz. Gin 1/2 Oz. Cream Sherry 1/2 Oz. Dubonnet Rouge 1/2 Oz. Dry Vermouth 1/2 Tsp. Grand Marnier 1 Maraschino Cherry In an old-fashioned glass almost filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, sherry, Dubonnet, vermouth, and Grand Marnier...
  13. E

    Spring Lamb

    1 25-pound spring lamb, skinned Dressing: 5 pounds potatoes, uncooked, peeled and quartered 5 pounds ground lamb, uncooked Salt, pepper, parsley to taste Oregano, sage to taste (optional) Olive Paste: 5 pounds Kalamata olives, pitted...
  14. E

    Thai Chicken Salad

    3 cups vegetable oil, for frying 20 won ton skins, cut into 1/4 inch strips 8 cups shredded mixed salad greens 4 cups of bite-size pieces of barbecued or roast chicken (from a 3 lb bird) 1 cup bean sprouts 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into thin julienne 1/2 European seedless cucumber...
  15. E

    European Sour Cream Apple Pie

    -----------------------------------CRUST:----------------------------------- 2/3 c butter 1 tb orange rind 1/4 c pure maple syrup 1 ts vanilla 1/2 c cream cheese 2 1/4 c unbleached flour 1 ea egg 1/2 ts baking powder 6 servings...
  16. Chef

    Almond Cod with Peas

    1 1-pound package frozen cod fillets 2 large cloves garlic, cut in half 1/2 cup lightly packed parsley sprigs 1 tablespoon fresh oregano sprigs OR 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano 2 tablespoons slivered or sliced almonds 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chicken broth OR 1 cup wine 1...
  17. Chef

    European Danish Dough

    1 ounce Instant yeast 14 fluid ounces Water, temperature controlled 2 pounds Bread flour 4 ounces Granulated sugar 1 1/4 ounces Dry milk powder 1/2 fluid ounce Vanilla extract 2 Eggs 3 ounces Unsalted butter, softened 20 grams Salt 22 ounces Unsalted butter, cold (1 lb. 6 oz.) Yield: 5 1/4...
  18. Chef

    Thai Iced Coffee

    Notes: Best kind of glass for this drink: Irish Coffee. Strong Black Ground Coffee Sugar Evaporated Milk Cardamom Pods Servings: 1 Prepare a pot of coffee at a good european strength. In the ground coffee, add 2 or 3 freshly ground cardamom pods. Sweeten while hot, then cool quickly. Serve over...
  19. Chef

    Chicken Paprikas

    1 (3-pound) chicken, cut up Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (2 to 4 tablespoons) 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Hungarian-style Paprika 3 tablespoons dill weed 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon flour 3/4 cup sour...
  20. Chef

    Favorite Fudge-y Brownies

    1/2 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup European-style cocoa 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chocolate chips Servings: 24 Preheat oven to 350º. Grease 9 " × 13" baking pan with cooking spray. In a saucepan, combine...
Top