Pierogi is the name of a dough dish, which is mainly eaten in Poland. The Pierogi Festival is held annually in Krakow. Pierogi were initially eaten with festive meals, but nowadays also as a starter, as a main course, but also as a dessert. Pierogi are ‘bags’ of unproofed dough with different filling. They are…
Month: April 2020
Traditional Paella
Paella is an originally Valencian and nowadays typical Spanish dish. The dish paella gets its name from the pan in which it is prepared. The word paella originates from the Latin name for pan, namely patella. Paella can be prepared in many different ways. A popular method of preparation is often with peas and peppers,…
French Pear Pie
Pear pie based on a simple dough and pears. The Greeks were the first to appoint the pear in their writings. Still, the pear’s origin is in Tiensjan, Central Asia. From Tiensjan, the pear spread to the Balkans. It then took a long time before the pear became known in Europe. Pears were not grown…
Enchiladas
An enchilada is a traditional Mexican dough dish, consisting of corn tortilla covered with a tomato and red pepper sauce. An enchilada is usually filled with a combination of meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, and vegetables, and is traditionally served with guacamole or salsa sauce. The word enchilada comes from the past participle of the Spanish…