Recipes
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Jewish Coffee Cake
Now here is a coffee cake that will make you want no other coffee cake, and once you prepare this coffee cake and get a real working idea about this cake you can become very creative and use some different jams, jellies, fruits and so on. Always remember that there is a lot that you can do with a recipe providing you don’t exceed the parameters of the original recipe. Ingredients: ¼ pound butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 ounces sour cream 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder Directions: Cream the butter and sugar together then add eggs one at a time and mix the rest of the ingredients together slowly. In a separate bowl combine 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup diced walnuts and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or as much as you like and mix them together. Using a… Read more -
Greek Pork Souvlaki
Ingredients: 500 grams / 1 lb of pork in cubes 8 bamboo skewers ½ cup of olive oil 1 tablespoon of vinegar (wine vinegar) 1 pinch Greek oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 large pita breads Greek yoghurt or Greek tzatziki Shredded salad of lettuce, tomatoes, onion, herbs etc. Directions: Cut the pork into small cubes and carefully thread onto the skewers. In a bowl place the olive oil, the wine vinegar, the oregano, the salt and the black pepper. Place the skewers with the pork in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Preheat your grill or barbeque. Place the souvlaki skewers over a medium heat and cook each side. Brush with the marinade and turn to cook evenly. Brush the pita breads with olive… Read more -
Easy Steak Diane Recipe
Steak Diane is a classical and tasty meat dish that is a classic in white-tablecloth restaurants and, to properly be served, must be prepared at table side. This presentation is a great way to impress your guests or perfect for that special romantic dinner! Ingredients: 2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1-inch thick (about 1 1/4 lbs.) 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. brandy (optional) 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 lb. small mushrooms, sliced 3 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots or green onions 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard Directions: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook and stir for 4 minutes or until tender. Remove. On a clean pan; spray with cooking spray… Read more
