Potato latkes are a traditional Jewish dish for Hanukkah but they can be made on any other day as an appetizer or side dish for dinner. Latkes are usually made from potatoes and onions, but you can also add zucchini, apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips and more.
If you want your latkes to be golden crispy on the outside and...
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Eggplant with Tomato and Cheese
Tender, a little bit spicy and so tasty summer appetizer. Parsley can be replaced by cilantro....
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‘Italian Wontons’ with Balsamic Sauce
Canape with Vegetables
Wild Duck with Bacon and Vegetables
I usually fry the vegetables and duck breasts in lard or melted goose (or chicken) fat but you can use vegetable or olive oil. For the herbs I use a couple of sage leaves, a little thyme, Thai basil, tarragon and oregano. The finished duck was juicy, tender and had a light smoke flavor from the bacon.
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Fried and Steamed Dumplings
There are many ways to cook dumplings, by steaming, boiling, frying or even combining these techniques. One way I like doing it best is to fry them a little to make them crisp and then quickly steaming them to cook the filling and make them tender (or steam first and then fry).
You can prepare dumplings in...
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Fish Patties with Chili Sauce
Tender, juicy homemade fish patties served with mashed or fried potatoes, vegetables, salad, and spicy chili or sour cream sauce. You can use any herbs to your taste but I prefer dill, parsley, cilantro or Italian herbs....
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