Borscht – Red Beef Soup

Ingredients:500g red beet2 large carrots1 turnip200g white cabbage1 large onion500g beef2 Tbs butter1,5l bouillon3 Tbs red wine vinegar2 bay leaves1 tsp sugarSalt, black pepper1 bunch each of parsley and dillSour creamPreparation:Wash the vegetables and cut them into small pieces.Cut the beef into bite-sized portions. Melt the butter in a large…

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Wiener Schnitzel

Wiener SchnitzelIngredients:200g flour2 beaten eggs200g fine bread crumbs4 veal SchnitzelsSalt250g pork fat or oil1 untreated lemon1 bunch of parsleyPreparation:Get ready the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate bowls. Special cut of the Schnitzel across the grain. Lightly pound them, prick them all over with a knife point, lightly…

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Bacon Pancakes

Bacon PancakesPancakes in Netherlands, or pannekoeken, are legendary because of their size and golden crispiness. Loved by children and adults alike, pancakes are served almost all over holland in what is called the pannekoekenhuis, a restuarant which makes nothing else. They are usually so large that they hang over the…

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Summer Fruit Salad

You’ll need:1 untreated apple 1 untreated pearLemon juice8 oz (250 g) purple grapes4 oz (125 g) blueberries4 oz (125 g) strawberries4 oz (125 g) raspberries4Tbs sugar½ cup (100 ml) PortRinse and dry the fruit. Quarter the apple and pear and remove their cores. Slice the quarters and sprinkle immediately with…

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