Slow-Simmered Tomato Sauce
A simple, aromatic tomato sauce simmered with onion, garlic, and herbs, then passed through a sieve for a silky, seed-free finish.
11 recipes
A simple, aromatic tomato sauce simmered with onion, garlic, and herbs, then passed through a sieve for a silky, seed-free finish.
A traditional meatless janija stew: onions softened in olive oil, then simmered with garlic, herbs, tomato, and potato until rich and tender.
Salt cod braised with fresh tomatoes, red onion, garlic, bell peppers and black olives in olive oil.
A tangy, smoky warm potato salad dressed with hot bacon vinaigrette and mustard — a Central European staple, best served straight from the pan.
A hearty Central European potato and pea salad with cucumber, onion, and a clean oil-and-vinegar dressing, finished with fresh parsley.
A slow-cooked Central European confection made with potato starch, bergamot essence, lemon, and whole almonds.
Tender boiled chicken pieces served over a rich, garlicky walnut sauce — a hearty Central European classic with deep, nutty flavor and satisfying weight.
A sharp, emulsified cold sauce of mustard, white wine, capers, gherkin, and olive oil — a bold accompaniment to boiled fish, cold roasts, and aspic.
Thin egg omelets filled with smoky fried roasted peppers, rolled and served hot as an appetizer. A simple Central European classic with few ingredients.
Skin-on boiled potatoes with a white horseradish roux sauce and vinegar — a simple, honest Central European classic.
A hearty meatless casserole of spinach, leeks, rice, and vegetables topped with golden onion rings and a paprika-flour roux — a Central European Lenten dish.