The region around Zakopane, Poland, is famous for Oscypek cheese and lamb dishes. Chef Sylwester Lis, from the Hotel Bukovina, cooks a very modern version of a traditional lamb entrée.Lamb Parcels with Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Dumplings Serves two Ingredients: Leg of lamb - 120g per person For the marinade Salt, black pepper, lime juice, lime zest, chili peppers, fresh rosemary, Whisky (Jack Daniels) Meat stock Phyllo pastry Preparation: Clean the leg of lamb and rub in the marinade....

Whether it's white or green, asparagus is a true spring delicacy. We visit a gourmet restaurant in Oxford that serves asparagus with poached chicken and black truffles. Recipe for Poached Truffle Chicken with Green Asparagus Ingredients for two persons 1 chicken breast filet 200 gr. green asparagus 30 gr. summer truffles salt butter lemon For the side dish 80 gr. mushrooms 50 gr. peas 50 gr. broccoli Method: Slice the chicken breast filet open in the middle to produce a pocket. Salt, dust...

Italy is famous for its pasta dishes, and each region has its own recipes. The town of Faenza, near Bologna, is home to a type of noodle found only there: passatelli, which is typical for the cuisine of Emilia Romagna. Recipe for Passatelli (serves 4) Ingredients: 300 grams Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese 200 grams of breadcrumbs 5 or 6 eggs 1 pat of butter, softened nutmeg and salt to taste Method: Pile the breadcrumbs and 200 grams of the grated cheese in a mound on a pastry...

The menu at the Sofie Hütte in the Val Gardena is more extensive and diverse than at the usual skiing chalet. Chef Markus Prinoth cooks bacon dumplings using typical products from the Dolomite region of South Tyrol.Makes 4 servings: 100 g Tyrolean bacon or 'Speck' ¼ onion 200 g day-old white bread 10 g butter 30 g sunflower oil 10 ml milk 2 eggs 1 bunch chives Some additional flour and milk for the dough Chop the onion, bacon and bread. Finely chop the chives. Sautée the onion in...

Diogo Noronha is considered one of the most creative cooks in Lisbon. He learned the tricks of the trade from his grandparents -- and now runs the "Casa de Pasto" in the Portuguese capital.Recipe Serves 6 people Slow cooked pork cheeks, cabbage, and root vegetables Ingredients: 16 Iberian deboned and cleaned pork cheeks 4 medium size carrots 6 medium size onions 4 medium size leeks 4 stalks of celery 1 head of garlic 4 rosemary sprigs 4 thyme sprigs 2 bay leafs 4 black peppercorns 6...

There’s a special treat awaiting customers at the highest patisserie in Austria: Kaiserschmarrn! The pancake-based dish is easy to make, and it's one of the country’s most popular desserts.10 eggs 500 ml milk some vanilla sugar 400 g flour 120 g white sugar 50 g butter icing sugar Mix the milk and flour together until smooth. Separate five eggs - add the yolks and the remaining five eggs to the mixture. Beat the leftover egg whites until foamy, then add the sugar and beat until stiff. Fold...

The popular ravioli dish Cappellacci is a classic of Italian cuisine. Head chef Andrea Quaranta of the Rome restaurant Necci dal 1924 fills his cappellacci with peas, artichokes, and beans.Cappellacci for 4 people For the pasta: 250g flour 100g wheat semolina 250g egg yolk 1 egg white For the filling: 100g fresh fava beans 200g fresh peas 2 small artichokes 2 spring onions 50g olive oil salt and pepper 2 eggs 50g pecorino 50g parmesan black pepper 8 slices of pancetta Mix together...

The French city of Lyon is known for its many ‘Bouchons’. They’re small family-run restaurants that serve regional cuisine. Yann Lalle, the owner of ‘Le Poêlon d`Or‘, prepares a traditional sausage dish for us.Boiled Sausage with Red Wine Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 boiled sausage, about 500 gr. 600 gr. new potatoes 150 gr. carrots 150 gr. salted pork belly 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 liter red wine (full bodied and good quality) 1 glass port wine 50 gr....

The Christmas table in Portugal wouldn't be complete without Bolo Rei, a traditional cake served on Christmas day.Bolo Rei from Portugal This cake is a firm favorite with the Portuguese at Christmas. Ingredients: 1 packet yeast 1 kg flour 100 g sugar 200 g margarine 5 eggs 250 ml milk 1 tbs salt 50 g candied orange peel 50 g candied fruits 50 g ground pine nuts 50 g ground walnuts 50 g dried currents 50 g raisins 100 g dried fruit 1 egg yolk to brush on powdered sugar Preparation: Stir or...

Serves approx 4 to 6 people 1 large oven proof bowl or individual oven proof dishes. Ingredients: 300 ml or 4.5 cups of milk 125 gm or 4.5oz of smoked haddock 125 gm or 4.5oz of cod 125 gm or 4.5 oz salmon 125 gm mussels and shelled prawns 60 gm or 4.5 tablespoons of butter 1 onion finely diced 3 tablespoons of plain all purpose flour 1 teaspoon English mustard 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste ----------------------- 900 gm or 2lb...

A recipe with a history: "Hünkar Beğendi" means ' the Sultan enjoyed it'. We went to Istanbul to learn how to make this Turkish specialty with eggplant and meat.Recipe for "Hünkar Begendi" (Serves four) Ingredients: 500g lamb 5 tbsp butter 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 cup of tomato puree 6 medium-sized eggplants 1 glass milk or cream 1 cup flour 1 cup olive oil A pinch of salt A pinch of black pepper 1 fresh nutmeg 1-2 chilli pods 3 cups water 1 cup of grated Kaşar cheese (or Gouda or...

Marinated white cabbage (one white cabbage marinated for three months in 5 liters water, 500g salt and 100ml white wine)Marinated white cabbage (one white cabbage marinated for three months in 5 liters water, 500g salt and 100ml white wine) 1½ lb minced pork 4 tsp vegetable oil Four medium-sized onions, finely chopped 1½ cups celeriac, finely chopped ½ lb ham, diced 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 cup rice 1 cup tomato sauce ¼ lb...

We are headed to Languedoc, France for à la carte and porcini mushroom ravioli. Star chef Philippe Deschamps gives euromaxx a lesson in how to prepare this dish like a pro.Porcini mushroom ravioli with sparkling wine sauce (Blanquette de Limoux) Ingredients for four people: Ravioli dough: 100g. flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Mushroom filling: 100g. porcini mushrooms 40g. mild onions (best are those from Citou) 20g. butter 20cl. cream Olive oil Salt, pepper Sauce with...

A hearty specialty from the Czech RepublicRecipe: Svickova - Roast Beef with Dumplings Ingredients for 4 portions: 800g beef from the haunch 100 g bacon fat 1/2 celeriac 2 carrots 2 parsley roots 2 onions 4 tbsp oil 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp mustard 1 lemon 2 bay leaves 6 juniper berries 1 bouillon cube 1/2 tsp. pimento (allspice) 200 ml whipping cream 80 g cranberries For the bread dumplings: 6 stale rolls 250 ml milk 2 eggs 250g flour 50g butter 1 tsp salt Preparation Peel and dice two...