Grandma’s Polish Perogies

Dough: 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups sour cream 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Filling: 8 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons processed cheese sauce 1 pinch onion salt, or to taste salt and pepper to taste Prepare the dough: Stir together flour and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together sour cream, eggs, egg yolk,…

Pofaki Gerdooyi

3 egg yolks 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped walnuts slivered pistachios (optional) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix together yolks, sugar, cardamom, and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy and light in color, about 5 minutes. Stir…

Julekake

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 cups cold milk 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons salt 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup golden raisins ½ cup candied cherries, sliced ½ cup chopped candied citron 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 large egg white, beaten Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour cold milk into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring…

ZAALOUK DIP

2 large aubergines (600g) 4 medium tomatoes (320g), seeded and chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon caster sugar Coriander oil 45ml olive oil 25g coriander 1 ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar Salt to taste Pinch caster sugar Garnish…