1/3 c almonds, ground
1 T white wine vinegar
1/2 c cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
1 T sunflower oil
1 large pear, or 2 small pears
1 1/3 c fennel, diced
1 T almonds, slivered, toasted
fennel leaves

1/4 lb mushrooms, washed
8 oz chicken, boneless and skinless
5 T butter
1 onion, large
1/2 t nutmeg fine, ground
1/2 c Swiss cheese, grated
3 T sour cream (or plain yogurt)

1 3/4 lb long narrow eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 T coarse (kosher) salt
4 large cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press
3 T red wine vinegar
1/2 c olive oil, or as needed
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
black pepper, freshly ground and salt to taste

1 T lemon juice
2 t yellow mustard
2 bay leaves
1 c carrots, shredded
1 t dill fresh, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 t nutmeg
1/2 t thyme
1 1/2 c yogurt, plain
1 1/2 c plain breadcrumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 lb ground lamb, with some fat
1/2 c raw rice, well rinsed
3 medium (1-1/2 cups) onions, cut into rings
1/4 c fresh coriander, chopped
1/4 c fresh flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1/4 c fresh basil, chopped
1/4 t black pepper
2 t salt, or to taste

5 (2 lbs) eggplants
6 red or green or both peppers
water, boiling
6 (2 lbs) ripe but firm tomatoes
3 tart green apples such as granny smith or mcintosh
2 c fresh tomatoes, pureed or canned

1 pk dry yeast
2 t sugar
1/2 c ,water, lukewarm
1/2 c milk
1/2 t salt
8 T butter, sweet
3 c flour, unbleached
1 c cilantro, fresh, finely chop

1 lb baby lima beans, dried
6 c water
1 bay leaf
3/4 t leaf thyme, crumbled
3/4 t red pepper flakes
1/2 c olive oil
1 t lemon rind, grated
1/2 c lemon juice, fresh
2 garlic cloves
1/2 c dill, fresh
1/2 c parsley leaves
1 1/2 t salt
2 eggs, hard-cooked
1 c black olives, chopped
3 green onion, sliced

2 c unbleached flour
1 t salt
1 large egg yolk
1/2 c evaporated milk, or 1/2 c whole milk
1 t oil or melted butter
Mushroom filling

1 lb beef marrow bones
2 qt water
1 onion, cubed 1/2 inch pieces
1 carrot, sliced
2 celery ribs, with leaves, sliced
1 turnip, peeled, cubed 1/2 inch pieces
8 peppercorns, whole
2 bay leaves
4 T parsley, fresh, chopped
4 T dill, fresh, chopped
3 lb beef rump roast, boneless
1 1/2 t salt
2 garlic clove, chopped

1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 t cumin, ground
1/2 t coriander, ground
1 t hot Hungarian paprika, or more to taste
6 c defatted chicken stock
1 1/2 c dried lentils, rinsed and, drained
20 oz frozen spinach, thawed
29 oz chopped tomatoes, canned, including juice
salt and pepper, to taste
4 T lemon juice, or more to taste