Romanian Boeuf Salad

Ingredients-4-5 potatoes, -1 carrot, -1 parsley root, -1 parsnip (optional), -1 large celery root, -a handful of green peas, -2 pickles, -1/2 lb/250 g poultry breast or beef sirloin, -300g mayo,-1 tablespoon mustard, -salt.You get the best beef salad by boiling the vegetables with the meat (soup). Cube the potatoes and all other vegetables. The same goes for the meat and pickles. Place all in a bowl, add the peas and salt. In a separate bowl, mix mayo and mustard. Add 3/4 of the mayo mixture to the meat and vegetables and mix well. Arrange on a serving platter. Smooth with a knife and then cover with the rest of the mayo mixture. Garnish with...

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Persian Apple Dessert

Rose water and orange flower water can be found in gourmet and specialty shops as well as in pharmacies.3 medium apples, pared and cut up2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon rose or orange flower waterDash of saltPlace half the apples and the remaining ingredients in blender container. Cover and blend until coarsely chopped, 20 to 30 seconds.Add remaining apples; blend until coarsely chopped.Yields 3 servin...

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Klappertert (Coconut Pie)

Ingredients1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups water3 cups finely grated fresh coconut6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small bits2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons apricot jam1 baked short-crust pastry pie shell8 strips candied citron, 1" long by 1/8 " wideCombine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. cook briskly, undisturbed, until the syrup reaches a temperature of 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer.Remove the pan from the heat, add the coconut and butter, and stir until the butter is completely melted. Let the mixture cool...

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Moroccan chicken tagine with honey & apricots

This is one of my favorite recipes, a sure winner at any get-together.Fattening but oh, soooo, good.-about 6 lbs of chicken pieces-2 large yellow onions-2 sticks of butter-1/2 tsp turmeric-1 tsp black pepper-2 cinnamon sticks-1 lb dried apricots or prunes (less if you're not too fond of the fruits).-8 tbsp honey (I use much more, for a sweeter and less liquid sauce)-2 tsp ground cinnamon-1/2 cup peeled almonds-1 tbsp sesame seeds-oilIn a large pot, melt the butter. Fry the chopped onions until soft, andadd the chicken, salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon sticks. Add enoughwater to cover the chicken, about two cups. Bring to boil, reduce heat,and...

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