Skip to content

Type what you have

Cook with

white pepper ×
Egg Drop Ramen Noodle Soup

Egg Drop Ramen Noodle Soup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken stock and water into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch and the 1 tablespoon cold water together in a cup to make a slurry. Remove about 1 cup of the boiling liquid and stir in the cornstarch slurry until dissolved. Add back into the pot and season with Thai seasoning and white pepper.
  3. 3 While the liquid is boiling, start stirring it in one direction quickly. When the liquid is moving in one direction, without you stirring it, pour in the eggs.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to a simmer and add ramen noodles. Discard flavor packets unless you want extra seasoning. In that case, season to taste with as much of flavor packet as you like. Simmer until noodles are soft and eggs have cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Katie Willett

Coach Vic's Cream of Tomato Soup

Coach Vic's Cream of Tomato Soup

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir half-and-half, chicken stock, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer and add sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt. Stir the mixture and continue to cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Blend mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.

By Coach Vic

Cream of Celery Soup

Cream of Celery Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour chicken stock into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add celery, carrots, and onion to the pot.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, salt, pepper, and milk together in a bowl; add to the pot along with butter.
  4. 4 Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the vegetables into the soup.

By WONDERFALK

Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour into boiling broth. Stir in food coloring.
  4. 4 Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly in one direction to form thin egg ribbons. Season soup with white pepper and salt.
  5. 5 Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!

By Darren

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
390 min
Total
420 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly brown and onions are soft. Drain off excess grease.
  2. 2 Transfer the bacon and onion to a slow cooker, and stir in chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, dill weed, and white pepper. Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and half-and-half. Stir into the soup along with the evaporated milk. Cover, and cook another 30 minutes before serving.

By ROZANRENEE

Zucchini Potato Soup

Zucchini Potato Soup

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add diced potato, zucchini, basil, thyme, rosemary, and white pepper; continue to cook and stir until zucchini is soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broth and bring to a simmer; cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth; add milk and stir until heated through, without boiling. Stir in potato flakes if needed to thicken the soup. Season to taste with soy sauce and garnish with dill weed.

By William Uncle Bill Anatooskin

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. 2 Blend butter and flour in a small bowl; gradually stir into soup mixture. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a bowl until light in color. Gradually whisk in some hot soup, using a ladle to pour in a thin stream while whisking the egg yolks vigorously. Add egg mixture to the pot in same manner, and heat through.
  4. 4 Add rice and chicken; cook until warmed through. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

By Shelley Ross

Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup

Cream of Fresh Asparagus Soup

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt margarine in a heavy cooking pot. Add onion and celery; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour, mixing well. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not burn, or let it go lumpy. Add water, chicken broth, and chicken soup base; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Add potato and asparagus. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Puree soup in a food processor or blender in batches. Return to pot.
  3. 3 Stir in half-and-half, soy sauce, and black and white pepper. Bring soup just to boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot.

By William Uncle Bill Anatooskin

Asparagus and Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Crab and Chive Sour Cream

Asparagus and Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Crab and Chive Sour Cream

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed to blend the flavors.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil and butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the asparagus and onion; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour until smooth, then gradually whisk in the chicken stock to avoid causing lumps. Add the potatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, or use a stick blender in the pot. Return to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and white pepper.
  4. 4 To serve, ladle soup into warmed bowls and garnish with a dollop of the chive sour cream and a few chunks of crabmeat. Garnish with additional chives if you have extra.

By MICHELLE0011

Roasted Acorn Squash and Crawfish Bisque

Roasted Acorn Squash and Crawfish Bisque

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
140 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine the brown sugar with 1/4 cup butter, cinnamon, and five spice powder in a microwave safe bowl. Cook in the microwave on High until the butter has completely melted. Place the acorn squash cut side up onto the aluminum foil; brush with the brown sugar mixture.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and golden brown, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven, allow to cool, and scoop out and reserve the flesh.
  4. 4 Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the acorn squash, garlic, and seafood stock. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir the cream and basil into the simmering soup; season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Once pureed, add the crawfish tails, and simmer a few minutes until hot.

By Chef Q

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water, stirring occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and slice into thin strips.
  3. 3 Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, ground white pepper, and sesame oil together in a small bowl for hot and sour mixture; set aside until needed.
  4. 4 Whisk cornstarch and water together in another small bowl for slurry; set aside until needed.
  5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, sliced green onions, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring up to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in carrot, red pepper, bamboo shoots, tofu, and the hot and sour mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir the soup slowly with a spoon while transferring in the beaten eggs in a steady stream to create thin ribbons. Keep stirring until the soup comes back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
  8. 8 Stir the cornstarch slurry to make sure it's well blended, then slowly drizzle it into the soup while stirring constantly. Soup should thicken up within 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat, taste for seasoning, and serve.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Warm olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, white pepper, fennel, and chili powder. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  2. 2 Pour in broth and water. Stir in lentils and squash. Crumble bouillon cube over the top and mix well, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Cancel Sauté mode.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Open valve to vent remaining steam, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Mix in lemon juice and toss kale leaves just on top of the soup. Replace lid and allow kale to steam for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.

By Diana71

German Apple-Onion Soup

German Apple-Onion Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set aside about 1/2 cup of the onions to use later as a garnish. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent but not browned, about 10 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, beef consomme, apple juice concentrate, apple juice, and applejack liquor. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and season with the white pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  2. 2 To serve, place a pinch of the reserved raw onions in the bottom of a soup bowl. Ladle the soup into the bowls, and float a few slices of apple on top to serve.

By Cherish Grabau

Cauliflower Cheese

Cauliflower Cheese

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover the saucepan with a lid and steam cauliflower until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk flour into melted butter; cook, stirring constantly until raw flour taste cooks off and mixture darkens, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Gradually whisk milk into butter mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Season sauce with salt and white pepper.
  4. 4 Stir steamed cauliflower into cheese sauce; season with salt and white pepper.

By ButtercupBento

Original Steak Tartare

Original Steak Tartare

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the beef, mustard, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, salt, pepper and egg until well blended. Arrange the meat in a neat pile on a glass dish, and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve as a spread on crackers or toast.

By ITSIE

Beefs Portuguese Style

Beefs Portuguese Style

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine red wine, water, garlic, chile paste, white pepper and salt. Add beef, and turn to coat evenly.
  2. 2 In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, fry 3 steaks for 2 minutes on each side; Set steaks aside, and drain liquids into the red wine mixture. Repeat with remaining beef.
  3. 3 Pour oil into skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Fry steaks for a second time, 2 minutes on each side. Drain oil, and return all steaks and marinade to the pan. Allow to boil for 2 minutes.

By DARMYST

German Spaetzle Dumplings

German Spaetzle Dumplings

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot halfway full with water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so water just simmers.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix together flour, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper in a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk eggs together in a small bowl.
  5. 5 Add eggs alternately with milk to dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
  6. 6 Working in batches, press dough through a spaetzle maker, or through a large-holed colander or metal grater, into simmering water.
  7. 7 Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain well.
  8. 8 Melt butter in a large skillet. Add spaetzle and cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
  9. 9 Serve sprinkled with parsley.

By MARBALET

Homemade Pastrami

Homemade Pastrami

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
370 min
Total
1130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix vegetable oil and garlic in a small bowl; set aside for 1 hour. Combine black pepper, paprika, coriander, dry mustard, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  3. 3 Cover a baking sheet with a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil; coat with prepared garlic oil. Lay beef brisket on the oiled foil sheet and brush with remaining garlic oil. Cover brisket completely with pepper mixture, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons.
  4. 4 Wrap brisket, fat-side up, in the sheet of foil. Place wrapped corned beef on another sheet of aluminum foil with the seam- and fat-sides down. Place double-wrapped brisket, seam-side down, on a third sheet of aluminum foil; wrap again.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 6 hours.
  6. 6 Remove pastrami from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 3 hours. Do not remove the foil.
  7. 7 Place foil-wrapped pastrami in a freezer bag or other plastic bag; refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
  8. 8 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  9. 9 Remove pastrami from the refrigerator, unwrap, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle top with 1 to 2 tablespoons remaining pepper mixture.
  10. 10 Place pastrami under the broiler and cook until surface browns, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pastrami from the oven and cut into thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick.
  11. 11 Heat a large skillet over low heat; warm pastrami slices in the skillet with a few drops of water until fat turns translucent, about 5 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

St. Patrick's Colcannon

St. Patrick's Colcannon

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in cabbage and 2 tablespoons of butter; cover and simmer until the cabbage has softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Melt 1/2 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and white parts of green onions. Cook until garlic has softened and mellowed, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Drain potatoes and mash with white pepper. Fold in melted butter, milk, cabbage, and corned beef. Sprinkle with green parts of green onions.

By Lisa Deutsch Harrigan

Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede!)

Swedish Meatballs (From a Swede!)

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a frying pan over low heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix bread crumbs, water, and half-and-half in a large bowl; let stand for about 2 minutes. Stir cooked onion, ground beef, ground pork, salt, white pepper, and sugar into bread crumb mixture until thoroughly mixed. Shape mixture into about 48 very small meatballs.
  3. 3 Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet; add meatballs. Brown slowly, allowing about 25 minutes, until meatballs are fully cooked in the middle and no longer pink. Shake pan occasionally to cook evenly.

By Linda T

Cheese and Potato Rissoles

Cheese and Potato Rissoles

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes; mash in the bottom of the pot until no lumps remain.
  2. 2 Place the pot over low heat. Stir butter into mashed potatoes; cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and potatoes are no longer moist. Spread potatoes into the bottom of a wide bowl; refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks into cooled potatoes; season with white pepper and salt. Stir in Cheddar cheese and diced onion. Shape potato mixture into tennis ball-sized balls; place in a baking dish and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Beat eggs and water together in a bowl. Place flour and bread crumbs into 2 separate wide, shallow bowls.
  5. 5 Gently roll 1 potato ball in flour to coat; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg, turning to coat; lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumbs, turning until coated on all sides. Gently toss coated ball between your hands so any loose bread crumbs fall off. Place onto a plate while repeating with remaining potato balls; do not stack.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. 7 Carefully add potato balls, in batches, to hot oil; deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Add more oil as needed between batches; heating to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) before continuing to fry.

By Louise Honey-Jones

Spargel mit Haselnusssoße (Asparagus with Hazelnut Bechamel)

Spargel mit Haselnusssoße (Asparagus with Hazelnut Bechamel)

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Cut off any woody ends.
  2. 2 Place asparagus in a large, wide pan; pour in enough lightly salted water to just cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until spears are tender and can be easily pierced with a sharp knife, 15 to 25 minutes depending on the thickness. Drain well.
  3. 3 Pour hazelnuts into a dry skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms, about 2 minutes. Add hot vegetable stock and hot milk a little a time, whisking continuously until sauce is thick and smooth, about 4 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir hazelnuts, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg into the sauce. Season with salt and white pepper. Simmer gently over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Whisk heavy cream and egg yolk together in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into the sauce. Simmer until heated through, but not boiling, about 2 minutes. Serve the sauce with the cooked asparagus.

By gela

Bangers

Bangers

Prep
60 min
Cook
10 min
Total
870 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut pork and veal into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  2. 2 Rinse salt off fatback thoroughly, then soak in warm water for 20 minutes. Remove.
  3. 3 Toss pork, veal, fatback, sage, garlic powder, salt, lemon zest, thyme, onion powder, mace, nutmeg, and pepper together very well and cover. Set in a refrigerator overnight for 12 hours.
  4. 4 Pass all meat through a meat grinder. Lightly knead a couple of times, but everything should be close to blended evenly already. Cover and return to the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, thoroughly rinse out casings, passing water through the interior. Let soak in warm water for 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Knot one end of casing and slide the other end over a sausage stuffing attachment on your stand mixer. Feed cold ground meat into casing on medium-low speed. If it gets too warm it is a pain to feed into the casings.
  7. 7 Twist into links of desired size as casing fills. Tie off other end after final link.
  8. 8 Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry sausages until browned and no longer pink in the centers, turning as needed, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Brian Genest

Traditional Pfefferneusse

Traditional Pfefferneusse

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in molasses, anise oil, and egg. Dissolve baking soda in hot water, and stir into the mixture. Combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger and white pepper; blend into the molasses mixture until uniform. Knead for a minute until easy to work with. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly browned on the bottom. Do not over bake, or they will be very hard. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

By DANICASB

Pfeffernusse

Pfeffernusse

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. 3 In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. 4 Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.
  5. 5 Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.
  6. 6 Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.

By Kristi

Homemade Hot and Sour Soup

Homemade Hot and Sour Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan. Add mushrooms, chicken, soy sauce, chile paste, and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add tofu, bamboo shoots, vinegar, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Combine cold water and cornstarch in a cup; stir until smooth. Pour into soup and stir well. Let simmer until soup thickens, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Beat egg in a cup and slowly pour, in a fine stream, into soup. Stir well and heat through for 30 seconds. Mix in green onions and sesame oil. Remove from heat; serve hot.

By Kevin

Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash

Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sirloin, flour, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a bowl. Stir until the meat is completely covered.
  2. 2 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and bacon fat in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meat, shaking off any excess flour; saute until nicely browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Mix water and beef base together thoroughly in a bowl and pour over the beef.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and mix together. Reduce heat to low, cover, and set aside.
  5. 5 Release Instant Pot pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove the inner pot and use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to the Dutch oven.
  6. 6 Turn the heat up under the Dutch oven to medium and let cook, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add the liquid from the Instant Pot carefully; mix to combine. Add pepper paste, dried shallot, remaining cayenne, and remaining white pepper. Taste for seasoning and cook over low heat until the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and serve.

By Adrienne Boswell

Russian Cabbage Soup

Russian Cabbage Soup

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
130 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut chuck steak into cubes.
  2. 2 Combine vegetable stock and beer in a Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Add chuck steak and return to a boil; skimming off and discarding any foam from the top. Add olive oil, paprika, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until meat is very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Add cabbage, onions, carrots, garlic, basmati and wild rice; simmer for 30 minutes. Add tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and sugar; simmer for another 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By kpandres

Polish Pickle Soup

Polish Pickle Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-low heat. Add potatoes and carrots; cook until beginning to soften, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in pickles, flour, pickle juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, sugar, dill, curry powder, and white pepper. Add broth, milk, and bay leaves; simmer until vegetables are soft and soup reduces slightly, about 1 hour. Season with salt.

By JonahLuck

Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)

Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make sauerkraut filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.
  3. 3 Make potato filling: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mashed potatoes, salt, and white pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Make dough: Beat together sour cream and eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl; stir into sour cream mixture until dough comes together.
  5. 5 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth.
  6. 6 Divide dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place a small spoonful of potato filling into the center of each round.
  7. 7 Moisten edges with water, fold over, and press with a fork to seal. Roll and fill remaining dough half with sauerkraut filling.
  8. 8 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pierogies in batches to boiling water and cook until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By TAB