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Mediterranean Tilapia

Mediterranean Tilapia

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tilapia fillets in a baking dish; drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes; don't overcook.
  4. 4 While the fish is cooking, mix sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and capers together.
  5. 5 Serve tilapia with sun-dried tomato mixture over top.

By FLAPJACK18

Scotch Eggs

Scotch Eggs

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel.
  3. 3 Flatten sausage and make a patty to surround each egg.
  4. 4 Very lightly flour the outer sausage layer then coat with beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs to cover evenly.
  5. 5 Deep-fry prepared eggs in hot oil until golden brown while making sure each side is well cooked.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Cut in half and serve.
  8. 8 Enjoy!

By Chasity LeGrand

Jaeger Schnitzel

Jaeger Schnitzel

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pound out cubed pork, and cut in half.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Dip pork in egg, then bread crumbs, and place in hot oil. Cook, turning, until golden brown. Remove to a warm plate.
  3. 3 Prepare gravy mix according to package directions. Stir in mushrooms, and cook with gravy.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  5. 5 Serve pork over noodles and smother with gravy.

By Helene Rose-Carson

Vienna Schnitzel

Vienna Schnitzel

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place filets on a solid, level surface and pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet until ⅛- to ¼-inch thick.
  3. 3 Place bread crumbs and flour in two separate shallow dishes, such as soup plates. Lightly beat eggs in a third shallow dish; add milk and lightly season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Dredge filets in flour, patting lightly by hand. Dip into egg mixture, using a fork to hold filets; let excess drip off. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides filets. Place breaded filets, unstacked, onto a plate.
  5. 5 Deep fry filets until golden brown.

By FRANKHA

Reibekuchen (German Potato Pancakes)

Reibekuchen (German Potato Pancakes)

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel potatoes and finely grate. Set grated potatoes onto a clean kitchen towel, twist to close, and press most of the liquid out of the potatoes, leaving only a little moisture.
  2. 2 Mix pressed potatoes, onion, egg, and oats in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet. Shape small potato pancakes with 2 spoons out of the potato mixture and set into the hot oil. Bake in batches until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By Lena

Chef John's Scotch Eggs

Chef John's Scotch Eggs

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a saucepan with 1/2-inch water; bring to a boil. Carefully place cold eggs into the saucepan. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until egg yolks are soft, about 6 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and cool under cold running water. Peel and dry eggs on paper towels.
  3. 3 Mix together sausage, mustard, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Shape mixture into 6 equal balls.
  4. 4 Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a flat work surface. Place 1 sausage ball onto the center of the plastic wrap, fold the plastic over sausage, and flatten into an 1/8-inch-thick oval. Pull the plastic back and place 1 egg onto the center of flattened sausage. Pick up plastic wrap, moisten fingertips, and press sausage around egg to cover completely, sealing well. Repeat with remaining sausage balls and eggs.
  5. 5 Place flour into a shallow bowl. Beat 2 eggs in a second shallow bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a third bowl.
  6. 6 Dredge sausage-wrapped eggs in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then press in bread crumbs to coat. Gently toss between your hands to remove excess bread crumbs, then place breaded eggs on a plate.
  7. 7 Cook in batches in the preheated oil until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer Scotch eggs to a wire rack to cool, about 5 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Russian Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki)

Russian Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg and white sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in quark cheese, flour, vanilla sugar, and salt. Mix well until dough is thick and sticky.
  2. 2 Divide dough into 5 to 6 portions. Form into balls and coat with some flour. Flatten slightly to form into discs (syrniki).
  3. 3 Heat oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add the syrniki; fry until browned, 5 minutes per side.

By Allrecipes Member

Mediterranean Pasta with Greens

Mediterranean Pasta with Greens

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 Place chard in a microwave safe bowl. Fill bowl about 1/2 full with water. Cook on High in the microwave 5 minutes, until limp; drain.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Mix in the chard. Cook and stir until tender. Toss with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Lia Soscia

Potato Latkes from Simply Potatoes

Potato Latkes from Simply Potatoes

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, stir together hash browns, egg substitute, flour, green onion, pepper, salt, and baking powder.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Cook four latkes at a time. For each latke, spread 1/4 cup potato mixture into a 3 1/2-inch circle in the hot skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once. Repeat with remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

By Simply Potatoes

German Wiener Schnitzel

German Wiener Schnitzel

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the veal into steaks, about as thick as your finger. Dredge in flour. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Coat the veal with egg mixture, then with bread crumbs.
  2. 2 Heat 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry veal until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.

By Carolin

Ukrainian Baba's Pork Roast

Ukrainian Baba's Pork Roast

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat meat dry with a paper towel and rub with 2 tablespoons flour and salt. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meat on all sides. Add the sliced onions, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about one hour, adding a little water if necessary. Turn meat twice during the roasting process.
  2. 2 Place beets in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until beets are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Chop beets into cubes and add to the roasting pan. Add prunes and beet water, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove roast to a platter. Mix 1 tablespoon of flour with sour cream. Pour into roasting pan and mix well, scraping the sides and bottom. Simmer until sauce thickens. Season with paprika and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

By Olga D

Homemade Scotch Eggs

Homemade Scotch Eggs

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the pork sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; mix into the sausage.
  2. 2 Divide the sausage into four equal parts. Mold each part around one of the hard-cooked eggs, rolling between your hands to shape. Place the beaten egg and bread crumbs into separate dishes. Dip the balls into the egg, then roll in the bread crumbs until coated. Shake off any excess.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C), or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil turns brown in 1 minute. Lower the eggs carefully into the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes, or until deep golden brown.

By UKLAINE

Russian Doughnuts

Russian Doughnuts

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix farmer's cheese, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until a sticky dough forms.
  2. 2 Roll dough into 1-inch balls with wet hands to prevent sticking.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oil should be hot but not smoking. It is ready for frying if you see little air bubbles around a wooden spoon placed in the oil.
  4. 4 Fry a batch of the dough balls in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes. Place doughnuts on paper towels to soak up excess oil. Repeat with remaining dough. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

By Lenam

Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2 Rub pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry pork chops on both sides until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Place browned pork chops into the prepared casserole dish.
  4. 4 Combine sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl; cover pork chops with the mixture. Cover tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture.
  5. 5 Bake pork chops in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By mannkochtgut

Real German Potato Salad (No Mayo)

Real German Potato Salad (No Mayo)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 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, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, vinegar, and oil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add onion to broth mixture; cook until onion is desired tenderness, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add potatoes, bacon, and dill; gently stir, adding more chicken broth if needed to moisten salad. Season potato salad with salt and pepper.

By Lish Cook

Crisp Crumbed Fish Fingers

Crisp Crumbed Fish Fingers

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut fish fillets into long diagonal strips, each measuring about 3/4 inch wide.
  2. 2 Break eggs into a shallow dish and beat well with a fork. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish. Put flour, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top bag.
  3. 3 Dip fish strips in egg, turning to coat well. Place on a plate and then shake a few at a time in the bag of seasoned flour. Dip in egg again and then in bread crumbs, turning to coat well. Place on a tray in a single layer, not touching, and let the coating set for at least 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry fish strips in batches (taking care not to overcrowd the pan) in the hot oil for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, turning once. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat to fry remaining strips.
  5. 5 Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

By futureamazingchef

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board as they're each done; cool to the touch.
  2. 2 Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately; placing each in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange 1/2 each onion then herring in layers in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 each potatoes, carrots, and beets in layers on top of onion and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers with remaining 1/2 each onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.
  4. 4 Cover with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Evgeniya

Babaci's Potato Pierogi

Babaci's Potato Pierogi

4.1

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, prepare dough by combining 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. Once all the flour has been worked in, add another 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 teaspoon milk. When the dough is well blended, add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and another 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Finally, add the remaining egg, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. If dough is too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add more flour.
  3. 3 On a well floured surface, roll out 1/4 of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a glass, muffin cutter, or any rounded surface, cut out circles of dough. Flour both sides of the circle and set aside in a single layer on wax paper. Repeat process with remaining dough.
  4. 4 Mash the potatoes with the cottage cheese, salt and butter. Place a spoonful of the filling slightly below the center of a circle of dough. Fold the dough over and seal edges with fingertips. Use enough filling so that you have to stretch the dough over it, but not so much that it squeezes out when sealed.
  5. 5 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in pierogis, a few at a time. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they float to the top; drain.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry boiled pierogis in hot oil until crispy.

By moeliz

Bramboracky (Czech Savory Potato Pancakes)

Bramboracky (Czech Savory Potato Pancakes)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and coarsely grate potatoes; squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Transfer shredded potatoes to a bowl; stir in garlic, caraway seeds, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2 Beat eggs and milk together; stir into potato mixture until well combined. Gradually stir in flour until a thick but still pourable batter forms.
  3. 3 Heat about ¼-inch oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop ¼ cupful batter into skillet, flattening slightly; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Taste pancake; adjust seasoning if necessary. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Sonya M Shafer

South African Koeksisters

South African Koeksisters

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
555 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the syrup: Bring sugar, water, lemon zest, ginger, and lemon juice to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool syrup to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cover, and refrigerate until the flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Make the koeksisters: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into in a bowl. Add butter and rub with your fingertips until the mixture has a cornmeal texture. Add milk and stir until a smooth dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let rest for at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 5x14-inch rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 28 half-inch wide strips. Twist two strips together and pinch the ends to seal. Repeat with remaining strips. Cover with a clean cloth and let rest for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat 2 inches oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Pour some of the cold syrup into a bowl; return remaining syrup to the refrigerator.
  5. 5 Fry three koeksisters in hot oil until fragrant and golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately immerse in cold syrup for 10 seconds. Transfer to the wire rack to cool. Repeat to fry and dip remaining koeksisters, replenishing cold syrup as necessary.

By Allrecipes Member

Hachee (Dutch Beef Stew)

Hachee (Dutch Beef Stew)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat and cook beef stew meat until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and cook half of the onions over medium-low heat until they are very soft and are starting to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add sauteed onions and uncooked onions to the pot with the meat. Add cloves and bay leaves and simmer for 45 more minutes. Season with beef bouillon.
  3. 3 When meat is cooked through, season with vinegar, sugar, and curry powder. Remove 1 tablespoon of liquid and stir together with potato starch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add slurry back to the stew to thicken. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Isolde's German Cheesecake

Isolde's German Cheesecake

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Beat 1/2 cup white sugar and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in 1 egg, then stir in flour and baking powder; knead into a dough. Press into the bottom and up sides of the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Combine quark, remaining 3/4 cup white sugar, pudding mix, oil, and 1 packet vanilla sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in milk, remaining 1 egg, egg yolks, and lemon juice; pour into the crust.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until filling no longer moves when you shake the pan, about 1 hour.

By TxCin2

Maltese Rabbit Stew

Maltese Rabbit Stew

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
80 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook the rabbit, onion and garlic in the hot oil until the garlic and onion are fragrant and the rabbit is brown. Stir in the wine, bay leaf, beef bouillon, nutmeg, tomato paste, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, carrots, and peas. Pour enough water over everything until covered. Bring stew to a boil; reduce heat to low and allow to simmer until the potatoes are completely cooked through, about 1 hour.

By Joely

Scotch Eggs with Mustard Sauce

Scotch Eggs with Mustard Sauce

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack 1 egg into a small saucepan and place over low heat. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and sugar. When mixture just starts to boil, remove the pan from heat. Let sit until cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Place 6 whole eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and cook eggs for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Combine sausage, parsley, lemon zest, nutmeg, marjoram, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well with your hands. Coat each hard-boiled egg with sausage mixture, working it with wet hands to form an even layer around egg.
  5. 5 Roll covered eggs in beaten egg, followed by bread crumbs.
  6. 6 Fry eggs, 3 at a time, in hot oil until they turn deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn them as they cook, so they brown evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and repeat with remaining 3 eggs.
  7. 7 Serve eggs warm with mustard sauce.

By Karen

Taylor's Piroshki

Taylor's Piroshki

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the filling: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened. Season with salt, pepper, and dill weed to taste. Allow to cool before using.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, to make the dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water and place in a warm location until frothy, about 10 to 15 minutes. Warm milk in a medium saucepan over low heat; gently whisk in eggs, oil, sugar, and salt. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Place 1/2 of the flour in a large mixing bowl and gradually stir in the milk mixture. Add yeast solution alternately with remaining flour, stirring after each addition; mix well. Knead until the dough forms a ball and does not stick to the bowl. (Note: Start with the 4 cups of flour. You may need to add more, a little at a time, as you knead the dough). Cover the bowl with a clean cloth. Set in a warm location and allow to rise until doubled in volume, about 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove dough from bowl and place on a lightly floured surface. Pinch off pieces approximately the size of golf balls. Roll the pieces into disks about 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter.
  5. 5 Fill the center of each disk with a heaping tablespoon of cooled beef mixture. Fold disks over the mixture and firmly pinch the edges to seal. Arrange on a flat surface and allow to sit for approximately 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lower piroshki carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes; gently turn and fry the other side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining piroshki.

By TAYLORSMOMMY

Beef Pirozhki

Beef Pirozhki

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
25 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 scant cup warm milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let sit until foamy and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Add 3 scant cups flour (holding back a small amount in case dough gets too dry), 2 tablespoons melted butter, egg, sugar, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Knead in the mixer until dough is soft and supple.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto your work surface. Grease the bowl with about 1/2 teaspoon oil; place dough back in bowl. Cover bowl; let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic; season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, breaking apart beef with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Stir dill into beef mixture. Add chicken broth; stir, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cool mixture for 10 minutes; stir in Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cool filling completely.
  5. 5 Transfer dough to a work surface; punch down dough to release air bubbles. Pinch off a piece of dough; form into a ball, then press into a disk. Lightly dust with flour; roll into a circle about 1/8-inch thick and 5- to 6-inches in diameter. Dampen edges of dough circle with water using your fingers.
  6. 6 Place dough circle in one hand; add about 3 tablespoons beef filling. Pinch dough edges together to seal. Place pirozhki on the work surface, seam-side up; pinch off any excess dough. Moisten center of seam with water. Fold 2 ends inward and flip pirozhki over, seam-side down; press down lightly.
  7. 7 Form remaining pirozhki using remaining dough and filling; rest until dough rises slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. 8 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry pirozhki in batches, seam-sides down, until golden brown, about 90 seconds. Flip and fry until browned on the other side, about 90 seconds more. Drain on paper towels. Cool for about 3 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly)

Cracklins (Deep-Fried Pork Belly)

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
  4. 4 Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

By Lori L Dixon

Fried Plantains

Fried Plantains

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Peel plantains. Cut in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into thin pieces.
  3. 3 Working in batches, fry plantains in the hot oil until browned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Donna

Onion Rings

Onion Rings

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
  2. 2 Prepare pancake mix according to package directions.
  3. 3 One at a time, dip Spanish onion rings into the prepared pancake batter, then into the hot oil. Fry until crispy and browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By T coo