One of our destinations that is steadily growing in popularity is Prague, Czech Republic. This lovely place is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Unlike other cities in that particular region of Europe, the majority of Prague’s landmarks, structures and ancient buildings were untouched by the ravages of World War II. To this day, it is one of the best preserved cities in all of Europe.
If you ever get a chance to take a trip to Prague, do not turn it down! It is not only a great place to visit for fun, but the visit itself is also a learning experience. One of the sightseeing activities we offer is a guided walking tour called Discovering Prague. During this tour, you can visit the oldest and most interesting monuments and buildings of the city and learn about the most important sites in the historical city center.
This week’s recipe is for Beef and Pepper Goulash and it comes from the heart of the Czech Republic.
Beef and Pepper Goulash
1 ½ lbs beef cuts for stew
3 large diced potatoes
1 large chopped onion
2 large sliced bell peppers (red or green)
14 oz can stewed tomatoes
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
2 mashed garlic cloves
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp crushed caraway seeds
½ tsp marjoram
1 tbsp paprika
¼ tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp flour
5 c. water
Heat oil over medium high flame in a large pot. Once hot, put beef in the pot and brown completely. Add in garlic and onion, fry until golden. Add paprika and wait a few minutes before adding green peppers. Let cook for about 3 minutes the pour in water, tomatoes, marjoram and caraway seeds. Boil, cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Allow simmering for approximately an hour and a half, or until the meat is tender. Add potatoes and cook until soft.
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On this cold and wet February day, the only thing that will do is a recipe for something warm and cozy. I think that there is something to be said about comfort food, no matter what region of the world you’re in. This week, we will go all the way to Oslo, Norway to find something delicious to eat. I came across this recipe for Norwegian Cabbage Rolls, it is very easy to follow and the final product is extremely tasty.
Norwegian Cabbage Rolls
Boiling water for boiling cabbage leaves
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp ginger
½ tsp pepper
4 tsp potato starch
1 ¼ tsp salt
1 ½ c. milk
2 cups boiling water, salted with ½ tsp salt for baking
16 cabbage leaves
1 lb ground beef
Preheat oven to 325°.
Boil the cabbage leaves in the salted water for about 2 minutes, or until soft. Drain. Mix potato starch, beef and salt. Add milk and spices.
Spoon mixture into each cabbage leaf, and wrap the leaf securely around the meat. Seam side down, place the rolls in a greased deep dish, and pour boiling salt water over.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes. Can be served with boiled potatoes, carrots and gravy.
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