Poppy Seed Roll

The pastry is made the day prior to baking.  It rises in the refrigerator overnight.  This recipe results in 4 rolls that are more of a pastry-like Hungarian style “kalacs” rather than the bread-like Slovak style. Pastry: 5 cups pastry flour 6 Tbsp sugar ¾ pound butter, softened 7 egg yolks 3 envelopes traditional dry…

Sabzi piez

This recipe for braised carrots is Uzbekistan. We make it for Easter to serve with roast leg of lamb. Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter 1 medium onion, sliced into thin rings (= about 1 cup) 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 8 small carrots, peeled, and sliced lengthwise into 1/8″ thick strips (= about 2…

Roast leg of lamb

This is a favourite dish at Easter time. We serve it with sabzi piez (braised carrots), palak paneer (spinach and cottage cheese), rice, and naan. Prepare the lamb the night before. Ingredients: 5 to 6 cloves or garlic, peeled and grated 8 cm (3 inches) fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1 1/2 tsp ground…