Russian Mennonite Bierock

They Originated in Eastern Europe, most likely Russia. 
The dish is common among the Volga German Community in the United States and Argentina.
The recipe was brought to the United States in the 1870's by German, Russian Mennonite Immigrants.
My wife's ancestry is German,Russian Mennonite.

NOTE: You can make your own homemade Dough recipe for Rolls or purchase Rhodes Frozen Bake and Serve Dinner Rolls, allow them to Rise in a warm place, according to package directions. Roll out each one and create a pocket for the filling. Just make sure that all sides are sealed well so the Filling doesn't leak out when Baked.

This recipe makes 8 Rolls.

Here are a few examples of what they can look like:

I use a combination of these Vegetarian Products.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees.
A Large Skillet
A Greased Sheet Pan or one Lined with Parchment Paper.

Filling:
2 pounds of Ground Hamburger Meat. (the Vegetarian version uses a Meat Free, Vegetarian Ground Round.) 
1 Large Onion, diced.
4 C Finely Chopped Cabbage.
2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
3 TBS Ketchup
A Dash or 2 of Tabasco Sauce.

In the Skillet on Medium High Heat:
Hamburger Meat 
Diced Onion
Cook until the Meat is Browned.
Drain the Grease from the Skillet
Reduce Heat to Low.

Add:
Cabbage 
Salt
Pepper
Ketchup
Tabasco Sauce

Continue cooking until Cabbage is limp.

Remove and allow to Cool slightly before filling the Dough.

Once the Dough has risen and is rolled out  divide the mixture evenly for 8 Rolls and
fill the dough, either pinching it together or Roll it in your hands to Form a Ball making sure all sides are sealed so the filling doesn't leak out during Baking.

Transfer them to the Sheet Pan.
Bake 20 - 30 minutes.

Enjoy!
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Fried Corn Cakes (Jonny Cakes)

The origin of the name Johnnycakes (jonnycakes) is something of a mystery and probably has nothing to do with the name John.  They were also called Journey Cakes because they could be carried on long trips from one Settlement to another in Saddlebags and baked along the way.  Some historians think that they were originally called Shawnee Cakes and that the Colonists slurred the words, pronouncing it as johnnycakes. Historians also think that “janiken,” an American Indian word meant “corn cake,” could possibly be the origin.

Here's what you'll need:
A Food Processor
A Large Cast Iron Skillet

1 C Corn Kernels, frozen or fresh. (2 Ears)
1/4 C Diced Green Onions
4 TBS Vegetable Oil, divided
2 Eggs, separated
1/4 C Flour
1/4 C Yellow Cornmeal
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

In the Food Processor:
Corn
Onion
Pulse just until chopped.
Transfer to a Large Mixing Bowl.

Add:
2 TBS Vegetable Oil
Egg Yolks
Stir by hand just to combine well.


In A Large Mixing Bowl:
Flour
Cornmeal
Salt 
Pepper
Whisk well.

In another Bowl:
Egg Whites
Whisk to Soft Peak.
Fold by hand into the Corn Mixture.

In the Skillet on Medium High Heat:
1 TBS of the Oil, until Hot.

Use a Large Spoon and drop the Batter into the Skillet
Flatten slightly with a Fork.

Fry about two minutes on each side, until Golden Brown.

Set aside and add additional Oil as needed to fry the remaining Batter.

Enjoy Peace! 
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Peaches and Cream Dessert

No introduction for this delicious dessert. The name says it all!

You can scoop it into a bowl to serve or cut into bars.
Top it with Whipped Cream!

Here's that you'll need:
Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 9" X 13" Casserole Dish, coated with a Cooking Spray.

1 Box of Duncan Hines Cake Mix. (I only use Duncan Hines)
6 TBS Butter softened to Room Temperature.
2 Large Eggs, divided.
1 - 29 oz. Can of Peach Slices, drained. (you can use Fresh Peaches too. (Just add enough diced, to cover entire Casserole)
8 oz, Cream Cheese, softened to Room Temperature.
1/3 C Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla

In a Large Mixing Bowl with a Blending Fork or a Spoon:
Cake Mix
Butter
1 Egg
Combine until it forma a Crumble.
Reserve 1 1/2 C and Set Aside for the Topping.
Press remaining Crumbs into the Bottom of the Casserole Dish.

Bake 10 Minutes.
Remove to a Rack to Cool Slightly.

Cut Peaches into 1" Pieces.
Add to the Baked Crust.

In a Large Mixing Bowl with a Hand Mixer:
Cream Cheese
Remaining Egg
Vanilla
Mix until Creamy Smooth.

Spoon evenly over the Peaches.
Top with Reserved Crumb Mixture.

Bake 30 minutes.
Remove to a Rack to Cool Completely.
Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!
Peach in the Kitchen!

Beer Cheese Spread

Ich habe Zeit in Deutschland verbracht und mit einer Familie in einem kleinen Dorf nördlich von Frankfurt gelebt.
Ich habe gelernt, deutsches Essen, Trinken und Traditionen zu schätzen.
Es ist ein schönes Land!

I spent some time in Germany and one thing you learn is how to appreciate great German Food, Beer and Traditions. It's a beautiful Country!

The road to Wetzlar!

Here's a delicious Beer Cheese Spread made with your favorite German Beer and served with German Pretzels, Crackers, Pumpernickel or Rye Bread.

Here's what you'll Need:
A Food Processor

16 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese cut into small Cubes.
1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp Yellow Mustard (Kid Mustard, every American knows what this is)
1 Clove of Garlic, minced.
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
3/4 C of your favorite German Beer.

In the Food Processor:
Cheese Cubes
Pulse about 10 times until finely chopped.

Add:
Worcestershire sauce
Mustard
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Continue Pulsing about 45 seconds while gradually Streaming in the Beer.
The Mixture should be Creamy Smooth.

Spoon into a container with a Lid and Refrigerator 1 Hour before serving.

Serve with:
Pretzels
Crackers
Pumpernickel Bread
Rye Bread

Genieße den Frieden in der Küche!

Cornbread with Roasted Corn

I have many recipes for Cornbread. This one has an additional layer of taste with Pan Roasted Corn.

Pan Roasted in a Cast Iron Skillet

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
A 9" X 13" Casserole Pan buttered well.
A Cast Iron Skillet
A Food Processor or Blender

1 tsp Vegetable Oil
3 C Corn Kernels (your choice of fresh  or frozen) I don't recommend canned.
1 - 14 oz. Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 Large Eggs, whisked well and set aside.
2 tsp Baking Powder
6 TBS Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
4 TBS Butter, room temperature, soft.
1/2 tsp Salt

In the Skillet:
Oil, until Hot.
Corn
Cook, stirring often for 10 - 12 minutes, until it begins to brown.
Remove and set aside.

In the Food Processor:
Corn
Mik
Butter
Vanilla
Purée until Creamy Smooth.

Add:
Eggs
Pulse just until incorporated.

Add:
Baking Powder
Flour
Butter
Salt
Pulse just until incorporated.

Spoon into the Pan.
Bake 40 minutes, until Golden Brown.

Serve Hot, slathered with Butter!

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen.

Poached Eggs

I wanted to post this for my personal information about the Poach Pods.

Silicone Poach Pods

Poach Pods
Egg Poaching made easy.

How to use:

Boil 1 1/2" of water in any pan with a lid.
Lightly oil each Pod.
Add an Egg.
Float the Pods in Simmering Water
Place the Lid on the Pan.
Poach for 3 - 5 minutes.
Remove the Pods from the Water.
Gently run a spoon around the edge of the Eggs.
Spoon them out to Serve.

Enjoy!
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Frozen Margarita Recipes

We have this MARGARITAVILLE  Frozen Margarita Machine.
I'm really posting this for my own reference when we want to use it.

Bottled Margarita Mix

Recipe #1
3 oz. Tequila
5 1/4 oz. Margarita Mix (this is the Mix that comes in a Bottle from the Liquor Store)
3/4 oz. Triple Sec
Ice

Recipe #2
3 oz. Tequila
5 1/4 oz, Margarita Mix  (this is the Mix that comes in a Bottle from the Liquor Store)
3/4 oz. Triple Sec
1 1/2 oz.  Lime Juice
1 1/2 oz. Orange Juice
Ice

The Machine Recipe for a Full Pitcher: 54 oz Pitcher

NOTE: You can replace the Margarita Mix with 1 - 10oz. can of Frozen Margarita Concentrate, (thawed) and
omit the Lime Juice and the Orange Juice.

6 oz. Tequila
6 oz. Margarita Mix (this is the Mix that comes in a Bottle from the Liquor Store)
2 oz. Triple Sec
2 oz. Lime Juice
3 oz. Orange Juice
Ice

Full Pitcher directions: 54oz. There's a recipe following for a 36 oz. Pitcher.

Ice in the top, don't overfill it. Take the Ice out a few minutes before making the drinks so it can thaw just a bit.
All Liquid in the Pitcher
Turn Dial to Full Pitcher Icon on the right. (dial to the size pitcher if making a smaller amount)
Turn On/Off switch to Ready.
Start the Shave & Blend Toggle Switch.


Here's my recipe for homemade from scratch for the 36oz. Margaritaville Pitcher.
The 36 oz. recipe makes 2 servings.

I container of Frozen Margarita Mix. It makes two recipes.
Thaw it before making the drinks.

4oz. Tequila
1 oz. Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice or Rose's Lime Juice.
3 oz. Orange Juice
4 oz. Margarita Mix

Follow instruction above to make the Drinks.



Here are some other recipes to make:


Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri:

Fill the ice reservoir.  In the base container add:

3 oz light rum

3 oz dark rum

1 oz pineapple juice

4 oz Strawberry Daiquiri Mix

Frozen Piña Colada:

Fill the ice reservoir.  In the base container add:

4 oz light rum

4 oz cream of coconut

4 oz pineapple juice

Frozen Key West:

4 1/2 oz tequila

3 oz melon liqueur

3 oz piña colada mix

1 1/2 oz lime juice

1 1/2 oz orange juice

1/4 oz splashes grenadine

Frozen Blue Colada:

3 oz. Margaritaville Light Rum

1 1/2 oz. Blue Curaçao

4 1/2 oz. Coconut Cream

4 oz. Pineapple Juice

Frozen Cranberry Rum :

4 oz. Silver Rum
2 oz. Mango Juice
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
3 oz. Pure Cranberry Juice


Frozen Strawberry Margarita:

4 1/2 oz. Gold Tequila
8 1/2 oz. Strawberry Daiquiri Mix


We usually have a full recipe of my homemade Sangia on hand during the Summer. 
If you want a Frozen Sangria in the Margaritaville Machine, add 13 oz. of Sangria for two servings.

Here's my recipe for our favorite Sangria:

Terry's Original Sangria!

5 TBS sugar
2 oranges( squeeze one, wedge one)
2C orange juice
3 C apple juice
1 bottle (4 liters or 13-1/2 C) Burgundy Wine
1/2C brandy
1/2C Triple Sec
3 cans of Squirt( only Squirt) (1-2liter bottle if recipe is tripled)
Mix all of the ingredients well and serve over ice.
You can add fruit to the pitcher. I generally add lemon, lime and orange slices.

I generally triple it for a party!

1/2 the recipe for 1 pitcher.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!