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Pittsburgh Region

  • Pierogies Plus
    http://www.pierogiesplus.com/
    These pierogies are prepared in the Polish tradition by eastern Europeans. If you want more authentic pierogies, you'll have to fly to Warsaw or Krakow. You can order them for pickup in McKees Rocks or, if you are out of town, you will soon be able to have them shipped to you.
  • Slovenians thrive on sturdy, hearty meals
    http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20010617sloveniafoodp5.asp
    This Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article from Sunday, June 17, 2001 will tell you where to eat "Slovenian" in Pittsburgh.
  • Summer Language Institute Cookbook
    http://www.pitt.edu/~slavic/sli/admin/cookbook.html
    From the University of Pittsburgh's Slavic Department. "The recipes...are taken from a variety of sources, including the World Wide Web, previous Institute cookbooks, and from past and present students and staff (always the best source). Many of the dishes included have been prepared and devoured at our popular Monday afternoon "cooking clubs." These events, as always, are a highlight of the summer." Includes Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Russian, and Slovak recipes.

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Regional Books

The Eastern and Central European Kitchen Rowe, Silvena
The Eastern and Central European Kitchen: Contemporary & Classic Recipes
The author was born and raised in Bulgaria and now lives in London. The countries surrounding the Black Sea and the Balkans are well represented in the recipes and the photos are interesting.
TX723.5.A1 R69 2007x
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Croatian

  • Croatian National Tourist Board: Brochures
    http://press.croatia.hr/brosure/
    You can download a full-color travel brochure on Croation Gastronomy. Includes Food and traditional festivities; Croatian Wines; and Cuisine by Regions: Istria and Kvarner region; Gorski Kotar and Lika; Dalmatia; North-West Croatia; and Slavonia and Baranja.
  • Dalmatian Culinary Art
    http://dalmacija.net/site/articles/articleshow.php?id=27
    A description of Dalmatian cuisine plus recipes for fish stew, kraut rolls, and sweet ravioli.
  • Visit Croatia: Croatian Cuisine
    http://www.visit-croatia.co.uk/cuisine/
    Includes serveral recipes, including mushroom and buckwheat soup.

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Czech

For library books browse Cookery Czech.

  • Eleanor's Kitchen
    http://e.schrabal.home.att.net/
    Offering a selection of recipes for Czech food, this was one of the first recipe collections on the web.
  • Radio Prague: Czech Beer FAQ
    http://www.radio.cz/en/article/46095
    Includes the history of Czech beer, Czech beer culture, and a list of Czech breweries. This radio station in English also has other items of interest, such as Czech books.

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German

Selected Books

For library books browse Cookery German.

The New German Cookbook Anderson, Jean and Hedy Würz
The New German Cookbook: More than 230 Contemporary and Traditional Recipes
With explanations of ingredients, clear instructions, and evocative introductions to the recipes, the cooking of today's Germany is illuminated for American cooks. Includes traditional recipes as well.
TX721 .A62 1993
German Cooking Heberle, Marianna Olszewska
German Cooking
Savory German cuisine is made lighter and easier for today's busy cook. Much more than sausage and sauerkraut, German Cooking combines traditional recipes with lighter dishes that reflect contemporary German lifestyle.
TX721.H43 1996
Black Forest Cuisine Staib, Walter
Black Forest Cuisine: the Classic Blending of European Flavors
In Black Forest Cuisine, Philadelphia chef and cookbook author Walter Staib takes home-chefs on a mouth-watering tour of the culinary treasures found in his native homeland, the Schwarzwald nestled in Southwestern Germany. And yes, there is even a recipe for Black Forest Cake.
TX721.S73 2006x

Websites

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Hungarian

For library books browse Cookery Hungarian .

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Lithuanian

For library books browse Cookery Lithuanian .

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Polish

For additional library books browse Cookery Polish.

Selected Books

The New German Cookbook Knab, Sophie Hodorowicz
The Polish Country Kitchen Cookbook
Arranged according to the cycle of seasons, this cookbook explores life in the Polish countryside through the year, with recipes for potato dishes in fall when they are freshest, cucumber specialties in summer when they are plentiful, and buckwheat groats in winter when other staples are not available.
TX723.5.P55 K53 2002
Baruch, Michael J.
The New Polish Cuisine
Baruch is a native of Chicago and has reinvented beloved Polish dishes from his childhood for the American palate. Included are chapters on kanapki and zakaski (appetizers), mushrooms, pierogis dumplings and noodles, and nalesniki (savory stuffed crepes).
TX723.5.P6 B37 2002x

Websites

  • Global Gourmet: Poland: What to Eat
    http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/poland/polewhat.html
    A description of the food of Poland and some typical recipes including nutrolls, stuffed cabbage, and fire vodka.
  • Recipe Source: Polish Recipes
    http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/europe/polish/
    A Berkeley database of 88 user-submitted recipes
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Russian

For library books browse Cookery Russian.

  • Recipe Source: Russian Recipes
    http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/europe/russian/
    these are 107 recipes submitted by readers to the Berkeley database
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    Slovak

    For library books browse Cookery Slovak.

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    Slovenian

    Selected Books

    Milhench, Heike
    Flavors of Slovenia: food and wine from Central Europe's hidden gem
    Hippocrene publishes many books on lesser known cuisines, including this one.
     

    Ukrainian

    For library books browse Cookery Ukrainian.