Classic Sunday Feasts That Elevated Sundays
In this article, we delve into a delightful journey through the world of culinary delights, exploring 25 traditional dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. These dishes, originally hailing from the Rhineland region of Germany, have been influenced by the neighbouring Dutch, Flemish, Westphalian, and Belgian kitchens, with Cologne serving as a central hub where goods and spices from the Netherlands entered the regional cuisine.
Let's start our gastronomic adventure with Pomegranate Chicken with Walnuts, a dish that simmers chicken in a sauce made from pomegranate molasses and ground walnuts, resulting in a rich, slightly tangy dish. Next, we have Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies, a one-pan wonder that roasts chicken and vegetables in paprika, creating a warm and flavourful dish.
Baked Creamy Salmon is another must-try, prepared by roasting salmon fillets and potatoes with a garlic cream sauce, cooking in about 30 minutes. For a heartier option, there's Pasulj Serbian White Bean Soup, made by simmering white beans with tomatoes, paprika, and herbs, creating a creamy texture without blending.
The 1-Pot Pomegranate Chicken and Rice combines chicken, rice, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds in one pot, cooking until tender and flavors are absorbed. If you're a fan of pressure cooking, Instant Pot Chicken with Sweet Peppers cooks chicken, tomatoes, and peppers under pressure for quick tenderness.
Roasted Salmon on a Bed of Apples and Potatoes bakes salmon over sliced apples and potatoes, allowing the juices to mix and the apples to caramelize. For a hearty grain dish, Buckwheat Kasha with Caramelized Mushrooms and Onions is a winner, cooked by simmering buckwheat and topped with browned vegetables.
Creamy Citrus Chicken with Rosemary cooks chicken in a sauce made from grapefruit, orange, and cream, with rosemary adding an herbal note. Colombian Marinated Chicken Drumsticks are soaked in a mix of spices, garlic, and lime before baking, infusing every bite with flavour.
Chicken Pumpkin Risotto is made by slowly stirring rice with broth, chicken, and pumpkin until creamy, with pumpkin adding a subtle sweetness. Chicken Marbella is baked with prunes, olives, capers, and herbs after marinating overnight, creating a balanced flavour.
Mujadara, a simple dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions cooked together, with the onions browned slowly to bring out their sweetness, is another dish not to be missed. Matzo Lasagna with Cottage Cheese layers matzo, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, and mozzarella, softening the matzo as it absorbs the sauce.
Chicken Sancocho is a stew of chicken, plantains, yucca, corn, and potatoes, creating a thick, hearty broth. Greek Vegetarian Moussaka layers zucchini, potatoes, and tomato-based sauce, topped with béchamel and baked until golden and soft.
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers are filled with seasoned turkey, rice, and herbs, baked until the peppers soften and the filling is cooked through. Classic White Fish in White Wine Sauce is a fish dish pan-seared and simmered in a buttery wine sauce, keeping the fish flaky and tender.
Oven-Baked Buttermilk Chicken and Potatoes is baked with buttermilk, creating a tender, flavorful dish. The recipe uses a buttermilk marinade for tender chicken and seasoned potatoes in one pan. Homemade Gefilte Fish with Beet Chrein is made by poaching whitefish with matzo meal, served with a sharp beet and horseradish sauce.
Chicken Colombian Tamales are made by filling cornmeal dough with chicken and vegetables, wrapping them in banana leaves, and steaming them. Ajiaco Colombiano is a chicken, potato, and corn soup simmered with the herb guascas, served with rice, avocado, capers, and cream.
Mushroom Leek Pasta Kugel is a pasta casserole made by mixing cooked pasta with sautéed mushrooms, leeks, and herbs, baking until set. Colombian Whole Fried Mojarra Frita is a whole fish seasoned with lime and spices, fried until crisp, often served with rice, salad, or plantains.
Lastly, Potato Vegetarian Vareniki are dumplings filled with seasoned mashed potatoes, boiled until tender, and served with sautéed onions or sour cream. This concludes our tour of 25 traditional dishes from around the world, each offering a unique flavour profile that promises to delight your taste buds. Bon appétit!
