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Recipes by Erjona

Albania Albania Chef

Spinach Pie (Albanian Name: Byrek me spinaq)

Spinach Pie (Albanian Name: Byrek me spinaq) by Erjona

1 cup oil, preferably olive oil 1 1/2 packets (or about 30) pastry leaves (Filo Dough) 1 1/2 pounds spinach, chopped 1 cup diced feta cheese 1/2 cup chopped green onions 2 eggs salt, half teaspoon (NOTE: A medium-sized, round baking pan is recommended because it's more authentic but any medium-sized baking pan will do).

3 votes
25661 views
Main dish of Mixed Vegetables (Albanian Name: Turli perimesh)

Main dish of Mixed Vegetables (Albanian Name: Turli perimesh) by Erjona

2 lbs various vegetables (peppers, eggplant, okra, zucchini, potatoes, etc) 1/2 cup oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup peeled chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Salt Pepper

1 vote
14862 views
Fried Meatballs (Albanian Name: Qofte te ferguara)

Fried Meatballs (Albanian Name: Qofte te ferguara) by Erjona

1 lb ground meat 1 slice stale bread 1 small onion, finely-grated 2 tablespoons chopped Feta cheese 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Salt Pepper Mint Oregano 1 cup flour 1 cup oil (olive oil recommended)

2 votes
12845 views
Veal or Chicken with Walnuts (Albanian Name: Gjelle me Arra)

Veal or Chicken with Walnuts (Albanian Name: Gjelle me Arra) by Erjona

2 tablespoons flour 15 finely crushed shelled walnuts 2 beaten egg yokes 1 minced garlic clove 1/4 lb. sticks butter 2-3 lbs of Veal or Chicken meat cut up in 1" cubes

1 vote
3640 views
Baked Lamb and Yogurt (Albanian Name: Tave Kosi)

Baked Lamb and Yogurt (Albanian Name: Tave Kosi) by Erjona

1-1/2 lbs lamb 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 2 tablespoons rice Salt, pepper For Yogurt sauce: 1 tablespoon flour 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 2 lbs. yogurt 5 eggs Salt, pepper

1 vote
12007 views