For many of us who grew up in the Soviet Union, chicory was more than just a drink — it was part of our parents’ and grandparents’ mornings. They stirred it with milk, added it to pastries, and cherished its deep, roasted flavor and simplicity. Today, this humble beverage is making a well-deserved comeback. Nutritionists and [...]
Another idea of a healthy breakfast with bread! The simplest ingredients and the fount of health! Enjoy yourselves! Ingredients 2 slices rye bread 1 lime 1 avocado 2 eggs 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar salt pepper Toast bread in an ungreased grill pan, approx. 2 – 3 min. per side. Juice lime. Remove pit from avocado. [...]
"Norwegian" herring salad is able to conquer any hostess with impeccable taste and simplicity of cooking. It is based on a classic duet of salted herring and boiled potatoes. The zest of the salad "Norwegian" - pieces of juicy and crispy apple and spicy dressing. Be sure, the flavor combination of all incoming ingredients is just [...]
Herring under a fur coat salad is very chic and delicious. But sometimes there is absolutely no time for its cooking. Then use the trick - lazy salad, where you do not need to spread all the layers and wait until everything is soaked. Let's try?! "Lazy" Herring under a fur coat Herring under a fur [...]
Initially in Russia all soups were called ukha – pea ukha, chicken ukha. Only in the 18th century this dish became the way we know it now – nourishing fish soup. Traditional Russian ukha is a hearty, rich fish broth with chopped vegetables, fish, herbs and a lot of spices. Usually the fattier the fish, [...]
May is upon us and that means longer days and warm sunshine. In Russia, the first ten days of May have come to be known as “May Holidays” (Maiskie Prazdniki). Basically this is a time when the entire country goes on Spring break. In the late 1800s, Russians introduced May 1st as International Solidarity of Workers [...]
Spring is about bright colors, and tasty combinations of fresh ingredients.It's about renewal and rebirth, especially when it comes to healthy eating. Especially when in many parts of the world fresh vegetables are just now appearing after a long winter break. Fresh, crisp, crunchy, juicy and delectable are just a few of the adjectives that describe [...]
Chachochbili is a Georgian dish made from chicken and sauce with herbs. Ingredients for preparing Chakhokhbili: The dish can be served both for any occasion thanks to its delicious tender taste. 3 pounds chicken thighs, wings, and unboned breasts. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter. 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. 1 [...]
No New Year's table in Russia is complete without holodets or meat jelly. Although this dish is time-consuming and many modern cooks prefer to buy a ready-made product, nothing adorns the festive table as homemade holodets. Meat jelly came into being through the merging of two culinary traditions - Russian and French. In Russia this [...]
The word fur (“shuba” in Russian) used to have quite a different meaning in the past. The word “shuba” used to stand for "Boycott and Anathema to Chauvinism and Decline". This opinion is stated in one of the most popular versions of the appearance of this dish. According to it, Dressed Herring is the dish [...]
Buy Russian Soup Rassolnik Recipe Rassolnik is one of the most favorite traditional soups which is cooked with pickle juice and pickles as the basis. Rassolnik, along with Solyanka and Ukha soups, is considered “man” food probably due to the myth that Russians are great lovers of alcoholic drinks and these meals save from hangover [...]
Buy mushrooms Potatoes and mushrooms is the most delicious seasonal combination, which was made up by nature. Autumn mushrooms, vegetables and herbs from fresh harvest are a lot like holiday travel, live communication and walks in the fresh air. Perhaps the fried potatoes is the most popular dish, despite the fact that by historical standards [...]
