It’s hard to imagine New Year’s dinner in Russia without it. It’s not too hard to make kholodets, but it does take a while, preparation can take up to three days. In our times, you can enjoy this kind of Read More …
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Tefteli
These traditional Russian meatballs are the ideal way to clear the fridge. Like many other cultures, Russia has its own form of meatballs, tefteli. Ideal for using up leftover meat, bread and vegetables, tefteli are a great winter comfort food. Read More …
BLT Bites
These are like taking a little bite of summer. The flavors blend so well and taste great. They never stand a chance at picnics or potlucks. They always are gone before the meal begins. Quantities and ingredients may be adapted Read More …
Creamy Slow Cooker Tarragon Chicken
A delicious and unique crock pot chicken recipe that is served with a creamy tarragon sauce. This low calorie chicken dish is incredibly flavorful and a great weeknight dinner idea that tastes like a meal you’d order in a restaurant. Read More …
Heirloom Tomato and Creamy Pesto Pasta
Use any tasty heirloom tomato you like in this recipe, but we think it’s particularly suited to those wonderfully oversized red and purple varieties. Fresh basil or mint, toasted nuts or grated hard cheese like Parmesan or ricotta salata would Read More …
Danish pastry mince pies
To give mince pies a new twist, shape these like Danish pastries using ready-made puff pastry and add a custardy almond base 150 g carton of Devon custard 50 g ground almonds 1/4 tsp almond extract 375 g butter puff Read More …
Potato Pancakes or Blinis
These little pancakes/blinis are great topped with caviar…but in a pinch, smoked salmon is a great alternative. Feel free to use whatever topping you like. They can also be gluten-free, if you use the potato starch. Wonderful as an appetizer… Read More …
Strawberry Ice Cream Like Ben and Jerry’s
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 large eggs 1 cup sugar, divided 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup sugar in Read More …
Kutya
Kutya is a traditional Christmas dish in Russia. It is a porridge made from wheat or rice served with honey, poppy seeds, fruit (especially berries and dried fruit like raisins), chopped walnuts or sometimes even fruit jellies. Kutya is sometimes Read More …
Tempura Donburi – Tendon – Tempura Rice Bowl
In Japan, tempura over rice is simply called tendon. It’s a shortened word for tempura donburi. You can certainly use any veggies, herbs, fish, seafood for the topping. Normally, large shrimp along with several varieties of vegetables are made into Read More …
Bialys
A bialy could be called a cousin of the bagel. It’s an enticing flatbread that’s topped with onion and poppy seed and baked crisp. Like the bagel, they go well with cream cheese. Dough: 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 Read More …
Pecan Graham Cracker Pie
Shaped liked a pie but tastes more like a cake. Light, airy and crunchy cake moisten by a top layer of whipped cream. 3 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chopped pecans Read More …
Honey Garlic Marinade
Adjust the amount of honey to the sweetness that you like. Great for chops on the grill or broiled medallions. 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 2 garlic cloves, crushed In Read More …
Chicken Like the Colonel’s
1 tablespoon Rosemary 1 tablespoon Oregano leaves 1 tablespoon Powdered sage 1 teaspoon Powdered ginger 1 teaspoon Marjoram 1-1/2 teaspoons Thyme 3 tablespoons Packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons Dry minced parsley 1 teaspoon Pepper 1 tablespoon Paprika 2 tablespoons Garlic Read More …
Roasted Turkey Breast with Spiced-Cider BBQ Sauce for 16
Nothing says “fall” like pumpkin pie spice and apple cider. With a simple plus two, those ingredients move Open Pit Restaurant Recipe Barbecue Sauce into holiday territory. Yield: 16 servings OPEN PIT Original Restaurant Recipe Barbecue Sauce 2 cups apple Read More …
Butterscotch Apple Dip
There’s nothing like a dip to make fresh fruit even better! This butterscotch dip can made ahead of time and served with apples or over ice cream. 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup butterscotch-flavor chips 1/4 teaspoon Read More …