Have you ever heard of Onion Jam? It’s not typical sweet jam that you eat on toast, but more of a savory condiment. I eat it with grilled meats, sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers or just slathered on a piece of crusty bread. Even over cream cheese on a cracker or baguette, the possibilities are endless….
Recipes
Vareniki with Farmer’s Cheese (Вареники)
Every Russian household has grown up eating Vareniki dumplings. They are an Eastern European staple, known in many countries by many different names. There are so many different ways to stuff them, from Potatoes and Cheddar Perogies, fruit filled, to these Tvorog or Farmer’s Cheese Vareniki (Вареники с Творогом). They are similar to Russian Pelmeni…
Vegetable Minestrone Soup
Vegetable Minestrone Soup is a classic Italian vegetable soup, which dates back to the ancient Romans. Made with tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots, beans, and usually a rice or pasta it added. There is no specific recipe for Vegetable Minestrone Soup, as it’s made with whatever vegetables are in season. I always use zucchini, fresh green…
Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
A delicious home recipe of a Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork recipe – takeout style – using regular ingredients without any MSG! Crispy fried battered chicken smothered in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and peppers. I could drink this sweet and sour sauce. I told my wife that this was a healthy…
Homemade Dill Pickles
Homemade Dill Pickles are easy to make, and every Russian, Ukrainian and Polish person has their own way to prepare them. Some recipes require fermenting and cellaring, other recipes use canning as a way to preserve. There are even quick refrigerator pickle recipes. Don’t get me started on the flavors, everything from sweet and sour…
How to Make Kombucha
How to Make Kombucha Ever wonder how to make Kombucha? This Kombucha recipe is a delicious fermented black tea beverage, which many people drink for the immune boosting health benefits it provides. So easy to make at home, enjoyed by the whole family. There’s no other food flavor reference I can think of when trying…
Homemade Sour Cream Recipe
Ever wondered how to make Homemade Sour Cream? The original Russian name for it is Smetana (Сметана) and it’s easier to make than you think. Creamier and tastier than sour cream you buy in a store. It’s a delicious Russian export! Yup, Sour Cream has it’s origins in Russia/Eastern Europe and is called Smetana. It’s a…
Korean Carrot Salad Recipe
Russian Korean Carrot Salad Recipe called morkovcha (Морковь по-корейски) is popular salad and side dish across Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet states. Simple to make, a healthy salad that your whole family will love. This Carrot Salad recipe isn’t a true Korean Carrot Salad recipe, but a Russian variation from ethnic Koreans who lived in…
