Zharkoe (жаркое) is a traditional Russian beef and potatoes stew. It’s usually cooked slowly, over a medium heat to let the meat become as tender as possible. The better the meat, the tastier the zharkoe. In Russian, zharkoe also literally means a ‘hot dish’. November is the perfect month to experiment with new hearty dishes… zharkoe [...]
Pelmeni are to Russians what Ravioli are to Italians. A filling, delicious and staple part of the diet. A quick look at the tasty history of pelmeni reveals that these meat filled Russian dumplings are adaptations of the Chines potsticker. Its distinct rounded ear shape is what also sets it apart from Ukraine’s close cousin vareniki [...]
Pike in Russian Style is very good for the holiday table. Ingredients for preparing Pike in Russian Style: Decorate the dish with lemon slices, parsley and olives and your guests will appreciate you cooking talent for sure. 600 g pike 5 mushrooms 1 carrot 1 parsley root 2 ea pickles [...]
This weekend was all about giving thanks, feeling gratitude and sharing food with friends and family. Thanksgiving is often stereotyped as a day when Americans stuff themselves fuller than the turkey they are serving, and pass out on the couch while watching a healthy dose of football and other sports entertainment programming on TV. That may [...]
Golubtsy is a popular dish among Eastern Europeans, particularly in Russian and Ukraine. Traditional filling includes ground meat – usually beef, lamb, or pork – mixed with fresh garlic, onions and spices. Grains like rice or barley usually accompany the meat stuffing for fuller flavor. Some recipes call for mushrooms or other vegetables, but authentic recipes [...]
Ishkhan is a national Armenian dish. That is fried in wine trout, stuffed with the filling of cherry-plums, pomegranate and greens. Trout remarkable for its taste fish. Its distinguishing feature is that it can not exist where the water is contaminated. Such quality fish is used for the diagnosis of reservoirs in which it launches special. [...]
Fish dishes are the classics of Russian cuisine and this was recognized by strictest gourmets of past centuries. Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, in particular, is lower in fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, or [...]
Fish Casserole is a dish made in Novgorod style. Novgorod was considered one of the largest centres of the Rus. Fish casserole is a wonderful dish that will make your dinner unforgettable. Ingredients for preparation Fish Casserole: Related Products: Gassy Mushrooms 1 large onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices 5 tablespoons unsalted [...]
Potato and Mushroom Casserole is a unique combination, as mushrooms impart special relish to common potato dishes. This savory casserole will make a perfect dinner to your family. Ingredients for preparing Potato And Mushroom Casserole: Related Products: Sunflower Oil (Refiined) Assorted Forest Mushrooms Monouri Feta 6 medium potatoes 3 tablespoons vegetable [...]
Kutan is a national Armenian dish, it is a baked trout, stuffed with boiled rice, raisins and ginger. Ingredients Kutan: Armenian dish 1 1/2 kg trout 100 g butter 1/2 c raisins 1/2 tb parsley green 1/2 ts ginger Salt 1/2 c rice Method: Gutted fish, rub [...]
Smoking is perhaps one of the most ancient methods of preparation and preservation of fish, developed long before, both in household refrigerators. Smoking gives the fish a particular flavor and has a preservative effect. The best wood for smoking fish – alder and juniper. It takes only a few sprigs of juniper to give the fish [...]
