The great range of Russian Candy – how to make a choice?
Russian Candy - a treat that pleases our taste buds, uplifting and adds energy Candy – a treat that pleases our taste buds, uplifting and adds energy. In this article we’ll talk about the types of sweets are produced in Russia, how they differ and how they are called in Russia. This will help to make the choice when buying at our online store. History of origin. The "progenitors" of modern candy were sweets made [...]
Famous Holodets
The roots of Russian Holodets go back to antiquity. A lot of information of it are found in the annals and charters. But at the same time, Holodets popular nowadays. We'll show you a simple Holodets recipe and you can surprise your guests. If someone would ask me: "What dish is certainly prepared in Russia for the biggest and greatest holidays", then I will answer without hesitation — it is Holodets, of course. And not [...]
Chakhokhbili
Do you want to cook a dish that will create a special atmosphere at the table? Or maybe you're planning a gastronomic evening in Oriental style? Then any dish of Georgian cuisine will do half the work for you. After all, the Georgians themselves are very hospitable and friendly. Their dishes, richly flavored with herbs, with alternating flavors of sour to sweet, salty and spicy, induce to have a sit-down, long conversations and loud [...]
Cottage Cheese Paskha (Easter Cake)
For Orthodox Christians Easter is one of the most anticipated holidays after the New Year and Christmas. This bright spring holiday is preceded by a great preparation. It involves not only a great fast, during which each person strives to become a little better, do good deeds and fill his heart with love. But people also need to prepare the house and stock up on food for the holiday table. Easter table is always [...]
Khvorost – Brushwood Crunchy Cookies
Khvorost baked cookies give a rise to childhood memories of the winter or early spring time. The reason is that the recipe is simple, and mothers and grandmothers always attract children to the cooking of khvorost. Their little fingers easily and cheerfully twist the dough into interesting curls. Many people mistakenly assume that brushwood cookies got their name from their resemblance to the branches, but actually the resemblance must be sought in the sound [...]
Mimosa salad
Some 20 years ago International Women's Day held on March 8 was impossible to imagine without men carrying a sprig of mimosa, a bouquet of tulips and some famous brand cake. But today, these traditions remain a thing of the past. Nowadays it is fashionable to give peonies and cupcakes with fresh berries. And the centerpiece of the festive table will certainly be a dietary salad with yogurt dressing. But if you decide to [...]
Baked apples
Apple is for sure one of the most popular fruits, especially in Russia. It is difficult to surprise someone with an apple, because it can be found in every house like bread or butter. Of course, the most “apple” month of the year is September, and the most vivid and impressive culinary experiments with apples fall precisely in this period when the gardens are full of apples. But it is so nice to cook [...]
Potato casserole
What is essentially a casserole? It is a minimum of ingredients and loads of saved time. Perhaps it is the fastest dish made from everything you have in the refrigerator. Many recipes are possible to cook without using the oven, on the stove. Without reading any recipes, relying only on your own imagination, you can cook a stunning dinner, snack or dessert. Casserole as a dessert is usually prepared from cottage cheese: cottage cheese, [...]
Kistibi. Tatar National Dish
It is not surprising to hear from Tatar housewife an unobtrusive question: What are you cooking today? Tatars are always looking for new recipes and ideas. They cook quite a lot and always diverse. They even bake homemade bread for the whole family. If you are invited to a Tatar family tea party, you will be surprised by the variety of sweet food on the table which is necessarily homemade: cottage cheese cheesecakes, sweet [...]
Shrovetide – Maslenitsa. Russian Pancakes
Pancake week can rightly be considered the most fun time of the year after the New Year hustle and bustle. It heralds the onset of spring and gives people a few carefree days in the winter succession of daily routine. Maslenitsa is unimaginable without pancakes in all their diversity with different fillings and toppings - pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, pancakes for yourself, for dear friends and guests. But why are special Maslenitsa [...]