Solyanka is a traditional Russian rustic smoked and sour soup, where a surprising combination of smoked meats and acidic liquids come together. What gives this soup its ultra fab smoky flavor are the hard rock variety of smoked meats like ham, salami, sausage and bacon, while the pickles, olives and lemon juice bring out the mild tartness. [Continue Reading…]
Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup
Alright! Today is your day to make simple Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup. The sweetness of the roasted garlic pairs perfectly with creamy cauliflower, and with some butter, leeks and thyme you have a seriously incredible soup on your hands. Once all of the ingredients were combined and I tepidly scooped my spoon into the pot [Continue Reading…]
Fish Curry
Dinner tonight? Curry? Yes! I can’t say I’ve visited many Asian countries nor can I even say I’ve eaten at that many authentic Asian restaurants. But I have tried a curry or two in my life and I know what I like in one. This recipe is a mix of everything I love about curry all rolled into [Continue Reading…]
Shrimp Gazpacho
This light, but so full of amazing flavors Shrimp Gazpacho is a mouthful of summer. The fresh acidity of tomatoes, juicy cucumbers and herbs really balance with flavorful shrimp. It’s like a salad on a spoon, so delicious! You won’t have to announce that dinner is ready, the aroma will lure everyone to the kitchen! [Continue Reading…]
Meat Aspic (Kholodets)
Meat Aspic or Kholodets is another traditional vintage dish for various eastern european countries. It represents a simple healthy broth cooked from parts of meat which is then cooled down to jellify. Most recipes call for adding a pack of gelatin to jellify the broth, but I like my kholodets the old-fashioned, natural way by simply [Continue Reading…]
Borscht
Borscht and Slavic cuisine is as Barcelona and Gaudi as Gagarin and the space and as New York and the Statue of Liberty. Although borsch is cooked by all Slavic people recipes differ from country to country and even from family to family. Ukrainians like to serve it with home made cured pork belly (Salo), sour cream [Continue Reading…]