Boil together the fat, water, sugar, and cocoa until you achieve a smooth mixture. Set aside about a cup of this mixture. Once the mixture cools, gradually add flour while…

Boil the meat and sausage, then chop them into cubes along with the cucumbers and egg whites. Finely chop the green onions and mash them with salt. In a separate…

Ingredients: Beef tongue Meat (I use a tenderloin, or if they’re small, even two, overlapping them as we say “in a staggered fashion”) Mayonnaise Salt and pepper Garlic First, boil…

It’s no secret that living life to the fullest is important, regardless of health issues or immune system concerns. You probably want to always look and feel your best, allowing…

Ingredients: Chicken thighs Korean-style carrots Fresh dill sprigs Red bell pepper Salt and pepper Carefully remove the skin from the chicken thigh and cut away the bone, leaving a small…

On April 15, during Lazarus Saturday, it’s time to sow peas for a bountiful harvest. On April 23, St. George’s Day, the nightingale begins to sing, and it will continue…

The present dictates its own rules, sets its own pace of life, and in the midst of our daily routines, we sometimes forget what truly matters. When we try to…

Finely chop the onions and sauté them in a deep skillet until golden brown. Gradually add the finely chopped zucchini, eggplants, and bell peppers. Incorporate diced tomatoes or tomato sauce,…

Often, well-meaning moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas try to be “perfect” caregivers for their little ones. They hold their babies close, shielding them from the dangers and threats of…

Green tomatoes – 2.2 lbs Yellow bell pepper – 1, sliced into strips Garlic – 1 head, minced 9% vinegar – 3.4 fl oz Oil – 3.4 fl oz Sugar…

200g of pumpkin (I used “muscat” variety) 4 eggs leek (white part) mayonnaise spices Boil the eggs and cut them into large cubes. Slice the leek into half-rings, blanch in…

1 can of sardines 1 small onion (diced) 1 small carrot (grated) 2 eggs 3 cloves of garlic 1/2 bunch of parsley leaves 5-6 slices of bread salt, black pepper,…

Ingredients: 4 kg (about 8.8 lbs) of cabbage 2 liters (about 8.5 cups) of cooked mushrooms (such as honey agarics) 500 ml (about 2 cups) of tomato sauce 500 ml…

In a prepared meat or vegetable broth (made with carrots, parsley, celery root, and onion), add finely chopped potatoes and zucchini cut into thin strips. Cook until the potatoes are…

Ingredients: 2 onions 2 medium carrots 2 zucchini 2 eggplants 2 tomatoes 2 bell peppers 200 grams of bacon 1 bunch of parsley Salt and ground pepper to taste 150-200…

In a saucepan, combine 400g of caramel candies and 200g of butter. Place it over low heat, stirring continuously until the candies dissolve completely. Once the mixture is off the…

Vegetables and fruits are among the oldest and most widely consumed foods by humans. It’s long been known that they play a crucial role in our nutrition. Some, like peas…

Ingredients: Carrot tops Tomatoes Brine for 5 liters (about 1.3 gallons) of water: 20 tablespoons of sugar 5 tablespoons of salt 350g (about 1.5 cups) of vinegar Place 4-5 carrot…

OCEAN PASTA SALAD Chop the eggs, processed cheese, and onions. Add the “Ocean” pasta and mix well, then drizzle with melted butter. You can create a similar pasta using any…

Cut the carp into pieces, soak the raisins, mix them with honey, and simmer. Then combine with the cooled jelly. Garnish the fish with lemon slices, boiled egg, and herbs,…

This delicious dish has been somewhat forgotten lately. Young cooks admit they don’t know how to prepare it with kidneys, and making rassolnik (a traditional Russian soup) with regular broth…

Fry whole small potatoes until golden, then transfer them to a portioned baking dish. On top, place two pieces of partially fried beef tenderloin, boiled and finely chopped mushrooms, onions…

Ingredients: 5 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 100g sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in Eastern European cuisine) 100g margarine 2 cups flour 1 cup finely…

APPLES WITH CELERY Peel and julienne the apples and raw celery root, then add chopped nuts and dress with mayonnaise. Ingredients: 3 apples, 1 celery root, 1 tablespoon chopped nuts,…

Caring homemakers stock up with a plan: some ingredients are used within a week or two, while others might last a month or even a month and a half. Take…

Soak herring fillets in milk, then finely chop them and mix with boiled beans, finely chopped green or yellow onions, and mayonnaise. Garnish with herbs. The ingredients include 250g of…

Start by taking fresh beets, peeling them, and slicing them into rounds. Boil the slices until tender. Once cooked, remove them and transfer to a bowl. Add sliced pickles, mix…

To the grated cheese, add diced boiled beef tongue, sour cream, finely chopped onion, and mix everything together. Season with black pepper and garlic, which has been crushed with dill…

The colored lining of leather gloves can fade over time and stain your hands. We recommend sprinkling a bit of talcum powder inside, rubbing it in, and then shaking out…

Grate 350g of hard cheese. Finely chop 8 eggs and 100g of onion, mix them together, and dress with 250g of mayonnaise. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Smoked meat is cut into strips and mixed with cooked beans, finely chopped onions, and mayonnaise. Garnish with herbs and eggs. Ingredients: 300g of smoked meat, 300g of beans, 100g…

Cut the meat into pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté. Then add fried onions and tomato paste, pour in broth, and braise for nearly an hour. After that,…

Start by salting the egg yolks and thoroughly whisking them together. Gradually add the oil while mixing well until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous mixture. Next, add vinegar. If the…

Plums are not only delicious but also packed with dietary and nutritional benefits. With carbohydrates making up 9-14 percent of their composition, they serve as a significant source of energy.…

Wash the berries and press them through a sieve. Pour the juice into a pot and place it in a cool spot. Put the leftover berry pulp into another pot,…

The blues is one of the most expressive dances I know. When words fail and there’s so much to say, dance the blues. When partners join hands, it’s a classic…

This conclusion was reached by Yuri Ryurikov, a well-known “love specialist,” after a long journey from his first book, “Three Trains,” to the published first volume of his encyclopedic trilogy…

I just don’t understand people who complain about what to do after work. For me and my kids, there’s never a shortage of ways to spend our free time. What…

Start by washing the small green cucumbers, trimming off the stems, and soaking them in cold water for 8 hours, changing the water twice during this time. Next, place washed…

Knead the dough and roll it out into two layers. Bake them in the oven, then spread a mixture of sour cream whipped with cooked and finely chopped prunes, crushed…

Soak 100g of dried mushrooms in water, then boil them and drain in a colander. Cut 1 kilogram of fish into pieces, remove the bones, and sauté until golden brown.…

Toast 500 grams (about 1.1 pounds) of cornmeal and grind it with 200 grams (about 7 ounces) of butter, adding salt and pepper to taste. Pour in 1.5 liters (about…

Soak 1 pound of beans for 2 hours. Cook until they are partially tender. Cut the meat into pieces and sauté in fat until it’s halfway cooked. Sauté the onion…

Spices are used to enhance a dish’s appeal, adding the right color, aroma, or a completely new flavor; they help preserve ingredients or finished dishes and eliminate unpleasant or distinctive…

Elsa Martinelli, throughout her career as a model and actress, has certainly tried her fair share of cosmetics. What does she prefer? “Regular exercise is more effective than expensive stimulating…

MEAT UNDER A FUR COAT Start by peeling 2.2 pounds of potatoes and grating them using a coarse grater (grate them into a bowl with a little water). Transfer the…

Many young women ask, “Can we use cosmetics?” and each shares her own struggles. The answer is simple: cosmetics should be used from an early age. First, determine your skin…