Holiday Cookies
Start by creaming 80 grams (about 5.6 tablespoons) of butter until fluffy. Then, add 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and half a cup of milk with a piece…
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Start by creaming 80 grams (about 5.6 tablespoons) of butter until fluffy. Then, add 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and half a cup of milk with a piece…
Across the country, Volga watermelons are famous for being juicy and sweet. But they’re not just delicious; they also have some surprising properties. A locksmith from Volgograd, nicknamed Khorunzhiy—playfully referred…
Properly and beautifully presented food not only stimulates the appetite but also aids in digestion. Additionally, an appropriate table setting creates the necessary comfort for enjoying a meal. This is…
Proper food storage is crucial for maintaining a healthy diet for your family. Consuming spoiled food can lead to illness. Therefore, every homemaker should ensure that their home has the…
To prepare nutritious and delicious meals, it’s essential to choose quality ingredients and handle them properly. Here are some tips on how to do just that. How can you tell…
Science has identified over thirty vitamins, each designated by a letter of the Latin alphabet. The most well-studied are vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K. Vitamin A was…
Spices are aromatic components derived from plants, packed with beneficial substances that positively impact health and strengthen the immune system. Beyond their health benefits, spices add various nuances to food,…
Before making its way to European tables,has had quite the adventurous journey. Ships sank due to storms and pirate attacks, and many lives were lost transporting it across seas…
You can use any filling for this roll: mushrooms, vegetables, meat, potatoes, or rice. In short, anything your imagination can come up with. We’ll be making a mushroom roll, so…
Cut 400g of veal into thin strips, pat them dry with a paper towel, and sauté in butter. Once browned, lightly season the veal with salt and set the skillet…
Take veal, coat it in flour, and sauté it. Place the veal in a pot, add diced garlic and onion, pour in red wine and broth, and bring to a…
Pizza is undoubtedly one of the most popular dishes in the world. Here’s the simplest recipe for pizza using yeast dough. Dissolve 1 cup of sparkling water with half a…
Italy is a country where each province boasts its own rich history, yet it only became a unified state relatively recently. This likely contributes to the incredible diversity found in…
When it comes to making chocolate desserts or baked goods, you can choose between cocoa powder or chocolate bars. While working with cocoa powder is straightforward, melting chocolate bars can…
In spring, rhubarb successfully takes the place of berries and fruits. This highly nutritious plant has been known for over five thousand years, initially recognized in the East for its…
Craving homemade ice cream? Let’s be clear: it’s not as simple as it might seem at first glance. However, if you follow certain rules and recommendations, you can achieve a…
Salad with Jerusalem Artichokes Grate the peeled tubers, then add finely chopped onion, parsley, and pepper. Drizzle with oil and vinegar, and season with salt. Instead of oil, you can…
For this recipe, you’ll need pork belly with good meat marbling (you can use any type of fat). Start by washing the pork belly, trimming the skin a bit, cutting…
Jerusalem Artichoke The Jerusalem artichoke, also known as sunchoke, originates from North America, which is where it gets its second name. In Ukraine, it has become popular as both a…
In chilled sweet tea, pour in apple juice and cherry jam, then add citric acid. Mix everything thoroughly. Chill before serving. For the tea: 10g of tea leaves, 125g of…
Fresh farmer’s cheese, sugar, and vanilla sugar are mixed with flour, thoroughly combined, and formed into syrniki, with two pieces per serving. For the filling, rinse the raisins and mix…
Cut pieces of meat are taken from the bone-in pork loin, lightly pounded, stuffed, and secured with headless matches or tied with string. They are then dipped in egg, coated…
Start by boiling the broth. Once the meat is cooked, remove it and slice it thinly. Sauté the chopped onion and separately cook the tomato paste. Peel the pickles and…
Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Take 2.2 lbs of pork belly, wash it, pat it dry with a paper towel, and rub it with salt,…
The very name “sandwich butter” indicates its purpose: it’s meant for spreading on bread. However, it can also be added to prepared dishes—such as cereals, vegetable sides, potatoes, and vegetarian…
To prepare the batter, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in one bowl. In another bowl, beat together sugar and oil until well combined. Continue beating while adding the…
[/caption] This cake gets its name because the recipe calls for five eggs, and you use the same weight of flour, sugar, butter, margarine, or even lard, along with a…
These are a big hit with kids and husbands alike. Combine fat, sugar, milk, and cocoa in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until you achieve a…
Quickly rub the flour with the fat, then knead the dough, adding an egg, sugar, baking soda, and, if desired, a tablespoon of berry liqueur (optional). Divide the dough into…
Start by kneading the dough and adding the crushed yeast. Slice the apples into rounds, leaving the skin on if you prefer, but be sure to remove the seeds. Sprinkle…
In a bowl, I combine cottage cheese, flour, eggs, sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in Eastern European cuisine), sugar, and salt, mixing everything together. I…
I’m excited to share with you a delightful recipe for Hutsul-style stew cooked in pots. Start by marinating 300-400 grams (about 10-14 ounces) of veal with onions for 2-3 hours.…
Today, manufacturers are offering an ever-increasing variety of soy products: meat substitutes, cheese, oil, and more. This wide range is appealing, as soy is a plant-based product, and replacing high-calorie…
Among the water-soluble vitamins, the interconnected and mutually enhancing **B vitamins** stand out. All of them play a crucial role in maintaining the body’s vitality. The most significant among this…
Who doesn’t want to eat rationally, following all the rules of modern nutrition science? However, even understanding the composition of foods and their biological value remains abstract unless we connect…
Vinegar comes in many varieties, including rice, grape, pear, and raspberry. However, apple cider vinegar is considered the most beneficial. It can be used to rinse hair for added shine,…
More than 2,000 years ago, the great healer Hippocrates taught that humans are generally born healthy, and that all diseases eventually come through the mouth via food. A person can…
Of course, it’s winter now, and the only place you can enjoy shashlik is at a restaurant. But let’s take a moment to remember that incomparable aroma, the tenderness…
Sealing Rings Sealing rings on canning lids often wear out, spoil after use, and what can you replace them with? For the past five years, I’ve successfully used rings from…