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,…

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…

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…

People often refer to the walnut tree as a miraculous plant. This is because every part of the tree is useful: the fruits and the leaves. The beautiful wood is…

Pork loin: 300 g (about 10.5 oz) Egg: 1 Mayonnaise: 1 tsp Flour: 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs: 70 g (about 2.5 oz) Sesame seeds: 30 g (about 1 oz) Coriander, black…

You’ve made the firm decision to lose weight. Where to start? First and foremost, with self-control. And also by familiarizing yourself with the chart we’ve provided below. You’ll discover some…

Physalis is a plant closely related to our familiar potatoes and tomatoes, belonging to the nightshade family. The ripe fruits possess medicinal properties and are used as a diuretic for…

– Carp – 2.2 lbs – Sour cream – 14 oz – Onion – 1 – Garlic – 3 cloves – Lemon and dill – to taste – Salt and…

The warm May sun is shining generously. Many are already eyeing their suitcases: vacation time is just around the corner. Those preparing to welcome holidaymakers at their vacation homes, while…

Wash the lettuce leaves, roughly chop them, and place them in a salad bowl, drizzling with the dressing. To make the dressing, mash the garlic with salt and sugar, then…

Finnish Herring Cut herring fillets into pieces and soak them in a marinade prepared as follows: mix prepared horseradish, powdered sugar, vinegar, sliced onions, and oil. Let the herring sit…

First, sauté the onion, carrot, parsley root, celery, and turnip in a skillet until they are golden brown. Then, boil them in salted water and strain the broth through cheesecloth.…

Sometimes, a meal just doesn’t turn out right. Whether we cooked it ourselves and missed the mark, or we made a hasty purchase—like fish that’s too salty, overcooked meat, or…

Peel, rinse, and cut the carrots into sticks or cubes. Pour boiling water over them, drain in a colander, and place them in a pot with heated butter and a…

Dutch-Style Onions Chop the onions into small pieces and sauté them until they are partially cooked. Grease a baking dish with fat, layer in pieces of white bread that have…

Vegetable Caviar Wash and chop zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, onions, celery, or parsley. Sauté the onions, carrots, and herbs in oil, then add the bell peppers and zucchini. Pour…

Cut the cheese and ham into small pieces. Peel the hard-boiled egg and chop it as well. Rinse the dill and chop it finely. Mix everything together with mayonnaise. Serve…

Melt some butter in a skillet. Add sliced sausage, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 2 minutes. Drain the peas and add them to the sausage,…

Pour the sour cream into a skillet. Once it comes to a boil, crack in the eggs and surround them with diced tomatoes. Heat on low until the egg whites…

Bring the milk to a boil. Mix the sour milk (простокваша) with a cup of hot milk and slowly pour it into the pot with the remaining milk. Bring it…

Sauté the ground meat with onions and bell peppers, seasoning with salt, and then add chopped parsley and dill. Cut out the core of the cabbage and fill the cavity…

Wash the sausages and make a lengthwise slit in each one. Insert a narrow piece of cheese into each opening. In a small skillet, melt some butter, add the sausages,…

Sort the rice, rinse it thoroughly, and cook until tender. Drain the broth, pass the rice through a sieve, return it to the broth, add milk, butter, and salt, then…

As school vacations roll around, many adults head off on holiday while kids are happily sent to camps to enjoy time with their peers. However, sometimes parents take their vacations…

POTATO ROLL Start by making mashed potatoes. For the filling, chop the vegetables and sauté them until tender. Remove from heat, add salt, a raw egg, and mix well. Roll…

Anyone born between October 24 and November 22 is a Scorpio. I am too. It’s not such a bad sign after all. Scorpios are known for their strong personalities and…

Mushroom Pastries Start by creaming 2 cups of sugar with an egg, then add 200g of margarine, 200g of sour cream (a thicker, tangier version of sour cream common in…

A baby girl is born, and her mother rejoices—she’s growing up to be a little helper, a future homemaker. But who doesn’t know how often a mother’s hopes can be…

Boil the vareniki in salted water over moderate heat for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Then, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a colander.…

With Offal Finely grind well-stewed heart and lungs through a meat grinder, then mix in finely chopped sautéed onions, salt, and pepper. Serve the dumplings topped with butter or crispy…

I start by patting the prepared chicken dry with a clean cloth, then I season it with salt and pepper. I preheat the oven to the highest setting. Next, I…

It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t love eating them. But cooking? Well, that takes a bit of effort. Plus, you need to know a few essential secrets: how much…

As the New Year approaches and we prepare to host guests, we start planning ahead, seeking out useful tips and interesting, “delicious” recipes from friends and cookbooks. However, it’s not…

Every hostess dreams of a New Year’s table that impresses, filled with pickled treats and a variety of appetizers. No celebration would be complete without a beloved dish, which varies…

Potatoes will taste especially delicious if you add a few unpeeled cloves of garlic when frying them in a deep fryer. Before roasting a chicken in the oven, brush it…

Honey captures the fresh aromas of spring and the warmth of summer. Its flavor was recognized long before sugar became popular. The great Avicenna recommended it to those who wished…

Imagine a world where onions and garlic have vanished from our tables. Many dishes simply wouldn’t be the same without them—think borscht, meat patties, shish kebabs, dumplings—there are just too…

Wash the apples in cold water, remove the stems, and place them in an enameled bowl. Sprinkle with sugar, add water, and set in a warm place. The next day,…

Cut the apples into eight pieces and mix them with chopped lemon (skin and seeds included). Cover with water so that it fully submerges the fruit, and boil until tender.…

Select small, ripe beets that are vividly colored. Wash and peel them, then place them in a prepared container. Pour a 3% salt solution over the beets and let them…