What size can a berry be? When you hear the word “berry,” many might think of strawberries or cherries. But the largest strawberry is about the size of a chicken…

The woman gasped and dropped the knife, which was covered in shimmering scales. The fish thrashed its tail, hit the table, and flopped onto the floor. — Oh, for heaven’s…

Have you ever seen a light-colored beer bottle? Apparently, they don’t exist: dark glass protects beer from the effects of light. And what about a dark milk bottle? Probably no…

For a long time, humans have incorporated microorganisms into their diets. All products made from yeast dough, cheeses, kefir, and several other foods consistently contain a certain number of microbial…

I was drawn to this recipe by its unique twist on the pot lid: it’s made from puff pastry. I can’t wait to share it with you. Start by sautéing…

Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken breast lengthwise into thin cutlets. Cover them with plastic wrap and gently pound one side. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. On each…

Sauté 3 finely chopped onions until golden brown. Dice sweet bell peppers and chili peppers, then cook them with the onions until the peppers are slightly tender. Next, add 1…

The distinctive flavor of a champignon mushroom comes from its water-soluble proteins called albumins, which means these mushrooms can quickly lose their taste, easily transferring it to other ingredients. Champignons…

Paella was once a dish for the poor, made from whatever the land and sea provided. It gained worldwide popularity thanks to tourists who visited fishing restaurants and truly appreciated…

Ingredients: 2 boiled beets 1 boiled carrot 2 boiled potatoes 3.5 oz cream cheese 1 package of mayonnaise, preferably full-fat 1 lightly salted herring 1.5 tsp gelatin Instructions: Soak the…

This recipe is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to fuss with dough or simply isn’t very good at it! Quick and delicious—give it a try! Start with a loaf…

Latvian National Cuisine: Pumpkin Dishes The Latvian national cuisine offers a variety of dishes featuring pumpkin. Among them are the following: Pickled Pumpkin Start by peeling the pumpkin and removing…

A great way to protect your eyes while chopping onions and horseradish is to wear swimming goggles. You can process these ingredients in front of a running fan; the airflow…

How to Preserve Dill and Keep Its Intense, Pleasant Aroma There are many ways to preserve dill: some dry the herbs and store them in glass jars, while others opt…

**”Troika.”** To prepare this canned dish, you’ll need 3 eggplants, 3 bell peppers, 3 red tomatoes, and 3 onions. Start by washing all the vegetables and placing them in a…

Sometimes you open a jar of pickles only to find they’re too salty or a bit sour—not quite to your taste. When that happens, I pour the cucumbers out of…

Pickling Cucumbers the Traditional Way In clean 3-liter jars, I start by adding spices to the bottom: finely chopped dill, tarragon, and black currant leaves—just enough to cover the base.…

“Once, while I was in Mariupol, friends treated me to some incredibly delicious canned tomatoes. I jotted down the recipe, mastered it, and now I make these preserves myself, calling…

The cheese I make closely resembles a well-known industrial cheese called “Yantar.” For this cheese, it’s better to use crumbly cottage cheese rather than the layered kind. I place it…

Green beans can be transformed into a variety of delicious dishes. Before cooking, prepare the vegetables by trimming the ends, removing the stringy fibers from both sides of the pods,…

Anyone who tries this will rave about it. I made it simply. I took young zucchini—washed and sterilized quart jars. Then, I placed dill, garlic, horseradish, and pepper (a little…

This sauce is made not only from garlic cloves but also from the green shoots—known as garlic scapes—that have little bulbs at the tips. Everything is passed through a meat…

Let me share my experience with storing meat—any kind of meat. It’s not easy to keep it fresh; everyone knows that. In winter, it can freeze, dry out, or get…

We prepared for Easter. Back in the 1940s, when we had a cow, my mother would make a wonderful treat for the holiday. She would gather cottage cheese and sour…

“`html Ingredients: 2 eggs 50 g of spinach (about 1.8 oz) 1 cup of grated cheese Salt to taste Chop the spinach and sauté it for 2 minutes. Beat the…

Ingredients: 2 slices of toast bread 2 eggs Butter, salt to taste Instructions: Cut out the soft center of the toast bread. Spread butter on both sides of the toast…

Ingredients: 150 g cheese (grated) 2 bell peppers (red and yellow) 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 onion (red or white) 1/3 of a chili pepper 1 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons…

“`html Eggs – 8 pieces Potatoes (boiled or fried) – 150g (about 5.3 oz) Smoked sausages – 150g (about 5.3 oz) Milk – 0.5 cup Cheese – 60g (about 2.1…

Zucchini and Mushroom Salad Ingredients: 2 zucchini (or courgettes) 500g (about 1 lb) mushrooms A piece of ginger 0.5 tsp honey 1 tsp mustard 2 tbsp olive oil 0.5 bunch…

Ingredients: – 1 rabbit – 2 carrots – 2 onions – 2 tomatoes – 2 cloves of garlic – 1 cup of sour cream – ½ lemon – Salt, black…

“`html Pasta: 300 g (approx. 10.6 oz) Spinach: 1 bunch Cherry tomatoes: 6-8 pieces Champignon mushrooms: 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz) Onion: 1 piece Heavy cream: 100 ml (approx. 0.4…

Beef Stew with Cider Beef: 600 g (approx. 1.3 lbs) Cider: 300 ml (approx. 1.3 cups) Celery: 1 stalk Carrot: 1 Onion: 1 Cinnamon: 1 stick Tomatoes: 3 Salt and…

Chicken Roll-Ups 1 chicken breast 3 eggs Fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and oil to taste Bread crumbs Boil two eggs. Cut the chicken breast into two pieces. Make a lengthwise…

“`html Eggs: 4 Kefir: 2 cups Baking soda: ½ tablespoon Salt: ½ teaspoon Flour: 2½ cups Ground meat: 500g (about 1.1 lbs) Onion: 1 Chop the onion and sauté it…

Turkey Breast with Mandarin and Cheese Turkey breast – 500 g (about 1.1 lbs) Mandarins – 4-5 pieces Cheese – 30-50 g (about 1-2 oz) Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons…

Chicken fillet: 500g (about 1.1 lbs) Kefir: 100g (about 3.5 oz) Cheese: 100g (about 3.5 oz) Starch: 2-3 tablespoons Onion: 1 Herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Cut the chicken…

Chicken fillet: 500 g (about 1.1 lbs) Spinach: 300 g (about 10.6 oz) Cheese: 100 g (about 3.5 oz) Salt and pepper to taste Butter, breadcrumbs Cut the chicken fillet…

Baked Salmon Steaks with Creamy Caviar Sauce 4 salmon steaks 1 lemon 2 tablespoons red caviar 200 ml heavy cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon…

Veal Liver with Apples and Onions Ingredients: Veal liver: 700 g (about 1.5 lbs) Onions: 2 Sour apples: 2 Salt to taste Flour Vegetable oil Peel the apples, remove the…

Ingredients: Ground meat – 800g (about 1.75 lbs) White bread – 3-4 slices Onion – 1-2 Garlic – 2 cloves Raw egg – 1 Hard-boiled eggs – 4-6 Worcestershire sauce…

Ingredients: – Ground meat (70% chicken breast + 30% pork) – 600g (approx. 1.3 lbs) – Bacon (slices) – 16-20 pieces – Onion – 1 – Garlic – 1-2 cloves…

“`html 6 hard-boiled eggs 1 bunch of green onions 1 bunch of dill 2 tablespoons semolina 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon sour cream Salt to taste Grate the hard-boiled eggs…

Oven-Baked Pork with Vegetables Ingredients: 300-400 g (approx. 0.7-0.9 lbs) of pork (shoulder or loin) 4 hunter-style sausages 1-2 bell peppers 3-4 carrots 1 tablespoon of oil Green onions for…

Ingredients: A piece of pork Garlic Carrot 250 g (about 2 cups) of cranberries Spices to taste (salt, pepper, etc.) Sugar Instructions: Marinade: Pass 150 g of cranberries through a…

Oat Flour Pancakes Ingredients: Oat flour: 2 cups Eggs: 2 Sugar (preferably brown): 3 tablespoons Kefir: 2 cups Baking powder: 2/3 teaspoon In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.…

Stuffed Meat Rolls with Rice Rectangular pieces of meat: 4 pieces Dried plums (prunes): 100 g (about 3.5 oz) Carrot: 200 g (about 7 oz) Celery root: 100 g (about…

Pork (loin, tenderloin) – 400 g Hard cheese – 75 g Mayonnaise – 15 g Egg – 1 Flour – 15 g Salt and pepper to taste Oil for frying…