About: Olya Sandstrom

Recent Posts by Olya Sandstrom

Sunflower Kozinaki

Another Slavic sweet and easy recipe from my childhood that can be prepared quickly from sunflower seeds or nuts. Kozinaki (Gozinaki) are Georgian and Armenian sweets with walnuts and honey, traditionally prepared for the New Year and Christmas. Instead of walnuts they can be made from hazelnuts, sunflower seeds or sesame seeds. It's definitely kid's favorite!...
Read more

Using an apple slicer for cutting potatoes

You can use an apple slicer for cutting potatoes too. When I need to fry sliced potatoes, I boil them in the water first for 10-15 min, slice them with the apple cutter, and then bake the potatoes in the oven or deep fry after. If you are cutting the raw potatoes with an apple slicer, cut the potato with...
Read more

Recent Comments by Olya Sandstrom

    No comments by Olya Sandstrom yet.