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Chakhokhbili Chicken

05Jul

Chakhokhbili Chicken. Chakhokhbili-stew poultry, one of the most delicious and popular dishes of Georgian cuisine. Originally it was prepared from a pheasant, but now is made from any bird, usually chicken. It’s a very tasty, flavorful dish, that does not use water, oil, or fat since tomatoes and onions give this naturally to the dish. I like to add...

Fried eggplant with herbs, Greek yogurt, garlic filling, tomato and basil

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04Jul

Fried eggplant with herbs, Greek yogurt, garlic filling, tomato and basil (more…)...

Vareniki, pierogies with cherries, potatoes, cheese

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02Jul

when life gives you bad weather and rain, make food! We made vareniki—or pierogis—, a Ukrainian dish; there are 3 different kinds: fresh, sour cherries, smoked potatoes with onions and salo (cured bacon), and also homemade cottage cheese and sour cream with fresh dill and cilantro. It was an amazing lunch!!! Read more

Rhubarb syrup, good for cocktails, iced tea or to drizzle over frozen desserts

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01Jul

Found a great recipe, Rhubarb syrup, good for cocktails, iced tea or to drizzle over frozen desserts. I used it in my ices Cream, yogurt, drinks. Also made popsicles from it, adding some juice. Bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add 1 1/2 cups grated rhubarb ( I used blender), reduce heat and simmer until...

Nalivka, Cherry liqueur

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28Jun

Nalivka, Cherry liqueur, easy recipe! (more…)...

Roasted Kohlrabi with Goat Cheese

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25Jun

I tried a new recipe today with some kohlrabi, super tasty, one of my favorites! Roasted Kohlrabi with Goat Cheese, pine nuts & Tarragon, also made vinaigrette with shallots, olive oil, lemon juice. (more…)...

Borscht

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24Jun

Tasty Ukrainian lunch for us today! Borscht, also black bread and homemade salo with spices and garlic! (more…)...

Pasta carbonara with leeks, so tasty!

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18Jun

Pasta carbonara with leeks, so tasty! From JOliver 2 leeks, 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp butter, thyme, 4 garlic, 300 ml water, 1 egg, 50g Parmesan, pasta (more…)...

Sour cream mascarpone cake with condensed milk, dark chocolate

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17Jun

Сметанник, sour cream/ mascarpone cake with condensed milk, dark chocolate. Super tasty, and yes, the flowers are edible Cметанник, очень хороший рецепт масло сливочное, 100 г; сгущенное молоко, 1 банка; яйца, 2 шт; соль, четверть ч.л; сода, 1 ч.л; какао, 1.5 ст.л; мука, 140 г. Крем: сметана, 600 г; пудра сахарная, 2 ст.л; загуститель для сметаны, 1 пачка. Глазурь: шоколад, 100 г; молоко,...

Homemade pasta, ravioli, tortellini and tortelloni with 5 cheeses and pizza

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15Jun

When it’s a rainy day on the weekend, we cook something together. Today: Homemade pasta, ravioli, tortellini and tortelloni with 5 cheeses. but we didn't stop at pasta and ravioli, why not cook something else, it’s a great day for that! Homemade pizza, 4 different types, Mexican style with chorizo and chicken, BBQ with chicken and bacon,...

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Chakhokhbili Chicken

Fried eggplant with herbs, Greek yogurt, garlic filling, tomato and basil

Vareniki, pierogies with cherries, potatoes, cheese

Rhubarb syrup, good for cocktails, iced tea or to drizzle over frozen desserts

Nalivka, Cherry liqueur

Roasted Kohlrabi with Goat Cheese

Borscht

Pasta carbonara with leeks, so tasty!

Sour cream mascarpone cake with condensed milk, dark chocolate

Homemade pasta, ravioli, tortellini and tortelloni with 5 cheeses and pizza

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