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Cuckoo's Nest Cookies. Ingredients: 320g flour + 1 tbsp flour (if needed) 100g butter (room t°C) 100g sugar (more if desired) 2 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp milk a pinch of salt 1-2 tbsp poppy seeds Method: In a bowl combine flour...
Pancake Cake. Russian religious and folk holiday Maslenitsa continues and since "blini" (pancakes) are the most characteristic food of Maslenitsa, I'd love to share with you this unsusual yet mouthwatering dessert. If you've already tried pancakes in...
Black Forest Cake INGREDIENTS: For cake: 6 eggs 100 g flour 50 g cocoa 200 g sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract a pinch of salt Cherry syrup: 50 g sugar 1 tbsp corn flour 550 g canned cherries, fruit & juice separated 2 tbsp Kirsch or Rhum...
Zucchini & Salmon Roll. INGREDIENTS: 3 large zucchini 1 egg 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tbsp garlic powder (or minced garlic) 1 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp Mascarpone 200 g smoked salmon, sliced parsley sesame seeds...
Raspberry & Rum Chocolate Roll INGREDIENTS: 1) Sponge: 4 eggs (2 whole eggs, 2 yolks, 2 egg whites) 30 g flour 80g + 20g sugar 25 g cocoa 2) Filling: 250 g mascarpone 5 tbsp milk 50 g sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 200 g fresh raspberries 3) Syrup: 80 ml...
Orange & Chocolate Glazed Bundt Cake INGREDIENTS: 3 oranges 175 g soft room t°C butter 120 g + 80 g sugar 3 eggs 200 g flour 1 full tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 100 g dark chocolate, chopped in small chunks Glaze: 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 to...
Russian Lazy Potato Dumplings "Vareniki" Vareniki are traditional Russian dumplings that can be stuffed with a variety of prepared fillings, including meat, potatoes, cottage cheese or fruit. They are cooked by boiling in salted water. "Evenings on a...
Salmon & Broccoli Tart INGREDIENTS: 1 filo pastry 2 salmon fillets (+/- 200g), sliced into chunks 2 cups half-cooked broccoli 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 2 spring onions, chopped 4 tbsp sour cream 1 egg 1 tsp oregano salt / pepper METHOD: Spread filo...
Orange Meringue Tart. INGREDIENTS: For the pastry: 185 g flour 125 g butter, room t°C 40 g powdered sugar 30 g almond meal (ground almonds) 1 egg yolk a pinch of salt For the orange cream filling: 1 tbsp orange zest 125 ml orange juice (from 2 medium...
Easy & Delicious Apple Tart. Ingredients: 230g ready to use puff pastry 2 medium apples, peeled and cored 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp butter lemon juice cinnamon powdered sugar Method: Roll out the puff pastry sheet. If yours is round like...
Stuffed Mini Calamari Mediterranean Recipe from Sète. INGREDIENTS: Sauce: 500 g mini calamari, cleaned and emptied 6 large tomatoes, diced 4 medium yellow onions, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 to 1 tsp red hot chilli pepper ( piment d'Espelette)...
Baked Sweet Potatoes with a Creamy Filling. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 3 tsp sour cream 3 tbsp grated parmesan (or any other cheese) some chopped parsley salt & pepper to taste sesame seeds (optional) Method: Wash and scrub the potatoes. Coat them...
Marinated & Grilled Spicy Sardines. Originally from Crimea in Russia, having "stopped" in New Zealand for 8 years, I've been living in the South-West of France since 2006...Throughout my life I've encountered so many different cultures, done a lot of...
Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini. INGREDIENTS: 4 medium to large round zucchini 100 g rice, cooked 150 g feta cheese, diced 40 g black olives, sliced 10-12 cherry tomatoes 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp fennel seeds salt / pepper, to taste...
Cucumber "Tagliatelle" with Melon & Feta. INGREDIENTS (1 serving): 1/3 of a medium cucumber, unpeeled 2 to 3 slices of melon 30 g feta cheese 1 tbsp walnut or olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar salt & pepper, to taste sesame seeds fresh mint leaves METHOD:...
Raw Vegan Brownie Bites INGREDIENTS: 1 cup walnuts 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup dates, pitted 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp coconut oil a pinch of salt 2 tbsp mixed seeds (flax, chia, sesame) 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips METHOD: Place walnuts, coconut, dates,...
The last one of the "Chayote Trilogy":) Chayote Fritters INGREDIENTS: 3 medium to large chayotes 2 eggs 8 tbsp flour 2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp spring onion 2 tbsp parsley 1 tsp curcuma salt / pepper vegetable oil sour cream METHOD: Place chayotes in a large...
St Valentine's Salad "Cupid". Ingredients: 300g smoked salmon, cut into small cubes 4-5 eggs, hard boiled, cut into small cubes 3-4 small to medium potatoes, skinned, boiled & cut into small cubes 4 medium carrots, skinned, boiled and cut into small cubes...
Turkey Paupiettes with Chardonnay Cream Sauce. Ingredients: 4 turkey paupiettes (520g) 300 ml liquide cream 1/2 glass Chardonnay wine (or any white wine of your choice) 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 150g Champignons de Paris, sliced 1 large onion, diced 2 tbsp...
Upside-Down Orange & Almond Cake INGREDIENTS: 3 oranges 4 eggs 100 g butter, room t° 250 g sugar + 30 g sugar 120 g flour 50 g almond powder 10 g baking powder 10 g vanilla sugar 1 tsp almond extract METHOD: Beat butter with 150 g sugar and vanilla sugar,...
Baked Whiting with French Mustard Sauce. INGREDIENTS: 4 whiting fillets (about 200 g each) 1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tbsp flour 30 g butter 1 vegetable stock cube 250 ml hot boiling water 100 g sour cream 2 tbsp breadcrumbs 1/2 dozen (or more)...
Chicken Vegetable & Feta Omelette. Hi everyone!! How's it going in your kitchen?? )) If you're just starting your day and have got some leftovers in your fridge, try this purrrrr-fect breakfasts:)) Keeps you full at least till lunch! Please feel free...
Russian Salad "Mimosa". Ingredients ( 10-12 servings): 4 large potatoes 4 large carrots 7 eggs 2 medium onions 450 g canned tuna (you may use smoked salmon) 120 - 150 g grated cheese (I used French Emmental) 400 g mayonnaise salt, if desired ( I didn't...
Strawberry Tiramisu. INGREDIENTS: 500 g fresh strawberries, sliced 250 g mascarpone cream cheese 3 eggs, separated 90 g sugar 200 g boudoir (ladyfinger) biscuits 1 cup strong cofee, cooled a pinch of salt METHOD: In a bowl, beat egg whites with salt until...
Mini Sushi Cake. INGREDIENTS (for 1 serving): 3-4 tbsp sushi rice, cooked 1 nori seaweed sheet 1/2 avocado, sliced 1/4 large cucumber, peeled and sliced 40 g smoked salmon (about 4 slices + for garnish) 2 tbsp Mascarpone cream cheese (or Philadelphia...
