This is probably one of the most generous ways of enjoying asparagus. But as the asparagus season is not that long, a little of something naughty every now and then will not harm you. Asparagus with homemade Hollandaise sauce Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Ingredients: A Bunch of asparagus spears( about 500g) 2 egg …
We know that dishes similar to mish-mash exist in almost all Middle East & Mediterranean countries. Still, we include it in our Traditional Bulgarian collection, just because every Bulgarian knows what mish-mash is and because of its popularity in Bulgaria. What’s Bulgarian Style Mish-Mash? The word mish-mash refers to a collection containing a variety of …
We are huge fish and seafood lovers and we eat this very delicious food every time we have a chance. Most often we eat salmon, sea bass, and sea bream but we also buy turbot and cod, as well as few other kinds of smaller local fish we can get locally (we currently live in …
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Pesto Genovese is one of our favorite sauces and one of the reasons we grow a good number of basil plants every year. It’s very convenient to have the main ingredient at have whenever you are in a red pesto mood. What’s Red Pesto? The other popular type of pesto – the red pesto, was, …
Snezhanka salad (салата “Снежанка”) aka Mlechna salata, is the Bulgarian version of the Greek tzatziki (tsatsiki). There are variations of this dish all over the Balkans, as well as in Iraq, Iran, India, and even in the Caucasus mountains. What’s Snezhanka Salad? Snezhanka means “snow white”. The other name of this salad is “dry tarator”, …
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If you have ever been to Bulgaria, the chances are you already know what banitsa is. This savory pastry with filling is an absolute classic in Bulgaria and to Bulgarians, banitsa is what quiche is to French. Generally served for breakfast, countless fillings such as eggs and sirene cheese, spinach and cheese, rice and spices, …
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We are in a constant search for all sorts of information cooking-related, including tips and tricks to improve our results in the kitchen. Tips are always welcome, especially if they are tested and come from celebrity chefs. Below follow cooking advice from a few very popular chefs – not exactly secrets, but more cooking common …
Chicken drumsticks are always easily available effortless to cook and, let’s say it out loud, tastier than the breasts. We have them relatively often, especially during busy weekdays as they cook quickly and everybody loves them, even kids. There are lots of different recipes for oven-baked chicken legs, but this one is our favorite – …
Many Italian dishes are very popular throughout the world due to their simplicity and mouthwatering taste. Among them lasagne is queen. This dish is simply a crowd-pleaser! It is extremely versatile and could be easily changed to suit your taste. Popular Lasagne Bolognese Recipe Varieties By adding a few new spices and ingredients to the …
We really go crazy over Swedish meatballs and to be honest they are one of the main reasons we visit Ikea stores. Tender and delicious don’t even start to describe them. In short, we love Swedish meatballs! Is it hard to make Swedish Meatballs at home? Making Swedish meatballs aren’t really difficult, although rolling the …
I have always been really tempted to try beetroot risotto. Well, I didn’t manage in the beetroot season, although we still had lots of beetroots: in soups (as the Russian vegetarian borscht and the dense beet soup with thyme bread croutons), as an ingredient in various salads and I even baked my favorite chocolate beetroot …
This simple, no-elaborate-sauces pasta is actually one of the most popular summer recipes in Italy. It’s easy and quick to prepare, but, as with most Mediterranean dishes, incredibly delicious. There is no explanation of why it’s called “pasta della checca” (translated as “Queer’s pasta”). Still, this typical Rome cuisine dish is well known and loved …
This simple and smooth side dish matches faultlessly with all kinds of barbecue or roast meat, especially beef. It is so delicious even your kids will love it! And it’s healthy too – cauliflower is low in fat and high in fibers. Cauliflower With Whole-Grain Mustard Side Dish Serves: 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients: …
Maincrop potatoes are traditionally used for this Swedish invention, but it is spring now and we love new potatoes. If you’re using main crop potatoes, avoid those huge floury monsters; moderately proportioned potatoes would be just fine for the job. It is also not necessary to peel the potatoes, especially if you buy those shiny, …
Although we are not huge meat eaters, we sometimes eat an occasional pork chop. We are Bulgarians, after all, and pork is by far the most popular meat in our country, especially during the winter months. It’s incredible how many different recipes for pork exist – quick and easy, slowly cooked and elaborate, and also …
You can stuff mushrooms with many different ingredients like cheese, ham, spinach, bread-herb filling, and many more. These tasty stuffed mushrooms are always our favorite party appetizer, and here why: they are completely vegetarian (thus suitable for all diets), easy to prepare (so you can concentrate on other kitchen tasks) and because stuffed mushrooms tend …
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Last month Epicurious published their annual Food Trend Predictions for 2011. And I don’t think Tanya Steel has to be Nostradamus, to predict this one right – the sweet potatoes are trendy – and this is a pretty obvious tendency. Thank God it’s not some kind of rare or exotic vegetable that’s worth its weight …
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Tikvenik is a simple sweet pastry with a filling, made of only a few ingredients – pumpkin, crushed walnut kernels, sugar, some oil, and cinnamon. There are lots of variations of how these ingredients are mixed, depending on the region or the ingenuity of your host. When Do People Eat Tikvenik in Bulgaria Tikvenik is …
This recipe is not new, it’s almost on every food blog nowadays. It’s so simple, you don’t even need to look for it, it’s like you already have it in your head. I’ve made many times, especially when I was bored by the winter or in the early spring days, just to celebrate the sunshine …
This soup fully covers my understanding of good slow food – seasonal products, simple technique, all preserving the real taste and flavor. It also provides you with the perfect way to benefit from one of the most popular products – tomatoes, when they are in season. You can also freeze and keep it for many …
Fancy a Google cookie? Although it may seem obvious that people at Google would eat this kind of food, it’s not quite so. Have you wondered what some of the smartest people on Earth eat? Burgers or foie gras? Are they food-conscious or totally ignorant to what goes into their bellies? Perks Of Being An …
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Lemon and Garlic Hummus Tortilla Rolls with Fresh Baby Spinach Recipe Serves: 4 Preparation time: 40 minutes Ingredients For the tortillas: 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 ½ cups cornmeal 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) For the hummus: 200 g boiled chickpeas ( …
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Cooking Whole Seam Bream This fish dish is really easy to make! It’s full of flavour and ideal for just about any type of cooking – barbequing, pan-frying or baking. You can really taste the flavors of basil and thyme coming through. Make sure you score the fish first as it can help you …
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Tortilla española, tortilla de patatas or simply put, Spanish omelet, is perhaps one of the best-known Spanish dishes, and I just love it. It consists of an egg omelet with potatoes and onions fried in olive oil. Some will say that this is just one of the many variations and this will be true. Countless …
Stinging nettles might seem an intimidating source of food but they are a good one. Once gathered and processed they can be used much as spinach and are just as nutritious. The key to a successful stinging nettle collection (aside from thick gloves) is fussiness. You should, like herbivores in wildlife shows, only go for …
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This is probably the easiest and quickest way to turn broccoli into an elegant and delicious dish. It goes well with all sorts of white wines. How To Make The Easiest Broccoli With Cheese Ingredients 450g broccoli 250ml milk 110g cheddar (or kashkaval) cheese 50g plain flour 50g butter ½ tsp mustard Salt and Pepper …
