Red Borscht is a tasty sour soup from Ukraine. It consists of stewed beetroot, potatoes and vegetables, which are topped with herbs and copious amounts of sour cream. Preparation time: 30 minutes Infusion time: At least 3 hours, preferably overnight Cooking time: Just over 2 hours Serves: 8 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients For the broth: 3Continue reading “Red Borscht”
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Бефстроганов (Beef Stroganoff)
This celebrated Russian stew is rich, creamy and luxurious and can be accompanied by potatoes, pasta, rice or buckwheat. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients 85g/3oz/just over 1/3 cup of butter 2 yellow onions 225g/8oz/2 cups of button mushrooms 1 tsp fresh dill A few sprigs of parsleyContinue reading “Бефстроганов (Beef Stroganoff)”
Conopida Saseasca (Saxon-style Cauliflower)
This Romanian version of Cauliflower Cheese is a great side dish and a comforting winter warmer. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 (as a side dish) Difficulty: Moderate Ingredients 500g/18oz/4 1/2 cups of cauliflower 2 white onions 300g/11oz/1 1/3 cups of sunculita, pastramă or smoked bacon 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cloves ofContinue reading “Conopida Saseasca (Saxon-style Cauliflower)”