Meat Grinder Cookies
Their name might suggest otherwise, but these shortbread cookies are not stuffed with meat. The trick is that the dough is put through a meat grinder, which gives the pastries...
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Christmas
Make your Christmas the merriest it has ever been with these festive recipes that will astound you and your loved ones.
Kutia
Kutia is the queen of the Christmas Eve table in Ukraine. The head of the household is always the first to taste kutia, once the whole family have said their...
Lazy Holubtsi (Lazy Cabbage Rolls)
I bet everyone who has visited Ukraine or taken some interest in its cuisine knows and loves holubtsi (meat-stuffed cabbage rolls), one of the most popular main dishes. These people...
Makivnyk (Poppyseed Roll)
Poppyseeds are a symbol of success in Ukrainian culture, which partly explains the love of this national cake. Usually an Easter and Christmas dessert, Ukrainian Makivnyk is also baked for no...
Borscht
The hallmark of Ukrainian cuisine is borscht, a hearty and super healthy comfort soup with a rich red color lent by beetroots. There’s hardly anyone in Ukraine or beyond who...
Deruny (Potato Pancakes)
Potato pancakes or deruny are one of the most beloved meat-free dishes in Ukraine. They have been popular throughout history and saved many lives during the Ukrainian Terror Famine in...
Traditional Ukrainian Potato Varenyky
I bet you’ve heard about varenyky, whose motherland is Ukraine. If not, I envy you as you still have your first taste to savor. These wonderful dumplings, with all kinds...
Holubtsi
Holubtsi are one of the most popular Ukrainian meat-based dishes, typically consumed on festive occasions or weekends. They are cabbage rolls stuffed with the mixture of cooked rice and minced...
Kholodets
Kholodets is the most iconic Ukrainian cold dish and the king of any festive table. Its recipe is rather simple albeit quite time-consuming. The basis for Ukrainian aspic is natural...
Homemade Buns
They may not be as easy as buying from the bakery… but they are so good! How to Make Homemade Buns: Whisk together the water, yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup...
Traditional British Christmas Pudding
How to Make British Christmas Pudding: First off, roughly chop all the dried fruit and soak in any dark rum or brandy for about one week – if pushed for...
Kerstkoekjes
How to Make Kerstkoekjes: Mix the flour, caster sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Rub the cold butter with your fingers to form small crumbs....
Duchess Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Duchesse)
How to Make Duchess Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a stockpot, cover with cold water, season with salt, and bring to a boil over a high heat. Adjust to a...
Traditional Bread Sauce
How to Make Bread Sauce: As the name suggests, bread sauce involves bread – but not sliced bread. Bread sauce is made with breadcrumbs, which is what gives it its...
Chicken Gravy
A good gravy, made with the giblets, meat juices, a little wine and, please!, very little flour – if any, brings the delicious plate together, uniting the meat and veggies....
Dutch Rollade
Preparation in Advance: Sprinkle a flat (about 1 inch) rectangular fillet (or 2 when pork and beef are combined) with salt and pepper and 1 grounded laurel leave (in the...
Menudo/ Spicy Beef and Corn Belly Soup
A party is not a party without a plate of menudo. Made with a dried red chili base in northern Mexico or in a light broth known as ‘what a...
Champurrado
This chocolate drink with corn and spices has been part of our culture since the time of the Aztecs. Today, we enjoy this delicious champurrado, especially during the winter season...
Beef Birria
Birria is one of the richest dishes of Mexican cuisine. Although this dish is delicious when prepared with sheep, goat or mutton, today we are going to prepare another delicious...
Picadillo Stuffed Peppers/ Chiles Rellenos de Picadillo
If you ever get to Mexico, be sure to visit the markets and their small restaurants and I assure you that you will be delighted to have done so. There...
Mexican Fritters (Buñuelos Mexicanos)
How to Make Mexican Fritters : Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Mix the milk, egg, lard, and vanilla in large bowl until...
Shrimp Tortillas
Shrimp tortillas are a Mexican dish that is served as a tapa throughout the year, although their consumption increases during Christmas time. It originates from the town of San Fernando....
Ambrosia Salad
With its silky sweet, whipped-cream-based “dressing”, plenty of soft mini marshmallows, and an abundance of juicy, colorful fruit, ambrosia salad may be a bit different from those you’re used to...