The roots of Russian Holodets go back to antiquity. A lot of information of it are found in the annals and charters. But at the same time, Holodets popular nowadays. We’ll show you a simple Holodets recipe and you can surprise your guests.   If someone would ask me: “What dish is certainly prepared in Russia for the biggest and greatest holidays”, then I will answer without hesitation — it is Holodets, of course. And not only in Russia! It is being prepared in Ukraine, in Belarus and by many other Slavic people. The people of nomadic tribe of the Russian North thousands years ago coo ..read more

What is Kabanosy and how they differ from the Salami and usual sausage. Kabanosy – this word (as, in fact, the dish itself) came to us from Poland. The name is similar to the Polish word “kabanos” (boar), as if hinting that these sausages are made exclusively from pork. These boars specially fed potatoes (no bran!), thereby making meat “clean”, and products from it, as it is cool to say now – natural organic. Kabanosy appeared in Poland as food for hunters and soldiers away from home. Historians say that the shape of the boars (in appearance it is long thin sausages) allowed them to hang on hi ..read more

Another idea of a healthy breakfast with bread! The simplest ingredients and the fount of health! Enjoy yourselves! Ingredients 2 slices rye bread 1 lime 1 avocado 2 eggs 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar salt pepper Toast bread in an ungreased grill pan, approx. 2 – 3 min. per side. Juice lime. Remove pit from avocado. Slice avocado and layer slices on top of the toast. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Then reduce heat and add white vinegar. Crack eggs into separate cups. Stir water continuously with a cooking spoon to form a whirl ..read more

“Norwegian” herring salad is able to conquer any hostess with impeccable taste and simplicity of cooking. It is based on a classic duet of salted herring and boiled potatoes. The zest of the salad “Norwegian” – pieces of juicy and crispy apple and spicy dressing. Be sure, the flavor combination of all incoming ingredients is just perfect. Ingredients Salty herring fillet – 180 g; Green apple – 200 g; Boiled eggs – 2 pcs; Red onion – 0.5 pc; 2 potatoes cooked in the peel; Lemon (small) – 1 piece; Greens (dill, green onion) – small bun; Sunflower oil – 2 tbsp.; Mustard – 1 tsp; Salt, pepper ..read more

Initially in Russia all soups were called ukha – pea ukha, chicken ukha. Only in the 18th century this dish became the way we know it now – nourishing fish soup. Traditional Russian ukha is a hearty, rich fish broth with chopped vegetables, fish, herbs and a lot of spices. Usually the fattier the fish, the more spices are added to ukha such as parsley (leaves and roots), fennel, bay leaf, black pepper. However, it is better to garnish the plates with fresh herbs right before serving. There are several kinds of ukha: White ukha is cooked from fish with white meat: pike, whitefish, perch or ..read more

What did the our soldiers eat at the front World War II ? “Our cook made various soups and, sometimes, main dishes, called “vegetable disorder” – it was healthy and besides super tasty. Maize (corn) groats was sent by the allies, at the end of the war – spring of 1944. This was something new, therefore no one knew what to do with it. They began to add it to the bread, thus making the bread become fragile and quickly become stale. This situation therefore caused complaints of soldiers. Soldiers complained to the cooks, cooks scolded the allies, who brought us maize. But most important that our ..read more

May is upon us and that means longer days and warm sunshine. In Russia, the first ten days of May have come to be known as “May Holidays” (Maiskie Prazdniki). Basically this is a time when the entire country goes on Spring break. In the late 1800s, Russians introduced May 1st as International Solidarity of Workers Day (Labor Day). The end of the 19th century was marked for Russia by the growth of revolutionary social movements. Protesters began to organize their own training camp in may. They were called “may day rally”. So the first day of the last month of spring has acquired a pol ..read more

Today is the Russian Easter, or Pascha as it is more commonly known across Russian-speaking countries. Celebrated in most of Eastern Europe. It is a lively holiday that marks the resurrection of  Jesus Christ and the coming of Spring. These days in Russia, Pascha is more than a question of faith – it is a celebration of a national identity. Traditional Easter foods and symbols are still very much present in the celebration of this holiday. Russians prepare their Pascha baskets for church blessings. So what are some of these Russian Easter foods and traditions? Symbolic Easter Food After a ..read more

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