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Russian Vinegret Salad

On May 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Most of us don’t associate Russian cuisine with vegetables. But when summer rolls around, people try to consume all the fresh vitamins they can. I have never seen nor gorged on so many exquisite ripe berries as I have in Russia. Every morsel is eaten with love, and worthy of the affection.

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Healthy Beef Börek

On April 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment

For the Filling

2 medium red onions

2 shallots

1 huge carrot or 2 large carrots

500 g or 1 lb. beef

½ cup chopped parsley

1 tablespoon oregano

1 turn of ground red pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

 

For the Wash

2 eggs

¾ cup of milk

3 tablespoons olive oil

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Helen’s Berlin Pad Thai

On February 5, 2018 · 1 Comment

This pad thai is missing cilantro and bean sprouts because I can’t find them within spitting distance of my apartment. However, if you have them close at hand, a bunch of cilantro and a ¼ lb/100 grams of bean sprouts are a good addition.

Ingredients:

Peanuts, enough to make at least ½ cup when shelled […]

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Tatar Beef Pelmeni

On February 22, 2015 · Leave a Comment

In Central Asia, every grocery store teems with frozen pelmeni.

They can’t compare with homemade, handcrafted little pockets bursty with juicy meaty goodness. Here is a recipe from Tatarstan, which lies on the Volga River in Central Russia.

Tatar Beef Pelmeni

Tatars are Muslims and not supposed to eat pork. Though this recipe only […]

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