This time I cooked two dishes that, even though they are not truly familiar to me, still somehow resemble favorite Russian specialties: Olivier salad and pirozhki. These are ensalada rusa and meat empanadas. As the name suggests the ensalada rusa … Continue reading
Afghan Cuisine
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I have to say that I am grateful to Afghan cuisine for making me discover my new favorite spice – cardamom. From the web search I conducted it’s evident that cardamom is used for all types of food there, sweet … Continue reading
Bhutanese cuisine
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Another country in love with crazy spiciness in food. Every recipe calls for chili pepper or chili powder. Crazy. I prepared two dishes that had quite a cold reception from my guys. It was probably due to the fact that … Continue reading
Scottish Cuisine
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Technically, Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, however, when it feels like a separate country to me. Hence, the Scottish cuisine is going to be cooked and presented independently. Cock-a-leekie Soup I rarely make soups because kids don’t like … Continue reading
Cock-a-leekie Soup
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Ingredients 2 leeks washed, cleaned and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1.5 – 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 – 3 potatoes, diced 1 yellow onion washed 2 stalks of celery, sliced 1/2 cup pearl barley (for faster cooking … Continue reading