I’ve tried and cooked so many meatballs by now, I lost count! By far my favorite meatball recipe is my sister-in-law Julie’s. They come out deliciously tender, but keep their shape quite well for you to be able to bite in to them. Along with the homemade marinara sauce which they cook in, this is piece of heaven, I tell ya! In Russian we call them simply – Tefteli (“Тефтели”).
Easy Pickled Cabbage Recipe
This pickled cabbage recipe was generously shared with me by my friend, Munisa. In my books she is my cabbage girl :D She teaches me all kinds of recipes involving cabbages. At times she gives me recipes for DESSERTS! Pavlova cake anyone? they will grace the face of my blog very soon. Man, this girl is good!
Cherry Kompot Recipe
Kompot is a refreshing and satisfying thirst quencher, which will not make you feel guilty for indulging in a little sweetness. It is a close relative of fruit punch. Precisely you can look at Kompot as an alcohol free, low sugar counterpart of the punch. For me kompot comes very handy when I have abundance of leftover fruits, which I hate to waste. I call it a Costco effect! I quickly turn them into kompot. If kompot is in the menu for the week, I know for a fact that my juice loving husband (however organic he might purchase) will reach out for kompot first, before considering other options. It also goes really well when you have guests coming over, and you want to offer them something you will feel good about.
Easy Cheese Samosa Recipe
Cherry Galette Recipe
This is a very delicious Cherry Galette recipe your entire family will enjoy. Cherries are almost out of season, so hurry up and make some galette, will ya? :)
Seared Lamb Chops and Potatoes Recipe
This infamous dish is originally called Qozon Kabob, which literally means Kabobs in the Dutch Oven. Seared Lamb and Potatoes (Qozon Kabob) is finger-lickingly good. It will also have you going for seconds and thirds, if you are brave. Laden with calories, this food is a powerhouse! So, watch out for the portions there.
Beef and Rice Soup Recipe
This is a very traditional Uzbek soup which is warming and refreshing at the same time. Whenever I am tired from eating too much of the solid foods, I whip this beef and rice soup (also called “Mastava” in Uzbek) very easily. It doesn’t require much time and is a very good choice when you are under the weather. It is indeed a great comfort food! Mastava goes very easy on your stomach and tastes great with the addition of yogurt and fresh or dry herbs. My children eat it with delight.
Aebleskiver Pancake Puffs Recipe
These Pancake Puffs called Aebleskiver (meaning: apple slices in Danish) taste divine. If your family loves pancakes, this will be a huge hit in your circle. The only extra thing you will need to obtain for it is the aebleskiver pan, which you can get from amazon or stores like Bed Bath and Beyond. You only buy it once, but it serves you forever. I’ve had my cast iron one for good eight years now. You can also purchase a teflon one, if it is easier that way. While taking care of cast iron might be slightly harder, I like how it makes perfect pancakes with a harder shell outside and uniform and fluffy on the inside.
Lamb Chahonbili Recipe
This is a super easy recipe for Lamb Chahonbili, given that you are short on time and have some fresh lamb, too. This dish yields some very tender meat and a rich taste of kabob seared in skillet.