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.
Recipes
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.
Easy Probiotic Kefir Recipe
Guys, this recipe for Kefir is seriously easy and very delicious! Don’t let the long description scare you off. I just like to give as much information as possible regarding the process and provide some know-how regarding the peculiarities to turn this to a success for you. Kefir is a very powerful antioxidant! I make two different types of Kefir at home. One requires the usage of kefir grains, which is ideal for raw milk kefir. The other (this recipe, to be exact) only needs a kefir starter and milk. Unlike the first version, the latter is not as sour and can be used in wide array of foods. To make it a little more beneficial I also add a capsule of essential probiotics for improving your gut health and moving your bowel along. Now, isn’t that neat :D
Russian Salad Recipe
If you’ve been following my food blog for a while you know that I am fascinated by finding out the story behind each food I make. While not all of them have a dramatic or reality altering (can you imagine?) history attached to it, nevertheless, Russian salad has an interesting story and some controversies behind it.