This article is a paid partnership with Džiugas. All opinions and recipe in this post are mine. I love cheese, and am always looking for new ones to try. So when Džiugas approached me to review their award winning cheese, and to come up with a recipe for it, I was beyond excited! I had […]
Anya’s Krupnik, a Polish Liqueur of Spiced Vodka and Honey
Krupnik is a beautifully rich and smooth, and fairly potent Polish liqueur of spiced vodka and honey. It is a drink that’s been made for centuries in Polish and Lithuanian homes, and is especially popular during the winter months. When you drink it, you’ll understand why, it is warming and it is soothing; no wonder […]
Smoked Fish Solyanka | Russian Smoked Fish Soup
Smoked Fish Solyanka, a much loved Russian Smoked Fish Soup, is a semi hearty soup, with a full on sour, smoky and a touch hot, flavour. This is a reader requested recipe and one that I’ve been making from memory for about 20 years now. The recipe was learnt at the hands of Lidiya, a […]
Mizeria – Polish Cucumber Salad
A great salad for anytime of the year, although particularly great for al fresco dining on hot days. Complements a number of dishes – try it with Roast Chicken, Bombay Spuds, Coulibiak, Polish Salmon or Easy Salmon. Another recipe from my old Polish friend, Anya. You can cut the cucumbers any shape or size you like. My favourite way […]
Uzbek Plov – Bryani from Uzbekistan
Uzbek Plov is the king of Uzbek cuisine, most certainly served on Eid in Uzbekistan. Like many other Central Asian countries, while secular, Uzbekistan is predominantly Muslim and Eid is a national public holiday. Once the privilege of the wealthy, Uzbek Plov is today, found everywhere and anytime but one peculiarity remains – while many […]
Coulibiac – a Classic Russian Salmon Pie in Puff Pastry
Coulibiac is probably one of the best fish pies ever! I was introduced to the wonderful world of Eastern European food in the mid 90s when some of my closest friends were from that region. My first truly Russian feast was at a celebration dinner hosted by a friend’s parents for 2 of my friends and me […]
