Simple Apple Compote Drink
Simmer apples in lightly sweetened water for an easy homemade compote drink. Steep the softened fruit, chill the liquid and serve the apple pieces in each glass if you like.
Beef Kharcho Soup with Walnuts and Tkemali
Simmer beef kharcho soup with rice, walnuts, tomato, tkemali and Georgian spices. Add rice after the beef becomes tender so the grains keep their shape in the broth.
Homemade Butter-Laminated Croissants
Make homemade croissants with a cold butter block, three chilled folds and a full final proof. Bake until deep golden for distinct flaky pastry layers and a cooked center.
Transcarpathian Easter Paska
Bake Transcarpathian Easter paska with milk, eggs, butter and lemon zest. Follow the starter, two rises and deep-tin bake for tall loaves with a soft, rich crumb.
Fresh Cabbage and Millet Kapusniak
Cook fresh cabbage and millet kapusniak in a light pork broth with potatoes, tomato and garlic. Rinse the millet and simmer until the grains and meat are fully tender.
Refrigerator Pickled Pattypan Squash
Pickle small pattypan squash with garlic, dill, peppercorns and vinegar brine. Chill overnight for crunch and flavour; keep refrigerated rather than pantry-storing it.
Classic Ukrainian Potato Deruny
Fry classic Ukrainian potato deruny with grated onion, egg and a little flour. Form thin patties for crisp edges and tender centers, then serve hot with sour cream.
Garlic and Mustard Refrigerator Tomatoes
Make garlic and mustard refrigerator tomatoes with firm fruit and a sweet-savoury vinegar brine. Chill the covered tomatoes before serving; this is not a pantry canning recipe.
Old-Fashioned Gooseberry Refrigerator Jam
Make gooseberry jam with whole berries steeped in sugar syrup, lemon and vanilla. This old-fashioned batch is for refrigerator or freezer storage, not pantry canning.
Soy and Garlic Crispy Pig Ears
Simmer pig ears until their cartilage turns tender, then crisp the sliced pieces in a pan with garlic and soy sauce. Serve hot as a savoury appetizer with fresh vegetables.
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Whip smooth vanilla buttercream with soft butter, icing sugar and a little milk. Learn when to stop beating, how to adjust thickness and how to store the finished frosting.
Soft Jam-Filled Sweet Buns
Bake soft jam-filled sweet buns from a rich milk, egg and butter dough. Follow the two rises, use thick jam to prevent leaks, and look for golden tops and baked centers.