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Georgian Inspired Kefir and Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Tenderized and marinated in a combination of Georgian spiced kefir, these drumsticks will be your go to at least once a week. One of the most beloved and popular Georgian dishes you should know and try is chicken tabaka, Georgian chicken cooked under a brick on a traditional Georgian tapa…
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Porcupine Meatballs
Southern Ukrainian style aka my mom’s recipe Porcupine meatballs aren’t a uniquely Ukrainian dish, but like most good things it’s a food that is shared across cultures and borders. This is the way mother made them for me and how I now make them for my children. I’m naming them…
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Guava Strawberry Kefir Sherbet
It’s the ideal just sweet enough dessert that is incredible quick to whip up and is git friendly with the addition of creamy guava flavored kefir. Make it a little bit more special by adding a swirl of guava paste and mozzarella pearls. Guava and cheese is one of the…
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Tomato Garlic Airfryer Shrimp
turn them into a shrimo roll, toss with pasta or just dunk good bread into the sauce. If I can avoid turning on my oven to cook, I do! The air fryer has to be one of the best pieces of kitchen equipment I’ve invested in and suggest you do…
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Ukrainian Kompot
A cold fruit drink, made from simmered sweetened seasonal fruits enjoyed across Eastern Europe and the Balkans. I try my best to steer my children away from sugary drinks packed with dyes and unnatural ingredients. They of course enjoy soda and punch when we’re out or at parties, but at…
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Custard Cream Ryzhenka Pie
Inspired by Southern buttermilk pie. A Ukrainian twist on an American classic made with Ryzhenka, a baked cultured dairy drink. Serve as is or top with seasonal peaches. What is Ryzhenka? It is probably one of my favorite types of kefir or cultured dairy. My kids love it too! The…
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Easy Glazed Fruit for Pies and Tarts
You like the look and taste of those pretty glazed pies and tarts and want to do the same at home? I have you covered. It involves the microwave, store bought jam, agar agar (or gelatin) and fresh fruit. There are any ways to finish a pie or tart. My…
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Snack Prep Roasted Garlic Spinach and Artichoke Spread
Spinach Artichoke Snack Spread ( with roasted garlic farmer cheese and crispy garlic paprika olive oil). If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then a good snack is the most important in between meal of the day. If like me, your day starts anytime between 5am and…
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Why you shouldn’t drink dried pomegranite peels ( and what you should if you’d like to incorporate more herbal teas into your rotation).
You should really not do this. If you only read this far, the take away should be, that pomegranate peels are not a daily drink. I’ve seen, too many videos pop up across social media platforms, singing the praises of pomegranate, namely the peel. Pomegranates are truly amazing. They hold…
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Farmer Cheese Scallion and Dill Twists
Puff pastry stuffed with a savory filling of farmer cheese sweet bite of scallions and a dill herb mixture. Delicious as individual little twists, one large twist or even better as little broomsticks for your next witchy get together, wizard’s book club, cottagecore tea party or just because. I could…
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