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Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Russian
Chicken with Spicy Walnut Sauce (Satsivi —
Russia)
The tart walnut sauce (Satsivi) is a traditional element of
meat, fish or poultry dishes from the Georgian Republic. Be careful
that the juice does not spatter onto clothing, as it will
stain.
6 large chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
1/4 cup […]
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Russian
Russian Chicken Pie (Kurnik)
Pastry
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked regular rice
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
2 large onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 hardboiled eggs, peeled and
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Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Russian
Russian Easter Bread (Kulich)
It is traditional to make the design XB meaning “Christ is
risen” on top of each of these little towering loaves.
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cut-up mixed candied […]
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Russian
Noodle and Cheese Casserole
(Lazanki s Tvorogom i Smetanoi — Russia)
(Lokshyna, Zapechena z Syrom — Ukraine)
12 ounces fresh lasagna noodles
1 pound farmer cheese
1 cup dairy sour cream
4 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Cut lasagna noodles into diamond shapes, about 1 inch wide. Cook
noodles in […]
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Russian
Russian Apricot Pudding (Kissel)
2 cups water
1 cup dried apricot halves
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash of salt
Heat water and apricots to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and
simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Place apricots and 1/2 cup
cooking liquid in blender container; cover and purée
until uniform consistency. Press purée through
sieve.
Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan; gradually […]
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