September 15 The school year in Bulgaria starts on September 15 and ends in May or June, depending on the grade level of the students. The school year is divided into two terms with Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays. The tear-apart pitka would be made for this special occasion.
7 Health Benefits of Bulgarian Fenugreek
The herb Fenugreek (сминдух) has a distinctive sweet smell. It is hardly known of in the U.S., but is very popular in Bulgarian cooking and has amazing health benefits. The following is a list of reasons why you should begin cooking with this amazing herb: It aids in digestive problems Helps with eczema Fenugreek is …
Blueberry Syrup for Crepes
Ingredients: 2lb blueberries 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 lemon Directions: Wash berries and blend in a blender. Mix the puree with the water in a pot on the stove and boil. Let it boil on low heat for about 3-4 min. Remove from the stove. Strain the juice to get rid of the …
Bulgarian Peasant Bread
INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour (413 grams) 1 teaspoon salt (5 grams) ½ teaspoon active dry yeast (3 grams) 1 ¾ cups warm water (400 ml) additional flour for dusting the counter and top of the bread INSTRUCTIONS Mix the dry ingredients in a big bowl. Add the water and mix with a spatula until …
Homemade Sun Yogurt
Ingredients 1 to 2 quarts milk 2 to 3 tablespoons plain yogurt Using the Sun Pour 1 quart warmed milk into a glass-lidded bowl or casserole dish. Add 3 tablespoons plain yogurt and cover with the glass lid or a clear glass pie pan. Place in the sun on a warm (not too hot) summer …
A Practical Superfood Survival Guide of Wellness Recipes
A Practical Superfood Survival Guide of Wellness Recipes From the mountains of Bulgaria to the hills of Tennessee this book contains 75 recipes that hope to jumpstart your passage toward healthier living practices, but are free enough to add a bit of sweetness along your way. Body friendly superfoods are featured in addition to survival-wise …
Why Grow Summer Savory in Your Garden This Year
Summer Savory or Bulgarian Chubritsa is native to Southeastern Europe. The health benefits of this herb are numerous. Naturopaths suggest that oil of Summer Savory may help treat a variety of symptoms and aid in weight loss. If you make a tea out of it you can get ride of diarrhea, stomachache and sore throat. It can also …
Happy Easter from all of us at BulgarianCooking.com
Happy Easter from all of us at BulgarianCooking.com
Simple Yeast Roll
by Kariyana Donev Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups warm water 2 TBSP active dry yeast 2 TBSP vegetable oil 1 TSP salt Directions In mixing bowl add water, yeast, oil and salt. Let yeast activate. Knead in flour. Let rise to double its size. Shape into balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Let rise again. Bake …
Simple Super Bowl Party Appetizer Idea – Bulgarian Funiki
Super Bowl Party App idea – these are called Funiki. Simply spread cream cheese on salami, roll and keep together with a toothpick topped with an olive.