Bulgarian Cooking

Eating seasonal is the only way to eat.  Many say this is why Bulgarian Cooking is so tasty and healthy.  Eating seasonal is also why fruits and veggies are so economical.  When there is an abundance, the price goes down.  You can get tomatoes for 30 cents a pound at times.  It also makes the …

Historically the first day of school in Bulgarian for primary and secondary schools falls on September 15th. On this day a traditional pitka is made for the celebration.

Ingredients 1 to 2 quarts milk 2 to 3 tablespoons plain yogurt Steps to Make It Using a Thermos Almost fill a thermos bottle (preferably widemouthed) with milk heated to 100 F. Add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and mix thoroughly. Put the lid on and wrap the thermos in two or three terry towels. …

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sunflower or vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely minced button mushrooms 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon dried savory leaves 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 bouillon cube (optional) 1 pound …

The Balkan cookbook: Yugoslavia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Turkey Hardcover – 1987 by Jelena Katičić Vegan Bulgarian Recipes to Keep Body and Soul Healthy: Vegan Diet Cookbook (Vegan Living and Cooking) Mar 10, 2017 by Vesela Tabakova Cooking Traditions of Bulgaria, Second Edition Aug 31, 2012 The Food & Cooking of Romania & Bulgaria: Ingredients …

INGREDIENTS Two 8-bone racks of lamb – frenched Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 garlic cloves, mashed into a paste with a little salt Sprigs of rosemary, leaves coarsely chopped EV Olive oil DIRECTIONS Season the racks with salt and pepper. rub each rack with garlic, chopped rosemary, and a drizzle of olive …

Baba Marta is a holiday celebrated in Bulgaria, on March 1st. Martenitsas, usually in the form of a wrist band, small yarn dolls, or tassels, are created by combining red and white colored threads and are worn on that day and throughout March.

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour (twice sifted) 1 cup yogurt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup sunflower or vegetable oil (not olive oil) 1/4 cup shortening or lard 1/2 tsp baking soda Filling 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup ground hazelnuts or walnuts Preparation In a large mixing bowl, add flour and make a well the center. …

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced ⅓ cup olive oil ¼ cup vinegar of choice 1 tbsp chopped dill 1 tbsp chopped parsley salt to taste (can add pepper to taste although not a traditional ingredient) Preparation After potatoes have been boiled, dice into small cubes.  Add to mixing bowl along …