Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
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.
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup water Directions In large bowl mix together ingredients until all is incorporated together. Knead with hands for 3-5 min. Shape dough into a ball. Pull outward to make a 10 in circle. Poke with fork like you would do a pie crust. Bake at 425F for 12-5 min. …
Featured Cookbook of the Month: Tastes of Europe: 104 Traditional Recipes of Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia & More Europe has a very rich history and is a place many aspire to visit. To walk its cobblestone streets, see the majesty of the Eiffel Tower or tour the ancient ruins of Rome are only …
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur 1 cup boiling water zest of one lemon 3 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp garlic paste 1 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup sliced green onions 2 cups diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cup diced cucumbers salt and paprika to taste Instructions: Put bulgur into a large bowl. Add …
Ingredients 6 cups clean mulberries 5 cups white sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice Grated skin of one lemon including the white skin. 1/2 cup distilled water Directions Combine mulberries and sugar in a large pot, cover and leave for about 4-5 hours so the berries will release their juice. Stir in the remaining ingredients and …
Ingredients: 1 cup medium grain bulgur 2 cups water 2 cups milk 2 tsp salted butter 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp salt Directions: The night before, place the bulgur in a medium saucepan with salt. Bring 1 cup water to a boil and pour over the bulgur. Cover with a lid and leave overnight. …
Ingredients: large fresh beef tongue 2 tsp salt or to taste 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon freshly clopped parsley 2 cloves garlic 1 chopped onion 2 cups baby carrots Directions: Poke beef tongue with a knife so that it does not float in water. Then place in a large pot filled with water. Rapidly boil …
HERE’s HOW to ROAST RED PEPPERS in the OVEN Set the over on a broil setting Place dry whole peppers on a baking sheet. You can line with foil for easy clean up if desired. Broil the peppers until they are blistered and blackened all over, turning them as necessary. Place the roasted peppers in …
Spinach Soup Ingredients: 1 pound fresh cleaned and chopped spinach 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tbsp plain all-purpose flour 2 cups milk pepper to taste salt to taste 2 cups water for boiling Directions: Boil the chopped spinach in salted water for about 15-20 minutes. Drain, leave to cool for 10-15 minutes, then puree. Melt …
