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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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.
Ingredients 1 cup white granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 cup + 1 tbsp salted sunflower seeds 1 tsp unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda Directions Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave on high for about 3 …
Ingredients: • 6 green or red bell peppers • 6 cups vegetable stock • 2 ½ cups uncooked white rice • 1 cup chopped mushrooms • ½ cup finely chopped greens • 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 grated carrot • 2 cups pasta sauce • 2 …
PREP 25 minutes COOK 20 minutes Tikvenik is a Bulgarian style pumpkin pastry made out of phyllo dough. It is the sweet version of their well-known banitsi made out of feta cheese. Although this recipe calls for canned pumpkin, most Bulgarians would use fresh grated pumpkin and even more impressive the older generations make their …