Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
Preserving cooking traditions of Bulgaria one story at a time …
Maslenki are a popular cookie for Christmas. A common jam that would be added to this cookie would be a rose-bud, strawberry, raspberry or apricot jam. When Turkish delight or lokum is added to the dough, they are known as lokumki. Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup shortening …
March 1 is Baba or Grandmother Marta Day. On this day Bulgarians exchange “martenitsi,” red and white interwoven strings brings health and happiness during the year. It is a reminder that spring is near.
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 …
Maslenki are a popular cookie for Christmas. A common jam that would be added to this cookie would be a rose-bud, strawberry, raspberry or apricot jam. When Turkish delight or lokum is added to the dough, they are known as lokumki. Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup shortening …