(Cold soup with yoghurt and chopped cucumber)
Theoretically, a soup can be any combination of vegetables, meat or fish cooked in a liquid. Soups are often garnished with croutons, parsley, dill, grated or cubed cheese or sour cream. They can be served as a first course or as a meal, in which case they’re often accompanied [...] [...more]
This dish has been known for centuries in the Bulgarian national cuisine and is very popular among tourists visiting the country.
In every restaurant in Bulgaria the first thing you will notice on the salad menu is Shopska salad which is Bulgaria’s most famous salad. It is named after the Shoppi, or natives of Sofia (the [...] [...more]
Turkey Recipe for Thanksgiving Day
Wondering how much turkey you should buy ?
First do the math and than buy it.
How many people you will invite?
How many hours you need (you have) to prepare this food?
Do you have any experience or that will be your first time?
That will help you estimate the amount of time required to [...] [...more]
Everyone knows how to make a green salad—just wash, dress, and toss. But few know how to make a really great green salad.
With all the varieties of lettuce available, a green salad can take on a whole range of flavours, textures, and colors.
Ingredients:
Lettuce
Cucumber
Spring onion
Radishes
For dressing:
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
Salt
Black pepper (optional)
2 hard [...] [...more]
 Ingredients:
1/2 cup regular long-grain rice
2 cans chicken broth
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium celery stalks, sliced
5 ounces washed spinach (for optional)
8 small lean meatballs
2 tbsp. shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling over high heat.
2. Add rice and reduce heat to low and boil gently.
3. Cover and simmer 15 [...] [...more]
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14 ½ ounces each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 ounce) cannellini or borlotti or (regular red) beans
fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
pinch of black pepper
4 ounces small, uncooked pasta
Preparation:
1. Heat oil in a large pot over [...] [...more]
Ingredients:
3/4 cup natural yoghurt
2 tbsp. low - fat mayonnaise
2 tbsp. non - fat sour cream
1tbsp. fresh basil leaves
2 stalks spring onion, chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice, squeezed
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 big garlic clove
Pinch of brown sugar
Salt
Black pepper
Preparation:
Bring all ingredients in [...] [...more]
Ingredients:
1 cup shiitake mushrooms.
5 cups vegetable broth
3 tbsp. miso paste
4 oz. tofu, cut into large dice
2 spring onions, green part only to garnish (sliced finely)
Preparation:
Slice the mushrooms very thinly and set aside.
In a large saucepan bring the broth to boil.
Stir [...] [...more]
Ingredients:
2 cups chicken broth
1 pkg. ramen noodles (16 oz)
1 can whole corn, drained (12 oz)
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 small red pepper, sliced
5 mushrooms, sliced
2-3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken (up to golden)
Preparation:
In a large saucepan, pour 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil
Add [...] [...more]