Appetizers
Meat Pie (Burek)
A new recipe with homemade phyllo dough. What's new is the filling and the shape I gave it. This...
Russian Meat Dumplings (Pelmeni)
Pelmeni are traditional Russian meat dumplings. I discovered them about 2 years ago in Moldova,...
Cheese and Spinach Pie (Burek)
My precious... =P~
Roman-Style Artichokes
I've been wanting to prepare this traditional Roman recipe for so long... and finally I found fresh...
Pork Cracklings and Lard
On Saturday my grandmother slaughtered the pig. I received some belly fat, just enough to make a few...
Gravlax (Cured Salmon)
Gravlax had become a legend in my family. Everyone had heard of it, but no one had seen it. Until...
Gratin Mushrooms
When I bought the truffle cheese, I had this warm Russian appetizer in mind. Since it's quite rich...
Shrimp Ceviche
Although it is a bit chilly outside for this salad, the oysters in Vienna whet my appetite for...
Stuffed Baguettes with Bacon and Cheese
Appetizing bread boats stuffed with sour cream, bacon, and cheese.
Pan-Fried Sardines
Easy to cook, easy to eat: sardines in spicy sauce.
Garlic Shrimp
Quick tapas: shrimp in a super delicious garlic sauce.
Tuna Pâté with Capers
I'm back in the kitchen! Starting with something easy, just to get back into the swing of things......
Lemon Marinated Veal Tenderloin
This recipe came about as the result of two experiments: one to cook meat using the "sous-vide"...
Potato Croquettes
I had two potatoes left over from the gratin potatoes, boiled in their skins, and I knew exactly...
Bresaola and Mozzarella Antipasto
Today is sunny and beautiful, so I'm not giving you a recipe that will keep you stuck in the...