Another recipe from my childhood. And this one is my mom’s top recipe. No festive feast was complete without this cold amazing Eggplant Appetizer. My mother boiled eggplants and then put them under pressure until the liquid went away. Then she finely chopped some tomatoes and onion and mixed it with salt & pepper and […]
Pickled Red Onions are an absolute favorite in my kitchen. What kind of onions to pickle For pickling, it is best to use sweet and semi-sweet varieties of onions such as red onion (e.g. Red Baron and Black Prince varieties). There are not as many essential oils in them as in yellow ones, so they […]
Cashew cream quickly became one of my favorite dairy-free alternatives when I decided to eliminate cow’s milk and other dairy products from my diet. During that time, I really missed creamy sauces, sour cream, and rich textures—until I discovered the versatility of cashews. I was amazed to learn that cashews aren’t just a healthy snack—they’re […]
My friends, this recipe is a MUST in our house and one of my staples in the kitchen. When our friends come to visit us, they always get a small jar of Special Hot Sauce Adjika as a welcome gift. Ingredients for Hot Sauce Abkhazian (Georgia) adjika is considered the queen of hot spices. It […]
