Pickled tomatoes

This is one of those foods that are so heavily embedded into Ukrainian culture that I don't think I would be able to last even a year without it. Thankfully it is so easy to make and as a result you get a delicious side dish to your everyday meals and a great way to...

Yellow peas soup

Time: 30 prep time + 40 min Ingredients: 1 cup of yellow split peas 1 big potato 1 big carrot 1 medium onions 3 bay leaves black pepper salt bacon Method: 1.  Start off by soaking the peas in room temperature water for about 30 minutes that way they will get softer and therefore cook...

Borsch

Time: 45 min Ingredients: 1/5 cabbage 3 potatoes 2 medium carrots 1 big beetroot 3 bay leaves 1 big onion 1 can of beans 2 tbsp tomato paste Ingredients: 1. Dice the onion into small cubes and place into the cooking pot, sprinkle some oil on them and start frying the onion on medium heat...

Humus

This a pretty straightforward and simple, yet delicious recipe that will allow you to satisfy your humus craving any time of day Time: 15 min Ingredients: 1 cup of canned/boiled chickpeas 1/2 lemon/lime (juiced) 1 garlic clove 1 1/2 tbsp of tahina paste 1/2 tsp of  the following spices: coriander seeds, paprika, cumin Method: 1....

Healthy banana-oatmeal cookies

These cookies taste amazing along with this frozen yoghurt Time: 30 min Ingredients: approx. 100 g oatmeal flakes 2 bananas 70 g shredded coconut handful of nuts handful of cranberries 1 tsp of cinnamon Method: 1. Peal the bananas, then cut them up and place them in a medium bowl (pic. 1) and mash with a...

Burgers

Time: 25 min Portion: 3 burgers Ingredients: 400 g of minced beef a pinch of salt and pepper 3 mega burger buns green salad leaves 1 tomato ketchup mayonnaise 3 slices of cheese Method: 1. Divide the meat into four patties and sprinkle salt and pepper on one side, then place the patty onto the...

Chili con carne

Chili con carne is one of my go-to recipes when I'm hungry and want something that's fast and easy to make. Time: 25 min Ingredients: 1 onion 400 g of minced beef 3 tbsp of tomato paste 1 can of red kidney beans 2 tsp of garlic powder 1 tsp of black pepper 1 tsp...

Sponge cake with cream filling

My aunt taught me this recipe and this has my ultimate go-to cake ever since. I have made this for my best friend's birthday once and she absolutely loved it. Time:  25 min preparation + 50 min baking Ingredients: 6 eggs; 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of flour 1,5 tsp baking powder For the...

Omelet roll

Ever since I've discovered this recipe it has been my go-to dish when I want something tasty and is in a hurry. This has been a great addition to my lunch box and have left all my friends jealous. It's really easy to make, just make sure you use a non-stick pan, otherwise, great sorrow...

Oladii (Slavic mini pancakes)

Oladii are a typical Slavic breakfast food, my mom used to make them for me every weekend when I was little and now that I have grown up I asked her to share the recipe with me so I can make them for her in the future. Time: 20 min preparation + 25 min cooking...