Smetana vs Creme Fraiche vs Sour Cream -- 28.12.2022

Traditionally I’m told Syrniki are best enjoyed with Smetana which is a Russian dairy product somewhere in between Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream. We can’t always find that so the best substitute would be Crème Fraîche as sour cream would I think would be to acidic. For my friend and family reading this in the U.S. I can’t remember exactly what dairy products you have. I know you have Sour Cream....
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Syrniki

27.12.2022

One of my favorite Russian breakfast foods.

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Cookbooks -- 25.12.2022

Internet recipes are great but nothing beats a book in hand. My Books The French Chef Cookbook, Julia Child Wishlist The Breath of a Wok, Grace Young ...
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Mexican Sauses -- 25.12.2022

For use on Tacos or a wide range of Mexican foods. Pico de Gallo Guacamole Salsa Verde Cruda Salsa Verde Cocida Salsa Roja Salsa Borracha Xnipec Peanut Salsa Mole Chiltomate Salsa Bruja Salsa Macha source...
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Poblano Pepper -- 25.12.2022

I’ve saw in Salsa Verde recipes but having trouble finding any here in Munich. I heard from the owner of a local Mexican...
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The Breath of a Wok, Grace Young -- 25.12.2022

Asian cooking book on my wish list. Author: Grace Young Full title: The Breath of a Wok: Unlocking the Spirit of Chinese Wok Cooking Through Recipes and Lore I heard about this book from a podcast featuring Grace Young. She spoke of her admiration for Julia Child. In the podcast Grace introduced the concept of wok hay. Which is a Japanese word that describes the taste / spirt of super fresh hot food coming out of a wok....
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The French Chef Cookbook, Julia Child -- 25.12.2022

Great cookbook that follows Julia’s 1960’s public access TV cooking show bringing French cooking to the American people. Got it for Christmas 2022 from my wife. amazon...
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Black Beans -- 24.12.2022

Ingredients: Main: 1 part black beans 2 parts water Onion Garlic Spice mix: Salt Coriander Cumin Smoked Paprika Chili powder Instructions: Heat olive oil in instant pot Saute onions and garlic Saute spices with rest Add beans 30-35min in pressure cooker on high Optionally mash with potato masher in the end saute onions and garlic beans in the pot...
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Chipotle -- 24.12.2022

I thought Chipotles were some other type of pepper but it turns out there are just Jalapeños. From Wikipedia: a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used for seasoning. source...
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Chipotle yogurt sause -- 24.12.2022

Ingredients: Dried Chipotle Bit of juice from hydrating chipotle Garlic Cilantro Yogurt Salt Mayo Instructions: Hydrate the dried chipotle at least 5min Blend up fresh ingredients ...
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