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Okroshka Russian Summer Soup
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
This is a great chilled summertime soup I remember my grandma and mother used to make, but I am making a healthier
- 8 ounces cooked and chopped light sodium ham 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 4 potatoes (chopped)
- 3-4 stalks green onions
- 1 small bunch dill
- 2-3 radishes
- 8 cups light buttermilk
- 1 cup sour cream fat free
- salt ( optional)
Grandma Katrina's Russian Pancakes"Blini"
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
My Grandma Katrina used to make the best blini, (these are russian pancakes), they can be served for breakfast, or ...
- 3 large eggs
- 3 1/4 cups milk
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2-2.5 tsp dry yeast
- Oil to grease the skillet
- 1 stick margarine to oil ready blini ( I use Smart Balance for a healthier approach)
- Garnishes
- Salted herring, thinly sliced
- Caviar
- Melted butter
- Soft boiled eggs, chopped
- Sour cream
- jelly
Patriotic Berry Flag Cake
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By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
Here's a fat-free PATRIOTIC cake recipe!
- 2 pt. strawberries
- 1 pkg. (13.6 oz.) prepared fat-free pound cake, cut into 12 slices
- 1-1/3 cups blueberries, divided
- 1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping, thawed
Grandma Katrina's Russian Cabbage Rolls Golubtsy
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By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
Here is my grandma Katrina's russian recipe for stuffed cabbage rolls, only I made them healthier!
- 1 big loose head of white cabbage
- 1 lb turkey ground
- 1 + 1 onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup rice pre-boiled in 2 cups of water( I omit this for a low carb option)
- 1 small carrot, finely grated
- 2 big ripe tomatoes, diced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper (optional)
- Filtered water, about 1 - 1 1/4 cups
- 1 big pot to boil cabbage
- 1 frying pan
- 1 Dutch oven or big shallow pot with lid
- Preparation time: about 2 hours
Russian "Vinegret" Beet Salad
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By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
Here's a low fat version of my Grandma Katrina's russian beet salad called "vinegret" enjoy!
- 1 lb cooked beets, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup sour cream fat free
- 4 tbs mayonnaise fat free
- juice of half a lemon
- 2 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 handful chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish
- 1-2 scallions
- 1-2 dill pickles
- 1 hard boiled egg
- 1 small cucumber peeled and cubed
- extra virgin olive oil
Greek Dolmades
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
My Greek stepfather's favorite was dolmades, (stuffed grape leaves) and I remember my mother in the kitchen making
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh minced dill
- 1/4 cup fresh minced mint
- 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth (a yellow broth is best), divided
- 50 large grape leaves (fresh or jarred)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, and olives (for garnish - optional) you may buy the jarred ones but fresh is the best tasting and more authentic!
"skinny" Greek baklava
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
Here is my healthier version of the traditional Greek Baklava, its got less sugar and less fat but is still delicio...
- 1/2 17.3 ounce package (1 sheet) frozen puff pastry
- 3/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mama's Broccoli Salad
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
When I was growing up I remember my mama making this delicious broccoli salad, it's the perfect summer salad, I wil
- 4 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6-8 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 - 1 tsp. minced red onion {to taste}
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 3 tbs. vinegar
- 2 tbs. sugar or Splenda
Authentic Homemade Greek Gyro's
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
Here is a great homemade recipe for authentic greek gyro's, my mother used to make this for my step dad who was gre
- Gyros
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 - (2-3) pound boneless pork shoulder roast (or butt)
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons greek yogurt
- 4-8 homemade or store bought pitas
- 1/2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved, for serving
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced, for serving
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, for serving
- Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt (I used full fat)
- 1/4 hothouse cucumber, peeled and seeded and diced small
- 1 large clove garlic, grated (or finely minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon, dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Grandpa's Three Bean Salad
By european cuties kitchen, European Cutie's Kitchen
My Grandpa Boris loved making traditional three bean salad, this is still one of my classic favorite salads, here'...
- 2 cans yellow wax beans
- 2 cans cut green beans
- 1 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste