What an amazing treasure trove of British culinary history, lore, and recipes Ben Mervis has created with The British Cookbook.
Jennifer EremeevaFebruary 19, 2023
Food
Cuisine & Culinary History
Georgia's unforgettable tangy lamb soup with tomatoes, pomegranate, walnuts, and cilantro.
Jennifer EremeevaDecember 7, 2022
A conversation with storyteller cook, Zuza Zak about her new cookbook, "Amber & Rye: A Baltic Food Journey," which explores the cuisines of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
Jennifer EremeevaAugust 21, 2021
Veal Orloff This rich, creamy French/Russian classic was named in honor of one of Russia's ambassadors to Paris. It crossed the ocean to become a popular dinner party classic…
Jennifer EremeevaAugust 1, 2020
Few experiences can top sitting in a Parisian cafe and watching the world go by, a glass of something at your elbow. But if you've ever gone inside the cafe…
Jennifer EremeevaApril 10, 2020
Join me for a fascinating discussion of Romanian cuisine with author and chef Irina Georgescu about her new book, "Carpathia: Food from the Heart of Romania."
Jennifer EremeevaMarch 28, 2020
If you relish cooking what’s in season, spring is the happiest time! With all this springtime bounty, and because it’s not yet so hot that cooking anything apart from gazpacho…
Jennifer EremeevaMay 1, 2019
Hipster Salmon Fishcakes 3 cups of stale sour-dough or French bread (cubed*)1-1/2 cups of whole milk or 10% cream (or a combination of the two, gently warmed in a…
Jennifer EremeevaMarch 12, 2019
Break out your crepe pan! It’s Maslenitsa, Russia’s raucous and riotous Shrovetide! A weeklong carnival before Orthodox Lent begins, whose origins and traditions, including its signature pancakes, are much older.
Jennifer EremeevaMarch 5, 2019
Beluga Lentil Salad 2 cups of beluga lentils2 bay leavesZest and juice of 2 tangerines1 cup of red wine vinegar5-6 garlic cloves (grated)¾- cup olive oil4 Tbls fresh ginger (grated)1…
Jennifer EremeevaFebruary 14, 2019
Longevity Noodles One 16-oz package of thin spaghettiDressing1 cup of soy sauce1 cup of rice wine vinegar½ cup of peanut oil½ cups of sesame oil1 tsp of chili oil…
Jennifer EremeevaFebruary 5, 2019
Longevity Noodles are easy to assemble, infinitely flexible, redolent with the flavors and symbolism of Chinese New Year, with a pleasing ratio of effort to reward: perfectly suited to the…
Jennifer EremeevaFebruary 5, 2019
The classic Soviet New Year’s menu is as resistant to change as the current regime. It all hinges on two mandatory, incredibly labor-intensive, mayonnaise-based cold salads: Salad Olivier and Herring…
Jennifer EremeevaDecember 31, 2018
Salad Olivier The Salad3 medium-sized red potatoes3 carrots1 tsp of olive oil1 cup of cubed lardons of duck bacon or pancetta (cut into cubes)3 cups of shredded duck confit or…
Jennifer EremeevaDecember 31, 2018
What better dish to inaugurate our new life in Riga than this ultimate comforting stew, created by another American expat writer?
Jennifer EremeevaOctober 4, 2018
How to make a new house in a new country feel like home? Cook something familiar, like Lentil and Sausage Stew.
Jennifer EremeevaOctober 3, 2018
Creamy Roasted Corn Chowder 8 ears of fresh corn or 4 cups of frozen corn3 Tbl butter1 can of creamed corn * (the old-fashioned kind — it’s usually on the…
Jennifer EremeevaSeptember 27, 2018
When you love corn but hate corn-on-the-cob, it’s time to get creative.
Jennifer EremeevaSeptember 27, 2018
Shrimp, Fennel, and Orange salad was invented for a Russian holiday but has remained a firm favorite throughout the summer. It’s quick and easy: under 30 minutes, you have a…
Jennifer EremeevaSeptember 13, 2018
Tomatoes are in the magnificent zenith of their brief season, and I’m on a mission to enjoy them almost every way I know how, including with grains in the large,…
Jennifer EremeevaSeptember 5, 2018
