Crab sticks are an imitation of real crab meat, but they have some advantages. They are made from fish paste (surimi) and are not heated, so some beneficial micronutrients remain…

According to a new study, cheese — one of the most beloved foods — may help protect against dementia. A team of researchers from Lund University in Sweden has found…

Nothing captures the festive spirit quite like a plate of miniature holiday appetizers. Mini burgers, bruschetta, canapés, mini pies, stuffed rolls, vol-au-vents, tartlets, mini quiches… These and other dishes, often…

You can customize the ingredients of the vegetable casserole to suit your taste by adding ground meat or hard cheese and experimenting with different vegetable combinations. For example, you might…

An intriguing study on dementia prevention was carried out by a large team from leading institutions in Japan, including Niigata University, the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tohoku University,…

Thanks to their content of plant glycosides (saponins and anthocyanins) and various acids (folic, ascorbic, citric, oxalic, tartaric, malic, glycolic, succinic, linoleic, palmitic, ferulic, and caffeic), tomatoes enhance vision, rejuvenate…

If you grew up hearing your grandmother warn against cheese before bed, you’re not alone. But is there any truth to that old advice? A study by British firm The…

Doctors recommend staying active, eating a balanced diet, and quitting smoking to protect brain health as we age. New research suggests a surprisingly simple addition to that list: more cheese…

One of the best things about potatoes is their balance of phosphorus and calcium. These minerals occur in the tuber in a ratio that helps support bone strength. A diet…

Picture a Christmas dinner reworked for the near future: seaweed “pigs in blankets,” lab-grown turkey, pea-based cheese, and “super” potatoes. A team at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has imagined…

5 eggplants 100 g lentils (about 1/2 cup) 100 g feta cheese or ricotta A few green onions and some cilantro 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper Slice the eggplants…

Ingredients: Pan size: 9×13 inches (24×38 cm) Dough: 1 egg 100 g (about ½ cup) sugar 100 g (about ½ cup) margarine 250 g (about 2 cups) flour 1 tsp…

Ingredients: Dough for 2 cheese flatbreads: 1 cup sugar 1 stick (about 8 oz) of butter or margarine 5 egg yolks 3 tablespoons sour cream (a thicker, tangier Eastern European-style…

Ingredients: 300g of farmer’s cheese 300ml of milk 250-300g of flour (optional, depending on the type of flour) 4 tablespoons of sugar 4 eggs a pinch of salt 6 tablespoons…

Ingredients: Pan 22×30 cm Vanilla Sponge Cake: 5 eggs 200 g sugar (about 1 cup) 150 g all-purpose flour (about 1.25 cups) 1 tsp vanilla sugar Nut Sponge Cake: 5…

Ingredients: 5 medium eggs 2/3 cup sugar (130 – 150 g) 1 cup sour cream or buttermilk (250 g) 1/2 cup semolina (90 – 100 g) 500 g farmer’s cheese…

Ingredients: 2.2 lb of full-fat cottage cheese 1.5 lb of grated apples (using a large grater) 1.3 cups of sugar 3.5 oz of butter 6 eggs 2 tablespoons of semolina…

Ingredients: 250g of plain yogurt 150g of homemade cheese (or cottage cheese) Honey or sugar to taste 1 banana Berries (strawberries, sweet cherries, blueberries, raspberries) Corn puffs Chocolate Mint Blend…

Macaroni – 12-14 oz (350-400 g) Potatoes – 1.3 lbs (600 g) Cheese – 7-9 oz (200-250 g) Green peas – 8.8 oz (250 g) Vegetable broth – 2.5 cups…

2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon cheese Salt to taste Butter for greasing the microwave-safe dish Fresh dill for garnish Combine the egg yolks, milk, and cheese in…

Ingredients: For the Sponge Cake: – Eggs – 4 – Sugar – 1 cup (250 g) – Flour – 4 tablespoons (not heaping) – Cornstarch – 4 tablespoons (not heaping)…

Ingredients: For the dough: 500 g all-purpose flour (about 4 cups) 250 ml milk (about 1 cup) 8 g yeast (about 2 teaspoons) 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon salt 1.5…

Ingredients: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) cottage cheese 1 cup (200 g) sugar 1 tsp vanilla sugar 3 eggs 2 tbsp semolina (heaping) 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream (thicker, tangier…

How to Make Bulgarian-Style Cheese Bring 2 liters of milk to a boil. Stir the soured milk (prostokvasha) into one cup of hot milk, then slowly pour that mixture into…

Ingredients: 1000 g of farmer’s cheese (about 2.2 lb) 5 tbsp cornstarch (level tablespoons) 4–6 tbsp sugar (to taste; brown sugar is sweeter than white; I used 65 g) 5…

Ingredients: Dough: 150 g (about 5.3 oz) butter 3–3.5 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp sour cream (thicker, tangier Eastern European-style sour cream)…

Ingredients: For 2 servings 1 large apple 3.5 oz cottage cheese 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup Pinch of cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (any kind) Wash the apple, cut it in…

Dough: 500 g of flour 1 cup sugar (250 ml) 200 g of margarine 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla sugar 1 tsp baking powder 3-4 tbsp sour…

Dough: 5 egg yolks ½ cup sugar 200g margarine 3 cups flour 1 packet of baking powder Cheese Filling: 2 kg cottage cheese 6 egg whites 6 egg yolks 400g…

Ingredients: Cottage Cheese and Coconut Balls: 250 g cottage cheese 8–10 tbsp shredded coconut 1 egg yolk 2–3 tbsp sugar vanillin Dough: 100 g butter 150 g low-fat sour cream…

Ingredients: 14 oz cottage cheese 2 eggs 3 tbsp semolina 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sour cream (thicker, tangier Eastern European style) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder…

Ingredients: This cooking method keeps the fish incredibly juicy while giving it a wonderfully crispy crust. Separate the dorado from its backbone and remove the few remaining bones—they’re easy to…

Ingredients: 250g of cheese (preferably farmer’s cheese or ricotta) 200g of flour 170g of sugar 20g of butter 3 eggs 1 lemon 1.5 tsp of baking soda Trim the ends…

Ingredients: 2.2 lb veal 1.1 lb ham 10.6 oz hard cheese 2 tablespoons flour 1.8 oz fat 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon mustard sugar, pepper, salt Cut the meat into…

Ingredients: Dough: 300g of farmer’s cheese (or cottage cheese) 150g of unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar 1 teaspoon of baking powder…

Grate the cheese, then add the diced, boiled tongue, sour cream, and finely chopped onion, and mix everything together. Season with black pepper and with garlic crushed together with dill…

Cut the cheese and ham into small pieces. Peel the hard-boiled egg and chop it, too. Rinse the green onions and chop them finely. Mix everything together with the mayonnaise.…

Bring the milk to a boil. Mix the soured milk (prostokvasha) with a cup of hot milk, then slowly pour the mixture into the pot with the remaining milk. Bring…

Wash the sausages and make a lengthwise slit in each one. Insert a narrow piece of cheese into each opening. In a small skillet, melt the butter, add the sausages…

Start by whisking the egg yolks with the sugar and a portion of softened butter until smooth and well combined. Then mix in the strained cottage cheese, salt, and vanilla…

Boil fillets of cod or hake, then pass them through a meat grinder. Add a lightly sautéed onion and salt, then grind the mixture again. Combine the fish with fresh…

Arrange the canned fish on a plate. Slice the cheese into thin pieces and use a pastry cutter to create flower shapes. Cut small circles from a pepper or tomato…

Rinse the squid under cold water, then cut it into small cubes. Drizzle the squid with lemon juice or diluted citric acid, and mix the squid with grated cheese, finely…

Combine cottage cheese, flour, eggs, sour cream (a thicker, tangier version common in Eastern European cooking), sugar, and salt in a bowl and mix until combined. Roll the mixture into…

Slice the chicken breast lengthwise into thin cutlets using a sharp knife. Cover the cutlets with plastic wrap and gently pound one side. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Place…

The cheese I make closely resembles a popular industrial cheese called ‘Yantar.’ For this cheese, it’s better to use crumbly cottage cheese rather than the layered kind. I put the…

We prepared for Easter the old-fashioned way. Back in the 1940s, when we had a cow, my mother would make a wonderful treat for the holiday. She gathered cottage cheese…