Treats n' Tweet

  Another version of Russian dumplings, Pierogi is a small dough dumpling stuffed with a filling such as potato or cheese, typically served as a dish with onions or sour cream. It is a delicious treat that has taken the world by storm! The origin of these delicious pastries are still under debate ( either from Europe or Polish) but many countries from around the world cherish this dish and Russia is one of those countries! This is the reason why Pierogi is part of the Top Ten Popular Foods in Russia! Pierogi are filled dumplings made by wrapping unleavened dough around a savory or sweet filling and cooking in boiled water. They are often pan fried before serving. Typical fillings include potato, cheese, quark, sauerkraut, ground meat, edible mushrooms and/or fruits. Savory pierogi are often served with a topping of sour cream, fried onions or both. Ingredients! Dough: 2 to 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour 1 large egg 1 tablespoon of salt 1/2 to 1 cup of water Filling: 3 large potato...

 A heartwarming sauce that can fill anyone to the brim, Beef Stroganoff is a meat sauce dish that is typically used to accompany other dishes such as rice, noodles, mashed potatoes and more. The uniqueness of the dish comes to the use of smetana (sour cream) and the ability of the dish to be frozen. It is because of the these qualities that beef stroganoff is next on the Top Ten Popular Foods in Russia! Beef Stroganoff is a dish of Russian origin. It requires sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with smetana (sour cream). The beef can either be diced, cubed or cut into strips. There are many variations of the dish either by replacing the beef with another type of meat such as chicken, sausage and shrimp or by adding sauce to the sour cream. In other parts of the world, beef stroganoff is typically put with rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. Ingredients! 1.5 pound of chuck or sirloin steak, sliced very thin. 2 teaspoons of salt 2 pounds of white button or cremini mushrooms, slice...

  A pancake you'd love to eat, Blini is Russian crêpes ( crêpe is a very thin pancake) These blini are sure to awaken your taste buds as it can be either sweet or savoury and can be served either hot or cold. As long as you love pancakes, you're going to love blini! Blini is a Russian pancake traditionally made from wheat (sometimes buckwheat) and served with smetana (sour cream), tvorog (form of cheese), curd, butter, caviar and other garnishes for savory dishes and garnishes like jam and honey for sweet dishes. Blini is one of the most popular and most eaten dishes in Russia. Ingredients! 4 medium eggs 1 cup whole milk, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided, for pan Instructions! 1) In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Whisk in the salt, sugar, and flour until well combined and no lumps remain. Set batter aside to rest for 15 minutes. Whisk once more before cooking. 2) Wa...

  A dumpling you can't get tired of, pelmeni are delicious bite sized dumplings that packs a punch of awesome flavors that can make your mouth water for more! Russian dumplings are very unique in their own way. Get ready to learn how to make some amazing Russian dumplings! It's because of their popularity that they are on the first on the list on the Top Ten Popular Foods in Russia! Pelmeni are dumplings that consist of a filling (either minced meat such as beef or mushrooms with  salt, pepper and occasionally herbs and onions) that is wrapped around in thin unleavened dough. The filling is typically not precooked before cooking the pelmani. It can served with sour cream (Smetana), melted butter and tomato sauce. Ingredients! For the dough: 1 egg 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil 1 teaspoon of salt 3/4 cup of warm water 3 cups of all purpose flour For the filling: 18 ounces ground beef 1 small onion chopped 1 1/2 tablespoon of ice cold water 1 tablespoon coarse salt Freshly ground p...

  Russia, the largest country in the world has a rich history and several dozen ethnic groups. The country contains the second-largest art museum in the world called the Hermitage and contains the world's longest railway (Moscow to Vladivostok). The capital of Russia; Moscow is one of the wealthiest cities in the world by the number of billionaires. Also to note, Russia, from its ethnic groups has a vast variety of cuisines and treats. The unique style of storing food effectively from the harsh cold Russian winters is commendable. It is from these acknowledgements plus more that Russia is our second destination in the Top Ten Popular Foods! Welcome to Top Ten Popular Foods in Russia!! Our dishes for the journey will be;  1) Pelmeni/ Russian Dumplings 2) Blini/ Pancake 3) Beef Stroganoff 4) Pierogi/ Another style of Russian Dumplings 5) Golubtsy/ Stuffed Cabbage 6) Salad Olivier/ Russian Salad 7) Plov/ Concoction Rice 8) Solyanka/ Russian sweet and sour beef soup 9) Borscht/ Be...

An upside down apple pie packed with flavors of sweetness, Tarte Tatin is a delicious treat that has the world in a frenzy. A mistake turned awesome, Tarte Tatin is the perfect dessert to have be at any event! This sweet dish is just the reason why it is ten and last on the top ten popular foods in France. After learning this dish, you are good to go on serving French dishes, since you have a variety of French recipes! Tarte Tatin is a pastry dish in which the fruit (typically apples) is caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked. It was created and named after the Tatin sisters who had created the dish by mistake. Tarte Tatin can be made with peaches, pineapples, pears and other fruits. The dish should be created with puff or shortcrust pastry.  Ingredients! 1 cup of sugar  2 tablespoon butter 6 apples peeled, halved and cored 400g (14oz) puff pastry thawed (rolled out if necessary) and trimmed to fit the pan How to make Tarte Tatin 1) Scatter the sugar evenly i...