Treats n' Tweet

  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...

  A healthy and filling dish by roasting vegetable in tongue-licking tomato sauce, Ratatouille is a very known dish worldwide! It is a fabulous dish that would want anyone to go for seconds. It is also a vegetarian dish so this dish can suit everybody's happiness! This recipe of ratatouille is the Confit Byaldi version. It is because of these qualities that this dish is nine on the Top Ten Popular Foods in France!  Ratatouille is a dish originating in Nice. The full name of the dish is Ratatouille Niçoise, which means 'to stir up'. It typically consists of tomato, onion, zucchini, garlic, bell pepper, eggplant and some combinations of leafy green herbs. One of the variations of ratatouille is confit byaldi. Ingredients!  For the spiraled vegetables: 1 Japanese eggplant, ends trimmed  1 zucchini, ends trimmed  1 yellow squash, ends trimmed  4 Roma tomatoes, ends trimmed For the tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil  1 sweet onion, diced...

  A legendary salad brought from the city of Nice, Salade Niçoise is a unique salad that everyone cherishes. A unique blend of vegetables that will treat your taste buds well, this Salade is respected across the world. It is because of its worthy recipe that it is eight on the Top Ten Popular Foods in France!  Salade Niçoise is a salad that is originated in the French city of Nice. It is traditionally made of tomatoes, Niçoise olives, hard-boiled eggs and anchovies or tuna, dressed with olive oil. It can be served either as a composed salad or as a tossed salad.  Ingredients! 500g small potatoes, boiled and chopped  225g green beans, lightly boiled 200g can tuna flaked 12 cherry tomatoes cut in half 4 eggs, boiled for 10 minutes, peeled and cooled.  A handful of black olives 4 anchovy fillets cut in half lengthways Mixed leaves or lettuce Dressing!  3 tablespoons of olive oil or rapeseed oil 1 tablespoon of wine vinegar  1 tablespoon of dijon style mus...

  One of the finest and biggest meals in France, Confit de Canard also known as Duck Confit is a very delicious dish that can treat anybody well! If you're looking for that 'hungry man' size, the delicacy is just what you're looking for. Confit de Canard is so good, like really good! Although the process might take a while, it would be worth the wait! It is because it is one of the finest dishes in France, that is why it is seven on the Top Ten Popular Foods in France!  Known as a specialty in Gascony, Confit de Canard is a dish that requires the whole duck to be cooked. All the pieces of the duck are used to create the meal.  Ingredients!  Sea salt  Freshly cracked black pepper  4 duck legs (thigh and drumstick attached) 1kg (2lb) duck fat 2 bay leaves 4-6 sprigs of thyme How to make Confit de Canard To prepare duck legs  1) Generously rub sea salt onto the flesh side of the duck legs, and season with cracked pepper.  2) Cover with cling film and...

  A pastry tart made with leeks and cream, Flamiche Picarde is a pastry dish that would make a crowd of people begging for more! It is so unique and filled with a bunch of the healthy stuff. It's like a pizza pie, but filled with leeks and the crust of the pie covers the leeks entirely. This traditional and unique dish is just the reason why this pie is sixth on the Top Ten Popular Foods in France! Also known as leek pie, Flamiche Picarde is a specialty of Picardy in Northern France which is basically a puff pastry tart made of leeks and cream. This tasty dish is typically taken with either a salad or red wine.  Ingredients! 3 large leeks - about 500g 2 eggs 100ml full fat cream 100ml full fat milk 1 pinch of powdered nutmeg Some butter Salt and pepper seasonings 1 sheet of puff pastry How to make Flamiche Picarde 1) Wash the leeks thoroughly,  then slice into not too thick chunks. Heat up a dollop of butter in a large pan and add in the sliced leeks. It's not necessary f...

 If you want a sweetness overload from France, a chocolate soufflé is one of the best choices to select! Chocolate soufflé is a sweet treat that is very easy to make. As long as you have eggs, chocolate and a cream sauce, you're good to go! This sweet treat is so popular that it reaches fifth on the list of Top Ten Popular Foods in France! A soufflé is a baked egg-based dish originated in France in the early eighteen century. Combined with other ingredients, it can be either savory or sweet. Soufflés are typically prepared from two components: 1) A flavoured cream sauce as the base and, 2) Egg whites beaten to a soft peak Soufflé cones from the past participle of the French word souffler, which basically means 'to blow' or 'to puff'. This dish is a dessert soufflé.  Ingredients!  Melted butter, to grease  4 1/2 tablespoons of caster sugar  60g of butter 2 tablespoons of plain flour 160ml (2/3 cup) of milk 210g good quality of dark chocolate, chopped  3 eggs...

If you love vegetables, meat and red wine,  then Boeuf Bourguignon is the dish for you! A highly seasoned cuisine, Beef Burgundy is a tasty dish that is a 'must try'in your kitchen. It's very simple to make and delicious to eat! It's highly recommended if you want to try a French dish to get that punch of flavors which is why this dish is fourth on the list of Top Ten Popular Foods in France!  Beef bourguignon, also known as Beef Burgundy is a beef stew that is braised in red wine (typically red burgundy) and beef stock, which is usually flavoured with carrots, garlic, onions, and a bouquet garni (a bundle of different herbs tied together such as sage, thyme and bay leaves) and garnished with pearl onions, mushrooms and bacon.  Ingredients! 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes kosher salt.  Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon grape seed (or vegetable) oil 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 pieces 2 large carrots, peeled, sliced, on bias into large chunks 1 larg...

  If you need a hearty stew, cassoulet is the way to go! This carefully crafted dish takes time to create, but the result will be totally worth it! It's a warm filling stew that makes even the coldest days seem warm. A unique combination of meat and veggies, this stew is a perfect dish to make for the family, which is why it is third on the list of Top Ten Popular Foods in France! Originated in southern France in the town of Castelnaudary, cassoulet is a rich, slow cooked casserole containing meat (typically pork sausages, goose, duck and sometimes mutton), pork skin and white beans. It is named after the earthware pot, the casserole.  Ingredients!  1 pound dried cannelloni beans 3 tablespoons kosher salt, for table salt, use half as much volume 1 quart homemade or store bought low sodium chicken stock 3 packets (3/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin, such as Knox 2 tablespoons duck fat (optional)  8 ounces salt pork, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 6-8 pieces of chicken thighs and ...

  A chicken you can't get tired of,  Coq au vin is a French dish that will get your tongue wagging for more! A fabulous dish basically meaning rooster with wine,  it is a great dish that you cannot afford to miss. Coq au vin packs a whole punch of flavors that will increase the intensity of that finger licking goodness. You can't afford not to know how to cook it! That's why this is our second stop in the Top Ten Popular Foods in France!  Coq au vin is a French dish of chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms and occasionally garlic. Red wine is typically used although there are varient forms of coq au vin by using local wine such as Coq au champagne and coq au jaune. Ingredients!  8 ounces sliced bacon 4 pounds chicken quarters (legs with thighs attached) 20 peeled pearl sized onions or 1 large yellow onion sliced 6 garlic cloves, peeled Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups red wine (pinot noir, burgundy or zinfandel) ...

    A soup that is sure to get your spirits up, soupe à l'oignon - French onion soup is a good dish to make for a starter! If you are in the mood for some soup, this recipe will make you say 'oui oui' for more!  This is our first stop on the Top Ten Popular Foods in France!  French Onion Soup is a starter soup usually based on meat stick and onions and is often served with a larger piece of bread covered with cheese floating on top. The modern version of this amazing soup is originated in Paris, France in the 18th century using beef broth and caramelized onions.  Ingredients!  1) Either 2 very large onions or 4-5 small onions 2) 6 slices of baguette /bread  3) A lot of grated cheese (preferably Gruyère) 4) Beef Broth 5) Oil 6) Pepper 7) Salt How to make Soupe à l'oignon  1) Peel and slice the onions into very thin slices 2) Grab a pen and add just enough oil,  but not too much oil. Put onions in and cook until sliced onions are either glassy ...

 The commencement of Top Ten Popular Foods (TTPF) has begun! TTPF, through a random search has decided to start the adventure in France! France is known for quite a number of things, from their fashion houses to their unique art museums! One of the major things the country is also known for is their wine and cuisines. It is from here that we will start our adventure! The Top Ten Popular Foods in France through some research is: 1) Soupe à l'oignon  2) Coq au vin  3) Cassoulet  4) Boeuf Bourguignon  5) Chocolate soufflé  6) Flamiche  7) Confit de Canard  8) Salade Niçoise  9) Ratatouille 10) Tarte Tatin  The cuisines will be posted one after the other. Also, the contest will be announced later this month so keep your eyes on this website for more information!!  List of Top French Foods viewed from https://www.expatica.com https://www.expatica.com/fr/lifestyle/food-drink/top-french-foods-with-recipes-106720/ Image created using Canva