Cheburek Cheburek has always been one of my favourite after-school snacks, the kind of treat that made even the longest school days worth it. I didn’t grow up making them at home; mine came from the Eastern European store in my neighbourhood. They’d hand it to me in a warm, […]
Chepalgash Chepalgash is a buttery, soft flatbread filled with farmer’s cheese and green onions that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This savory pastry hails from Chechnya, located in the northern Caucasus region, where it has been a staple of local cuisine for generations. Traditionally, chepalgash is served during tea time, often alongside […]
Ukrainian cabbage rolls Golubtsi Cabbage rolls are found across the globe with many variation and many names (sarma, dolma, golabki…). In Eastern Europe, Cabbage is an essential part of their cuisine hence cabbage rolls are very popular. Several variations exist in Europe but the main differences are within the sauce. […]
Korean-Soviet carrot salad Morkovcha Morkovcha is a Korean style carrot salad born in Central Asia during the USSR. Koryo-sarams (Koreans relocated in Central Asian countries) created this dish based of ingredients they access to in order to create a replacement for Kimchi. This easy and delicious recipe is a perfect […]