Olivye (Russian Potato Salad)
From living with my Belarussian roommate and thus sharing a kitchen with her, I have come to realize how much Russian/Belarussian people love their potatoes, mayonnaise, dill and pickles. The oliyve (potato salad) dish combines all these national favorites. Russian cuisine is intriguing to me because there is very little overlap of ingredients with the … Continue reading
Fried Home-Style Potatoes (assuming your home is Russia)
Another savory recipe from my Belarussian roommate! Natalya had taken me and several friends to the famed Tatiana restaurant located in Brighton Beach. This glitzy Russian palace/night club features a dining experience unlike any other. From the tome of a menu to the constant flow of vodka to the crazy production that is the weekend … Continue reading
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, NYC
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Cuisine: American Traditional, Barbeque Neighborhood: Harlem Price: $30 per person including several rounds of drinks Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is just one of those places that should be one every New Yorker’s bucket list. My friends and I used to go on BBQ tours around the city, and Dinosaur is one of my top favorite … Continue reading
Russian Salad (Salat)
Another recipe contribution from my Belarussian roomie – Russian salad or salat! To stick with the whole Russian theme, this salad is a great complement to Holodnik (Russian cold soup). Furthermore, because the majority of the ingredients are the same, it is very convenient to make both dishes at the same time for an overall … Continue reading
Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai
Just like with my Thai Green Curry, I went the lazy route by using prepared Pad Thai sauce from the store. The sauce for Pad Thai is much easier to replicate as it requires considerably less ingredients than curry paste. Most sauces call for some combination of tamarind, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, tomato paste and … Continue reading
Chinese-Style Steamed Fish
Chinese-style steamed fish is an incredibly simple and healthy dish that is a great alternative to greasier, fried dishes that tend to predominate Chinese restaurant menus. When my mom came to visit me in NYC, I asked her to show me how to properly steam a fish, including the process of selecting a fish in … Continue reading
Guacamole
My flatmate and I are addicted to guacamole. It is always our go-to snack, whether it is while we are lazying around on an weekend afternoon or stumbling in at 2am and looking to satisfy the munchies. And for some reason, we are always motivated to make it ourselves – I don’t think I have … Continue reading
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