Nestled between the shores of the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, the country of Georgia is a land where […]
Author: Vered Guttman
Georgian cheese and egg pastry (Adjaruli Khachapuri)
Khachapuri is a general name for a family of Georgian cheese stuffed pastries. Boat shaped Adjaruli khachapuri may be the […]
Meringue cream cake
Back in the 70’s and 80’s, this cake of shortbread bottom, instant-coffee-flavored cream and meringue on top was the fanciest […]
Eggplant in vinegar and olive oil
This recipe from the Balkans has many variations, with different herbs, with bell peppers, and different types of vinegar. Here’s […]
Fried cauliflower
This is a simple dish, poor man’s food, but it’s so full of flavor and the contrast between the tender […]
Roasted salmon with preserved lemon & olives salsa
Preserved lemon works really well in most fish dishes, roasted salmon included. And as if the lemon’s bold flavor is […]
Zucchini latkes
One of my family’s all time favorites, these latkes are full of flavor and are a great way to use […]
Raw zucchini salad with yogurt dressing
A very refreshing salad, that’s ideal for the cook who can’t stand the heat in the kitchen… Adapted from my […]
Fettuccine and zucchini in lemon cream sauce
Summer is zucchini time, with more varieties available every year. This recipe uses raw green zucchini and yellow zucchini (also […]
White beans with tomato and arak
The little arak added to the classic combo of white beans and tomato goes a long way, adding a kick […]