Food Archive
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Assorti Delivery – Russian & Asian Cuisine in London
A little while ago I came across a take-away menu for Assorti in London’s West End. Assorti is a very small restaurant serving up traditional Russian and Central Asian cuisine and providing take-away and delivery to those who want to enjoy these dishes at home. Let’s face it, this is an eternity away from pizza, [...] -
Russian Zakuski / закуски Recipe: Meatballs Braised in Sour Cream
The Russians are not commonly famed for their cuisine yet the nation boasts some fantastic dishes. In my opinion, the simple are always the best and I love these Russian beef meatballs braised in sour cream which would make up a zakuski board for guests upon arrival. They are very easy to make, though they [...] -
Recipe: Soča River Trout Wrapped in Pršut
When I first visited Slovenia the Detela family took me out to a restaurant one day for lunch. This was the dish I ordered and I love it! It’s fresh, tasty and as I found when I tried to make it recently, not actually that difficult. Check out my recipe below… Ingredients 1 trout per person gutted, cleaned [...] -
Russian Zakuski / закуски Recipe: Grated Carrot with Horseradish
Russian zakuski dishes are small, introductory dishes normally served to guests on arrival after a long journey and prior to an indulgent feast. Carrot is a popular and cheap base for many zakuski recipes. This particular concoction is entirely that, an amalgamation of several recipes. The taste may be a bit unusual but it is [...] -
Hovis Helps You Say NO to Naughty Snacking!
Struggling to work up the motivation to get back into shape after the festive period? It’s no surprise considering that the average British woman will snack on over 129 packets of crisps, more than 127 chocolate bars, over 77 cakes and more than 133 biscuits in the average year according to the latest research [...] -
Matevž Side Dish Recipe: Mashed Potato with Pancetta & Beans
This Balkan side dish is one of my absolute favourites. I’m not a fan of mashed potato but this is so much more than that. A mixture of potato, kidney and cannellini beans and pancetta this is simply truly delicious! Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and goes well with meat, sausages, fish and salad. Check [...] -
Russian Zakuski / закуски Recipe: Smoked Salmon with Olives
The tradition of the zakuski board dates back to the 18th Century. On arrival guests would be greeted with a bountiful board of small dishes, a bottle of vodka, possibly a bottle of sparkling Georgian wine, and of course a bubbling samovar for tea. What better welcome could one wish for? Not all of the [...] -
Russian Shop near Waterloo, South Bank, London
I was recently told about a small Russian shop close to Waterloo train station on South Bank in London. Just before Christmas, when I was in the area, I spotted a sign to the small shop, so thought I’d finally investigate. The Russian Shop is quite hidden so you will have to look out for [...] -
Slovene Pašta Fižol / Bean & Pasta Soup Recipe
This winter has been one of the most severe in recent years so it has been important to keep warm and eat plenty of hearty food. One of my favourite recipes sure to warm you up and originating from Slovenia in the Balkans, is Pašta Fižol. This bacon, bean and pasta soup is rich and [...] -
Croatian Cheese Paški Sir Wins at 2010 World Cheese Awards
As most of you know I like to champion superb local produce from across Eastern Europe, especially the likes of Croatia where I have indulged in many a fabulous meal. As you can imagine, I was thus excited to hear that Croatia enjoyed not one but several spectacular wins at the 2010 World Cheese Awards [...]
