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Okroshka Russian Summer Soup

Okroshka Russian Summer Soup

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This is a great chilled summertime soup I remember my grandma and mother used to make, but I am making a healthier

  • 8 ounces cooked and chopped light sodium ham 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
  • 4 potatoes (chopped)
  • 3-4 stalks green onions
  • 1 small bunch dill
  • 2-3 radishes
  • 8 cups light buttermilk
  • 1 cup sour cream fat free
  • salt ( optional)
4/5 (8 Votes)

Grandma Katrina's Russian Pancakes"Blini"

Grandma Katrina's Russian PancakesBlini

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My Grandma Katrina used to make the best blini, (these are russian pancakes), they can be served for breakfast, or ...

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 1/4 cups milk
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2-2.5 tsp dry yeast
  • Oil to grease the skillet
  • 1 stick margarine to oil ready blini ( I use Smart Balance for a healthier approach)
  • Garnishes
  • Salted herring, thinly sliced
  • Caviar
  • Melted butter
  • Soft boiled eggs, chopped
  • Sour cream
  • jelly
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

Patriotic Berry Flag Cake

Patriotic Berry Flag Cake Recipewe ♡

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Here's a fat-free PATRIOTIC cake recipe!

  • 2 pt. strawberries
  • 1 pkg. (13.6 oz.) prepared fat-free pound cake, cut into 12 slices
  • 1-1/3 cups blueberries, divided
  • 1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping, thawed
2.8/5 (18 Votes)

Grandma Katrina's Russian Cabbage Rolls Golubtsy

Grandma Katrina's Russian Cabbage Rolls Golubtsy Recipewe ♡

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Here is my grandma Katrina's russian recipe for stuffed cabbage rolls, only I made them healthier!

  • 1 big loose head of white cabbage
  • 1 lb turkey ground
  • 1 + 1 onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup rice pre-boiled in 2 cups of water( I omit this for a low carb option)
  • 1 small carrot, finely grated
  • 2 big ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Red pepper (optional)
  • Filtered water, about 1 - 1 1/4 cups
  • 1 big pot to boil cabbage
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 Dutch oven or big shallow pot with lid
  • Preparation time: about 2 hours
3.8/5 (39 Votes)

Russian "Vinegret" Beet Salad

Russian Vinegret Beet Salad Recipewe ♡

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Here's a low fat version of my Grandma Katrina's russian beet salad called "vinegret" enjoy!

  • 1 lb cooked beets, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream fat free
  • 4 tbs mayonnaise fat free
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 handful chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish
  • 1-2 scallions
  • 1-2 dill pickles
  • 1 hard boiled egg
  • 1 small cucumber peeled and cubed
  • extra virgin olive oil
3.6/5 (23 Votes)

Greek Dolmades

Greek Dolmades

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My Greek stepfather's favorite was dolmades, (stuffed grape leaves) and I remember my mother in the kitchen making

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh minced dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced mint
  • 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth (a yellow broth is best), divided
  • 50 large grape leaves (fresh or jarred)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, and olives (for garnish - optional) you may buy the jarred ones but fresh is the best tasting and more authentic!
4/5 (5 Votes)

"skinny" Greek baklava

skinny Greek baklava

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Here is my healthier version of the traditional Greek Baklava, its got less sugar and less fat but is still delicio...

  • 1/2 17.3 ounce package (1 sheet) frozen puff pastry
  • 3/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4/5 (5 Votes)

Mama's Broccoli Salad

Mama's Broccoli Salad

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When I was growing up I remember my mama making this delicious broccoli salad, it's the perfect summer salad, I wil

  • 4 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6-8 turkey bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp. minced red onion {to taste}
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 3 tbs. vinegar
  • 2 tbs. sugar or Splenda
3.9/5 (16 Votes)

Authentic Homemade Greek Gyro's

Authentic Homemade Greek Gyro's

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Here is a great homemade recipe for authentic greek gyro's, my mother used to make this for my step dad who was gre

  • Gyros
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 - (2-3) pound boneless pork shoulder roast (or butt)
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons greek yogurt
  • 4-8 homemade or store bought pitas
  • 1/2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes, halved, for serving
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced, for serving
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, for serving
  • Tzatziki
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt (I used full fat)
  • 1/4 hothouse cucumber, peeled and seeded and diced small
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated (or finely minced)
  • 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon, dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3.7/5 (22 Votes)

Grandpa's Three Bean Salad

Grandpa's Three Bean Salad

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My Grandpa Boris loved making traditional three bean salad, this is still one of my classic favorite salads, here'...

  • 2 cans yellow wax beans
  • 2 cans cut green beans
  • 1 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
2.9/5 (17 Votes)