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What is Sirnicki? Sirnicki, also spelled syrniki, are sweet, cheesy Russian pancakes. I had an opportunity to make these in culinary school. They were addicting to munch on, especially when paired with a sweet compote (fruit) sauce, like blueberry. Sirnicki Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Farmer’s Cheese: Sirnicki: Making a fruit compote to drizzle over […]
What’s Tabbouleh? Tabbouleh is a Lebanese salad that contains bulgar wheat. This ancient and nutty grain adds a nourishing burst of energy to each bite. The Old Testament mentions bulgur and wheat’s popularity during that period. Bulgar is prepared by boiling, drying, and grinding kernels of wheat. This results in a tight grain you can […]
Quick & Easy Zesty Marinated Olives This recipe was fun, simple, and fast to make. It was one of my favorite assignments in culinary school. The result after a day of marinating these olives was refreshing and tasty. It’s the perfect Mediterranean mezze (appetizer). Marinated Olives Recipe Yields: 2 cups Kitchen Equipment Production Steps Green Olives Facts […]
Artichoke Cakes, the perfect appetizer Our final culinary school assignment before winter break in 2021 was assembling and pan-frying these delicious artichoke cakes. I enjoy eating artichokes but have never cooked with them. My favorite part has always been eating the leaf tips and tossing the unedible pieces in the trash. Artichokes are so unique. […]
Gravlax- Cured Salmon Appetizer Gravlax is a Scandinavian cured salmon appetizer. Salt and sugar are used as brine to cure and preserve the salmon. It’s a straightforward dish. After two days, the cured salmon is ready to eat. It can be enjoyed by itself, with crackers and cream cheese or a charcuterie assortment. Recipe & […]
Crunchy Vegan Falafel Appetizer Satisfaction In my Farm-to-Table course at Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, we learned about methods and ingredients used in vegan and vegetarian diets and dishes. Not only are they healthy, but extremely delicious and enjoyable. The main ingredient of falafels is chickpeas or garbanzo beans (they’re the same thing). They’re seasoned […]
A Fancy-Schmancy Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer Welcome to the new, revamped Foodnista Soul site. We’re highlighting vegetarian stuffed mushrooms that I made for a class assignment in my online culinary program at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. This appetizer was delectable. The mushrooms were tasty, and the stuffing mixture was light and heavenly. It […]
