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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 […]
Cauliflower High Cauliflower dishes have been a hit everywhere. There’s an assortment sold in grocery stores and seen on restaurant menus. We were assigned to make various cauliflower dishes in culinary school for one week. Who knew that cauliflower was so versatile? I’m not a big fan of the vegetable, but I was amazed at […]
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. […]
Black Bean Burger Patties are IN! Vegan burger patties have become popular over the years as a healthier alternative to traditional meat burgers. I made black bean burger patties in my farm-to-table culinary course a few months ago. I was hesitant to try it because I haven’t been the biggest fan of eating beans. However, […]
Bonus Post: Musubi Editor-in-Chief Howard Portnoy of Apple Eats offered me an incredible opportunity to write an article on the musubi, a popular snack in Hawai’i, its connection to the islands, and share two hallmark recipes. Apple Eats had written an article about a Hawaiian-Asian fusion restaurant in Manhattan called Noreetuh. They serve a variety […]
