1 whole turkey, about 12 lb melted butter 1 onion, minced 4 1/2 cups dry bread cubes 3/4 tsp. salt cracked pepper 1 tsp thyme leaves (or ½ tsp powdered thyme) 1 tsp poultry seasoning ½ tsp sage powdered 3/4 cup milk 1 tbsp cornstarch 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Combine the onion and bread cubes in large… Continue reading Mom’s Turkey and Stuffing
Category: Ukrainian / Holiday
Egg Nog
6 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 1 pint light cream 1 pint milk 1 pint rye 1 oz. white rum nutmeg Beat the egg whites and then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar. Beat the yolks until creamy, gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar. Fold the whites into the yolks and then stir in the cream, milk, and… Continue reading Egg Nog
Ukrainian Dill Buns
1 cup milk butter 2 1/2 tsp yeast 1/4 cup warm water 4 eggs salt pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp sourcream 2 tbsp sugar 4 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled 1 onion, minced 3/4 cup fresh dill, minced 1 cup dry cottage cheese light cream Scald the milk and then… Continue reading Ukrainian Dill Buns
Colcannon
1 lb potatoes, washed but not peeled 1 lb green cabbage, shredded 1/2 onion, minced 1/4 cup milk 1 tbsp butter 3 oz sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated salt and pepper Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are ver tender, but not mushy. Drain the potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid. Using the potato water,… Continue reading Colcannon
Kutya
1 cup wheat 1 quart water sugar Bring the water to a boil, and add the wheat. Simmer the what all day and add water if it is all absorbed. Sweeten with sugar to taste, between 1/2 a cup and 1 cup.
Orange Flower Creme Brulee
2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp orange flower water a pinch of nutmeg 8 egg yolks 3 tbsp sugar 6 tbsp demerara or turbinado sugar Half fill the sink with cold water. Chill 6 ramekins in the freezer. Combine the cream, orange flower water, nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to just under the… Continue reading Orange Flower Creme Brulee
Beets with Balsamic Vinegar
4 beets (about 1 lb), coarsely shredded 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 cup water balsamic vinegar Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the beets and season with salt and pepper. Add the water. Cover and cook on medium a few minutes until the beets are tender. Remove the lid… Continue reading Beets with Balsamic Vinegar