Black pudding
Black pudding is a very classic Estonian peasant food. This food was typically prepared in the farm during holidays when a pig was killed. The blood was collected and made into a blood sausage or blood cake. Barley or rye flour was mixed with blood, and fried onions, lard, or bacon were added. The mixture […]
Beer cookies
I remember my mother making these cookies from my childhood. I’m not sure if I liked them as a kid, but somehow I remember them. Mother made them using Žigul beer, the most famous beer in Soviet-era Estonia, which was the brand of light beer at the time.I used Corona beer for my cookies that […]
Onion steak
I was reminded of the old nostalgic foods of Estonia. One of them is the onion steak, which is pan-browned and well-simmered beef steak in a creamy sauce, served with a decent amount of fried onions. This dish can be made with pork or chicken, but in the original version, it was made with beef. […]
Cranberrie cookies with white chocolate
The autumn has reached and it is appropriate to make cookies that match this season. Cranberries are very common berries in Estonia, they are used to make various national desserts, semolina foam, and kissel, they are put in oven roasts, pâtés, and bakes. Cranberries go well with chocolate, and especially white chocolate, balancing its sweetness. […]
Deep-fried pizza dough balls
An authentic Italian appetizer that is prepared either as a separate appetizer or when there is leftover pizza dough. I made these balls as an appetizer at an Italian-themed dinner with friends. It’s good to eat these balls as they are or dip them in different sauces. Preparation time: 2.5 to 3 hours preparing the […]
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