Fresh salted pickles
In summer, at least once a year, I would like to feel the taste of fresh pickles that is very familiar from childhood. Not these, salted serious pickles which Estonians are preparing for winter of which even aspirin was sometimes added at some point to get a more intensive taste and better preservation. I mean […]
Mini-pavlova
A mini version of the Pavlova cake, which can be enjoyed in the Tartu café Crepp from the summer of 2021. A cake, rich in whipped cream and fresh seasonal berries. Making Pavlova is much easier than described in most cookbooks and food blogs. Make it at home, but also visit Crepp and enjoy the […]
Zephyr cake with strawberries
A creamy and rich cake that doesn’t taste as sweet as it looks. The pink sour zephyr with a layer of strawberries balances the sweetness of the soft, caramelized meringue. I think this cake is especially suitable for warm summer. Preparation time: 1.5 hours Level: average Quantity: 16 slices of cake Ingredients: Crust 170 g […]
Eggplant with tomato, basil and mozzarella
It seems to me that this food was prepared in Estonian homes already decades ago. I don’t think anyone will be surprised to see this recipe, but I will post it to remind everyone again that such food also exists in our memories and recipe books. Also, this food is surprisingly similar to the popular […]
Salmon-shrimp phyllo baskets with minty smashed pea and herb mayonnaise
A dish with a fancy name and an interesting appearance, but what is not difficult to prepare at all. Buttery, crispy phyllo dough filled with mint-flavored smashed pea goes very well with shrimp and salmon fillet and fresh asparagus. I served these baskets with parsley-herb mayonnaise sauce and delicious cherry tomatoes. Suitable food to surprise […]