Minnie's Kitchen - Ethnic and Original Recipes

If you have sound capabilities you are listening to authentic Bulgarian Folk Music.

If you love to cook you will enjoy this site. I have included some of my favorite recipes for you to enjoy.

I have also written a cookbook that you can order that is filled with ethnic and original recipes I have developed over the years.

For information on how to obtain your copy of my cookbook:

click on "How To Order" below.

If you have some "homegrown" recipes you would like to share on this site please email them to me by clicking on the mailbox below. My goal is to develop a site where tried and true recipes can be shared with others who may have been looking for that "traditional" recipe for something Grandma used to make.

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If you have an "traditional" recipe or one that your family especially enjoys that you would like to share, please send it to me and I will try and post it on my page.

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I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am of Bulgarian/Russian background, my parents were immigrants from what was once known as Bessarabia, located near the Black Sea. I reside near Prescott, Arizona, moving here from South Dakota in 1978. My husband wass Bulgarian and enjoyed the many delicious meals I prepare for us, our family and friends. Entertaining just comes naturally for me! Although my special interest is cooking I also have loved art all my life. Whenever I say I love art my husband would say "Art who?". He was a big joker, if you know what I mean! Over the years I have taken many art classes and used many mediums, but have seemed to have settled on watercolor as my favorite. I owned and operated my own interior design service for many years and was able to apply my art background to that specialized area also. As you can see, cooking, art and interior design are my true loves. My desire with this web site is to not only share my recipes but to also hear from others who have great recipes to share.

Tips of the Month:

A handy pet hair remover from furniture and clothing is to put on a pair of rubber gloves, rub gently anywhere you find the pet hair. The hair lifts off and goes onto the gloves.

SIMPLY CINNAMON
To prevent ants from crossing the line, make it out of ground cinnamon!! It is safe and very effective.

DO YOU KNOW
Ginger adds a lot of flavor to most everything from rice dishes to ginger bread. Try it you'll be surprised. Ginger is mainly grown in Africa, Australia, and China. There are growers in Hawaii also.

Ginger comes in these common forms:
Crystallized ginger:
This is also known as candied ginger. It can be added to desserts from breads to ice creams.

Ground ginger:
This is quite different in flavor than fresh ginger. It is not as strong or fragrant. People that use fresh are not apt to use the ground ginger for a substitute. It is most often used when baking cakes or cookies.

Pickled ginger:
Very thin slices are cured in a salt, vinegar, and sugar solution and served as a tangy garnish. Most often with Asian cuisine. Gari is very young pink ginger that is pickled and is very often used with sushi

Preserved ginger:
This ginger is usually canned in heavy syrup, mainly used in baking or as a topping on melons.

Mature ginger:
Sold in the produce area. It is used for grating and slicing in stir fries and cooking.

To store fresh ginger:
Wrap unpeeled in a paper towel, then wrap tightly in any plastic wrap.
Another way to store ginger is to peel and slice or chuck it into a jar of dry sherry or vodka. It will keep in the refrigerator for several months.

Note: when peeling ginger use a peeler or knife and peel as little of the top layer as possible. The flesh just under the skin is very tender and delicate.

History tells us that the most cooking methods used in Ireland was to boil the food. They did not use ovens. Coastal areas collected shell fish and added sea weed and vegetables and made a soup or stew. In the areas where they used beef and lamb, they also made their soups and stew.

Once the food had been prepared it was served simply, possibly in a common bowl or dish. Drinking containers and bowls were usually made of wood - Honey and salt were used in almost every thing they ate. The potato was brought by the Spanish to Europe about 1570 and spread through Europe in 1590. It became a important food in Ireland and by 1770 it was known as the Irish potato. The climate was ideal for potato growing. With the shortage of food the average male consumed potatoes at rate of 14 pounds a day. Potatoes have a lot of nutrients which saved the day. The potato was most extensively used by the Irish. No nation�s cuisine has been changed as much because of the potato.

Other Irish Recipes Irish Breads Irish Beverages

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Chicken Enchiladas	Russian Salad