πͺ Shortbread Cookies with Jam Filling π
Simple, quick, made from accessible ingredients, perfect for tea time! These shortbread cookies with jam are a dessert that brings back nostalgic memories of Soviet childhood. Now you can make them and gather the family around the table for a cozy tea session. This pastry is easy to prepare and requires very little time.
For the dough:
πΎ Wheat flour β 500 g
π§ Butter β 200 g
π Sugar β 1 cup
π₯ Eggs β 2 pcs
π§ Baking powder β 1 tsp
πΏ Vanilla extract β a pinch
π§ Salt β a pinch
For the filling:
π Apple jam β 300 g
(or apples β 500 g + sugar β 1 cup)
Instructions:
π Peel, slice, and cook apples with sugar for 25 minutes. Blend into a smooth purΓ©e.
π₯£ Beat softened butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until combined.
πΎ Add sifted flour with baking powder. Quickly mix into a dough without overworking.
βοΈ Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
π₯ Divide the dough into 2-3 parts, roll out into 1 cm thick layers. Bake at 220Β°C for 10 minutes until golden.
βοΈ Trim the edges of the baked layers and crush the trimmings into crumbs.
π― Spread jam between the layers and sprinkle the top with the shortbread crumbs.
π Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Cut into individual servings.
Why you should make it:
β¨ Nostalgic flavor from childhood.
β±οΈ Quick to prepare with simple ingredients.
π Tender, crumbly dough with a juicy filling.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ§ Perfect for a family tea gathering.
π Chicken and Orange Salad π₯¬
Bright, beautiful, fresh, juicy, and mayonnaise-free! Chicken and orange salad is a dish with an original and unique combination of ingredients. It brings together Napa cabbage, white chicken meat, orange segments, and caramelized nuts. This salad will brighten up any gathering.
Ingredients:
π Chicken breast β 100 g
π Orange β 1 pc
π₯¬ Napa cabbage β 1/3 head
π° Walnuts β 30 g
π― Honey β 1 tsp
π§ Water β 1 tsp
πΏ Parsley β to taste
For the dressing:
π Orange juice β 2 tbsp
π« Olive oil β 2 tbsp
πΆ Soy sauce β 1 tbsp
π Balsamic vinegar β 1 tsp
β«οΈ Black pepper β to taste
π§ Salt β to taste
Instructions:
π° Mix honey with water. Caramelize walnuts in a pan for 2-3 minutes. Spread on parchment to cool.
π Boil (30 minutes) or bake the chicken breast until cooked. Let cool and shred into strips.
π₯ Tear Napa cabbage leaves by hand onto a plate.
π Peel the orange, remove the white pith, and cut the segments into pieces.
πΆ Mix orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
π¨ Arrange chicken and orange pieces over the cabbage. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with caramelized walnuts, and garnish with parsley.
Why you should make it:
β¨ A vibrant mix of flavors and textures.
π₯ Light, healthy dressing instead of mayonnaise.
π Looks impressive on a festive table.
π Perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and savoriness.
π Super Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Rice in a Pan π
Delicious classic made simple and quick β everyone will love this dish! Super lazy cabbage rolls with cabbage and rice in a pan are an incredibly fast dinner option! The dish turns out tender, juicy, and truly homestyle. Perfect for dinner when there's no time for lengthy cooking.
Ingredients:
π₯© Ground meat β 400 g
π Short-grain rice β 100 g
π₯¬ White cabbage β 250 g
π₯ Carrot β 1 pc
π§
Onion β 1 pc
π₯« Tomato paste β 2 tbsp
π₯ Sour cream β 2 tbsp
π§ Water β 1 cup
π’ Vegetable oil β 2 tbsp
π Bay leaf β 1 pc
π§ Salt β to taste
β«οΈ Black pepper β to taste
Instructions:
π Pour boiling water over the rice and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain.
π₯¬ Finely chop the cabbage, carrot, and onion using a blender or meat grinder.
π₯© Mix the ground meat, rice, vegetables, salt, and pepper. Knead thoroughly.
π³ Shape into patties, wetting your hands with water.
π₯ Fry the cabbage rolls over high heat for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
π₯« Mix tomato paste, sour cream, and water. Pour over the cabbage rolls and add the bay leaf.
π² Simmer covered over low heat for 15β20 minutes.
Why you should make it:
β±οΈ Quick β just 30 minutes from start to finish.
π All the flavors of classic cabbage rolls without the hassle of wrapping.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ§ A hearty family meal for any day.
π° Budget-friendly β made with affordable ingredients.