
Darra Goldstein
Recipes
Adjika
This lively condiment, which is traditionally made in Georgia with a mortar and pestle, has it all: heat, spice, and the zing of fresh herbs.
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Fermented Zhug
This spicy Yemeni cilantro sauce is fiery hot with chile peppers, but it is also aromatic with spices and herbaceous notes of cilantro and parsley.
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Beet Chrain
Many recipes for this Eastern European condiment tame the horseradish—calling for twice as many beets as the fiery root—but this chrain recipe flips the script.
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Brine-Braised Giblets
When braised in a tart brine, gizzards are truly delectable! This is an easy dish to serve guests, as it can be made a day in advance and reheated. Cooked barley is a perfect side to soak up the rich sauce.
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Syrniki
Classic Russian cheese pancakes have a tangy-sweet flavor that goes well with a dollop of jam or sour cream on the side.
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Monastery Salt
This flavored salt takes its name from Russian monks who flavored blackened salt with herbs from the monastery gardens.