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Beetroot in Jars for Winter
Beetroot in Jars for Winter Many housewives in Serbia prepare winter food at the beginning of autumn, at the end of summer, because in this way they save a lot on all food items. It may or may not to be a big deal, it all depends on how much you use. One of those winter foods is beetroot salad, which is prepared in an easy and quick way, and for that you will need sterile jars and sterile caps and, of course, a little willpower. Follow recipe. Ingredients: simple, total time


Preparing Turšija for the Winter
Preparing Turšija for the Winter Turšija or turshi is the origin of the preparation of pickled vegetables or fruits or a combination of vegetables and fruits with the addition of aromatic herbs or fruits and herbs that encourage fermentation. Peppers, cucumbers, green tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower are most often used for pickles. The vegetables are placed in large sterile glass jars and covered with a solution of water and salt. For some types of vegetables, a little essence


Cherries Compote
Cherries Compote For this, cherry compote is fantastic and a great solution if you don't have room in your freezer. You pack in sterile jars and arrange them in the pantry. A healthy and simple treat that you can prepare in summer for winter. For this, you will need sterile 720 ml jars. There are approximately 5 to 6 tablespoons of sugar per jar. One row of cherries, one row of sugar, then cover with cold water. Before starting the preparation, you should thoroughly wash the


Kumquat Jam
Kumquat Jam Kumquat is a special citrus fruit that we can enjoy and consume on winter days. It looks small, but the contrast between the...


Winter Preserves for Beginners
Winter Preserves for Beginners Experienced housewives are worried about how the specialty jars will survive the winter. While those who are making marmalade or mixed salad for the first time have yet to learn how to choose the best fruits and vegetables, how to properly close the containers. Even among experienced housewives, the eternal question is how to make a winter garden in the fall that will last throughout the winter. If you are a beginner, there are dilemmas, and for


Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup Italian rich stew with various vegetables always pleases in these winter days with the taste of chicken broth. Follow recipe. Ingredients: medium, total time: 110 min 4 servings 300 g chicken meat with bones neck, legs, back, chicken bug, etc… 2 onions/cut in half 1 celery stalk/ finely chopped 100 g carrots/ cut into rings 100 g potatoes/into small cubes 100 g corn 50 g green beans/ cut in half 50 g parsley root/ finely chopped 50 g zucchini/into small cubes


Tomato Ketchup
Tomato Ketchup Many can't wait for summer because of one specific food – tomatoes. And while in the summer we enjoy its rich flavors in the form of fresh salads, sauces, pizza toppings or similar dishes. In the winter, make homemade ketchup and preserve it so that you have an excellent addition to all meat dishes throughout the year, and we guarantee that you will never buy it in store. The preparation is simple, and it will be served with various dishes at any time of the ye


Fantastic Homemade Thick Rich Ketchup Lena
Fantastic Homemade Thick Rich Ketchup Lena According to this recipe, my mother always makes a bunch of ketchup, so we always have them over the winter, regularly when I travel to Serbia, I always put big jars of this wonderful ketchup. It is a big job, but it pays off, it is best for everyone to get involved, and it will be over quickly. Ketchup is rich to a lot of various ingredients, so it has an irresistible taste. You can use it as an addition in all dishes that have the


Apricot Jam Lena
Apricot Jam Lena Apricot jam is mostly prepared over the summer, many housewives from Serbia prepare it to have this most delicious jam for the whole family over the winter. This is my mom's method and believes me, the jam is fantastic and everyone adores it! Follow this recipe. Ingredients: medium, total time: 2h30min. 5 kg of peeled apricots 2.5 kg of sugar 1/2 preservative sachet for 5 kg, because when cleaning apricots, a few grams fall off if the apricots are not sour as


How to Sterilize Jars and Lids for Winter, Jams, Ajvars, etc.
How to Sterilize Jars and Lids for Winter, Jams, Ajvars, etc. Winter is the one that lasts — juices, jams, compotes, but also ajvar should be preserved — without mold until everything is eaten. Every real housewife knows that it is important to sterilize jars for the winter, if it is not done properly, the whole process of making jams and ajvar can go to waste. Every real housewife knows that it is significant to sterilize jars for the winter, if it is not done properly, the


How to Make a Winter Beetroot, a Phenomenal and Healthy Salad
How to make a winter beetroot, a phenomenal and healthy salad Read more about Beetroot here ! This is especially interesting for those who deal with ethnic tourism! Many housewives preparing this phenomenal salad for winter, and here is a very good recipe! This procedure of making and packing beets is known in Serbia and other regions of the Balkans. This is how our grandmothers and mothers prepared it. Today's generation has completely neglected such preparations, and they


How to Make a Very Good Homemade Ajvar Recipe original from Serbia and Macedonia
How to Make a Very Good Homemade Ajvar Recipe original from Serbia and Macedonia Considering that Serbia and Macedonia are known for...
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