Potato and salo skewers are an original and remarkably tasty picnic dish that completely replaces the usual meat shashlik but is significantly simpler, more budget-friendly and faster to prepare. Potatoes threaded onto skewers alternating with thin slices of salo (Slavic cured pork fat) are grilled over coals and soak up the aroma of pork fat and woodsmoke — the result is a remarkably juicy, fragrant and satisfying dish loved equally by adults and children. It's an ideal option for anyone who wants to vary the usual picnic or make something out of the ordinary in the countryside. Boil young potatoes in their skins until almost done (they shouldn't fall apart), cool and cut into large pieces. Slice the salo thin. Thread alternating pieces of potato and salo onto skewers, season with salt and pepper and grill over coals for about 15-20 minutes, turning periodically. Proportions for 6 skewers inside.
Cabbage cutlets with semolina pan-fried on the stovetop are a simple, budget-friendly and surprisingly tasty dish for vegetable lovers and anyone following a lenten or meat-free menu. Semolina plays a key role in the mix: it absorbs the excess cabbage moisture, adds fluffiness and tenderness and binds the mass beautifully, replacing the egg in lenten versions. The cutlets come out soft, juicy and with a pleasant lightly crisp crust and a gentle creamy flavor. Finely shred or pulse fresh cabbage in a blender, boil or braise for 10-15 minutes until soft, cool and squeeze out the excess liquid. Add semolina, finely chopped onion, salt, pepper and optionally egg and flour, mix thoroughly and let rest for 15-20 minutes so the semolina swells. Fry on a hot oiled pan for 3-4 minutes per side. Proportions for 1 kg of cabbage inside.
Mashed potato pancakes on the skillet are a simple, budget-friendly and incredibly tasty homemade dish that perfectly solves the eternal kitchen question of what to do with yesterday's leftover mashed potatoes. The pancakes come out with a crispy golden crust on the outside and a soft tender middle, and the best part is how easy they are to vary with any add-ins you like: from sautéed mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes to grated cheese, herbs, sausage or finely chopped vegetables. Mix cold mashed potatoes with an egg, flour, salt and black pepper into a thick batter. Optionally fold in chopped onion, herbs, grated cheese or other add-ins. Fry on a hot oiled pan for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Proportions for 12 pancakes inside.
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