Recipes that are convenient to prepare several days in advance: for work, studies, lunch boxes, and meal planning.

Meals for several days (meal prep)

Thick, tender, and airy, it holds its shape and doesn't spread! Cream with whipped cream and boiled condensed milk for the cake turns out to be very tasty. It is a great alternative to heavy buttercream. Its structure is very voluminous, making it perfect for layering cake layers and decorating with a pastry bag.

Cream with condensed milk and caramel for cake

Tatar baursaks are nothing more than donuts that are fried in a large amount of fat. By the way, they are prepared not only in Tatarstan, but also in Bashkiria, Buryatia, and Kazakhstan. Most often, baursaks are served as an alternative to bread, but there is also a dessert option. It is interesting that many years ago, based on their ability to skillfully prepare these donuts, Tatar women drew conclusions about the culinary abilities of potential daughters-in-law. The matter, of course, is not too complicated, but there are certain subtleties. You will find all the details for preparing fluffy, delicious baursaks in our classic recipe (the dough is kneaded using frozen eggs without adding yeast).

Authentic Tatar baursaks

It is better to prepare strawberry confit for the cake from fresh berries: frozen ones will also work well, but the taste will be less rich. Why do you need such a confectionery preparation at all and what to do with it? Let's talk! Strawberry confit can be used as a cake coating or as a filling-layer between cake layers with cream. This “additive” gives the dessert juiciness, an attractive appearance and, of course, provides the dish with an incomparable aroma. In some cases, confit is prepared using strawberry puree, and sometimes with pieces of berries: the choice depends on the nature of the cake and the imagination of the pastry chef. We offer a recipe for the second option, more effective and at the same time simple. Similar instructions with which you will learn how to properly prepare confit for strawberry cake are attached!

Strawberry confit for cake

Simply ferment organically grown grapes by leaving them crushed at room temperature for a few days. Adding flour begins the starter process, which leads to a delicately fruity sour mash.

Wild Grape Starter

Thick, holds its shape well, for cakes and other desserts! Cream made from boiled condensed milk and sour cream is light and airy, doesn't spread, and applies excellently from a pastry bag. It has a caramel taste and a pleasant tanginess. It is very easy to prepare, and almost everyone gets it right on the first try.

Cream made from boiled condensed milk and sour cream

Marinated mackerel fillet with sesame oil

Does anyone need a recipe for scrambled eggs at all? As practice shows, yes! The right guide to action will come in handy not only to a schoolchild who suddenly found himself "alone at home", but also not too experienced young housewife who decided to cook for breakfast the very eggs that in a few minutes to build at home her mother or grandmother. That's why we decided to detail the recipe for this dish to remove all possible questions. By the way, this version of scrambled eggs implies the use of a small amount of cream, although it is also quite possible to do without them. And we also suggest complementing it with fried bacon. It will turn out very appetizing, flavorful, and, of course, hearty.

Scrambled eggs

The heating time depends on the amount of oil - the more there is, the longer it needs to be kept in a water bath. This oil can be added to porridge, cooked scrambled eggs or omelettes, fried and reheated any dishes, etc.

How to make clarified ghee butter

How to properly prepare the "dough" for potato pancakes with onions? There are many different versions regarding this matter. Many believe that for potato pancakes you only need salt, oil for frying, and, of course, potatoes. This approach is quite justified, especially if we're talking about varieties with high starch content, which will easily bind the mashed mass. This simple dish can be complemented with mushroom or garlic sauce. However, the recipe we offer for potato pancakes with onions is more "rich": the taste of the dish is rich and piquant. Give it a try!

Potato pancakes with onions

The basic recipe for lemon icing is suitable for Easter cakes, muffins, and cookies. It's very easy to make and requires only two ingredients: powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Working with this icing is not difficult; the main thing is not to waste time, as the icing hardens quickly. While the icing is still wet, you can additionally decorate the dessert with candied fruits, dried fruits, nuts, or confectionery sprinkles.