Salted Herring

Salted, marinated herring fillet with onion on plate
Rare party in Eastern Europe will avoid salted herring. Herring is not only tasty, but also healthy food. It’s a great source of vitamins A,D, B12. According to latest scientific researches, adding herring to our diet decreases risks of heart and vessel disease, that consequently reduces risk for type 2 diabetes.

Ratatouille

eggplants ratatouille

Ingredients:

  1. 2 medium size eggplants
  2. 2-3 medium size squashes
  3. 300-400g potatoes
  4. 2 onions
  5. 2-3 garlic cloves
  6. thyme, oregano
  7. olive oil
  8. salt and pepper (to your taste)

Cooking:

Slice eggplants, salt them, and leave for 20 min so that they lose their bitter taste. Then rinse eggplants. Slice squashes, tomatoes, potatoes, and onion.

Arrange alternating different sliced vegetables on an oiled baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, greens, and garlic. Bake in the oven at 180-190 °C until potatoes are tender and eggplants skin becomes slightly golden and crusty. For a  better crust experience, cover it with shredded cheese and crumbs.

Bon Appetit!