Appetizers, salads, soups

My son, Jivko made this wonderfully simple and fresh soup for us. It could be applied to parsley, thyme, tarragon, any herb you favor and can be grown easily. The idea is to use a single herb to appreciate the individual fragrance. 2 big handfuls

Zastroika

1 egg yolk1/2 c yogurt This is a way to thicken soup. Whisk the egg yolk with the yogurt in a bowl. Gradually add a ladle or two of the broth to the zastroika, stirring well to temper the temperature. Pour the zastroika into the

Meatball soup

1/2 onion, diced1 medium carrot, diced2 tbs oil5 cwater1 lb ground beef1/4 c rice1 egg , separated yolk and white2 ts chubritza or thymeflour for coating Mix the meat, rice, egg white, thyme, black pepper and salt. Make pecan-size balls and roll in flour. Saute

Captain’s Fish Soup

Beef Soup

Kurban

Another specialty of my father. This is a ceremonial soup, cooked to ward off evil and disease. If you survived a disease or an accident, the year after, you throw a kurban party. Many friends, relatives and neighbors are usually invited. Kurban is also served