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CABBAGE PKHALI
LOBIO WITH GREEN ONION AND LOBIO SPICES
SPICY HAM CHASHUSHULI - RACHA REGION
INTRODUCTION TO GEORGIAN TRADITIONAL WINE-MAKING
WHAT IS SATSNAKHELI?
BARBECUE PORK WITH RED ONION
IMERULI KHACHAPURI - IMERETIAN CHEESE BREAD
GEORGIAN PEASANT SALAD
GOMI
SHOTIS PURI - GEORGIAN BREAD
EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC & SPICY MAYONNAISE
CHURCHKHELA - GEORGIAN CONFECTIONARY
GEORGIAN SALAD WITH WALNUTS
HOW TO MAKE GEORGIAN FLAKY PASTRY
GEORGIAN SALAD WITH CHEESE
IMERETIAN CHEESE
CHICKEN LIVER CHASHUSHULI
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CHVISHTARI - GEORGIAN CORNBREAD WITH CHEESE
HOW TO MAKE KHACHAPURI DOUGH
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HOW A GEORGIAN PRINCE SMUGGLED TEA OUT OF CHINA
MTSKHETURI GVEZELI – MEAT PASTRY
HOW TO MAKE A MARINADE FOR A PORK BARBECUE
BAZHE - GEORGIAN WALNUT SAUCE
WHAT IS GEORGIAN CHACHA
WALNUTS AND SPICES WRAPPED IN CABBAGE LEAVES
SATSIVI WITH VEGETABLES
MEGRELIAN KHARSHO
GOZINAKI WITH HAZELNUTS
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IMERETIAN CHEESE

Imeretian cheese from the Imereti region of Georgia is a very popular curd cheese made from cows milk. It has a soft and springy texture and a slightly sour, salty taste. It is a “quick cheese” maturing in just one or two days. A typical handmade Imeretian cheese is shaped as a flat disc, 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters thick. … Continue reading →

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CHURCHKHELA

Churchkhela is a traditional sausage-shaped candy originating from the Caucasus region. It is a very popular food, combining two of Georgia’s favorites – grapes and nuts. Made by repeatedly dipping a long string of nuts in concentrated fresh grape juice it is delicious and nutritious and often called the Georgian ‘Snickers’! Georgian warriors carried Churchkhelas with them because they contain enough calories for … Continue reading →

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EGGPLANT WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE

In this recipe we will show how to make a popular Georgian family dish of eggplant with spicy mayonnaise (Georgian: ბადრიჯანი მაიონეზით). This is primarily a summer dish and is served either warm or cold. Our version is quite spicy so you may want to reduce the quantities of spices or omit them. Ingredients (3 servings): 500 grams … Continue reading →

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TOLMA – STUFFED PEPPERS

Tolma (Georgian: ტოლმა ბულგარული წიწაკით), known as Dolma in Armenia and Azerbaijan, is a popular meal in Georgia and many other countries and there are many variations. It usually describes a filled, hollowed-out vegetable or a filling wrapped in a leaf. Vegetables used to contain a filling include tomato, eggplant, pepper, apple and zucchini. Leaf wrappings include vine and … Continue reading →

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TOLMA – STUFFED CABBAGE LEAVES

Tolma (Georgian: კომბოსტოს ტოლმა), known as Dolma in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey, is a popular meal in Georgia and many other countries and there are many variations. It usually describes a filled, hollowed-out vegetable or a filling wrapped in a leaf. Vegetables used to contain a filling include tomato, eggplant, pepper, apple and zucchini. Leaf wrappings include vine and cabbage. … Continue reading →

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KHINKALI

Khinkali (Georgian: ხინკალი) is a very popular Georgian dumpling made of twisted knobs of dough, stuffed with meat and spices. It is considered to be one of the national dishes of Georgia. Different regions of Georgia make khinkali with different fillings. The most popular filling is a pork/beef mix. In the mountains, khinkali is often made with … Continue reading →

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EGGPLANT WITH WALNUTS AND SPICES

In this recipe we will show how to make a popular Georgian family dish of eggplant with walnuts and spices. This is primarily a summer dish and is served cold. Our version is quite spicy so you may want to reduce the quantities of spices or omit them. Ingredients: 500 grams of eggplants, 250 grams of walnuts, 1 … Continue reading →

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HAM CHASHUSHULI – რაჭული ლორის ჩაშუშული

In this recipe we will show how to make a ham dish from the Racha region of Georgia. Ingredients: 150 grams of smoked ham (we used Georgian ham from Racha), 2 large carrots, 2 large onions, 1 clove of garlic, ground pepper (black and red), quarter tsp of ground coriander, 50 grams tomato paste or … Continue reading →

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CHICKEN LIVER CHASHUSHULI

In this recipe we will show how to make a popular Georgian dish made with chicken liver, onions, wine and spices. Ingredients (3-4 servings): 500 gms of chicken liver, 30 ml of oil, 100 ml of white wine, 3 bay leaves, 2 tbs of white wine vinegar, salt and black pepper, 2 large white onions, 1 … Continue reading →

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MTSKHETURI GVEZELI – MEAT PASTRY

In this recipe we will show how to make a popular Georgian dish called Mtskheturi Gvezeli (Georgian: მცხეთური ღვეზელი). It can be filled with meat (beef or a pork/beef mix), potato, mushrooms or cheese. We have made the meat (pork/beef mix) version. Ingredients (around 10 servings): Dough – 1 kilo of flour (800 grams for the dough and 200 grams for … Continue reading →

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BAZHE SAUCE

Bazhe is a Georgian sauce made with walnuts, garlic and spices. In this recipe we show how to make Bazhe sauce with chicken. Ingredients (serves 2): 2 marinaded chicken breasts. A recipe for a typical marinade can be found here. Marinade the chicken and leave covered in a refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Ingredients for sauce: 400 … Continue reading →

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GEORGIAN CHACHA

Chacha (Georgian: ჭაჭა) is a strong spirit made of the grape residue (pomace) left after making wine. Chacha is often made at home in a mini still. By the American definition, it qualifies as “moonshine” but unlike the production of “moonshine” in the United States, distilling chacha is not illegal in Georgia and many families continue the tradition. To most … Continue reading →

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POTATO, RICE AND HERB SOUP WITH MATSONI

Matsoni (Georgian: მაწონი) is a fermented milk product very similar to yogurt. It is smooth and creamy with a mild, slightly tart flavor. Popular in Georgia and throughout the Caucasus region it is rich in mineral content, protein and calcium and renowned for its health giving properties. In Georgia, matsoni is popular with children and is used in cooking, especially … Continue reading →

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GEORGIAN LOBIANI – BEAN BREAD

Lobiani (Georgian: ლობიანი) is enjoyed all year round and especially eaten on the Georgian holiday of Barbaroba, or St. Barbara’s Day (December 17). In this recipe we will show how to make this delicious bean filled bread. The main ingredient of Lobiani is kidney beans. Ingredients (for lobiani mixture): 500 grams of kidney beans, 300 grams of smoked ham, … Continue reading →

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RTVELI – GEORGIAN WINE HARVEST AND FESTIVITIES

Rtveli (Georgian: რთველი) is the traditional vintage (the process of picking grapes and making wine) accompanied by celebrations that mark the end of the agricultural cycle for the year. For centuries, viticulture has been of great economic importance to Georgia. Today, there are more than 175,000 acres planted with vines. The vine also has an iconic and religious significance … Continue reading →

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