Tag Archives: Georgian cuisine

Salade de haricots rouges aux noix

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Meg

I first tasted this knock-your-socks-off red-bean-and-walnut salad in Moscow in 1984. Russia was still part of the Soviet Union, and young people from other parts of the empire still flocked to the capital to study or work. A friend introduced … Continue reading →

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Coquelet à la géorgienne

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Meg

Take a moment to consider the humble walnut. It is said to have health enhancing qualities, and even life extending properties, possibly because it contains antioxidants. Now let’s consider the Georgians and their beautiful, mountainous land on the shores of … Continue reading →

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Haricots verts aux noix en salade

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Meg

Fresh beans with walnuts, garlic and cilantro — if you have ever tasted this superb combination of flavors, you’ll probably always remember it. And you might even know that it’s one of the signature tastes of the former Soviet republic … Continue reading →

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