Welcome to week 61 of Mmm Mondays, where we turn Monday woes into Monday whoas!
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Last Weeks Link-ups
Last week had 8 scrumptious posts. We Dreamed our Lives Away, and had An Unexpected Adventure at a Castle. There was also Magpies and Shiny things, a Dance, some Tainted Love, and Alarm Clock Blues. You can read all those delicious tales and more here.
Mmm Maker
Mmm Makers are highlighted the first Friday of each month.
February’s Mmm Maker is Marie Rebelle of Rebels notes. Marie hosts Wicked Wednesday and The Menopause Dairies. Check out more about Marie here.
Week 61 Recommended Read
Chain Me by Lana Sky
Elenore Grey is doomed to be a spinster. As the heiress of her family estate, she’s used to being alone, but when the mysterious Dublin appears in her life, strange things start happening, and even though she knows she should hate him, she is forced between trusting him or losing her heart and soul. What’s a little blood between lovers?
Chain me in the second part of a series which begins with Drain me. A tale of Vampires, monsters and things that go bump in the night. This sexy read is for those who like a bit of fantasy along with their smut.
Week 61 Recipe
Ukrainian Perogies – For Beginners
Perogies are filled dumplings made by wrapping a filling with an unleavened dough. Most common are Ukrainian perogies, known the world over. The province Mister K and I live in has numerous Ukrainian towns, and when ever we get a chance to go through, we always stop for an authentic Ukrainian meal. This recipe for beginners is about as close as you can get, without actually travelling.
Ukrainian Perogies
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup warm milk warm to touch
- 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (no butter or milk)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil vegetable or canola
Filling
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2-3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheeses grated
Alternative Fillings
- 2-3 cups cottage cheese drained or use dry curds
- 1/3 cup dill chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Dough
- Mix dough ingredients together using hands or wooden spoon
- Add more milk or flour as needed to get a soft yet somewhat sticky dough
- Turn onto floured surface, and knead until easy to handle and slightly less sticky (not too much though)
- Place dough in oiled bowl and cover for 30 minutes
Potato Filling
- Cook onion in butter
- Add cheese to hot potatoes and mix until well belended
- cool before using
Alternative Filling
- Drain cottage cheese so you are left with dry curds (or use dry)
- Add dill and salt and pepper to taste. Add egg last and set aside
Assembly of Perogies
- Set large pot of water to boil on stove, adding pinch of salt
- roll dough out on floured surface (may need to add flour as you go) to about 3 mm or 1/8 inch thickness, cut into 7 1/2 cm or 3 inch rounds.
- Separate filling into walnut size amounts
- Place filling into center of round, fold in half and use fingers to seal the edges. (dipping fingers into water will help the dough stick together)
Cooking
- Place prepared perogies into boiling water and cook until they float, about 3 minutes.
- Once cooked, place into serving dish and top with melted butter, mixing to keep perogies' from sticking.
- Serve with sour cream, sauerkraut, fried onion, or any other topping you'd like.
- Enjoy!
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