Cooking Method: Pickling

Russian Pickled Mushrooms

I left my husband alone in the kitchen with some mushrooms, which reminded him of Mikhail Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita, the character of Behemoth the cat is famously shown spearing a pickled mushroom with a fork while holding a glass of vodka. This scene features Russian pickled mushrooms, known as Marinovannymi Gribami, a traditional and popular snack in Russia. These pickles are highly versatile: serve them as a simple appetizer with crackers or rye bread, and with chilled vodka.

By Leslie Blythe

Creamed Corn-Stuffed Peppers with Pickled Jalapeño

This Creamed Corn-Stuffed Peppers with Pickled Jalapeño recipe is from Yotam Ottolenghi that was published in The Guardian. The creamy corn polenta stuffing is wonderfully satisfying and works really well in peppers. You can use any type of pepper that you like. Serve it with a mixed green salad for dinner tonight!

By Leslie Blythe

Sweet & Spicy Bread & Butter Pickles

Try these Sweet & Spicy Bread & Butter Pickles. They are so easy and so delicious! Wickles Pickles are one of my favorite bread and butter pickles. Unfortunately, they are now very difficult to find. I have checked practically every market in my area. So in a fit of desperation, I made my own!

By Leslie Blythe

Refrigerator Pickles

I made these amazing Refrigerator Pickles. I had never made pickles before. My family was very dubious, until they tasted them 6 hours later. They are completely hooked. They were scarfing them down at 11:30 at night in their PJs. It was so successful, that I went out and bought more vinegar to make more. I want to try to make green beans, carrots, asparagus and snap peas!

By Leslie Blythe

Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles

These Pickled Grapes with Rosemary & Chiles are great to serve with drinks or you can put them in a salad. The are spicy, tart and sweet and very addictive!

By Leslie Blythe