• GogosiFinal

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    The main ingredient here is the farmer’s cheese. In the US, I can only find it in Publix stores, but you could also try and look for it at your local grocery stores.

    Ingredients:

    2 eggs
    1/4 cup sugar
    2 packages (7.5 oz ea.) Friendship Farmer Cheese
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon vinegar
    1 and 1/3 cup flour
    oil for frying
    powdered sugar, for sprinkling

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    Directions:

    Beat together eggs and sugar.

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    Add salt and the 2 packages of farmer cheese, and mix.

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    Spread baking soda in tablespoon, and pour the vinegar on top. Wait until it stops reacting, then mix in with the rest of the ingredients.

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    Add flour and mix.

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    Pour oil into a medium saucepan, to cover about 1/2″ of the bottom of the pan. Heat oil on medium-low heat. Add a small amount of the dough to the oil. When it starts to bubble, the oil is hot enough and ready for frying.

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    Drop the dough by tablespoon into the hot oil. If needed, use another tablespoon to shape dough into a ball.

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    Fry on both sides, until golden brown. Adjust the heat as needed, so the dough doesn’t brown too quickly on the outside and is raw on the inside.

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    Place doughnuts on a plate, to cool after frying.

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    Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm or cool.

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    Another way to serve: Mix together a little sugar and sour cream to create a dip for the doughnuts.

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  • GarlicEggplantDipFinal

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    Ingredients:

    2 large eggplants
    3 garlic cloves
    2/3 cups mayonnaise
    1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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    Directions:

    Wash eggplants and place on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.

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    Broil in oven for 10-15 minutes on each side, or until the eggplants turn soft and change color.

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    Take the eggplants out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
    Cut the eggplant in half, and peel off the skin. Use a spoon if needed.

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    Cut the eggplant in strips lengthwise and chop finely with a knife.

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    Place the eggplant in a colander and let the juices drain for about 10-15 minutes.
    Crush garlic using a garlic press and add to the eggplant.

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    Add salt and mayonnaise, and mix it together.

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    Chill in the refrigerator. Serve on bread or crackers, as an appetizer/ snack, or to complement any meal.

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