Sochi Party Food from CT Bites
We are totally psyched for the Winter Olympics! What’s better than sitting on your sofa, surrounded by lots snacks and watching the fittest athletes in the world compete for gold?!
Why not throw a Winter Olympics Sochi Party? Here are our favorite Russian inspired recipes to enjoy while you watch the Opening Ceremonies on February 7th at 7:30 pm. So get your vodka chilled, and invite friends to come wearing their favorite ushanka (Russian hat). Read below for the following recipes: Russian Blini, Caviar Torte, Farshirovannye Yaytsa~ Stuffed Eggs, & a classic cocktail recipe, the White Russian.
Russian Blini
1 C. all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
3 eggs
1 C. milk (more if needed)
2 Tbs. melted unsalted butter
Mix together all the ingredients, except melted butter, stirring in enough milk to give batter the consistency of thin cream. Let stand for 30 minutes
Place a small amount of butter in a heated pan. Spoon in the batter by tablespoons. Wait until small bubbles form. Turn the blini to lightly brown the other side. Remove to a warm platter. Serve warm with crème fraiche and top with a dollop of caviar or the other optional toppings.
Optional Topping Additions: smoked salmon, chopped hard-boiled eggs, minced red or white onion, chopped dill and lemon.
Caviar Torte
12 hard-boiled eggs
¼ C. mayonnaise (or to your liking)
1 Tbs. chopped dill
4 oz. cream cheese
¼ C. sour cream
Salt and pepper
2 – 4oz. jars good caviar
Capers and chopped chives for garnish
1 loaf of black bread, cut into triangles
Coarsely chop eggs and mix with mayo and until creamy. Add chopped dill, salt and pepper, to taste. Spread evenly in a platter with a ½ to 1 inch sides.
Combine softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the egg layer. Spread a thin layer of caviar over the sour cream layer. Garnish with capers and chives. Serve with black bread and/or buttery toast points and enjoy this extra special treat!
Farshirovannye Yaytsa~ Stuffed Eggs
6 hardboiled eggs
3 Tbs. mayonnaise
1 Tbs. dry mustard
3 cornichon, finely chopped
2 Tbs. scallions, finely chopped
1 tsp. smoky paprika
1 Tbs. capers
Optional mix-ins:
Crumbled Bacon& Sriracha
Curry and Mango Chutney
Smoked Salmon and Dill
Black Olives and Sun Dried Tomato
Peel the eggs and cut in half. Carefully remove the yolks and crush well.
Mix with mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and scallions and season with salt and pepper.
Using a spoon, fill the egg halves with the mixture, chill and garnish with capers and smoky paprika before serving.
White Russian
This creamy vodka drink has a nice coffee flavor that makes the perfect après dinner drink.
If you skip the cream you’ll have a Black Russian, give the White Russian a shake at the end and you have a Dirty Bird, add a splash of amaretto and you have a Roasted Toasted Almond. Garnish with a few chocolate covered espresso beans.
1 1/2 oz. vodka
3/4 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur
3/4 oz. heavy cream
Chocolate covered espresso beans
Pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir well and serve.