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Polar researchers of the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition baked an “Independence Pie” — a poppy and nut roll — at the “Academician Vernadsky” station and recorded a video congratulation for Ukraine, filmed 15,000 km from home.

Food blogger Yana Gordunovska told Wave RBC.UA about her pantry staples: eggs, cottage cheese, grains and seasonal vegetables allow her to cook different breakfasts every day without excessive stockpiling.

In the eggplant season, Styler offers a winter snack recipe with tomatoes, peppers, and garlic from blogger Maria Makarchuk. Dr. Maya Rosman also advises on how to choose fresh fruits and reduce the fat content of the dish.

A blogger and baking expert shared a quick recipe for pizza on lavash: a thin base, juicy filling, and crispy edges in 15 minutes using products from the refrigerator.

Styler, citing chef Hector Himeńez Bravo, shared a recipe for corn cooked in a baking sleeve in the microwave: the process takes about 10 minutes and does not require boiling in water.

Experienced cooks have learned to marinate affordable mackerel so that its tenderness and flavor rival elite salmon. The secret lies in the balance of cloves, coriander, and apple cider vinegar.

A simple recipe for homemade bread without kneading the dough: how to bake an aromatic loaf with a crispy crust in 2 hours using just a few basic ingredients.

🥒 Preserving season 2026: cucumber recipe without sterilization Cook Lyudmila Kutyshenko shared an ancient recipe for pickled cucumbers that is over 100 years old. The main feature is no pots of boiling water for the jars! 📝 100/100/100 ratio (salt, sugar, vinegar) for a 3-liter jar. 🔥 Heating with boiling water instead of sterilization. 🛡️ Cucumbers turn out crunchy and store all winter. The material includes a step-by-step guide and nuances of preservation safety. #recipes #cucumbers #preserves #cooking #Styler

🥒 Turning the 2026 zucchini harvest into a delicious preserve! We present a recipe for salad with mushrooms and Satsivi sauce. Large chunks, piquant taste, and minimum effort — in winter, you just need to open the jar. 🍄🔥 #recipes #preserves #zucchini #mushrooms

🍗 Chicken fillet often turns out dry? Food blogger Anastasia Tsarlovaya has revealed the secret to a juicy dinner! 🌽 The recipe for chicken 'boats' with corn and cheese is simple, fast, and very tasty. Yogurt in the filling preserves juiciness, and the golden crust makes the dish perfect. 🧀 👉 Read the full longread with a step-by-step recipe on XAB.info!

🍅 Bessarabian secret to perfect tomatoes! Culinary expert Tatyana Shlihtenko shares a recipe that guarantees the preservation of your supplies until spring. What's the trick? ✅ Slicing "plum" tomatoes into wedges. ✅ A secret layer of onions and spices at the bottom. ✅ Mandatory 15-minute sterilization. Your winter supplies will be perfect! 🥘 #recipes #preserving #bessarabia #tomatoes #cooking

🥙 Forget about tearing store-bought lavash! The secret to perfect elasticity lies in hot water and a frying pan. Blogger Vika Yavorska shared a recipe that will save your culinary plans. The lavash turns out soft, does not go stale, and holds the filling perfectly. 🔥 Hot water + flour + oil = magic. 🔥 Thin rolling is the key to success. 🔥 A damp towel preserves softness. Cook at home, freeze, and enjoy! #recipes #lavash #cooking #Styler

🥒 The preserving season is in full swing, but mistakes can cost your health! Experts have named 4 ingredients that should not be added to jars: iodized salt, aspirin, damaged vegetables, and tap water. Find out why crunchy cucumbers become soft and how to avoid botulism. 🍅 #canning #preserves #health #kitchen #tips

🍏✨ Culinary hit of summer 2026: how to turn ordinary apples into jam with kiwi flavor! 🥝 It turns out, the secret to the exotic taste and emerald color lies in a simple ingredient — fruit jelly. This is a budget recipe that does not require expensive fruits or long boiling. 🔥 Main advantages: ✅ Ideal thickness without pectin ✅ Taste of real kiwi ✅ Minimum costs Detailed recipe is already on XAB.info! 👇

🥗 Fluffy Salad: a nostalgic recipe with chicken and apple that won hearts. Simple ingredients, familiar taste, and light texture make it ideal for a home feast. Learn how to make this salad and why it is so popular! #fluffysalad #recipe #cooking

🍑 How to cook perfect apricot jam so that the halves don't fall apart? The secret is simple: 24 hours in the refrigerator and complete absence of stirring! 🧊✨ In 2026, the trend towards naturalness brings us back to "royal" recipes. The XAB.info editorial team analyzed a method that turns delicate fruits into an amber delicacy with an almond aroma. 🔹 Main rule: do not stir! 🔹 Main secret: 24-hour maceration in the cold. 🔹 Bonus: kernels from pits for aroma. Read the full longread about how to preserve summer in a jar. 🍯

🌶️ The perfect winter recipe: how to preserve peppers for stuffing so they don't fall apart! Food bloggers share a secret: use the "Moldova" variety and a simple marinade. In winter, you just need to take them out of the jar and fill them. 🥘 #recipes #preservation #peppers #cooking #winter_preparations

🍅 How to make tomatoes in their own juice without vinegar? 🍅 As autumn approaches and the fresh vegetable season draws to a close, every housewife thinks about how to preserve the taste of summer for many months. One of the best solutions for this is tomatoes in their own juice. This type of preservation is valued for its naturalness and the absence of artificial preservatives such as vinegar. 📝 Recipe from the culinary blog @mama_moze_tato_dopomoze: 1️⃣ Choose two types of tomatoes: small and firm for packing whole, and juicy for making the marinade. 2️⃣ Prepare whole tomatoes: wash thoroughly, make a cross-shaped cut, pour boiling water for 10 minutes and peel. 3️⃣ Prepare tomato juice: grind juicy tomatoes, boil with salt and sugar for 10 minutes. 4️⃣ Pour peeled tomatoes in jars with hot juice and sterilize for 15 minutes. 5️⃣ Seal jars hermetically, turn upside down and wrap until completely cooled. 🍽️ Enjoy your meal! #tomatoes #preserves #recipe #winter #cooking