Not a single festive feast is complete without Olivier salad, which has become the symbol and pride of Russian national cuisine. The French even call the salad Russian, and this is no coincidence. The Frenchman Francois Olivier, when he was the chef of one of the Moscow restaurants, invented this divine culinary symphony and immortalized the name of his ancestors. Many years have passed since then, but the recipe has not been lost. True, time and people have changed it beyond recognition, only the name and, perhaps, the taste remained permanent - the taste of true Olivier. We made a timid attempt to collect and combine in one book, if not all the recipes of this many-sided salad, then at least most of the most selected , and we think that we succeeded. For obvious reasons, “branded” salads remained outside the book, with exclusive rights to who are admirers and followers of Olivier's culinary talent - our lovely and inventive hostesses. Choose, try, look for your taste, as they look for an image; for Olivier is fertile ground for the most daring and unexpected searches, experiments and discoveries. And may our knowledge help you along this path. Your imagination and - Olivier! The main component of classic Olivier recipes is meat. Modern housewives use sausage and then frankfurters as a meat substitute. We suggest you try cooking sachat with fish. Don’t be afraid to experiment: the result will exceed all your expectations! Lately, my head is spinning from the variety of salads on offer using expensive products that were also rare in the recent past. This recipe keeps the memory of that same past... And this recipe will certainly appeal to lovers of spicy foods, as well as those who do not eat meat, because offal, as you know, is not meat. The virtues of chicken meat are legendary. It has the most delicate taste and aroma. But this is not even his main advantage. Tender chicken meat, if consumed often and regularly, helps to increase adrenaline in the blood, a substance that heightens sensuality and sexuality. But smoked meat affects our sensuality instantly, a fabulous effect is detected immediately, of course, do not overuse it. Otherwise, a romantic dinner can smoothly develop into a cult of food, and excesses in one thing do not contribute to anything else... If you want to feel like Eve at least for a moment, add in Olivier apple. Before you know it, your Adam will be in your arms, but don’t overdo it with wine, otherwise Morpheus will beat you to it. Many people associate Olivier with the holiday. Do you want a holiday every day? Don't worry, you have enough money and time for this. The products that are required for the simplest recipe can always be found even in an empty, at first glance, refrigerator. If you don’t find green peas in your refrigerator, don’t despair, their absence can well be made up for by a combination of incompatible things that suit your taste exactly. resembles this very pea. As one philosophizing old woman liked to say, the larger the entrance, the smaller the exit. Don't be afraid to combine a lot of different foods at once, especially if it's vegetables and herbs. Olivier does not contain vegetables you'll spoil it! If you can afford to eat fresh vegetables all year round, don't neglect it. Vegetables that harmoniously combine with the products included in Olivier will only enhance its beneficial properties and improve its taste. And yet - what kind of Olivier without meat?! In terms of its nutritional value and calorie content, meat sachat is comparable only to meat stew, but it is much tastier than the latter and healthier. Put more meat in your salad and forget about digestive enzymes, without which your life becomes hell and eating becomes a pain. Vegetables easily solve such problems; it is a natural enzyme. The Olivier recipe with honey will appeal to both those with a sweet tooth and gourmets, but especially those who have never tried anything before. Believe me: this is something something. The main component of the very first original Olivier recipe was champignon mushrooms. But time has suggested other realities. Olivier researchers have found that not only pickled mushrooms can be used in the salad, but also boiled ones. As a result of thousands of culinary experiments, it has been established that chanterelles are especially good in this regard. If your family, after hard work in the garden beds, wants to have a snack, arrange a real holiday for them. Use vegetables that are on hand. And yogurt with your light hand will add lightness and freshness to Olivier. Feel like the creator of something grandiose and unique. — The original taste of sprats, sour mushrooms, juicy meat with spices - a very appetizing combination. Isn’t it? Of course, you should save this Olivier recipe for a special occasion, the same thing when time is running out. Take a shortcut to your man's heart! Dietary meat gives the salad a more refined and noble taste, and in combination with pickled mushrooms it is simply a culinary miracle! The culinary preferences of Hollywood stars are as refined as their image. Everyone's favorite, gorgeous woman Marya Strip just loves one salad. She claims that it is the secret of her good mood and slim figure. All her admirers have a wonderful opportunity to prepare Olivier according to the recipe of City Hall Strip herself.