tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post6085008827254225388..comments2024-03-27T22:08:24.252-04:00Comments on Mother's Kitchen: Olga's Kitchen BreadCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307035157000793203noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-41560665612514203892024-02-24T15:26:44.487-05:002024-02-24T15:26:44.487-05:00Snackers were old bread cut into triangles and fri...Snackers were old bread cut into triangles and fried for 3 minutes. Then seasoned with paprika and sesame seeds. The cheese is Swiss almond cheese; came in a tub from Gordon’s food service. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-89504567048397618142023-12-18T19:56:39.139-05:002023-12-18T19:56:39.139-05:00You nailed it!
Thank you for validating! You nailed it! <br />Thank you for validating! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-19622721483313596122022-05-07T01:43:53.505-04:002022-05-07T01:43:53.505-04:00It's salad supreme seasoning. I think it's...It's salad supreme seasoning. I think it's made by macormickKatyBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706981601565089441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-43517200147378656602019-07-07T17:06:45.916-04:002019-07-07T17:06:45.916-04:00There was an Olga's in the mall in Hayward, Ca...There was an Olga's in the mall in Hayward, California, where my sister lived,back in the late 1980s through the early 1990s. I lived 40 minutes away in San Jose, and visited her often to go to Olga's for lunch. It was a real tragedy when it closed down! I think they were overextended and had to close all but the original restaurants. So happy to find this recipe!<br /> Great Gramma Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978706496350450753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-28853277429883430042019-01-10T07:03:20.199-05:002019-01-10T07:03:20.199-05:00There’s one in Alton, IL. (Southern Illinois/St. L...There’s one in Alton, IL. (Southern Illinois/St. Louis Metro) <br />There used to be 2 others nearby Fairview Heights (forced closed due to lease nonpayment issues) and Bridgeton, MO (the mall it was in closed). But I think there should be MORE!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035686030596812261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-71935112416896095752018-11-13T13:12:20.713-05:002018-11-13T13:12:20.713-05:00Both Happy Farms and Merkts have Swiss Almond spre...Both Happy Farms and Merkts have Swiss Almond spreadable cheese. It comes in 14oz tubs. I had ordered it one year right from Merks, but I have begun to see it at Aldi sometimes and Walmart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-81881032089332013212016-06-05T12:10:11.763-04:002016-06-05T12:10:11.763-04:00Please....any recipe for the Spinach Pie??? They ...Please....any recipe for the Spinach Pie??? They used to sell it by the box in the restaurant and no longer do. It is to die for, as is the bread and Olgurt sauce. Kylee's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919748452901678224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-91236653545283991962016-05-24T11:12:38.507-04:002016-05-24T11:12:38.507-04:00I used to work at Olga' about 30 years ago. Th...I used to work at Olga' about 30 years ago. This recipe makes the exact bread, just heat a large skillet and drop a little vegetable oil on it and "fry" the bread on both sides until brown spots appear (I made it on a flat top grill when I worked there and we used oil to cook the bread). To make snacker's, cut the cooled bread into wedges and deep fry or shallow pan fry in an inch or so of hot oil (360 degrees) for 5 seconds only, flipping half way. Drain on a paper towel lined tray and sprinkle immediately with snacker spice (not Salad Sensation)I use 1 tsp. salt, 1 pinch of cayenne, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. paprika, 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan, 1 tsp. each sesame and poppy seeds-a friend who worked there told me how to make the spice. You can multiply the recipe as much as you want. And they use Merkt's Swiss almond spread (I saw the tubs when I worked there).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-88778418823832891432016-05-24T11:03:22.603-04:002016-05-24T11:03:22.603-04:00I used to work at Olga' about 30 years ago. T...I used to work at Olga' about 30 years ago. This recipe makes the exact bread, just heat a large skillet and drop a little vegetable oil on it and "fry" the bread on both sides until brown spots appear (I made it on a flat top grill when I worked there and we used oil to cook the bread). To make snacker's, cut the cooled bread into wedges and deep fry in hot oil (360 degrees) for 5 seconds only, flipping half way. Drain on a paper towel lined tray and sprinkle immediately with snacker spice (not Salad Sensation) I use 1 tsp. salt, 1 pinch of cayenne, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. paprika, 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan, 1 tsp. each sesame and poppy seeds-a friend who worked there told me how to make the spice. You can multiply the recipe as much as you want. And they use Merkt's Swiss almond spread (I saw the tubs when I worked there). I know how to make the peasant soup too. the Orange Cream Cooler was just orange pop and vanilla soft serve with a dash of vanilla mixed with a shake mixer. I watched the serves put the soft serve in the stainless steel cup and push the orange pop nozzle add the vanilla and blend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-42958998285052262012016-02-03T20:01:50.884-05:002016-02-03T20:01:50.884-05:00So excited for this recipe - I miss Olga's so ...So excited for this recipe - I miss Olga's so much. You wouldn't happen to have a recipe for their salad dressing?Barb N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04867387952506903319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-29116204241291166562015-01-12T08:25:20.054-05:002015-01-12T08:25:20.054-05:00No... Olva sauce is just Greek yogurt.... Sorry......No... Olva sauce is just Greek yogurt.... Sorry... U can buy it at many grocery stores...the sour. Ream trick is close..... And a popular rumor circulating of gas waitstaff as I am one or was for years.....but the exact time match is found in a blue container looks like chip dip and says Greek yogurt.... I forgot the name brand but it's text and value letters I know by sight. .timmymacddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527853537741047804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-50819103542365787142014-12-14T18:33:40.690-05:002014-12-14T18:33:40.690-05:00Olga sauce is made with plain yogurt and sour crea...Olga sauce is made with plain yogurt and sour cream a waitress at their restaurant told us. Gotta ry that. Thank yiu for this site.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982499829675189676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-37832884235379780352014-12-14T18:30:38.497-05:002014-12-14T18:30:38.497-05:00I adore Olga's Spinach Pie. Do you have a rec...I adore Olga's Spinach Pie. Do you have a recipe for that AND the OLGA sauce, please???<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982499829675189676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-77804883070431509642014-07-21T18:29:41.147-04:002014-07-21T18:29:41.147-04:00I believe the spices for the snackers is a combina...I believe the spices for the snackers is a combination of Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, Poppy Seeds, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper (very Sparingly), Black Pepper, and Sesame Seed. I mixed a TBLS of each except the Cayenne...only a tiny pinch of that one! Shake over the fried tortilla shells after frying them and cutting into triangles. Shake a little Parmesan Cheese over them after adding the spices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-7099110790714649142014-03-29T22:57:05.902-04:002014-03-29T22:57:05.902-04:00A long time ago, back in the eighties. We used to ...A long time ago, back in the eighties. We used to have an Olga's Kitchen here in the SF Bay Area. I remember we had one in our mall. After a long day of shopping my mom and aunts would take us kids for lunch there. Really bummed that the no longer have any Olga's in California.<br />The Sleepy Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204053065568684139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-72761955145036346312014-03-08T17:14:51.792-05:002014-03-08T17:14:51.792-05:00Thanks for this, I've been fantasizing about m...Thanks for this, I've been fantasizing about my favorite Olga's sandwich for weeks since my mom told me that she was going there for lunch. Tonight's the night....Eliza Twisthttp://bodysleuth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-41649250769845812202014-03-01T08:49:00.051-05:002014-03-01T08:49:00.051-05:00There is an Olga's in Toledo, Ohio. Delicious...There is an Olga's in Toledo, Ohio. Delicious!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935016373711772382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-6316054395976090902013-06-17T11:47:55.010-04:002013-06-17T11:47:55.010-04:00I ask at olga's kitchen it they sell there rec...I ask at olga's kitchen it they sell there recipe for the cheese did. They told me they buy it. It is the MERKTS brand of swiss almond cheese spread. Bought some yep this is it. SO YUMMY!! thanks for the recipe for the snackers I will give it a try.I can not wait.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001278261809973774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-27690940395553875772013-03-20T22:57:49.290-04:002013-03-20T22:57:49.290-04:00Can anyone explain why such a cult followed restau...Can anyone explain why such a cult followed restaurant hadn't been franchised beyond Michigan?! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-2092602197955763512013-02-10T14:34:17.447-05:002013-02-10T14:34:17.447-05:00Has anyone tried this with brown whole wheat flour...Has anyone tried this with brown whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour? What about oatmeal flour (ground oatmeal)? I'm trying to avoid diabetes, but I love bread. The white flour is a no go for me... And the Salad supreme seasoning taste great on just about anything! I don't even use dressing on my salad when I use this seasoning. It's just that flavorful!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-88043504082701305982012-06-06T01:58:20.944-04:002012-06-06T01:58:20.944-04:00The salad seasoning is definitely the right season...The salad seasoning is definitely the right seasoning after making them on the hot skillet I fried them with a little oil to brown them up and seasoned them right away and they turned out great, Merkts is a good spread, I tried making one just not the sameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-23466608069256589132012-02-24T19:51:46.985-05:002012-02-24T19:51:46.985-05:00Okay, I ordered the Olga bread online and received...Okay, I ordered the Olga bread online and received it today! I tried baking them and then frying them. Frying tastes PERFECT!!! Warm up some canola oil (enough to cover the bottom of the pan around 1/5 inch deep) in a skillet. Make sure the oil is hot (otherwise they'll get soggy). Cut the bread into triangles and put in the oil. Let them go until they're brown, then flip them. As soon as they come out, sprinkle seasoning on them.<br /><br />I tried paprika, season salt, and garlic. Not perfect.<br />I tried McCormic's salad seasoning...much closer!!!<br /><br />Now, to find some gyro meat and make an original olga!!!Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-62181014297683669162012-02-18T10:07:47.022-05:002012-02-18T10:07:47.022-05:00Kaukauna Swiss Almond spreadable cheese is a prett...Kaukauna Swiss Almond spreadable cheese is a pretty good ready-made substitute for the one that Olga's serves. I really want the recipe or brand of the seasoning they use. That really makes the whole thing, doesn't it? Also, has anyone tried to bake them crispy instead of frying them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-39130984777923115642012-01-29T16:31:10.481-05:002012-01-29T16:31:10.481-05:00I am making my double batch today....ha...hence th...I am making my double batch today....ha...hence the reason I am reading...the swiss almond cheese is expensive and comes in a big tub, from another company so no olga secret. She just found a great tasting swiss cheese...and never shows anyone the tub it came in....I never paid much attention to the name on the package though....but the price for one little scoop of that cheese mix is about 35-60 cents for the restaurant if not more nowadays. I am pretty sure they might tell you the name of the company if you called them because I don't remember it being a big giant secret. The reason the snackers are so freaking good is that they are fried....and there is actually no such thing as old olga bread at the stores and snackers are so popular that they actually have to cook bread fast just so they can then cut it up and fry it as the snackers fly out the window....the seasoning is paprika, garlic, paprika, paprika.....and is secret....there is no butter added and it is not baked....but if would be more healthy if baked....it just would not pan out for the profits to take the time to bake em.timmymacddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527853537741047804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21022931.post-49423088815712927442012-01-29T16:17:05.006-05:002012-01-29T16:17:05.006-05:00this recipe works best after the first day.....the...this recipe works best after the first day.....the bread needs time to solidify a bit....at the restaurant oil is used at the last cooking process but at home after oiling the bread and playing with it there should be plenty of oil already in the mix. Only cook the bread you need cause it needs to be cooked and eaten within 20 minutes or it is not the same.....save the rest to cook tomorrow and it will work best 2-3 days later!(more stretchy too) olgasauce is plain GREEK yogurt you have to get from the specialty grocer. the snackers are hour old bread and fried....then seasoning added right after the deep frier..there is not an oven in olgas besides the lamb cooking thingys....the chease spread is expensive swiss of some type I forgot. there is nothing else added except the spices after the frier. The secret to the dressing.....besides the spices....is the blender.....directly before you add the dressing to the salad it is blended so get air bubbles in it...hence when mixed in the salad a little goes a long long way....if you ever get a nasty tasting salad there it is because the dressing was shaken and not blended. Olga is the best woman on the planet for coming up with her crazy ideas....and she is super duper friendly and take charge type. I have known her for 35 years. She believes in her product so well that she always gives people things they have not tried for free....cause then she has you for life. I started at age 7.....I remember when spinach pie came around....my first piece was free...HAHA....timmymacddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527853537741047804noreply@blogger.com