You probably know these cookies or have seen them all over Pinterest, in fact I have few different recipes of them in my folders. They have attracted my attention…
New Year in Russia is considered to be a family holiday, but many choose to have their New Year’s party in clubs or restaurants, or while being away on…
ChristmasEve may be the most enchanted evening of all. So much legend, myth, and mystery, both religious and secular, are part of the night of December 24. And for…
Lamb leg is considered the choicest cut for roasting, although a boned shoulder or a rack of lamb is also delicious. Legs are usually sold range in weight from…
Many people, when they think of duck, think only of roast duck. In reality there are so many interesting ways to prepare duck that, with the real connoisseurs, roast…
Isn’t it great to receive an unexpected gift?! I think it’s amazing! My dear friend from “The View from Great Island” has sent me a beautiful Windmill Cookie mold…
Appetizers/ Fish & Seafood/ Zakusky
Russian Monday: “Volovan s Gribamy” – Vol-au-vents with Creamy Mushroom & Shrimp Filling
Vol-au-vent is a puffy tartlet from flaky dough. Dough raises up during baking and takes shape of a small cup or basket. Variety of fillings go into baked dough baskets…
I have been very busy over the last few weeks, doing a lot of creative things/jobs and also watching my latest favorite cooking show – The Great British Baking…
Old-fashioned hospitality is at its best when you combine good food with your friends. And what could be more neighborly than to welcome your guests with a special fresh…
Nobody knows exact origin of golubtsy (pronounced in Russian as “go-loob-zy”), i.e. Russian traditional stuffed cabbage dish, neither origin of its name. One thing is for certain – this…
If you’re run out of ideas for sweet potato appetizers/snacks/side dishes, these potato roses are a very pretty and easy to make. It takes only 25 minutes to cook…
Bread/ Breakfast & Desserts/ Other Desserts
Russian Monday: “Makoviy Pirog” – Poppy Seeds Challah Centerpiece Wreath
Russians love to bake. My childhood home always smelled like sweet dough and we had bakes all year round. But of course fall and winter were special seasons for…
Appetizers/ Vegetables
Baked Acorn Squash with Chestnuts, Mushrooms & Quinoa, also a Story about Horse-Chestnuts!
Halved acorn squash make perfect single-serving bowls. These make a great vegetarian main course for any day, but they’re also a festive accompaniment to turkey, chicken or roast duck.…
With great pleasure I am happy to introduce you to one of my favorite soups – pickled soup (or “rassolnik” in Russian). This is traditional soup of peasants and…
Have you baked your apple pie yet? Here is another recipe for an apple tart/pie you may like to try it. Almonds add a wonderful golden hue and crunchiness…
Main Dish/ Russian Monday/ Vegetables
Russian Monday: Warm Potato Salad with Radish & Cucumber, Mustard Dressing
In serious Russian cookbooks potato salads always merit to get chapter of their own. This is because potato salad is not just salad with potatoes, like “Vinegrette” or “Olivier”, you…
Breakfast & Desserts/ Other Desserts/ Russian Monday
Russian Monday: “Zavarnoe Koltso” – Choux Pastry Rings with Sweet Farmer Cheese Butter Cream
I will always remember from time to time, when coming from school, in cold and rainy autumn and winter days, opening the door and immediately smell the baking sweets…