If you celebrate St. Patrick’s day here is a recipe you will not regret to cook. Tasty and absolutely stress free dish. Very few ingredients are needed and only…
This is not your everyday meal, but rather a very special occasion one. If you have invited dearest friends for dinner or perhaps you’d like to spoil your family…
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…
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…
6 Recipes for St.Patrick’s Day to Try
I have a small collection of Irish recipes for all occasions – a hearty family supper, a traditional St.Patrick’s Day party, or a special celebration. I hope you’ll find…
Russian Monday: Family Dinner – Cornish Hens Under a Brick, Roasted Potato & Cucumber Salad
March can be a very tricky month. One day the sun is shining and birds are singing, but the next day you wake up and find a pile of…
Filet Mignon Steak with Blue Cheese & Rosemary Butter, Spicy Potato on a Side
Simple dinner idea with a twist under 40 minutes’ time. Butter blended with fresh herbs, known as compound butter, makes a simple but delicious embellishment for any kind of…
Russian Monday: “Kortofelnaya Zapekanka” – Beef & Potato Сasserole
Recipes using ground meat were very popular when I lived in Russia, probably because ground meat is the kind of ingredient that allows a lot of variety. Potato casserole…
Oven-baked crispy sweet and spicy chicken wings are a healthier version for anyone who loves chicken wings. Finished with a teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds for an extra crunch.…
Pure white flakes fall gently from the heavens, blanketing the entire world in a sparkling mantle. All sounds seem hushed. The air is crisp and cold. Whether you’re spending…
This historically traditional French dish is sure to climb into a top spot on anyone’s favorite comfort food list. My own personal experience at BOUCHON had inspired me to…
Here, chicken thighs and drumsticks are slowly cooked in a flavorful garlic sauce with white wine, thyme, and spices to create a comforting meal. To make a one-dish meal…
Russian Monday: “Pozharsky Cutlets” – Ground Chicken Cutlets with Homemade Breadcrumb
The Pozharsky cutlets have become a popular dish of the Russian cuisine at the beginning of the 19th century. Their name and origin are attributed to prince Pozharsky, one…
Dishes for special occasions “To roast some beef, to carve a joint with neatness,To boil up sauces, and to blow the fire,Is anybody’s task: he who does thisIs but…
The tender chicken breast contrasts with the crunchy texture of the cabbage salad, and the honey glaze adds color and flavor. Another great day! It seems Spring is now…
This is a real show-off chicken dish with a citrus flavor. Serve it on a hot rice with avocado salad. A company meal, “but it couldn’t be easier!” I…