Sweet, buttery, laced with chocolate and fragrant with cinnamon, these beautifully twisted wheels is easy to prepare and you can serve them with a chilled glass of milk or…
Russian Monday: “Manniy Pudding” – Semolina Pudding with Berry Sauce
The word “mannaya kasha”– semolina porridge, conjures up a lot of memories from my childhood and has a special meaning in the hearts of anyone who grew up in…
This summer I have been very busy with my new kitchen. We are not done yet and there is still some tile and trim work left to be done…
This winter has been so long with a lot of snow and cold nasty winds. Sometimes snow turned into rain which froze and turned back into the snow. I…
Ricotta Pancakes with Berry Coulis & Whipped Cream
I’m entertaining this weekend, and when one particular friend of mine comes over, I always make sure this is on the menu – my ricotta pancakes with berry coulis…
Fritters, similar to doughnuts in so many ways, and they are also deep-fried cakes. The batter for fritters is usually lighter, with less flour than for doughnuts and often…
Russian Monday: “Khvorost” – Sugar-Dusted Fried Pastries
“Khvorost” (i.e. brushwood) is the Russian name of semi-dessert deep fat fried pastry. It originates from Southern Russia of 17th century where bakers have borrowed it from Greek cuisine.…
If you are lucky to be in love this day is for you. Valentine’s Day is a holiday when you can continuously spoil your loved one as well as…
These elegant sweet offerings call for an aromatic hot tea to be sipped slowly from your finest china cup.…
Russian Monday: “Shtrudel” – Apple Strudel, Perfect Dessert
Strudel is a world-famous dessert delicacy. It originates from Austria where even in the smallest town every morning starts from the smell of apples with cinnamon spreading around. It…
This makes a very pretty dessert for Holiday dinner, as the pears take on an extra gold color from the wine.…
Russian Monday: “Shokoladnaya Kalbaska” – Chocolate Biscuit “Salami” with Walnuts & Rum (no bake)
Taste of childhood time treats is something we remember all our lives and taste of “chocolate salami” is one of those “old time favorites”. While back during Soviet Union…
Dragon fruit (Pitaya) is part of the cactus family, and has sweet, kiwi-like flesh. Dragon fruit is quite exotic for our latitudes and if your grocery store does not…
Blanched ground almonds contribute crunch and subtle sweetness to this creamy rice pudding.…
Sinh To Bo (Vietnamese avocado smoothie) – Luxuriously rich and creamy, sweet avocado shakes are a favorite Vietnamese dessert or mid-afternoon snack. Avocados, known as “butter fruit” in Vietnam,…
Aromatic sweet apple dumplings are packed with dried fruit and drizzled with maple syrup. Perfect for the end of summer lunch or dessert.…
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Figs, Honey and Pistachios – Appetizer or Dessert
There is something inherently gratifying about a cheese course, one that combines soft brie cheese with sweet fruit and crunchy, toasted nuts. This elegant dish hides a mouthwatering mixture…