“Ukha” is a Russian word used to name fish broth or fish soup. In this meaning, it exists in the language for about 250 years or so, but before…
Turkey Soup with Mushrooms – Simple but Flavorful Recipe for Leftover Turkey
In our time the turkey is generally served on holidays, and I think this practice is very wise. The meat is lean, low in fat, high in protein, delicious…
Thanksgiving is a wonderful Holiday full of family, friends, love, and lots and lots of delicious food! This year, I am planning to create these wonderful postcard invitations for…
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Almonds is a fragrant, creamy and delicately flavored soup. I hope you will enjoy this soup as well as we are. Note: Freezing pumpkin.…
What is the better way to persuade picky children or uneasy adults to eat a healthy portion of vegetables than to make a superb soup? Tomato soup is an…
Russian Monday: “Solyanka” – Rustic Potato Soup with Smoked Meat & Olives
Solyanka (pronounced “so-lyan-ka”), a Russian word which can be translated as “grab-bag” or “hodgepodge” is the name of the dish symbolic in Russian cuisine known far beyond Russia. As…
Russian Monday: Chicken Broth with Potato “Klotski”, or Dumplings – Autumn is Here
This warming soup brings the summery flavor of basil to mid-autumn meals. Russian “kletsky” (pronounced as “klet-skee”) is a word used to name the dish known also in Ukrainian…
Last Sunday, at bloggers conference in Orlando, when people were finding out I was born in Russia they have been asking if I have any recipes of Russian cuisine…
Asparagus is part of a springtime triumvirate, joining sweet peas and fresh mint as a cherished sign of the season. Pea Shoots & Asparagus spring soup can be served…
Summer beet soup is a simplified version of borscht and is prepared in a fraction of the time. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkling of…
The spring is here, I can feel it! The birds are singing and the air is so fresh. I love the early mornings when I come down to my…
This warming soup just perfect for taking the edge off hearty appetite on a cold winter’s day. Delicious when served with extra cheese and toasted bread.…
“In the hands of an able cook fish can become an inexhaustible source of perpetual delight,” wrote Brillat-Savarin. This one of our family favorite soup recipes.…
I picked this recipe up on holiday in Main and was inspired to make my version of it. I hope you enjoy making it for family and friends –…
Recently I have come across works of fantastic illustrator Norman Rockwell who is a very talented artist from New York. I could not help to buy some of his…
A good mushroom soup makes the most of the subtle and sometimes rather elusive flavor of mushrooms. white mushrooms are used here for there pale color; cremini or, better…
“September is like no otherIt’s days change color and weatherNo other month can say quite the sameFor every day, I can feel the change It’s cool breezes start out…