Soups

“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…

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…

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…

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…