“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…
Today we open our Russian Monday section with the recipe of “Medovik” – Russian Honey cake dedicated to all athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Sochi! The mere…
Healthy and luscious this salad is great for light lunch. Garbanzo Beans is paired with garlic and other ingredients to make this tasty dish. This is a healthful, easy…
These elegant sweet offerings call for an aromatic hot tea to be sipped slowly from your finest china cup.…
This simple, but very tasty, Asian-style dish can be prepared and cooked in just 15 minutes.…
Farro is described as “the mother of all wheat” since it was the oldest grain domesticated by humans. In ancient Rome, it was a staple food that provided the…
“In Greek myth, bread is sacred to that irascible but generous goddess, Demeter, who taught young Triptolemus the art of agriculture, including the cultivation of grain. The invention of…
“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…
For a simple tasty breakfast, try this old-time country style recipe. Sprinkle these large puffy cakes with sugar and cinnamon for a delectably simple dessert. Inspired by Tomas Keller…
Gnocchi are delicious poached dumpling-like preparations. They are typically North Italian, although Roman gnocchi (made with potatoes) is a regional specialty rarely found in Northern home kitchens. A light…
This is quite an old-fashioned recipe but I really love it! A very simple appetizer but full of flavor. Make sure that you use fresh clams as this will…
Quick breakfast cakes are made from the same type of batter as muffins. They share the same uneven, sometimes cake-like crumb. They are bread we fill with nuts and…
Breakfast & Desserts/ Other Desserts/ Russian Monday
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…
The season of pumpkins is behind us, but this is the vegetable my family and I can eat all year round. Before the farms close their doors to picking…
You have probably noticed by now how much I like to use props for my styling and photography: a variety of dishes, cups, cutting boards, flowers, napkins etc. Yes,…
Main Dish/ Russian Monday/ Vegetables
Russian Monday: Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Quinoa, Onions & Carrots (gluten & dairy free)
My recipe of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls became very popular, and now I would like to present you a liter version of the same. It is vegetarian, gluten-free and, if…