This classic quiche has some delightful characteristics that are often forgotten in modern recipes; namely very thin pastry, a creamy, light filling, and smoked bacon. Perfect for brunch, parties…
Breakfast & Desserts/ Cakes, Tarts/ Russian Monday
Russian Monday: “Muraveynik” – Anthill Cake with Caramel & Walnuts
Approaching winter holidays are always filled with fabulous flavor. Well in advance of the actual holidays we set up the tree, stock up on our favorite foods, fetch marinades…
Appetizers/ Pasta, Rice, Grains
Roasted Chickpeas with Ginger, Spices & Sesame Seeds – Tasty Snack/Appetizer
These crispy and spicy roasted chickpeas conceal a mouth-watering collection of flavors and make a delicious appetizer. You could make this dish any time of year, and I think…
Sending the warmest Christmas wishes to you and your family. May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow. Wish you lots of…
The rich chocolate sponge, moistened with brandy and cherries, is still one of my favorite of all the chocolate cakes. The dark chocolate cherry cake is a perfect party…
Raw oysters are one of those shellfish that you either love or hate. They do, however, have a reputation as an aphrodisiac, which has helped increase their popularity. If…
This makes a very pretty dessert for Holiday dinner, as the pears take on an extra gold color from the wine.…
As the familiar sweet aroma fills the house, no one will be able to resist a slice of this dense, moist chocolate banana bread. Breakfast time? Serve the bread…
Fish & Seafood/ Main Dish/ Russian Monday
Russian Monday: “Riba pod Marinadom” – Pan Fried Fish with Warm Carrot Sauce “Marinade”
This warm, spicy marinate with its rich partnership of flavors is a perfect complement to lightly fried fish, such as cod, bass, sea bass or tilapia. “Marinade” is a…
If you have never tried Canelés I highly recommend them, it is a classic specialty from Bordeaux, France. They are quite unlike any other petits fours and you are…
These orange ginger biscotti are delicious served with ice cream or on their own with coffee. They should be stored in a cool, dry place…but they may not remain…
I have been making these cookies since I found them on the Williams-Sonoma site a few years ago. They have become a favorite recipe for my children and they…
Try this recipe with your children and have fun getting them to make these sweet perfect chocolate round cookies. Christmas Cookies #1: Russian Mushroom Cookies – “Gribochky”Christmas Cookies #2:…
“Anise is a favorite sweet spice in Europe, especially in the Scandinavian countries and in Germany. Our modern wedding cake is said to date back to the anise-flavored cakes…
These delicious cookies are dainty enough for a tea party and yet hearty enough for afternoon snacks. They have a rich, delicately spiced brown-sugar flavor and are filled with…
Literally translated lebkuchen means “lively cake.” The many spices give this traditional German Christmas cookie its lively flavor; the honey gives it the characteristic texture and keeping qualities. Since…
Breakfast & Desserts/ Cookies/ Russian Monday
Christmas Cookies #1: Russian Mushroom Cookies – “Gribochky”
Christmas baking is a part of the holiday tradition in many countries. Cakes, muffins, rolls, cookies, marzipan and chocolate figurines appear in large numbers on bakery store shelves and…