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These green beans are crispy on the outside and tender, but still, have a bit crunch on the inside. Another idea for Thanksgiving dinner side dish.…
I would like to present you a simple salad recipe from my own childhood times. There has not ever been a complete holiday table in our house without this…
Roasted Cauliflower Bites are so simple to make, yet your guests will always be impressed by them. They have a wonderful flavor and can be given quite a “kick”…
We have four people in our family and for us to cook the whole turkey for Thanksgiving is never “too much”. But if you would like to cook something…
Breakfast & Desserts/ Other Desserts/ Russian Monday
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…
Looking for a rustic salad/side to round out your Thanksgiving menu? Black Beluga lentils have a nutty, peppery flavor and a firm texture that holds up well to cooking. Delicate…
I would like to share with you my recent work made for the owners of “The Ancient Olive” stores in Florida, Jeffrey Schrader & Bryan Behling – still life…
Appetizers/ Russian Monday/ Vegetables/ Zakusky
Russian Monday: Buttery Potatoes with Garlic & Fresh Herbs
Potato is a relative newcomer in Russian cuisine. It has started to occupy a regular spot on the dining table from the early 19th century, while prior to that…
Artichokes make a delicious addition to vegetable dinners and company lunches. Globe Artichokes – sometimes called the French Artichokes is, in reality, the bud of a thistle-like flower which…
Tourtiere is the creme de la creme of pies. Lightly spiced and herbed, this meat pie is especially anticipated for Christmas Eve celebrations, but it’s equally tasty for the…
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…
Appetizers/ Russian Monday/ Zakusky
Russian Monday: Mushrooms with Sour Cream Sauce – “Gribi v Smetane”
Mushrooms are a traditional ingredient of Russian cuisine. For centuries, our ancestors used a bounty of forest to diversify their menu. And even today with an enormous variety of…
Line a basket or pretty dish with a gingham napkin and fill with muffins-hot, tender, and a little sweet. Breakfast is a delicious meal and muffins are one of…
Meat and Poultry Soups/ Soups
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…
From ancient time collection of honey and poppy in Russia began on the same day – August 14, the day of the First Savior, first day of the harvest…
Squares, stars, circles, hearts, and diamonds, whatever the shape, these rich almond, crumbly cookies are a treat with coffee, tea or hot cocoa. My children love to help by…