Stuffed cabbage or golubtsy (“go-lub-tzy”) in Russian is a dish of Middle Eastern as well as European cuisine. This name usually refers to ground beef mixed with boiled rice…
Yes, I have to admit, I do have a sweet tooth and bake something sweet quite often. In my family, 4 o’clock afternoon tea is a cherished tradition. Tea…
Blanched ground almonds contribute crunch and subtle sweetness to this creamy rice pudding.…
The apple harvest upon us and we are searching for interesting recipes with apples. On a rainy day when leaves start changing colors having a cup of hot herbal…
Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice and Mushrooms make a pleasant lunch dish or an attractive accompaniment to main dishes. (These are cheery tomatoes from our garden.)…
Sinh To Bo (Vietnamese avocado smoothie) – Luxuriously rich and creamy, sweet avocado shakes are a favorite Vietnamese dessert or mid-afternoon snack. Avocados, known as “butter fruit” in Vietnam,…
This is a simple cake: moist, lemony and delicious for breakfast.…
A good, quick dessert cake for a family supper. Hazelnuts add an unusual nutty texture to this moist and delicious cake. Honey makes a sweet and smooth glaze. Can…
Warm dishes with spices are coming back in style with the changing season. Millet Fritters with Spiced Red Wine Plum Sauce is a lovely way to start. Note how…
Aromatic sweet apple dumplings are packed with dried fruit and drizzled with maple syrup. Perfect for the end of summer lunch or dessert.…
Breakfast/ Breakfast & Desserts/ Pasta, Rice, Grains/ Russian Monday
Russian Monday: “Kasha” – Millet Porridge with Butternut Squash & Golden Raisins
Kasha is a special dish in Russian cuisine – very common and unremarkable, nevertheless having its own special worldwide reputation in line with borsch, Russian cabbage soup, kvass, and…
These nutty, golden oat breakfast cakes are filling, not too sweet and very healthy. I just love them with my coffee in the morning. Experiment with whatever seeds, nuts…
I don’t recall when we had such a beautiful August. Nice weather, zero humidity, it feels like September is touching us already, but it’s only beginning of the last…
Even though the word “pickles” most often is used to refer to pickled cucumbers, this is a collective term. It applies to pickled, leavened or marinated vegetables, mushrooms, fruits,…
Appetizers/ Other Desserts
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Figs, Honey and Pistachios – Appetizer or Dessert
There is something inherently gratifying about a cheese course, one that combines soft brie cheese with sweet fruit and crunchy, toasted nuts. This elegant dish hides a mouthwatering mixture…
Stay cool these summer days with Merlot sorbet! This light, refreshing sorbet is a good dessert to serve after a substantial main course.…
Homemade Pirozhki are supposed to be hot and rosy. Word “pirozhki” means “small pies”. These are small crescent or oval-shaped baked goods usually made from yeast-based dough. Pirozhki remember…