Vol-au-vent is a puffy tartlet from flaky dough. Dough raises up during baking and takes shape of a small cup or basket. Variety of fillings go into baked dough baskets…
I have been very busy over the last few weeks, doing a lot of creative things/jobs and also watching my latest favorite cooking show – The Great British Baking…
Old-fashioned hospitality is at its best when you combine good food with your friends. And what could be more neighborly than to welcome your guests with a special fresh…
Nobody knows exact origin of golubtsy (pronounced in Russian as “go-loob-zy”), i.e. Russian traditional stuffed cabbage dish, neither origin of its name. One thing is for certain – this…
If you’re run out of ideas for sweet potato appetizers/snacks/side dishes, these potato roses are a very pretty and easy to make. It takes only 25 minutes to cook…
Bread/ Breakfast & Desserts/ Other Desserts
Russian Monday: “Makoviy Pirog” – Poppy Seeds Challah Centerpiece Wreath
Russians love to bake. My childhood home always smelled like sweet dough and we had bakes all year round. But of course fall and winter were special seasons for…
Appetizers/ Vegetables
Baked Acorn Squash with Chestnuts, Mushrooms & Quinoa, also a Story about Horse-Chestnuts!
Halved acorn squash make perfect single-serving bowls. These make a great vegetarian main course for any day, but they’re also a festive accompaniment to turkey, chicken or roast duck.…
With great pleasure I am happy to introduce you to one of my favorite soups – pickled soup (or “rassolnik” in Russian). This is traditional soup of peasants and…
Have you baked your apple pie yet? Here is another recipe for an apple tart/pie you may like to try it. Almonds add a wonderful golden hue and crunchiness…
Main Dish/ Russian Monday/ Vegetables
Russian Monday: Warm Potato Salad with Radish & Cucumber, Mustard Dressing
In serious Russian cookbooks potato salads always merit to get chapter of their own. This is because potato salad is not just salad with potatoes, like “Vinegrette” or “Olivier”, you…
Breakfast & Desserts/ Other Desserts/ Russian Monday
Russian Monday: “Zavarnoe Koltso” – Choux Pastry Rings with Sweet Farmer Cheese Butter Cream
I will always remember from time to time, when coming from school, in cold and rainy autumn and winter days, opening the door and immediately smell the baking sweets…
There are few things more pleasurable than the aroma and taste of freshly cooked home-made bread. These flower pot loaves are flavored with fresh chives, sage, parsley and garlic.…
Sweet and fragrant, a strawberry in syrup nourishes the soul as well as body. Ideal for relaxed weekend mornings when the family wanders in for breakfast, just serve over…
Luxurious Lobster Bisque & Other Unique Lobster Recipes That Are a Must Try This Summer Are you looking for a dinner that isn’t just the same beef, pork, or…
Chive flower is a the first flower I ate this summer from our garden. I was standing by the chives picking off the flowers to promote more leaf growth,…
Purple Vegetables Still Life (2015) This is one of my new still life, very dramatic. Beets, eggplant and purple sweet potatoes can be simply beautiful. This picture was done…
The meaty texture of baby portobello mushrooms combined with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh micro greens makes a substantial sandwich. Swiss cheese adds richness to this summer lunch.…