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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…

















