Beets, basil and tomatoes with some red onions and feta cheese, might be my favorite ingredient combination. I love summer!…
Hello everyone! Today we are learning how to make kissel. Word “kissel” (pronounced in Russian as “kee-sel”) originates from Russian verb “kvasit”, which means “make sour”. Kissel has been…
This is one of the most delicious steaks I have ever eaten. It was cooked together with butter, rosemary, and garlic. Try it this way! Have a gorgeous weekend!…
Minty Kiwi Smoothie with Lime – wonderful, slushy drink that is easy to make, instantly refreshing, and always delicious. Whether you buzz up a quick batch for breakfast on…
Plums are most plentiful in the summer, so it is well worth making a batch of jam to enjoy during the rest of the year. Adding the rum and vanilla…
Lavender has a potent flavor, but that doesn’t mean it has to be overpowering in dessert. In these beautiful Lavender Cupcakes with Lemon Marshmallow Topping, the vibrancy of lemon…
Some things always turn out well, including these wonderful little desserts – Sesame Oat Square Bars with Pear Compote. This healthy version uses coconut oil and no eggs. Excellent…
Barbecue Turkey Burger with Lettuce, Tomato & Mustard ColeslawMushrooms with Garlic & Parsley – Spicy & Succulent Appetizer Baked Scallops with Cheese and Wine SauceHot and Juicy Shrimp with…
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Russian Monday: Vatrushka Farmer Cheese Pastry
One of the popular types of pirogues, plump Russian “vatrushka” (pronounced “vat-roo-shka”) always looks not only tasty but also sensual. It is a round shape griddle-cake open on top…
Pan-fried Lemon Bluefish with Caper-Tomato Salsa & Thyme – a simple, yet colorful presented recipe with enough acidity of lemon juice and white wine, to cut the richness and…
Whether you refer to them as crawfish, crayfish or craw-daddies, these 3 to 5-inch crustaceans, the small freshwater version of a lobster, make a perfect picnic dinner with friends…
This recipe is one of my favorite spicy seafood dishes – there’s nothing better than eating this with your family for a relaxing night at home. Serve with chilled…
This recipe comes to me from childhood. My family lived in St. Petersburg which used to be called “Leningrad” at the time and every summer I used to visit…
This is the first year when I can proudly say I am a gardener. Everything you see on this plate comes from my backyard veggie garden. Sweet peas and…
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy berry tarts and galettes when berries are flooding the farmers’ markets. If you can’t find the mulberries, use what you have for…
Dear readers, today in “Russian Monday” I would like to introduce popular dessert dish named “Charlotte”, or in Russian pronunciation “Sharlotka” – apple cake. The recipe is very simple…
Creamed carrot puree is scarcely an inspired choice for any meal, and the eternal combination of carrots and peas is, to my taste, better forgotten. Serve puree with butter…