Recipes

Made from buckwheat, kasha has a very nutty taste. Here, it is combined with fragrant parsley, scallions, and carrots, and formed into small cakes. Serving with mushrooms sauce these…

My eight-year-old son has a dream, he wants to open his own restaurant when he grows up. Every day after school when his homework is done he sits quietly…

Fritters, similar to doughnuts in so many ways, and they are also deep-fried cakes. The batter for fritters is usually lighter, with less flour than for doughnuts and often…

Shrovetide (or “maslenitsa” in Russian) is celebrated in the last week before Christian Orthodox Great Fast, seven weeks before Easter. Shrovetide is the holiday preserved by Slavic peoples from…

To enjoy a lemon tart at its best, serve it warm or cold, but never chilled. For this recipe, I have used sweet pastry which is easy to prepare.…

This Russian soup made with lamb, and it’s substantial and warming – just perfect for taking the edge off a hearty appetite on a cold winter’s day. Lamb and…

“Khvorost” (i.e. brushwood) is the Russian name of semi-dessert deep fat fried pastry. It originates from Southern Russia of 17th century where bakers have borrowed it from Greek cuisine.…

If you are lucky to be in love this day is for you. Valentine’s Day is a holiday when you can continuously spoil your loved one as well as…

Today we open our Russian Monday section with the recipe of “Medovik” – Russian Honey cake dedicated to all athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Sochi! The mere…

Healthy and luscious this salad is great for light lunch. Garbanzo Beans is paired with garlic and other ingredients to make this tasty dish. This is a healthful, easy…

These elegant sweet offerings call for an aromatic hot tea to be sipped slowly from your finest china cup.…

This simple, but very tasty, Asian-style dish can be prepared and cooked in just 15 minutes.…

Farro is described as “the mother of all wheat” since it was the oldest grain domesticated by humans. In ancient Rome, it was a staple food that provided the…

“In Greek myth, bread is sacred to that irascible but generous goddess, Demeter, who taught young Triptolemus the art of agriculture, including the cultivation of grain. The invention of…

“Ukha” is a Russian word used to name fish broth or fish soup. In this meaning, it exists in the language for about 250 years or so, but before…

For a simple tasty breakfast, try this old-time country style recipe. Sprinkle these large puffy cakes with sugar and cinnamon for a delectably simple dessert. Inspired by Tomas Keller…

Gnocchi are delicious poached dumpling-like preparations. They are typically North Italian, although Roman gnocchi (made with potatoes) is a regional specialty rarely found in Northern home kitchens. A light…