French Omelet is a classic dish of beaten eggs cooked and folded in half for serving. I first tried this kind of omelet on my honeymoon in Hawaii. I was amazed how quickly and effortless the omelet was prepared. The best part about it was that it can be served plain or with any of your… Continue reading »
Easter is a very big celebration for us. Usually we celebrate it by going to church early in the morning, and the big feast after. Russian and Ukrainian people start preparing for this holiday a few days or even weeks in advance by renovating their homes, baking sweet breads “paskahs”, coloring and decorating eggs, making home… Continue reading »
Turkey ‘n’ Quinoa Meatballs that are called “Tefteli” in Russian is a traditional Slavic dish with a twist. Traditionally, meatballs are cooked with rice or buckwheat. I recently discovered Quinoa for myself, and trying it out in my recipes. I must tell you, it is so good! Quinoa, just like buckwheat, is not a grain,… Continue reading »
Kiev is a capital city of Ukraine. “Kiev” Cake became a brand dessert that was made in Kiev, Ukraine since 1956 (Wikipedia). Originally, this cake was made with meringue layers and butter cream frosting. It was a 24 hour process that included leaving egg whites overnight in room temperature, plus 5 hours baking time. Overtime, the… Continue reading »
This is a perfect gelatin dessert for children’s parties. Rainbow Jello is an eye-catching, splash of colors and flavors that little people love. So prepare the gelatin by adding boiling water to gelatin mix. Stir until gelatin crystals completely dissolve. Do not add cold water, like the package instructions mention, instead, add about 2 tablespoons vanilla… Continue reading »
I don’t know much about Asian cuisine, but I like few things that I tried in Asian Buffets, and attempting to re-create them at home. Chicken Chow Mein is a simple quick dish that anyone can put together. Vegetables of your choice can be chopped ahead of time. Chicken can be substituted with steak. It is… Continue reading »
This Flank Steak Roll with Mushrooms might look fancy, but it is easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. In my busy everyday routine, I usually try to avoid time-consuming recipes, I’m sure you do too. But good food doesn’t always mean it is time-consuming. With the hands-on time about 20 minutes, and the rest is done in the… Continue reading »
I grew up eating potatoes a lot. I like it mashed, baked, roasted, you name it. Potatoes are good in soups and salads, as a main course and on the side. Potatoes are available all-year round. When choosing potatoes, look for smooth, well-shaped, firm potatoes free of blemishes or sprouts. For this recipe I prefer to… Continue reading »
Farmer’s Cheese Patties are also called Syrniki. It is an all-time favorite Slavic breakfast. Syrniki are made out of Farmer’s Cheese. These are very easy to make, and are ready in no-time for the whole family to enjoy. Ingredients: 2 cups Farmer’s Cheese 1/2 cup flour 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar butter or oil for cooking… Continue reading »
Lately, I’ve been on a quest for healthy recipes. In my understanding “eating healthy” doesn’t mean you have to be chewing on carrots and broccoli (even though I love carrots dipped in ranch… how about Greek yogurt instead?). So, I’ve learnt, that in addition to eating food in moderation, many ingredients can be easily substituted with… Continue reading »
I make fresh fruit salads pretty often, and my kids love them. Usually, in my house, in order for my little people to consume fruits and veggies, I need to come up with something interesting, and presentable, something different rather then just filling up our fruit basket with bananas and kiwis 🙂 In that case no one… Continue reading »
Where do I begin? We love Buckwheat and you should too! Buckwheat is very nutritious gluten free grain-like seed of a leafy plant related to rhubarb. That’s right, it is neither a cereal, no grass, it is a seed. Buckwheat seeds are rich in starch, proteins, minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. Speaking… Continue reading »
This Potato Salad with Beets is another classic Slavic dish that I would like to share with you. It is very easy to whip up, 100% vegetarian, and simply delicious. This Salad is better “the next day”. It develops a great flavor if left in the refrigerator overnight. Plus, it will become a beautiful color… Continue reading »
Children can be very difficult when it comes to eating fruit and vegetables, but they are soon converted when they try a Muffin that made out of fruit. Muffins are the ideal lunch bag treat because they are relatively low in fat and sugar, and – as long as your child doesn’t have a nut… Continue reading »
This Honey Cake recipe is the best honey cake recipe yet. Honey Cake is very popular among Slavic people, but just like everything else, it has many variations. For example, I like my Honey Cake with chopped prunes on each cream layer of the honey cake. It is a personal preference, but I tell you… Continue reading »
