As the plum season arrives, get ready to savor the delightful flavors of the plum cake recipe! With ripe and juicy plums as the star ingredient, this moist and aromatic dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply craving a treat for your tea time, this […]
I really like all kinds of cinnamon pastries, but the Estonian Kringel is my favorite! A crispy sweet crust from the outside and soft, melting in your mouth dough with an incredible taste of cinnamon inside. It seems that it is not possible to surprise anyone with cinnamon pastries, but this Braided Cinnamon Bread looks so […]
Herring under a fur coat salad – selyodka pod shuboy or just shortly shuba – is a very popular Slavic salad. This salad is usually cooked by most the families for New Year celebration. It’s a layered salad that consists of cooked and grated vegetables: beet, carrot, potato, also herring fillets, and mayonnaise between the […]
These warm autumn days are full of flavors: morning fogs, fallen leaves, orchards… This time of the year really inspires to make something special with seasonal fruits and aromas. Recently, I baked Aromatic Bundt Cakes with Apples. Today, I would like to make Spiced Pear Pecan Muffins with a bouquet of different flavors which are coming […]
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is another very popular dish in Slavic cuisine. I’m sure every Russian, Belarussian, Ukranian family cooks them and has some special secrets in the recipe. We call the dish “golubtsy”. Usually, we cook it for a special occasion, let’s say for a family weekend gathering, or if guests are coming to visit. […]
Tomato slices with garlic and cheese is one of the favorite appetizers in our family. It’s definitely always the first appetizer to make for a holiday table, but it’s also good to make just for regular lunch or dinner if I want something tasty, light, and refreshing. Ripe, juicy tomatoes, a dollop of mayonnaise with […]
September… It’s the season of fresh apples now, so I decided to bake today mini bundt cakes with apples and aromatic spices. I think you would agree that ginger and cinnamon compliment the taste of apples very well. I also add sweetened condensed milk to the batter – this gives some special nicely sweet notes […]
Cutlets (Kotleti) is the ultimate comfort food in Belarus and all neighboring countries: Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, and other Eastern European countries. Kotleti are cutlet shaped patties made of ground meat, flavored with dill, onion and some other spices and fried on a skillet. I believe each Belarussian family cooks this dish as often as every […]
Pan-fried zucchini has never been so delicious! The unusual taste and tantalizing aroma of the garlic-walnut dressing will pleasantly surprise even those who do not like this vegetable much. The recipe is easy to make and will be a great option for lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup chopped […]
Try to make this “Sunny Summer Soup” – creamy red lentils soup for your lunch or dinner. Light and bright, the soup combines a wide variety of flavors and is rich in nutrients such as fiber, protein, minerals, and vitamins coming from vegetables and lentils. Add some roasted chicken breast pieces and garlic toasted French […]