Sweet Potato Cream Soup

Very easy to make, this creamy and delicious sweet potato cream soup, will make you want to come back for more. All you need is just a few ingredients and 30 minutes of time. If you are making your own broth, prepare the broth. I used home made chicken broth for this recipe. Wash, peelRead More

Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Easy to make, absolutely delicious. A lazy version of famous Romanian Sarmale rolls, or Russian Golubzi. Made with cabbage and minced meat, these lazy rolls will be the star of your dinner table. Chop the cabbage into fine strips, or as fine as you can make it. Chop the onions. Peel and shred the carrots,Read More

Quick and Easy Fish Soup

This soup is very fast and easy to make. Can be done with just a few ingredients, and the best part, you don’t need to use the whole fish, just the heads and tail, and keep the best parts for second course. My dad loves fishing. In the region where he lives, there are aRead More

Herring Under Fur Coat Salad

This is one of the traditional Russian salads. You will find this salad on almost every table in Russia for New Years celebration. The salad does take a bit of time to prepare and requires quiet a bit of mayonnaise, but it is definitely worth it. The salad has a good balance of sweet, fromRead More

Pasta with Veggies

When you feel like eating something light and tasty, with paste with veggies is a great option. Just a few ingredients and 20 minutes of cooking time and you have a delicious dinner or lunch. Boil the pasta. Any kind of pasta that you like or have at home. I used penne. Chop zucchini, carrotsRead More

Stew from Chicken Gizzards

Very warm and hearty, this stew will make you feel warm and tingly on those cold winter evenings. Chicken gizzards become very soft and melt in your mouth. Topped with some chopped parsley and served with a warm and crunchy dinner roll. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Heat up the olive oil in an ovenRead More

Simple Chicken Soup

Easy to make chicken soup is always good. This soup is simple and tastes delicious. For times when you have colds or just feeling under the weather, this soup will brighten your day and make you feel better. Place the water in a medium – large pot over medium – high heat. Place the chickenRead More

Russian Borsh

Borsh in Russia is a very common soup. You can find it in every restaurant and cafe. It originated in Ukraine. My mother always told me stories of how when her grandmother was making borsh, you can stick a spoon in it, and the spoon will stand. Prepare the broth. Place the beef bones withRead More