So puffy and airy, American style pancakes, do not require oil for frying, therefore are a bit lighter on the calories.
Cream Puffs with Chantilly Cream
Very light and tasty, cream puffs are always a good treat for everyone. The dough might be a bit tricky to make, but with this recipe, you should nail it no problem. Choux pastry has always been a challenge for me. Especially the fact that it is so gentle and so fragile, and most ofRead More
Russian Fried Meat Pies (Belyash)
One of my favorites from when I was a kid. Actually, it still is. A puffy yeast dough, with minced meat center and so juicy. Mmmmmm… so tasty. They are so puffy and juicy. I used to sneak into the kitchen and steal one or two while they were still hot. =) As I gotRead More
Snicker-doodle Cookies
Fast and easy to make, these Snicker-doodle cookies will be a great addition to your cookie jar. Soft and chewy, with a hint of cinnamon. Simply delicious. Because of the cinnamon, these cookies remind me of Christmas. Just makes you want to cuddle up on the couch, under a soft blanket, with a snicker-doodle andRead 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
Carrot Cake
This is an amazing and so easy to make recipe for carrot cake. To be honest, I was always a bit skeptical about carrot cake, as I never truly considered carrots to be dessert material. But I was in the mood for something new and easy to make, and this carrot cake recipe was theRead More
Traditional Russian Crepes (Blini)
Crepes are such a versatile dish. The are easy to make, do not require fancy ingredients, or a lot of them, but can be use to make so many different dishes, both savory and sweet. We used to have freshly made crepes, at home, every other weekend, when I was a child. And there isRead More
Salted Caramel Bar
This was the very first time I attempted to make such a dessert. =) And to be honest I expected it to be a total disaster. But to my surprise they turned out perfect. Sweet and soft with a bit of a crunch from the cornflakes, and easy to make. Yes, it does take aRead More