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If you’re a big fan of poppy seeds then you’ll love this cake.Soft sponge cake with lightly sweetened pastry cream,dulce de leche, and of course poppy seeds.I love anything with poppy seeds especially cakes. Ingredients: 7 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 1/4 cup sifted self rising flour or regular but add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. …
I love homemade dressings and sauces. The taste is not comparable to the store bought. It's delicious and fresh without any preservatives or all that stuff you might not know that is the bottled store bought dressings.Making dressings and sauces from scratch is just better for you health wise.Most of the time it's made of simple ingredients that you have on hand.So you
I love homemade dressings and sauces. The taste is not comparable to the store bought. It’s delicious and fresh without any preservatives or all that stuff you might not know that is the bottled store bought dressings.Making dressings and sauces from scratch is just better for you health wise.Most of the time it’s made of …
Farro is the oldest ancient grain that was very popular in middle east during biblical times.In modern days it's popular in Italy,some parts in Europe and Middle East.It's texture and taste is very similar to barley and spelt with lower gluten level then wheat. This creamy mushroom sauce can be served over pasta,rice or farro. Ingredients: Cooked farro 10 mushrooms sliced 1/2 onion
Farro is the oldest ancient grain that was very popular in middle east during biblical times.In modern days it’s popular in Italy,some parts in Europe and Middle East.It’s texture and taste is very similar to barley and spelt with lower gluten level then wheat.This creamy mushroom sauce can be served over pasta,rice or farro. Ingredients:Cooked …
These sandwiches are very fast,and easy to make. They are perfect for appetizers at birthdays, potlucks,bridal showers, baby showers, or tea parties.I often make them for our sisters-get-together party.It's fun,simple and delicious. Ingredients: Brie cheese (your favorite) avocado sliced tomato sliced cucumber sliced red onion sliced baguette sliced Directions: Place a slice
These sandwiches are very fast,and easy to make. They are perfect for appetizers at birthdays, potlucks,bridal showers, baby showers, or tea parties.I often make them for our sisters-get-together party.It’s fun,simple and delicious. Ingredients:Brie cheese (your favorite)avocado slicedtomato slicedcucumber slicedred onion slicedbaguette sliced Directions: Place a slice or spread brie cheese
This is one of my favorite cakes since childhood. Sweet crunchy nutty meringue cake with buttery pastry cream filling.You may choose to go with nuts of your choice like roasted walnuts,hazelnuts or peanuts.Although the traditional recipe calls for peanuts. Ingredients for meringue cake: 8 egg whites ( save egg yolks for cream)
This salad is my favorite. It's loaded with almost all the ingredients that I like. And the dressing is aromatic,refreshing and so delicious.You can make this salad as a main course by adding some chicken and double the ingredients for a bigger crowd. Ingredients: serves 4-6 people 1/2 iceberg lettuce chopped 2 cups spinach chopped 2 cups mixed greens chopped 3/4 cup grape
Chahohbili is very flavorful and aromatic Georgian dish that could be referred to chicken ragu or stew with lots of garlic and cilantro.Back in those days they used to make dish from Pheasant,but chicken is more popular nowadays.Most of the time, it's prepared from whole cut up chicken pieces,that's how my mom always prepared for us.We would eat the meat then dip bread in the yummy sauce
Chahohbili is very flavorful and aromatic Georgian dish that could be referred to chicken ragu or stew with lots of garlic and cilantro.Back in those days they used to make dish from Pheasant,but chicken is more popular nowadays.Most of the time, it’s prepared from whole cut up chicken pieces,that’s how my mom always prepared for …
This salad is my favorite. It’s loaded with almost all the ingredients that I like. And the dressing is aromatic,refreshing and so delicious.You can make this salad as a main course by adding some chicken and double the ingredients for a bigger crowd. Ingredients:serves 4-6 people 1/2 iceberg lettuce chopped2 cups spinach chopped2 cups mixed …
Eclairs are oblong or round french pastry made from pate choux that can be filled with variety of creams or custards.Sometimes they can be called cream puffs,profiteroles or "Zavarniye" in Russian.However they called, they are very delicate and beautiful dessert. For this particular recipe I used sweetened whipped cream for the filling.For the topping you can use chocolate glaze, sugar
Eclairs are oblong or round french pastry made from pate choux that can be filled with variety of creams or custards.Sometimes they can be called cream puffs,profiteroles or “Zavarniye” in Russian.However they called, they are very delicate and beautiful dessert. For this particular recipe I used sweetened whipped cream for the filling.For the topping you …
Stuffed Peppers is a dish that can be very versatile.This recipe is perfect for vegetarians, as well as for meat lovers, just add meat(preferably chicken). Ingredients for filling: 2 cups brown or white rice 1 can Northern beans 2 cups baby spinach chopped 3 garlic cloves chopped 2 tbsp. sun dried tomatoes 1 tbsp. fresh basil chopped 2 tbsp. parsley chopped 1 cup vegetable or c
Stuffed Peppers is a dish that can be very versatile.This recipe is perfect for vegetarians, as well as for meat lovers, just add meat(preferably chicken). Ingredients for filling:2 cups brown or white rice1 can Northern beans2 cups baby spinach chopped 3 garlic cloves chopped2 tbsp. sun dried tomatoes1 tbsp. fresh basil chopped2 tbsp. parsley chopped1 …
I love dark green leafy salads because, they are healthy,light,and so delicious. This salad is really easy and fast to make. Chopped or teared spinach and arugula,halved grape tomatoes,sliced fennel tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, caramelized walnuts or pecans, and fried crispy onion pieces.Yum... that just makes me hungry! Ingredients: Caram
I love dark green leafy salads because, they are healthy,light,and so delicious.This salad is really easy and fast to make. Chopped or teared spinach and arugula,halved grape tomatoes,sliced fennel tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese, caramelized walnuts or pecans, and fried crispy onion pieces.Yum… that just makes me hungry! Ingredients: Caramelized walnuts or R
What can be more satisfying on a cold winter day then a comforting creamy bowl of soup. This soup is very delicious and calorific at the same time. One of my families favorite soups. I like to add kale to this soup, a little something nutritious,but its totally optional.For vegetarians you can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth and omit bacon. 7 potatoes or 3-4 baking p
What can be more satisfying on a cold winter day then a comforting creamy bowl of soup. This soup is very delicious and calorific at the same time. One of my families favorite soups. I like to add kale to this soup, a little something nutritious,but its totally optional.For vegetarians you can substitute chicken broth for …
This cake is one of the Russian classics.Slightly spongy cake layers are soaked in a sweet syrup,then the layers are spread with delicious sweet buttery sour cream and prune cream filling with a little crunch from walnuts.Then the top and sides of the cake are topped with a light and creamy whipped cream and sour cream topping.I added shredded chocolate to the sides and made a cho
Ingredients: 3-4 Wild Salmon fillets salt & pepper Sauce: 1 shallot minced 1/3 cup white wine 2 tbsp.Neufchatel cheese ( or cream cheese) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream zest of 1 lemon 4 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. fresh chopped dill salt to taste. Directions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Place fillet on baking sheet and sprinkle with salt a
Sliced deli meats and cheese are very popular to be on Russian tables especially during holidays and special occasions like weddings.This roulade is thinly sliced and served cold as an appetizer. Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs 8 eggs 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 6 tbsp. mayonnaise salt and pepper Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grind the chicken using a meat grind
This cake will very beautiful at Christmas or New Years table, but most of all its very delicious. Pastry dough is filled with sweet tart cherry filling and layered with sweet sour cream and whipped cream. Ingredients: 4 cups flour 2 1/4 sticks butter,cold and sliced 1 1/4 cup sour cream 1 cup sugar 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla Cherries
These marinated mushrooms are always a big hit at parties,weddings and get togethers.They are very simple to make and made ahead of time. Ingredients: 2 lbs white button mushrooms(quartered or halved if big) 1 red,orange,yellow bell pepper chopped (I sliced mine,I used mini sweet peppers) 1/3 cup vinegar 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar 4-5 garlic cloves chopped 1/2 cup oil 1 te
White creamy mousse in between two layers of raspberry jello with raspberries. A simple and festive dessert that will look elegant on your Holiday table.You can substitute for strawberry or apricot flavor jello and any type of berries. Ingredients: 2 (3oz.) packages jello 4 1/2 packets gelatin 1 1/2 cups hot boiling water(divided) 2 cups cold water(divided) 1 cup powdered sugar 3/
Spring rolls or often called" summer rolls" are not only good in summer but are perfect anytime of the year when you want a light,refreshing, and healthy appetizer. Vegetables like sweet bell peppers,carrots,daikon,cucumber,lettuce,cilantro,(mint and thai basil optional) are wrapped in paper thin rice wrappers and served with spicy peanut sauce and garlic soy sauce. *I used brown r
This meat casserole has nothing to do with French kitchen.This dish is called French meat because it was the first dish that was prepared for Russian Graf Orlov in Paris, favorites of Ekaterina.The original dish was named "Orlovskiy veal" which had layers of veal,potatoes,onions and mushrooms that was baked in bechamel sauce and topped with cheese.Years down the road this recipe was si
This is very tasty rice casserole. It's a great alternative from plov or just plain rice. I got this recipe from Natasha's Kitchen. Here is the link to this dish Parsley rice recipe.
Tiramisu is an Italian layered dessert consisting of coffee soaked ladyfingers and sweet mascarpone cream and dusted off with cocoa or shredded chocolate. This dessert can be prepared in several ways. It can be prepared in small glass verrines,wine glasses,ramekins,or martini glasses for individual serving.For a bigger crowd you can make it as a trifle cake or just make 2-3 layers in shallo
There is a lot of benefits in eating green salads.They are full of vitamins,minerals and fiber which include number of health benefits including weight loss or maintaining weight. This salad is very light and refreshing with everything raw and green besides beets that is tossed with light and simple dressing. Ingredients: Salad greens + (I add arugula and mizuna to greens) 1 medium
This layered salad is very popular on Russian dinner tables especially during holidays like Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Years. I make this salad two ways because, some people like it this way, others like it the other way. And since this salad is not a everyday type of salad I think it needs to satisfy both groups. You can find Russian Herring Salad #1 here.This salad can be made ahe
This is a very popular dish through out Eastern Europe and Middle East.There is many different ways to make stuffed bell peppers and Golubtsy.The stuffing is so versatile and as well as method of cooking. In this particular recipe the Golubtsy and peppers are cooked in the oven and served with sour cream.These are great for parties,gatherings and holidays and can be prepared halfway a
This cake is really moist with nice little crunch,chocolate, and citrus flavor. To make it even more special for your kids birthday you can arrange the cake pieces in a shape of a turtle.Use raisins or chocolate chips for the eyes, and chocolate syrup or ganache to outline the shell. Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa ( I used Dutch) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tab
This salad is light and healthy with lots of flavors. Peanuts and vegetables give a nice crunch to soft noodles and the dressing is just perfect with out being overpowering. Dressing: 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp.sesame oil 3 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. sugar 1-2 tbsp. Sriracha sauce * * optional Combine all the ingredie
Julienne is a rich, creamy,and cheesy Russian/European gourmet dish. It is served as appetizer or first course.It's very simple to make and is very delicious. 6 -8 ramekins Ingredients: 1 chicken breast cooked,diced 1 cup mushrooms chopped 1 onion chopped 2 tbs. butter 2-3 tbs. olive oil 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 heaping tbs. flour salt mozzarella cheese shredded&nbs
Thin pasta with buttery garlic sauce and shrimps is one of my favorite Italian dishes. This dish is fairly simple to make, but makes an elegant dinner. Ingredients: 16-20 large shrimps or prawns 7-8 garlic finely chopped 1/2 red onion sliced 1 red,yellow or orange bell pepper cut into strips 1/2 cup white wine 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 stick butter salt 1/
This salad is not only tasty but very healthy and nutritious. This particular recipe is with mayonnaise, but for more health benefits you can use olive oil or sunflower oil with a little lemon juice.You can omit kale if you don't like it, but you should give it a try. It's known as super food and this is one of the best ways to try it. Ingredients: 1/2 head red cabbage shredded 2 cups t
