BAKING Kefir pancakes
Pancakes make a hearty breakfast. I have made them with sour milk, yeast, porridge and far…
APPETIZERS Chicken breast roll
I recently made this chicken breast roll in a multicooker. The result was promising, thoug…
PRESERVES Homemade raisins in a food dehydrator
People often ask why I make foods that are easy to buy. The answer is simply that I enjoy…
PRESERVES Apple slice preserves
I love apple jam, especially my mother's: neat, thin slices in thick syrup, with an incred…
PRESERVES Gooseberry jam
This was my first gooseberry jam, and I was curious about the result. Gooseberries release…
BAKING Sharlotka apple cake with a sugar crust
Apple cakes taste especially good in autumn. Sharlotka is one of the simplest versions. Ov…
DESSERTS No-bake cheesecake with gelatin
I have been making cheesecake with gelatin for many years. Such a dessert can easily be tr…
PRESERVES Pickled cucumbers
MAIN DISHES Green beans with sesame seeds
Side dish for girls. My guys said it was okay to eat. And I really liked green beans in th…
PRESERVES Ketchup with cinnamon
Making ketchup at home is a somewhat labor-intensive process. The most difficult thing is…
PRESERVES Dried tomatoes in a food dehydrator
One autumn I had more tomatoes than I could use, ripening faster than I could process them…
DESSERTS Easy no-bake Napoleon cake
This easy Napoleon cake needs no baking: use ready-made puff pastry cookies for the layers…
BAKING Banana Coconut Muffins
I think I've fallen in love with banana bread. Another banana muffin recipe, this time wit…
MAIN DISHES Manti in a frying pan
There is not much to add about manti: good dumplings make a good meal whether steamed or s…
MAIN DISHES Stuffed eggplants in the oven
Today I saw small eggplants in the store, so smooth and beautiful, just ideal for stuffing…
BAKING Stolichny raisin cupcakes
Many people remember this cake from childhood pastry counters and school canteens; I still…
DESSERTS Farmer cheese dessert without baking
I made this dessert on a hot summer day when I wanted something cold and not too sweet. Th…
BAKING Zucchini pancakes
Every year I look forward to the start of zucchini season so I can make zucchini fritters.…
DESSERTS Chocolate spread with nuts
I have already made homemade chocolate spread (link at the end of the post). Today I decid…
SALADS Salad with squid and shrimp
My sister shared this recipe, and I am grateful: I had been looking for a squid salad for…
MAIN DISHES Chopped fish cutlets
I had not made fish patties for a while. With a piece of chum salmon and a small whole pin…
DESSERTS Homemade chocolate spread
Chocolate spread was a childhood favorite, and I still love it, especially with pancakes a…
MAIN DISHES Pasta with egg
When I want a change from porridge or plain eggs, I make this hearty breakfast scramble. I…
MAIN DISHES Zucchini boats with chicken
I often stuff peppers, eggplants and tomatoes, but these were my first zucchini boats. I e…
DESSERTS Chocolate cookie salami
Chocolate sausage - the taste of childhood. This is my first culinary experience in my lif…
MAIN DISHES Buckwheat porridge with meat
My mother-in-law taught me how to cook buckwheat this way, for which I thank her very much…
BAKING Banana nut loaf cake
A very convenient banana cake recipe: margarine can be easily replaced with vegetable oil,…
MAIN DISHES Baked stuffed peppers
Stuffed peppers are one of our family's favorite dishes. This is a common dish for mid-sum…
BAKING Apple muffins
These apple muffins are like individual sharlotka sponge cakes: soft, airy and full of app…
MAIN DISHES Lazy cabbage rolls in the oven
Once upon a time, I worked in a kindergarten, and some dishes from its menu migrated to my…
APPETIZERS Pork belly cooked in a bag
I am continuing to try ways of cooking whole pieces of meat for cold platters and sandwich…
MAIN DISHES Meat zrazy with mushrooms and egg
In our family, when I cannot decide what to cook, I make meat patties because everyone enj…
DESSERTS Cheesecake with farmer cheese and cookies
This time I tried a baked cheesecake. We enjoyed it, although we are more used to no-bake…
SALADS Beetroot marinade
Beetroot marinade is one of my favorite childhood dishes. This recipe is not similar to th…
BAKING Lenten Banana Muffins
These muffins may not look beautiful, but they taste delicious. They filled the kitchen wi…
BAKING Crumbly shortbread cookies
There used to be a pastry shop near our bus stop that sold wonderful cookies. These taste…
BAKING Open jam and nut pie
I don’t know what to call it: either a flatbread or a pie. Let there be pie. Similar pies…
BAKING Semolina cake with fruit juice
Another semolina cake, this time suitable for Lent. I had my doubts, but it turned out sur…
BAKING Easter Kulich
I rarely follow recipes printed on packaging, but this time I had no time for my usual Eas…
BAKING Jam bars with grated pastry topping
This familiar recipe goes back to my grandmother. I wrote it in my school cookery notebook…
DESSERTS No-bake cheesecake with strawberries
Cheesecake is a popular American dessert with many baked and no-bake versions. Our family…
BAKING Minced meat filling for pies
A good filling is the heart of a meat pie. Mine used to turn out dry and crumbly until I f…
COLLECTION What to cook for Lent
APPETIZERS Bean spread with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes
Bean paste during the fasting period is a real lifesaver. It is nutritious and easy to pre…
BAKING Lenten chocolate cookies
Lent continues, and I am revisiting old recipes and trying new ones. These chocolate cooki…
MAIN DISHES Lenten cabbage cutlets
Today I tried cabbage patties without milk or eggs for Lent. I worried the mixture would b…
SALADS Salad with green radish
I had wanted to make a green radish salad for a while, but was looking for something light…
MAIN DISHES Chicken breast cutlets
These patties are good hot with a side dish and sauce, or cold with bread and ketchup. The…
BAKING Orange cookies
I love baking cookies because they are quick and delicious. These combine orange and choco…
SOUPS Cheese soup with fish
Processed cheese gives even a simple soup extra flavor and richness, and works beautifully…
BAKING Homemade shortbread
This recipe is still an experiment in my search for cookies like kurabie. The flavor is wo…
APPETIZERS Meat in a thermos
This simple recipe produces very tender meat. It is difficult to slice neatly while hot, b…
BAKING Farmer cheese cookies with meringue
I had saved this recipe for some time before trying it. The cookies tasted good, though no…
SALADS Salad with tuna and green peas
Tuna salads are probably the most popular among fish salads. There are many cooking option…
APPETIZERS Sandwich meat
Sandwiches make a quick, convenient and filling breakfast. Instead of store-bought sausage…
DESSERTS Chocolate pastry cream
I had been looking for a chocolate filling for choux pastries for some time. This version…
SAUCES Cranberry sauce for meat
Sweet and sour cranberry sauce, its slightly astringent, slightly tart taste perfectly com…
APPETIZERS Lightly salted salmon
Lightly salting salmon at home is straightforward. Use it in sandwiches, salads, savory pr…
MAIN DISHES Stuffed chicken legs
Stuffed chicken legs look lovely on a celebration table. You can stuff and freeze them ahe…
SALADS Smoked chicken salad with Korean carrots and peppers
This easy salad was a hit at New Year. It tastes surprisingly light for a mayonnaise-based…
MAIN DISHES Goose baked with apples and oranges
This was my first time cooking goose. I had roasted duck before, but bought a goose this y…
BAKING Savory batter pie with canned fish
This pie stays soft, even after cooling. The filling holds together and the slices keep th…
SOUPS Cheese soup with sausage
Another simple cheese soup recipe. This time with sausage and noodles. The soup is satisfy…
DESSERTS Milk-soaked semolina cake
The recipe for wet semolina cake soaked in milk appeared by accident. My mother came up wi…
DESSERTS Tartlets with meringue cream
These meringue-topped tartlets are a childhood favorite: crisp pastry filled with a light…
SOUPS Soup with processed cheese
Soup with processed cheese is a familiar favorite with endless variations: water or stock,…
MAIN DISHES Potato and minced meat casserole with cheese sauce
I have previously published a recipe for potato casserole on the site (link at the end of…
SALADS Salad with ham and Korean carrots
A simple, inexpensive salad with scrambled eggs as its special ingredient. It is filling e…
SOUPS Creamy mushroom soup
When I want a change from borscht, I make this creamy mushroom soup. It needs few ingredie…
BAKING Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are hard to resist, even if they are rather rich. Freshly bak…
COLLECTION Recipes for a New Year celebration
BAKING Simple plum pie
Autumn is the time for delicious fruit pies. Plum pie is one of my favorites. This is prob…
BAKING Apple sponge roll
This quick apple sponge roll is ideal for unexpected guests and disappears just as quickly…
BAKING Apple rolls
Autumn always makes me want to bake with apples. These little rolls bring back the warmth…
DESSERTS Pumpkin streusel bars
We had a wonderful pumpkin harvest this year, so I am always looking for new ways to use i…
SALADS Salad with Korean carrots and crab sticks
Korean carrots are used quite often as a salad base. We had a new salad for dinner today.…
BAKING Katlama with onions
I’ve never tried katlama, so I don’t know how similar it turned out to the original. Undou…
APPETIZERS Lenten bean and walnut spread
Bean and walnut spread makes an excellent sandwich filling for breakfast during Lent. Bean…
MAIN DISHES Eggplant boats with minced meat
I wish I had tried these stuffed eggplant boats sooner: they were a big hit with my family…
APPETIZERS Lightly salted tomatoes with garlic
After enjoying plenty of fresh tomatoes, both in salads and on their own, it is time to li…
APPETIZERS Cucumber appetizer
These cucumbers fall somewhere between lightly salted pickles and a Korean-style appetizer…
MAIN DISHES Stuffed pumpkin
Sometimes a familiar meal deserves a different presentation. I had a small pumpkin and dec…
DESSERTS Homemade honey cake
I have eaten quite a few honey cakes in my life. This one captivated me, firstly, with its…
BAKING Apple filling for pies
I used to wonder why apple fillings in shop-bought pies were soft, sweet and juicy while m…
SALADS Seaweed salad with crab sticks
I often hear that seaweed salad must include boiled eggs, but I decided to try it without…
BAKING Lenten honey muffins
These soft, fragrant muffins show how delicious Lenten baking can be. You would hardly gue…
MAIN DISHES Lenten rice with mushrooms and Brussels sprouts
Another easy meatless dish for those who love Brussels sprouts. Once upon a time, when I w…
BAKING Lenten yeast pancakes
I have been baking pancakes for Lent using this recipe for five years now, and maybe longe…
MAIN DISHES Lenten oat cutlets
I had never made oat patties until my mother shared this recipe. They were surprisingly ta…
SOUPS Oatmeal soup
Everyone in our family loves soup, including during Lent. An online friend shared this sim…
MAIN DISHES Pilaf with lentils
Lentils are a new ingredient in our family. Their protein content makes them appealing dur…
SALADS Seaweed salad
Seaweed and boiled eggs make a lovely salad, but I wanted to try something different. Afte…
BAKING Layered dry-mix apple cake
This apple cake takes just minutes to assemble and turns out soft, moist and full of apple…
DESSERTS Creamy filling made from frozen kefir
My sister shared this recipe after trying it herself. The plain base is mild and similar t…
APPETIZERS Pressed chicken roll
My online friend Elena Anatolyevna shares simple recipes that I cannot resist trying. She…
SALADS Korean-style carrot and fern salad for a crowd
My cousins recommended this salad enthusiastically. The ingredients seemed an unusual comb…
DESSERTS No-bake cookie cake
I rarely make elaborate cakes for tea, preferring simple, inexpensive recipes. This was my…
BAKING Fish and green bean pie
I had wanted to make a salmon pie for some time. When I finally did, I added green beans,…
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