Solyanka is a traditional Russian rustic smoked and sour soup, where a surprising combination of smoked meats

If you haven’t noticed, I’m on a roll with all things wrapped in dough these days. Remember the manty and

These cold and rainy fall chills often leave me craving for something warm, boosty and full-bodied. Like th

As a little girl I used to spend lots of time at my grandparents’ place. Among all the beautiful memories Iâ

Chicken wings, my sweet little loveys! ♡ Is this not the most perfect Friday food? These crispy honey Srirac

These Uzbek Steamed Dumplings - Manti are the bomb! I could hardly wait to take them out of the steamer and

It's Monday, and it's always fun to begin a week with something super decadent. Traditional, rich and slow-m

I love Halloween! Being a kid I never had it back home and I was missing out on all of the fun that kids have

There are a lot of good reasons to make banana bread: You have a pile of sad bananas in your fruit bowl that a

Nothing warms my soul like fluffy, golden brown, cozy and delicious squash pancakes on a cold autumn morning.

Okay, I have to tell you this, enough is enough. Enough, eating Nutella out of the jar. There are far better u

I love to cook for a lot of reasons. It's the curiosity of experimenting with new ingredients and spices, deve

I love sweet and soft yeast rolls. These tasty Russian Yeast Rolls, a.k.a. bulochki, are especially dear to m

This post is sponsored by our generous friend Katya and her fisherman dad who treated us with the freshest ca

Welcome, welcome, friends! And may I introduce you to what may be my new favorite way to eat chicken? It’s t

Alright! Today is your day to make simple Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup. The sweetness of the roasted ga

Fall is slowly creeping its way into Ontario. The cool breezes seem to be settling in and the days are getti

Quick, healthy and effortless meals like this chicken stir fry with homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of hea

I don’t mean to brag, but I just ate a bowl of extra fudgy, rich and gooey brownies with bits of walnuts an

So sticky, so lemony, so moist and packed with so much flavor. Sticky Lemon Chicken is a super easy weeknight

Dinner tonight? Curry? Yes! I can’t say I’ve visited many Asian countries nor can I even say I’ve eaten

These crispy, sticky, flavor-pumpin’ beef pieces are first fried to a golden crispy perfection, then coate

I love mackerel. It's one of my favorite fishes – a beautiful dark blue-purple-ish meat with striped irides

Harmony is when everything is in just the right place. And it does not matter, whether it's notes, lined up i

Morning - that magical time of the day! It's filled with smells of creamy aroma of pancakes, fresh bread a

This recipe for pork kotlety is a staple in our house. It's a big favorite of my husband. In fact, when we fi

These raw, nut-free, grain-free and sugar-free no-bake energy bars are loaded with healthy seed fiber and cont

Being Ukrainian, my love for potatoes goes deep, and I have never come across a potato dish that I haven’t

Let's talk about butter my friends. Butter is very important in our kitchen. We all know what it is and we al

I spent most of my childhood at grandma's little farm in Ukraine. I would spend the early mornings picking fre

Oh boy. Talk about finger lickin’ and fork tender goodness! Serious flavors, fall apart meat and though it t

This mojito is the ultimate summer cocktail: mint, limes, rum and a splash of soda — it doesn’t get any b

This light, but so full of amazing flavors Shrimp Gazpacho is a mouthful of summer. The fresh acidity of tomat

I've been feeling a strong urge to share more Russian and Ukrainian recipes on the blog lately. Cravings for s

Because I like to cook but have never cared much about baking, I'm always looking to add to my repertoire of b

A weekend getaway in the woods of Ontario is so soul-soothing... Get out of the city and loud noises, set your