Most people cook turkey once a year. It's usually for a big group of people, you're trying to impress everyone

Growing up in a Slavic immigrant family in this wonderful country, my family and I weren't used to all the tra

There are probably as many variations of Chicken Noodle Soup as there are cooks. No soup is as comforting and

One of my favorite really easy desserts to bake is Apple Sharlotka, which is very similar to a coffeecake, wit

This comforting potato and chicken casserole is an all-in-one dish. The tender potatoes flavored with carrots,

These days, if you ask someone how they're doing, most of them will answer "I'm SO busy!" Yep, we live in a ve

Makaroni Po Flotski has been part of the Russian kitchen since the age-old Soviet years. It is said that men i

Savory Crepes are so versatile. You can come up with so many different variations for yummy fillings. This is

As early as the 9th century, Shchi has been a staple on the Russian table. Russians have a proverb that states

Do you like late night snacks with your sweetie? How about getting cozy on the couch with a movie and a tray o

Drinking cool, refreshing beverages is so satisfying.  Especially if you can choose the flavor combinations a

Homemade apple/pear sauce is so simple to make. Plus, you can control how sweet or tart you want it, the textu

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This classic Russian cake has been in our family and on our holiday tables since before I was born. The tender

Forget buying croutons at the store! You can easily make it at home with much better results. We just served t

Trubochki are a crunchy waffle-like pastry that have a creamy filling. I think of them as a "Russian Cannoli".

In the crisp, sunny autumn days, the forests ofRussiaare full of people perusing the wooded floor for mushroom

Cabbage rolls are a widely known dish in many European countries - Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Germany a

Vegetables are awesome. I love stir fries because they are brimming with so many different vegetables - perfec

Chicken salad is such a simple dish, but there are probably hundreds of different recipes for it. I want to sh

These are the most tender cupcakes that I have ever tried. When we had my sister's bridal shower, we had a pre

Seafood is wonderful. It's usually almost laughable easy to prepare, and tastes delightfully light and fresh.

Pineapple salsa is a great complement to meat and seafood. It's sweet, refreshing and bursting with flavor. Yo

These popular Russian Soft Farmer's Cheese Cookies are tender and flaky. The dough is made with cold butter an

Chicken Alfredo with pasta and vegetable is a favorite in my family. The rich, luxurious and flavorful alfredo

Soups are soothing, comforting and satisfying. I think each warm spoonful trickles down and seeps into every c

Garlic bread is one of the easiest things to make at home. It is so easy to make, in fact, that it's almost hu

Roast chicken is a family dinner like no other. It is comforting, tasty and pretty simple to prepare. Here's a

When Russians grill, there's about a 95% chance or more that shishkebabs will be on the menu. Chunks of meat s