I've updated the recipe for this well loved cake since first posting it on July 9, 2012. It's just as deliciou

The sponge cake is a light and fluffy cake that serves as the foundation for many wonderful recipes. It's base

The simplest recipe for really flavorful and juicy grilled shrimp. The lemon, garlic and fresh herbs are the p

Potato Pampushki - mashed potato cakes with a creamy cheese and herb filling. Leftover mashed potatoes and g

When I was a little girl, I visited my grandparents very often in Baranovichy, Belarus. Every spring they w

There is something so homey and comforting about yeast buns. They are soft, melt-in-your mouth tender, and not

As newlyweds, young brides put in so much effort to make thier husbands happy. A delicious home cooked meal is

I don't think any culture respects and adores appetizers as much as Russians do. No feast is complete without�

How would you like a quick and simple breakfast idea, that will only take a few minutes to put together? I usu

Enjoying the company of family and friends in your home doesn't always necessitate a special occassion and ton

 I love tomato salsa, especially fresh tomato salsa, Pico de Gallo, or homemade cooked salsa made with lo

This show stopping dessert is called "firewood under snow" in Russian - Дрова Под Снегом. It's u

One of my pet peeves is soggy, flabby chicken wings. The best wings are definitely in New York, where they are

This recipe from Ina Garten, is everything I ever want in a muffin. I have tried many different muffins recipe

This is one of my husband's favorite meals. The chicken is juicy, succulent and infused with layers of flavor

Every cook should have a cake recipe that is so simple to make they don't have to depend on a boxed mix to co

Most cultures make different versions of beef stew, and I can understand why it's such a favorite. There's

On my parents property, they have numerous apple trees. As I was growing up, we would pick so many apples in t

I always wanted to try making a dip/spread with roasted veggies. Roasting vegetables brings out so much intens

I read cookbooks like novels. I have quite a collection of them, but the excitement of a new selection of mout

Scalloped potatoes are absolutely divine. This recipe is not for calorie counters, because there are plenty to

For my 25th birthday, my husband took me out for dinner. It was absolutely wonderful, of course. I like my bir

There is something so elegant about asparagus. It also makes me think of spring. It has such a cheerful look,

These pretty rugelach pastries are formed in a crescent shape by rolling a triangular shape of dough around a

Russians like baking with poppy seeds.  Cookies, pastries, cakes, yeast breads, we make it all. You can buy p

Panini sandwiches are great. Crunchy, warm and delicious, they can be served as an appetizer with tea or coffe

Potato Salads are perfect for summertime picnics and barbecues. Ranch dressing is such a favorite and it's esp

When I put a forkful of this salad in my mouth, I immediately think of the tropics. The flavors are incredibl

For those of you who like brownies, this is very similar, and it has won me over. This is a chocolate shortbre

Making homemade ricotta or the Slavic version, farmer's cheese, is so easy and only takes 2 ingredients. The t

I am convinced that most Slavic people grew up on these potatoes. My husband shares my memory and whenever i

Chicken sandwiches can be seen as dull, boring or blah. As you bite into this one, and boring will be far fro

Serving a savory appetizer as a "cake", is a fun variation to your dinner parties. Pumpernickel bread and smo

These cute little peppers are simply delightful. You can serve these for company and it's a great option for a

Potatoes are a must on my menu every week. I like them mashed, I like them boiled, I like them pan fried, I li

This creamy cauliflower salad with tomatoes and fresh herbs is so crunchy, fresh and delicious.  Cauliflower