If I'm attending a potluck, chances are that I'll arrive holding a plate of scones in my hands. Scones are als

What comes to mind when you think of a tuna sandwich? Does boring, blah and cheap ring a bell? If you're think

I have exciting news to share. My husband and I found a perfect home for us and closed on the house last Monda

Baked Potatoes and our family go way back. They have been a favorite for so long. Even though we have baked po

Tea is a huge part of the Russian culture. No matter what the season, tea is almost always a part of the day.

Summer days are here to be enjoyed again, and I'm sure they are especially appreciated by all you northern fol

I grew up in the dark ages. We ate our meals at the kitchen table instead of in front of the tv. We spent almo

When my sister Elina and I were teenagers, we would really love to hang out at Barnes and Noble bookstore. We

There is a time and season for everything. There is a time for fancy cakes and there is a time for simple soup

When I first started baking cakes, they were lopsided, sorry concoctions. They seemed to taste alright though,

This has been a really exciting spring for us, since we are finally getting a house. Yay! House hunting is ano

Springtime means strawberries are in season. Strawberries are one of my favorite berries - juicy, sweet and of

Beets are beautiful and unique vegetables. They have a really great firm texture and taste sweet and earthy. R

If you have even a smidge of Slavic heritage, you don't need an introduction to this classic garden favorite.

When you're growing up, you don't realize that something that you think is a common dish and have been eating

Do you know what makes me really proud of myself as a housekeeper? When I use up the ingredients in my refrige

One of the desserts that I just can't stay away from are soft and tender yeast breads. I will pass up cake any

Danish pastry dough is a combination of puff pastry, with many thin layers and a yeast dough. It's flaky, butt

When the most important people in your life live many miles away, you have to become creative in how to stay i

I didn't really consider sharing this recipe here, since it seemed TOO simple, and is not really a recipe, but

Whenever we bake sweets for the holidays or special occasions, my Mom and sisters like to satisfy the cravings

Dessert has a lot of responsibility weighing on its shoulders. Dessert is the punctuation to a meal. It's th

Necessity is the mother of invention. Thus was the creation of this dish. A few years ago on a very busy night

Ponchiki are a walk down memory lane for me. My Mom used to make them quite often when I was a little girl. I

It has been almost 18 years since I first tried this omelet. The scene: Dad at home with 5 kids. Mom in the ho

I'm becoming an expert at perfecting simple and quick dinner options. Most days, I have to work quickly, to ge

One of my favorite desserts is cheesecake. I love sweet creamy and luscious creations. Whenever I can, I make

Salmon is one of the ingredients that pairs really well with acidic ingredients, such as lemons, white wine, t

My husband was absolutely shocked when I told him I was going to blog about this recipe. Why? Because it's so

A stuffed bird sounds like a great idea, right? I know, it holds the charm of a one dish meal, with your prote

One of my favorite Russian food show hosts is Julia Vysotskaya. I love watching her cook and her recipes are a

I grew up eating these potatoes and most likely any child brought up in a Slavic household could say the same.

Slow Cooker recipes have such a brilliant and alluring concept. I mean, who doesn't want to dump some ingredi

Most soups consist of a bevy of ingredients. French Onion Soup is an exception, since it's basically a broth w

Sergi and I unintentionally started a family tradition that we didn't even realize that we had until years pas

Homemade broth is liquid gold. The flavor of broth made at home just does not compare to store-bought broth. T