Summer is finally here and that means many of us turn to salads. I love the simplicity of this Russian cucumber radish salad. ~ read more ~
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Smetannik-Russian Sour Cream Cake- Сметанник
Smooth and delicious Russian cake. It has four different cake layers with two different kinds of filling and a touch of Amaretto and Coffee Liqueurs. Thin slice is all you need to enjoy this rich cake; it’s very presentable and pretty. For all of you out there. Enjoy!
Georgian Style Eggplant Recipe – Салат с баклажанами “Тёщин язык”
This Georgian Style Eggplant Recipe is a really great recipe that I got from my friend Larisa. I guarantee everyone will leave your table raving about this tasty eggplant dish. It could be served as an appetizer with fresh homemade bread, salad, or side dish.
Perfect Mini Cakes
I made these mini cakes with my girls and they were delicious. I love spending time with my daughters in the kitchen. Baking or cooking with kids is such a great way to connect with each another, teach simple skills, build confidence and have fun as a family. Plus it is so much fun & delicious! Both of my daughters love to bake, just like their mama does. Growing up my mom used bake a lot. I loved spending time with my mom while we baked. Now that I have my own family, I continue to look for ways to preserve this baking tradition.
Easy Pickled Salmon Recipe
I love fish especially salmon. Salmon is a very healthy fish. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acid and is great for your heart. Pickled fish might sound really strange but it’s a very popular classical Russian dish. We call it Selyodka which is pickled Herring. We use Selyodka in many traditional dishes like “Russian Shuba Herring Layered Salad”. Try this simple and delicious recipe of pickled salmon. It doesn’t last very long in my family!
Potatoes with Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Boiled Potatoes with Sautéed Onions is one of my favorite meals from my childhood. My mom made this dish very often. All you do is boil potatoes, sauté onions and serve with fresh dill. I love mushrooms so I modified my mom’s original recipe and added sautéed mushrooms. It tasted even better. Sorry mom. 
This dish could be served as a delicious side dish to hearty stews or by itself just like my mom did.
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Olivier Salad aka Russian Salad Recipe – Салат Оливье
Olivier is one of the most popular salads in Russia. It is made with diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, dill pickles and dressed with mayonnaise sauce. Variations of the salad differ from the choice of meat. It could be poultry, beef, ham or sausages. This salad is a must on the dinner table for Christmas, as well as other festive occasions. My version of Oliver salad has Canadian bacon.
Snickers Cake
Yes, the name of the cake is setting high expectations for this cake. Well, this recipe meets and exceeds these expectations. The crunch is there, so is the caramel! So, try it for your self, and bake this wonderful snickers goodness!
Apricot Sponge Cake Recipe
Fragrant apricots shine in a deliciously light sponge cake and whipped cream lemon frosting gives a refreshing touch. Your family and friends will enjoy this simply delicious cake.
How to Make Perfect Sponge Cake- Russian Biskvit Cake – Бисквит
This traditional Russian dessert called bisvit also known as sponge cake. Sponge cake is light and soft and often used as a base for other types of cakes and desserts. Simple ingredients as eggs, sugar, flour and baking powder will turn into perfect easy to make delicious cake.
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