Russian Food

Nostalgic desserts tend to stay soft around the edges, never rushed or overly rich. They rely on familiar flavors, steady baking, and textures that feel comforting rather than flashy. These…

Hanukkah cooking often leans on foods that feel known before the first bite. The dishes that matter most are the ones that bring people back to the table without explanation…

I am a potato kind of girl.  Growing up one of the greatest joys of the spring was when my babushka made her incredible new potatoes with garlic dill butter.…

One of the hardest things to give up when switching to a plant based life style was comfort food, in the form of stews.  However, with this one pan summer…

Juicy ground chicken cutlets mixed together with dill, onion and an egg all in a Vitamix then pan fried to golden perfection.  This is Russian comfort food made even easier!…

 This recipe is what my childhood memories are made of. It is what I need to turn to when I am sick or aching from a bad day. The rich…

This roasted eggplant salad is a perfect snack or salad for any time!  Filled with smoky eggplant and juicy tomatoes, this salad is great spread over some crusty bread or…

This is the Russian Holy Grail of comfort food.   Tender and crispy home fries that are sauteed with garlic and onions to achieve savory perfection.  And with 5 ingredients…

 Chebureki are traditional Georgian meat pies that are more similar to little meat turnovers than anything else.  Traditionally made with a from-scratch dough and deep fried these babies can be both difficult…

A hearty Ukrainian style chicken soup loaded with tons of fresh herbs and veggies!  Perfect for the spring time when all the fresh greens start popping up and we still…