Hummingbird Cake is a dense and moist cake of Jamaican origin that’s popular in the southern United States. It’s also known as a Doctor Bird cake in Jamaica, which is another name for Hummingbird (Jamaica’s national bird). A Hummingbird Cake recipe is similarly dense like a Carrot Cake. It is not a light and fluffy…
Creamy Tuna Pasta Recipe
This easy Skillet Tuna Pasta Recipe is perfect with you’ve run out of time, but need to make dinner for your family, and it’s large enough for leftovers. It’s made with basic ingredients that most of us have in our pantry, and still tastes great! I don’t usually cook dinner using condensed soup cans as the…
Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
What could make Macaroni and Cheese even tastier? By adding Sweet Potato, of course! This recipe takes comfort food to the next level! As it gets colder, I think we all start to eat heavier, comfort foods. I know I don’t always make enough room for vegetables and salads as much as I should. I…
Balsamic Onion Jam
Have you ever heard of Onion Jam? It’s not typical sweet jam that you eat on toast, but more of a savory condiment. I eat it with grilled meats, sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers or just slathered on a piece of crusty bread. Even over cream cheese on a cracker or baguette, the possibilities are endless….
Vareniki with Farmer’s Cheese (Вареники)
Every Russian household has grown up eating Vareniki dumplings. They are an Eastern European staple, known in many countries by many different names. There are so many different ways to stuff them, from Potatoes and Cheddar, fruit filled, to these Tvorog or Farmer’s Cheese Vareniki (Вареники с Творогом). They are similar to Russian Pelmeni Meat…
Vegetable Minestrone Soup
Vegetable Minestrone Soup is a classic Italian vegetable soup, which dates back to the ancient Romans. Made with tomatoes, onions, celery, carrots, beans, and usually a rice or pasta it added. There is no specific recipe for Vegetable Minestrone Soup, as it’s made with whatever vegetables are in season. I always use zucchini, fresh green…
Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe
A delicious home recipe of a Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork recipe – takeout style – using regular ingredients without any MSG! Crispy fried battered chicken smothered in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and peppers. I could drink this sweet and sour sauce. I told my wife that this was a healthy…
Homemade Dill Pickles
Homemade Dill Pickles are easy to make, and every Russian, Ukrainian and Polish person has their own way to prepare them. Some recipes require fermenting and cellaring, other recipes use canning as a way to preserve. There are even quick refrigerator pickle recipes. Don’t get me started on the flavors, everything from sweet and sour…
How to Make Kombucha
How to Make Kombucha Ever wonder how to make Kombucha? This Kombucha recipe is a delicious fermented black tea beverage, which many people drink for the immune boosting health benefits it provides. So easy to make at home, enjoyed by the whole family. There’s no other food flavor reference I can think of when trying…
Homemade Sour Cream Recipe
Ever wondered how to make Homemade Sour Cream? The original Russian name for it is Smetana (Сметана) and it’s easier to make than you think. Creamier and tastier than sour cream you buy in a store. It’s a delicious Russian export! Yup, Sour Cream has it’s origins in Russia/Eastern Europe and is called Smetana. It’s a…
Korean Carrot Salad Recipe
Russian Korean Carrot Salad Recipe called morkovcha (Морковь по-корейски) is popular salad and side dish across Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet states. Simple to make, a healthy salad that your whole family will love. This Carrot Salad recipe isn’t a true Korean Carrot Salad recipe, but a Russian variation from ethnic Koreans who lived in…
Mediterranean Lamb Patties (Kofta)
These Middle Eastern Spicy Lamb Patties are a type of Kofta that we eat for lunch, usually inside a Pita. Easy to make, and reminds me of a version of Russian Kotleti, but with exotic spices. What to serve with Lamb Patties? These Kofta Patties are kind of like lamb burgers, or lamb meatballs or…
Fall off the Bone Ribs Recipe
Everyone loves a tender, flavorful Fall off the Bone Ribs recipe. Baked low and slow, tender, juicy and full of flavor. Plus this bbq sauce recipe has a spicy Sriracha kick! There are so many ways to make bbq pork ribs. To make ribs fast, you can boil the ribs before grilling to save time….
Blackcurrant Juice (Mors Drink)
Making Homemade Blackcurrant Juice (Mors) is cheaper and easier to make than you think! A pressed juice is also much healthier, with more vitamins than diluted store bought juice drinks. In Russia, a popular homemade juice is called Mors drink, usually made from berries like cranberries, raspberries, lingonberries, blueberries and blackcurrants. You can buy this…
Herb Butter Roast Turkey Recipe
You can enjoy a Roast Turkey recipe anytime of year, not just at Thanksgiving or Christmas. A deliciously crispy butter basted turkey with fresh thyme and garlic. I love having Christmas in July as it’s winter in Australia, a perfect excuse to eat turkey! Roast Turkey isn’t as popular here in Australia as it is…
Easy Scone Recipe with 7 Up!
Here’s a really easy scone recipe, made with a surprise ingredient, 7 UP or Sprite! It’s a classic Australian Scone recipe, one that my wife made for me about 20 years ago. Perfect for breakfast or with a cup of tea. In Australia, they call this recipe Lemonade Scones. If you’re from the States, it’s…
Bread Kvass with Blackcurrants
Bread Kvass with Blackcurrants ( хлебный Квас смородиновый) is a delicious fermented rye bread drink recipe, sweetened with fresh blackcurrants. A perfectly refreshing drink, a twist on a traditional Russian Kvass. This recipe can be made with many different ingredients and in different ways. A healthy version is made with beets and is naturally fermented…
Top 10 Russian Recipes from World Cup
With the world coming to Russia for the Soccer World Cup championship games this summer, here are some delicious Russian recipes you are likely to encounter! If you’ve never had Russian food before, here are some must try Russian recipes! If you were lucky enough to visit Russia for World Cup 2018, you’ll definitely want…
Pelmeni Recipe (Russian Dumplings)
What Are Pelmeni Dumplings? Pelmeni are Russian dumplings with a juicy meat filling, classic Russian comfort food. It’s found in every Russian’s freezer, and around the former Soviet States. It’s part of the group of Eastern European dumplings like Vareniki, Pierogies, Uszka, and even Manti. I consider this meal the national food of Russia. Every…
Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing Recipe
This Zesty Italian Dressing Recipe is a perfect for a summer garden salad. A vinaigrette that’s easy to make, and you’ll probably have all the ingredients in your pantry. You might find it surprising that this isn’t a traditional salad dressing from Italy, but an American invention. Zesty Italian Dressing is popular all over the…
Roasted Prime Rib Recipe
This Roasted Prime Rib Recipe is full of flavor, tender and juicy. Also known as a Standing Rib Roast, it’s one of the best cuts of beef, and usually one of the most expensive too! Once you try it, you’ll never want regular roast beef again! Roasted Prime Rib is my favorite cut of meat,…
Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Creamy Horseradish Sauce is an easy to make sauce that packs a punch. It’s the perfect condiment to go with Prime Rib Roast, steaks or even on a roast beef sandwich. Have you ever tried to grate a fresh horseradish? Do yourself a favor and DON’T! It is so potent and powerful, some people have even…
Peppermint Crisp Tart Dessert
Peppermint Crisp Tart is THE famous South African dessert that’s delicious and very easy to make. Caramel, peppermint chocolate, cream and a biscuit is all that you need to make this recipe. If you’re fortunate enough to be invited to a South African friend’s house for dinner, be sure to ask for this dessert. We…
Apricot Kolaches (Apricot Piroshki)
Some of my earliest childhood memories is that of my mum and babushka baking fresh Apricot Piroshki (Пирожки с абрикосами) or Apricot Kolaches. Coming home after school to these fresh baked goodness with a glass of cold milk was perfect. There are many ways to make Piroshki, most popularly with meat or potatoes, but you…
Easy Cinnamon Rolls (with Frosting)
These Easy Cinnamon Rolls are perfectly soft and fluffy, generously slathered with a vanilla bean cream cheese frosting. I can’t get enough of this recipe, reminds me of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. We don’t have Cinnabon here in Australia, they probably make the tastiest cinnamon buns in the world! This recipe is my homage to Cinnabon,…
Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
Everyone needs an easy and delicious homemade Tartar Sauce recipe, and this one won’t disappoint! It’s so much tastier than store bought Tartar Sauce and can be made in minutes. It’s important to get a great tasting mayo for this recipe. I suggest Hellmans Real Mayo, Best Foods or Heinz Mayo for the tastiest result….
Easy Butter Braised Cabbage
I love eating Braised Cabbage, a classic comfort food popular in Russian and across Europe. A hearty low carb side dish, lots of flavor, and easy to make. Braised Cabbage (Тушеная капуста) is an inexpensive meal, and very healthy for you with Vitamin K and Vitamin C. Sometimes I think cabbage gets an undeserved bad…
Honey Grilled Trout Fillet Recipe
This Honey Grilled Trout Fillet recipe on a Cedar Plank is a delicious way to enjoy trout, with the distinct smokey flavor from the cedar plank. You’re gonna love this recipe! Steelhead Trout were historically called Steelhead Salmon, and are part of the Salmonidae family. Like salmon, they both are born in freshwater, live their lives…
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
This Slow Cooker Beef Brisket recipe with wild mushrooms is a delicious comfort food that we enjoy year round. Perfect when you have a busy day ahead, and don’t have time to cook. Easy to prepare the night before, kept in the fridge until you’re ready to go to work in the morning! Beef Brisket…
Potato Cheddar Perogy Recipe
This Potato Cheddar Perogy recipe is a Canadian and American classic, with roots from Poland and Eastern Europe. Boiled or fried, served with sour cream, Potato and Cheddar dumplings are the perfect comfort food! While you can buy perogies in grocery stores in North America, homemade perogies are always tastier! It’s not a difficult recipe,…
