When I was little, buckwheat kasha was the bane of my existence - and if you’re Eastern European like me, you know what …
From the Motherland
From the Motherland: Leek Salad with Apples and Carrots
From the Motherland is a series in which I pay homage to my Ukrainian heritage and share my favorite childhood …
From the Motherland: Ukrainian Varenyky with Potato Filling and Fried Onions
From the Motherland is a series in which I pay homage to my Ukrainian heritage and share my favorite childhood recipes. …
From the Motherland: Lenivie Vareniki (Ukrainian Farmer Cheese Gnudi)
From the Motherland is a series in which I pay homage to my Ukrainian heritage and share my favorite childhood …
From the Motherland: Savory French Toast
Contrary to popular belief, French toast isn't just a vessel for maple syrup. Inspired by Russian "grenki", this savory …
From the Motherland: Making Blini with Mom
When planning the relaunch of my blog, I realized I'd like to shed more light on the foods of my homeland, the varied …
From the Motherland: Lemon Syrniki with Raspberry Sauce & Sour Cream
Syrniki are a traditional Russian breakfast food that for some reason no one ever talks about. I am hell-bent on …
Baked Salmon with Buckwheat Kasha and Cilantro Pistou
Ever since quinoa made a huge splash on the food scene, grains and seeds have been a major trend. I've been …
Ukrainian Chocolate Kielbasa
Before we get any further, let's get this straight: chocolate kielbasa does not have any actual kielbasa in it. Rather, …
From the Motherland: Russian Roasted Eggplant Spread
From the Motherland is a series in which I pay homage to my Eastern European heritage and share my favorite childhood …
