This is what my New Year’s is known for. My Babushka’s famous Vafilney Tort is an extremely simple no bake cake filled with condensed sweetened milk, wafers and walnuts. The simplicity of this cake reminds me that New Year’s Eve is best filled with nostalgia and the comfort of friends. [wprm-recipe-jump] “All is quiet in my…
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 it really does not get much simpler. [wprm-recipe-jump] What I am introducing to you today ladies and gentlemen is zharenya kartoshka, literal translation, fried potatoes,…
This simple Russian salad filled with fragrant tomatoes and crisp cucumbers is the ultimate in comfort food. Tossed in a simple dill sour cream dressing…this is Russian food done right. There are certain dishes that conjure up sweet memories of distant times. This little wonder, does it for my hubs. There is nothing complicated here…not at all….
Get ready for a life changing new breakfast recipe. We Russians tend to take our meals pretty seriously. And breakfast is no exception. This is not a pancake or a crepe. These plump and delicious “syrniki” are Russian cheese and apple fritters filled with creamy ricotta and tart apples! The child in me begged…
An easy Russian cabbage roll recipe that is healthy and bursting with flavors! Plus it’s super freezer friendly making it ideal for those nights when there is no time for a healthy dinner! There are certain nights when it’s bone chilling cold and all I want is a comfort food from the old country….
Hey there! I’m Mila Furman As a private chef and owner of a boutique catering company, I know what it takes to make wholesome and delicious food with simple ingredients and bright flavors and I believe that anyone can make great tasting food by knowing a few of the tips of the trade. Hey there!…
Learning how to make chicken Kiev is actually quite simple. It is simply a breaded and stuffed chicken cutlet that is fried to perfection and oozes buttery goodness! What can be better? The Origin of Chicken Kiev For decades the origin of the famous Chicken Kiev was a constant debate. Was it born in Kiev?…
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Oladushki are puffy and fluffy, classic Ukrainian pancakes that come together in minutes and are made with only 6 ingredients! This breakfast treat is perfect for both kids and adults for any breakfast, brunch or even as a dinner dessert! Here’s the deal. Every Ukrainian (or Russian or Belarussian or any housewife from the former…
One of the first things I ever learned to cook was how to cook chicken drumsticks. These chicken drumsticks are tender, juicy and gorgeously brown! The marinade that is used in this recipe is super versatile and can be used on practically anything else! Chicken breast may be all the hype but I have always…
Learn the best way to stock your pantry for an emergency! Whether you are stuck inside for the polar tundra, a storm or a pandemic, this list will keep you prepared! An emergency situation can arise at any time. Usually there is no warning and suddenly we can find ourselves stuck in our homes without…
Rice is a pantry staple that everyone has but not everyone knows what to do with! Here are 9 creative rice recipes that will make rice an exciting ingredient again! Honestly…we are not a huge rice family. HOWEVER, the kids love love love rice. So while hubby and I may settle for the cauliflower rice…