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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!

How to Roast Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic and Herbs

Oladushki Easy Russian Pancakes

Oladushki…Easy Russian Pancakes

9 Creative Rice Recipes for Your Pantry Staple

Learn how to make instant pot chicken soup with this delicious guide! The recipe is absurdly simple yet filled with loads of hearty flavor all with the added bonus of a one pit meal!

14 Simple Homemade Soup Recipes

Learn how to make porcupine meatballs, the most tender and savory meatballs I have made yet! They are full of delicious fresh herbs and cooked in a savory and creamy tomato sauce that can be licked with a spoon! Plus learn the very fun reason why they are called "porcupine" meatballs!

How To Make Porcupine Meatballs

Take all the guesswork out of cooking the perfect stuffed cabbage with my super simple Instant Pot method. Full of tender rice, melt in your mouth meat and a savory sauce, my ridiculously easy method will forever change how you make stuffed cabbage!

Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage

Plov is the ultimate Russian comfort food. It's a one pot chicken and rice recipe that is packed with flavors and spices and just takes a few steps to reach ultimate rice perfection. Perfect rice and tender chicken that beg you for just another bite. Plus it's SUPER freezer friendly! How awesome is that!

Russian Plov…A One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

My Russian Meatball Soup is loaded with beautiful and tender chicken meatballs floating in a warm and comforting broth. It's an ultimate sniffle soother!

Russian Meatball Soup – Суп с фрикадельками

A hearty Russian 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 need some warm comforting soup.

Russian Green Chicken Soup…Зеленый борщ

Chebureki are traditional Russian 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 and loaded with fat. My recipe features a no fry method and dough that is store-bought without sacrificing any flavor!!!

Baked Chebureki…Easy Russian Turnovers (with Meat)

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.

Musings of a Russian New Year and Babushka’s Vafilney Tort

My take on the classic beef stroganoff is deliciously juicy and is created in 30 minutes. Learn my simple tips and techniques to creating the juiciest and most flavorful beef stroganoff yet!

Classic and Easy Beef Stroganoff (30 Minute Meal)

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I have to admit everywhere I go I always try and t

I have to admit everywhere I go I always try and take that perfect Instagram photo. The city of Austin is incredible for that there’s lots of cute little places in murals where you can take amazing photos.❤️
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However you wanna know my dirty little secret! I actually am not the best at capturing these kinds of moments 🤦‍♀️it takes me several shots in several different poses until I look what I consider Instagram worthy.
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However The most important thing is capturing the moment in it’s true honesty. And not having it be too contrived! That is Instagram magic🌟🌟🌟.
.I’m just happy that so many incredible influencers are coming out with the truth about taking photos and how many of them are contrived.
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My friend @jogrange completely changed my outlook on being comfortable with yourself by being yourself! Thanks @jogrange for inspiring us other Instagram Peeps to feel normal when our photos aren’t 100%❤️oh also the biggest coincidence this wall is in front of the Austin famous @joscoffee 😃
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See this glorious photo it only took eight shots to get it that’s good because my husband kept moving to different positions😁😁😁 Scroll through the other photos to see the mini other tries that we had of this photo until we finally landed on this one.
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Sometimes... I need a cookie. It doesn’t happen

Sometimes... I need a cookie. It doesn’t happen very often. But when it does these gooey chocolate chip cookies are IT!❤️❤️❤️
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Here is WHY these cookies are the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.
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✅the flour... or rather the amount of flour is the key here!
✅salt: I add a good amount of salt to really bring out the flavor of these gloriously sexy cookies
✅butter (duh): there are 2 kinds of butter here and they are both super important
✅the chocolate: bittersweet and in chunks for the ultimate gourmet bakery feel
✅espresso to really bring out that flavor
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Want the whole recipe? Head on to my story and swipe up!
Want the RECIPE AND AN AWESOME HOW TO VIDEO? DM about the chance to join my awesome on demand cooking course ❤️

I may have been slightly MIA... but part of my “

I may have been slightly MIA... but part of my “job” is to eat and travel and I take that quite seriously!!! 😉
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For hubby’s bday this year... I decided to surprise him with a trip to awesome Austin!
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✅We ate... A LOT
✅We Walked ... A LOT
✅We rented motorcycles and bicycles
✅And we are a lot 😹😹😹
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Over the next few days I will be sharing some of our favorite meal experiences :) and I promise they aren’t the Uber fancy kind ❤️
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Comment below and Let me know what you want to know about my trip🌟🌟🌟

✋ATTENTION DROOL WORTHY POST!✋ . Craving Baja

✋ATTENTION DROOL WORTHY
POST!✋
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Craving Baja fish tacos all day every day!!!! Baja fish tacos are actually super easy to make even at home!!!! There are a few tips to follow but these beer battered fish tacos have crunch, flavor and they are incredibly moist!
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✅get the right fish! Choices like cod, mahi or even catfish work beautifully!
✅you gotta beer batter them! That beer batter just gives it that unique texture and flavor!!!
✅deep frying is the only way to achieve a good crunch factor! And super easy to do at home as by long as you follow my simple instructions!
✅and you gotta have the slaw! It add more crunch and a delicious flavor!
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I’ll be linking the recipe in my instastories so head over there and make sure swipe up to get all the nitty gritty recipe deets!

Soooo for my fellow Russian speakers... this morni

Soooo for my fellow Russian speakers... this morning I was supposed to have a call with the famous babushka fira to talk about our collaboration with @rjd_juf FOR a Passover cooking competition this Sunday at 7:00 CST. But... her daughter picked up the phone instead ❤️ hilarity ensued !
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✅Go to my story and click the link to join in on the fun this Sunday!
✅check out @rjd_juf for more details
✅head on over to @gariksuharik for more babafira and company funnies

So I’m sick as a dog with strept. What adult get

So I’m sick as a dog with strept. What adult gets strept ✋ this one!
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So instead I’m leaving you with this photo in hopes that once again I will gaze at my oven lovingly with a scotch in my hand😂. Until then I’ll clutch my tea and antibiotics 😆.
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Happy weekend everyone!
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And a very special thank you to my beautiful and talented friend @theandrearappaport for making me look this good❤️

So it’s international women’s day!❤️❤️

So it’s international women’s day!❤️❤️❤️
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Wishing all my favorite ladies, love, health, happiness and May all the food we eat today cause us no weight gain! 😜😜😜
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Love big! Think big! Laugh big! 👊👊👊👊

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