Eastern European Cheese Pancakes - Syrniki
Syrniki, delicious Eastern European cheese pancakes. These are usually made with farmers cheese/trovor, but ricotta cheese can be used as a substitute.
They taste incredibly delicious and require little time to prepare.
Russian Ring Cookies
These Russian ring-shaped cookies are crunchy, nutty, and not overly sweet. The recipe is very simple and there are no complicated ingredients, just eggs, flour, sugar, the usual. But it’s the proportion of these ingredients that makes the final product anything but usual, so unique and delicious.
Pavlova
Pavlova - a sugary cloud of distinctive textures, a light and airy dessert composed of meringues, whipped cream and fresh berries. As you bite into Pavlova you immediately taste crispiness and sweetness of meringues and fluffiness of whipped cream. The sweetness of merengues contrasts with tartness of berries and the crunchiness is balanced out with softness of whipped cream.
Cold Beets Soup Svekolnik
Summer is finally here and hot and humid days are ahead of us. To cool off, why not try this bright, crunchy and delicious cold soup Svekolnik made with beets, kefir and tons of greens! If you love kefir as much as I do, then you will love this soup. It is fully of vitamins and probiotics.
Brioche Buns
Bulochi is simply a Russian word for buns. These are so soft and pillowy, they can be eaten on its own or with jam, butter, anything your heart desires! My favorite way to eat them: with tea, butter and raspberry jam. They are delicious, and easy to make. Yum!
Hearty Meatball Soup
This Russian soup is made with soft and juicy meatballs will make surely satisfy your hunger. It can be devoured with or without sour cream.
Russian Beetroot Salad
Made with mayonnaise and garlic, this earthy beetroot salad packs tons of bright, creamy and delicious flavor, and can complement variety of meals.
Semi-Sweet Homemade Crepes
Impress yourself by following this recipe and realizing that these light and delicious crepes are not that difficult to make!