Although most people are familiar with the classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu, most have not attempted to make one completely from scratch. Tiramisu is a fantastic dessert that combines some of the best components of the pastry kitchen.
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Sourdough Honey Oatmeal Dutch Oven Bread
For those who have made and/or tasted homemade sourdough bread, we are true believers that there is no better bread! My kids grew up eating whole-grain bread and pastries made with fresh-milled flour so they are completely used to darker bread with a slight tang from the sourdough. But even if you have not been…
Russian Winter Spice Snowflakes
Most Russian children are very familiar with Pryaniki, a “cakey” cookie traditionally made with sourcream and honey. Most American children are well acquainted with molasses or gingerbread cookies which are both butter based and heavy on the spices. Growing up in America in a Russian home gave me the opportunity to be familiarized with both…
Eggplant Lasagna
Lasagna is well known and loved for the layers of gooey cheese, carb-laden pasta, and meat. Eggplant Lasagna is a gluten-free, vegetarian version that is quick to make and is the perfect option for hot summer days.
Vanilla New York Cheesecake
Mastering a classic New York Cheesecake is an irreplaceable skill. Cheesecake is a very popular dessert that shows up on just about every dessert menu in the country. It’s no mystery what makes it so appealing to folks.
Old Fashioned Corn Bread
Cornbread is the perfect transition into the cold season. Sweet, sunny and bright, reminding us of summer days. At the same time, cornbread is cozy and comforting to go along with a steamy bowl of chili or soup. Everyone must have a great cornbread recipe.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Marbled Banana Bread
One of the very few things I like about cooler weather is the urge to bake up something warm and delicious. For those who know me well, there are few things that I despise, and cold is one of them. Thankfully, a cozy chocolate banana bread will fulfill my craving for comfort on dreary cold…
Nutritious School Snack Bars
In our house granola bars, fig bars, protein bars all fall under one name: Snack Bars. Ever since the boys started talking they affectionally referred to anything in bar “form” as a snack. Bars are such a great way to pack full of healthy additions like flax, omegas, and protein.
Milano Copycat Cookies
Who doesn’t enjoy a sweet treat consisting of a delicately crunchy wafer cookie that sandwiches indulgent dark chocolate or raspberry filling? Kids and adults alike favor the “Milano Cookie” made by Pepperidge Farms for its satisfying rich butter taste and delicate flavors.
Russian Mocha Honey Cake (Белочка)
Белочка, which literally translates “Squirrel” from Russian, is a quicker and easier version of the Russian Honey Cake. My first encounter with this cake was the day before my wedding. To solve the problem of running out of dessert, (which would be catastrophic for a Russian wedding) my quick-witted bridesmaid aptly whipped up a dozen…
