"Marinated Oyster Mushrooms"

Pickled Straw or Oyster Mushrooms is a traditional Russian and Middle European side dish and condiment.  As a "ready-to-eat product, it does not require much preparation.  It can be consumed with other appetizers  on cold meat sandwiches, added to salads and other cold dishes.  It stimulates digestions and activates appetite. This recipe is perfect for large parties. 

"Ambrosia Dessert Pasta Salad"

A delicious creamy, fruity pasta salad.  It’s a favorite at family get togethers.  The pasta looks similar to tapioca after it’s cooked.  If you make this salad and take it to a party, be prepared to be asked for the recipe:) I got this recipe from my sister in law at Thanksgiving party. I couldn't get enough of this salad, it's that good. I added peaches to it, and it taste even more delicious .

Pastry Puff Vanilla Bean Cream Horns "Trubochki"

 Surprisingly simple to make and so delicious, cream horns are a very special treat. Cream Horns (also called Trubochki) are made of  Pastry Puff. Filled with very light and delightful whipped cream. Try one for yourself and you will be delighted. I finally ordered my Cream Horn Molds. Really excited to make these for my neighbors, teachers etc.  for Christmas.  

Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas

Though it is true that Christmas is celebrated as the day of the Birth of Christ into this world, yet it also symbolizes a very deeply significant truth of the spiritual life. Jesus Christ is the very personification of Divinity. Christ it is EXTREMELY important to us Christians. We celebrate the miracle-virgin birth of the Savior of the World. Without this birth there would be no salvation. Christmas is also a time where we exchange gifts (representing how God gave his son to us as a gift), and to many, giving and receiving is important. This simple tradition gives joy to those who partake, and brings family and friends closer together. This is exiting time of the year for my family. Here is some ideas to make your holiday dinner planning  easier:)))

"Eggplant Rolls"

 These delicious rolls are perfect for parties and holidays. Delicious baked or fried eggplant slices rolled and stuffed with a savory mushrooms, bell pepper and carrot filling. This can be a great vegetarian entrée or a tasty side dish to your favorite meal.

Russian Honey Layered Cake Medovik "Медовик"

Medovik is one of the most popular cakes in Russia. It is also known as Honey layered cake. Well, this is my favorite cake. Since I can remember at parties and weddings we always had it. It's full of honey flavor, aroma and it's really soft. Perfect for coming holidays.  One of my readers Monika asked for this recipe. It took a while for me, but here it is:))) 

Kid Favorite Chicken Tortillas

This easy chicken quesadilla recipe stuffed with chicken, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese is  perfect for kids. This is too easy for it to call a recipe. It's just a idea what to make for kids. I make it for my kids all the time. They love it, teenagers and toddlers.

The Easiest Kids Pizza Ever

This was an idea when my 5 year old asked for pizza. I came up with this pizza with what I had on hand. It came out to be the delicious 5 min pizza. It's awesome that you can customize this pizza for each person to their taste. I want to share this with everybody, so you all can enjoy making this pizza with your kids.

Easy Meringue Cake "Earl Ruins!" {Графские Pазвалины}

A simple recipe, you can make in 20 min! With little effort and without spending a lot of time - make "Earl ruins!" cake. It looks impressive, it's very tasty and easy to make. You can add all kinds of nuts, fruits, toppings, chocolate...  

"Caramelized Cinnamon Tortilla Chips"

This is the easiest sweet snack ever.  Have left over tortillas? Use them to make your own homemade tortilla chips. I made em with whole wheat tortillas too, my kids love em.  Here is my simple recipe with step by step photos.

Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice

Fried Rice is the most-ordered Chinese food in the world. This is an easy fried rice recipe. A great way to use up leftover rice with sweet soy sauce. This recipe is great for any custom taste, you can make it into vegetarian or seafood versions.  I love rice and I make lots of dishes with it. Russian Plov is our all time favorite then Fried Rice, Shrimp and Rice Burritto, Rice and Cream, Russian Chicken Rice Tefteli and Sushi. 

Gum Paste Recipe

Homemade gum paste is better than premade in most cases because it is less expensive and creates a product that is easier to use. Premade gum paste tends to be a little stiffer and more likely to crack. There are four elements to making gum paste which are ingredients, mixing, kneading and storing.It is important to allot enough time when creating gum paste because each step is crucial to the finished product and ultimately the flowers you create. I started learning with fondant, because I could go and buy the ingredients. I moved on to gum paste now and loving it. Gum paste is similar to fondant  in many ways. It is a pliable sugar dough that you can roll, mold and shape into virtually any figure you desire. Many fondant tools also work with gum paste. The major difference lies in the fact that gum paste dries much quicker, and harder, than fondant. 

I am selling my gumpaste creations at my  Etsy Shop

"Nutella Swirled Birthday Cake"

This swirl of Nutella cake taste delicious!  Nutella swirl cakes is perfect combination of hazelnut and chocolate. My daughter turned 13 and I made this cake for her Birthday party.


Check out my Etsy Shop for cake decorations!