"Almond Orange Cake"

Super simple, moist and delicious cake. Made with almond meal, ricotta and orange flavor. A gluten free dessert. Perfect for the holidays or any day with hot cup of coffee.

"White Chocolate Clusters"

 Simple white chocolate no bake cookies make a perfect sweet treat for coming holidays. Whether you call 'em cookies or you call 'em candy, there's one thing we can all agree on calling 'em - Yummy! My friend Nadia shared this recipe with me. I can't stop eating these delicious treats.

Rainbow Cake Pops

The beautiful Rainbow Cake Pops you see here were made by me (plot twist), aka Vika the daughter of Lea. That's why instead of Lea's Cooking, today is Vika's Cooking. These amazing little treats are ubiquitous by Starbucks. I mean why spend $2 for 1 cake pop when you can make them for cheaper. Here in this video I walk you through the steps to make your own cake pops. Whether you use homemade or store-bought cake and icing, you can still customize these adorable little treats to your hearts desire. Decorate them for any occasion! The process may be time consuming but the rewards are well worth the effort.

Dark Chocolate Ganache Recipe "КРЕМ ГАНАШ "

Ganache -- a smooth mixture of chocolate and cream -- is one of the richest, most luscious of all chocolate frostings. The frosting is made in the same manner as the chocolate ganache glaze, and then allowed to thicken until the frosting is spreadable. In ganache recipes, the proportions of chocolate to cream vary depending on whether it will be a coating, filling, or truffle. This recipe is a standard 1-to-1 weight ratio of chocolate to cream, which is good for coating cakes. Lately I been using ganache under the fondant. It holds the cake shape really well.

How to Make French Macarons

A macaron is a sweet meringue-like cookie which is filled with ganache, buttercream, or jam.  It is shell-like on the outside a little chewy on the inside and easily melts in your mouth. We love macarons because they are sweet and beautiful and the flavor possibilities are endless! Each one is a treat to eat and a combination of flavors makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift! Macarons have a enviable reputation for being difficult to make. They aren't the easiest, but they are not so difficult as you can see with this recipe. My 14 year old daughter learned how to make em, so it's not that hard :)

"Stained Glass Heart Cookies Tutorial"

Make your own tasty stained glass cookies this Valentines day. For a fun family activity, fill the centers of cut out cookies with crushed hard candies. The candies melt during baking to resemble stained glass. We had so much fun making these with kids.

Apple Filled Buns "Bulochki" {Russian Yeast Rolls}

These are all time favorite yeast bulochki. You can fill em with any sweet fillings you like. Most common filling  is Poppy Seeds. I made em with Apple filling this time. This is a small portion it make 15-17 small sized buns. It's my favorite dough recipe now always turns out great and so simple to make. My Instagram friend Vera shared this recipe with me. Thank you Vera :) 

"Orange Lemon Cupcakes"

Orange and cream is such a blissfully fresh and excitingly delicious flavor combination. It's one of my favorite combinations.  Reminiscent of a childhood ice cream pop treat, these cupcakes will make you feel like a kid again! A definite crowd-pleasing recipe. I made these for a baby shower. 

"Mandarin Mango Dessert Salad"

Mango flavored jello is stirred into whipped topping and then folded into a bowl of cottage cheese, popping bobas and mandarin oranges. It's a light and fluffy salad that is simple and easy to make. I got this recipe from a lady at our church.

Homemade Marzipan Truffles

If you're a marzipan fan, you'll find the combination of textures and flavors is wonderful. These  truffles are perfect for the coming holidays. 

"Cranberry Walnut White Fudge"

 It’s the holiday season!  Sweets are popping everywhere up in staff lunch rooms,  they’re tucked into special, snowflake-lined dishes in front entryways of people’s homes.  

Yes, sweets are everywhere, and they’re going to be tough to avoid.  These are a really sweet treats, they go so perfect with unsweetened coffee or tea.  So, dig in and enjoy! 

"Peppermint White Chocolate Pretzels"

Here is a sweet and salty snack recipe for your Christmas party snack. Easy recipe, and fun to do with the kids! My daughter made these for her tea party. It was a big hit!

"Apple Crumb Pie"

Making your own apple pie recipe is much easier than you think!  A classic apple pie takes a shortcut with easy Trader Joe's pie crust. This pie is absolutely amazing!!!

Mini Pumpkin Cheese Cakes

Pumpkin cheesecake made into cupcake size cups. Individual and easy to eat, these little cheesecakes are full of flavors of the fall. So tasty, cute, and totally YUMMY! These bite-size pumpkin cheesecakes have all the taste of the original cheesecake.

"Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins"

This is a simple and unbelievably delicious recipe for pumpkin cream cheese muffins, topped with a cinnamon streusel. What a dazzling fall recipe! Perfect for parties.We really enjoyed em, hope you guys will too.

"Peach Galettes with Cream Cheese Filling"

Summer is almost over but there's still time to enjoy delicious peaches.  There's just something so incredibly intoxicating about the scent of a ripe peach.  These beautiful Peach Galettes made with pastry puff crust that is topped with a layer of creme cheese and slices of fresh peaches on top. 

Cream Cheese Blueberry Muffin Pies

These are a delightful treats, the best muffin pies ever!!! Delicious, perfect summer dessert! Cream cheese and blueberries are baked in a flaky dough and topped with streusel.  And it's surprisingly easy to make. My sister made em for us when we came to visit her. This recipe is definitely a keeper. 

Berry Pretzel Parfait

Super easy to make and sure to impress, you may not want to share em! A rich and creamy modern twist on a childhood favorite. What could be better for a summers day dessert, than this parfait recipe  which serves a blueberry, strawberry and cherry parfait with coconut cream.

Party Jello

Red, White and Blue for 4th of July! Jello could be made like Jello Cake or individual glass cups. It's made with the twist. This recipe makes 7,  5 oz cups.

How to Make Russian Chocolate Cheesecake Bites {Глазированные сырки}

These are little bars of flavored sweet cheese with a dark chocolate coating. These are healthy and delicious. A rich and creamy dessert made with ricotta, vanilla bean and a few other ingredients. You can make these sirki into cake pops or like traditional, rectangular way. Simple and easy to make for summer dessert.