By the end of winter, I would much rather see sunshine, the sea, and palm trees. But we cook with what we have, so in this case, I am creating …
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Pierogi with Sauerkraut Filling
This is a typical weekend dish, at least for us, because during the week there is no time to fiddle with homemade pasta and the filling. Although the filling can …
Pistachio Rugelach – Jewish-style Cream Cheese Pastries
This masterpiece of Jewish cuisine is one of my all-time favorites. I love its tender, flaky, and crunchy texture, not to mention the endless possibilities for the filling. Most recently, …
Mushroom Piroshki – Traditional Russian Yeast Pastries
Together with my favorite book club, we read Marina Stepnova’s „The Women of Lazarus”. This is how the idea for piroshki came to me, as they appear several times in …
Edamame Salad with Purple Sweet Potato and Feta
Azt hiszem meg is van a kedvenc januári salátám. Színpompás, ízletes és tele van tápanyagokkal. Két alapanyagból – edamame bab, lila édesburgonya – indultam ki és amikor elkezdtem elkészíteni, még …
Hazelnut Meringues with Nutella Filling
I don’t know how it is for others, but we always have leftover egg whites. Around the holidays, they really pile up, so I have to find a way to …
Puff Pastry Wreaths with Savory Toppings
A show-stopping appetizer that doesn’t require breaking a sweat in the kitchen. I love recipes like this. The base is a wreath made of puff pastry, which I bake in …
Vatrushka with Sweet Cheese and Cherries
Also known as “Ox Eye,” vatrushka, or Carlsbad-style sweet cheese pastry, this traditional Eastern European bake comes in many variations. It can be made with raisins, blueberries, and there is …
Tuna Spread with Pink Peppercorns and Lime
Every family has a go-to tuna spread recipe. But sometimes a touch of novelty is just what you need. This time I used pink pepper instead of regular pepper. Spring …
French-Style Roasted Potatoes with Mustard Dressing
A more refined and flavorful version of fried potatoes – the French way. I love that it’s baked in the oven, so no oil smell in the house. I dislike …
