These Cake Truffles are so good! They are coated in melted chocolate and made pretty with white chocolate. Yum!

The first cut into the Chicken Kiev releases a flavorful stream of hot butter which makes the chicken incredibly tender.

These marinated mini bell peppers makes a vibrant and impressive side dish and features all the colors of Fall.

This Cabbage and Cucumber Salad is perfect for Fall. The flavor and smell of sunflower oil makes a great tasting salad.

You’ll get to know your peaches over a couple days and and be rewarded with some mighty fine preserves.

Stuffed peppers are a meal in themselves; a classic Russian and Ukrainian dish. Enjoy!

It’s all in the beets. This Russian Cold Soup is absolutely perfect for a hot summer day,

Kompot is a fruit juice made by nearly every Russian and Ukrainian family. Enjoy it on a hot summer day with some ice.

I’m so happy to share my mom’s famous Russian sweet buns. They are incredibly soft. Step-by-step photos included.

If you’ve never tried buckwheat, start here! Yep those are mushrooms in there. It’s crazy healthy so go ahead with that second helping!

These sour cherry-filled dumplings make a delicious, sweet summer treat.

These tea sandwiches are so simple, I’m embarrassed to call this a recipe… It’s an idea and a darn good one. The spread is fantastic!

Blackcurrant Rugelach; it doesn’t get any better than this folks…flaky, soft and perfect little Russian pastries.

Everyone loved this meatball soup, most of it was gone in just a few hours. It’s a winner for sure!

Braised Cabbage With Beef – I grew up on this stuff!

Strawberry Party Punch – easy and delicious. Make this for your next event and your punch bowl will stay busy.

If you are craving something cold and refreshing, this is it! Strawberry lemonade makes for a great party drink :)

Unlike any potato salad you’ve ever tried. This classic Russian salad is a meal in itself.

The texture is amazingly smooth and the semi-tart blueberry topping is a perfect match!

Traditional Polish, Ukrainian poppy-seed Christmas dessert (in Polish)

Delicious borscht to warm you up in winter

Traditional Ukrainian dish with cherries (in Ukrainian)