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Food & Recipes
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Oven-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
This year, I decided to take my pumpkin carving to the next level by making use of the pumpkin seeds.
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Mini-Pizzas for the Mini-Mes
One should always keep a spare tube of pizza dough in the fridge. It comes really handy when there is nothing else in the house, so toss together a few ingredients, and voilà! Try this mini pizza recipe.
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Curry-n’-Spice Chicken
Spices are an easy way to flavor your food without adding extra calories. This chicken dish is very colorful, bringing out all the fall colors into one tasty plate.
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Herring Salad
The Herring Salad is called “Seledka pod Shuboy” in Russian. The literal translation is – “herring under a coat.” It is very popular in Russia, so check out the recipe.
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Russian “White Salad”
A delicious Russian “White Salad” or “Olivje” recipe.
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Spicy Pecans
These spicy pecans are great to serve as a snack during holidays. The recipe is simple but makes quite a statement and will keep your guests coming back for more.
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Pumpkin Roll
Just like it’s not Thanksgiving without turkey, it’s not Thanksgiving without a Pumpkin Roll. I once tried a Pumpkin Roll at an office party, and I fell in love.
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Russian Plov (Rice Pilaf)
Although Plov comes primarily from Eastern heritage, it’s well adopted and popular in Russian cuisine. Here is my recipe.
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Apple Coffee Cake
This apple cake recipe is a quick solution for making a yummy dessert without spending much.
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Homemade Pizza
Pizza has a bad reputation for being considered “bad food.” However, with the right combination of ingredients, you can end up with a very tasty and healthy meal.
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Les Crêpes de Irene
Crêpes are very popular in Russian cuisine. So, here is my favorite thing to make at home!
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Cutie Pot-Pie
Here is a great kid-friendly recipe.These pot-pies are look so cute, and your child won’t be able to resist them!
