Piroshki are a classic Russian/ Ukrainian specialty. You can make them with fruit, mashed potatoes, meat or cheese. These have apples in them. Make these on a warm day when you can open your windows and air out the house; unless you like the “fried” aroma. These fluffy goodies are delicious and get devoured quickly.
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This is David’s handiwork. He saw Mama blogging and wanted to have at it.
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This was my favorite menu item at Chilis until they discontinued it. The peanut dipping sauce tastes just like I remember it. Lettuce wraps are a healthy option for lunch or dinner. Vadim’s co-worker, Terah Iglesias, shared this recipe with him about a month ago and its allready a family favorite. We’ve made it several times; lunch for two, and even dinner for 8. Everyone loved it. It’s simple to prepare, especially if you have a mandoline to do the veggie slicing. The only thing that needs cooking is the chicken. Thank you Terah!
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We celebrated Valentines Day at Alla and Slavik’s this year.
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This recipe comes from my Aunt Tanya in Washington. Seems like everyone in our family has adopted these chicken skewers. It’s perfect for parties or your next family meal. Marinating the chicken in mayo and breading makes it tender and juicy. I give it two thumbs up.
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Pathobiology,…. Pathophysiology, whatever. Its been my most difficult class so far (content wise). I took Anatomy and Physiology in a 5 week session during the summer and that was the most intense class because there was sooo much to cram in with so little time. But Patho….ugh. 
This photo is how I feel when I’m taking the quizes (no, that’s not David, just a picture I found on google – it was either this or a picture of Bush – the baby was cuter). Patho is a combination of Chemistry and A&P and biology. I have to be able to draw on everything I learned from those classes. This one class has kept me really tied up; hence the blog neglect – my apologies. Well, I’m posting my aunts fabulous chicken skewers today. Hope you try them. They are well worth the time and they are fairly straightforward (unlike my Patho class). It’s so much nicer to think about food….(sigh)
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My hubby came up with these after gathering ideas from his mom. They are truly the best katleti I’ve ever had. He bakes them after sautéing and they come out juicy and tender. You aren’t really Russian or Ukrainian if you haven’t had katlety; end of discussion.
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We call these “canapky.” A canapé is a small, decorative finger food you eat in one bite; an hors d’oeuvre (zakuska). My aunt Anna is a great cook. She attended culinary school with my mom. Her spread for these canapes is the best I’ve tried. It’s flavorful and much healthier than my old recipe. There is NO butter! It’s replaced with laughing cow cheese. These are wildly delicious and super easy.
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If only babies had snooze buttons right? David usually sleeps soo well (and I’m thankful for sure); 7:30pm to 7:30am, or 7am. Today he started chatting over the monitor at 6, having friendly conversations with the pooh bears dancing on his crib bumper. Continue Reading »
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I have to admit, the first time I tasted brie cheese (BY ITSELF), I thought it resembled stale laundry. I don’t believe its meant to be eaten alone. I picked up this idea from my friend Natalia K. She is a wonderful home cook who always comes up with something new and fancy. At our annual church camping trip, her camp site always smells best!
The combination of brie with walnuts, dripping with honey is addictive. It always goes fast when served at parties. (It was torture not to be able to indulge in this soft cheese dish while I was pregnant!) I split this recipe in half and enjoy it in the evening with my hubby. Of course that means we get to have it twice!
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Wrapping the cod in prosciutto keeps the fish moist and succulent. It looks super fancy, but is very easy. My sister Tanya showed me how to make this. I’ve made this dish for family and romantic dinners with my hubby. The prosciutto gives the flaky cod great flavor. I give it two thumbs up!
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Russian Tea Cakes are a popular treat. I even saw a knock off (boxed version) at costco this year. Why buy them when they are simple to make and nothing beats fresh, real ingredients. These almost always appear at our church banquets. There are slight variations of the recipe. I like to add more walnuts and sub half the flour with whole wheat. Hope you enjoy them. You will likely make them more than once!
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This chicken is named after the queen city of Ukraine; Kiev. Its a famous dish but most Ukrainians never prepared it at home because it was a gourmet treat. Chicken Kiev is considered ”the pinnacle of Russian cooking.”This s a modified version of the Russian Tea Room’s recipe. The original Chicken Kiev has a bone that sticks out like a handle (for presentation only). I’ve omitted the bone and created a recipe that is accessible to the everyday home chef. This dish takes some prep and practice, but it is sooo worth it! The first cut into the chicken releases a flavorful stream of hot butter which makes the chicken incredibly tender.
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Mom made these all the time when we were kids and she still makes them regularly. They are excellent with all kinds of toppings; sour cream, fresh fruit, jam, maple syrup… They are nothing like boxed pancakes or the junk from Ihop because they won’t taste like soggy bread the next day.
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Shuba means fur coat. This salad looks like one, hence the name. Originally this salad is made with herring. I know many people are turned off by the herring, while others love it. I used to be able to eat it until one day, my brother-in-law, Slavik, made it. It was quite tasty and I could not resist. However, I didn’t exactly think things through. I had that for breakfast the day after I had my wisdom teeth pulled and was on Vicodin for pain (side effect: nausea); it gets better. We decided to drive into the mountains (a two hour, windy road) to go mushroom picking. So to cut a nasty story short, I can no longer eat the original herring salad (shuba).
The idea to use smoked salmon actually came from my sister Tanya, who I believe is not a fan of the herring either. It’s so much better than herring! It’s the most bazaar salad to those who haven’t seen it. My husbands co-workers tried it; ”What is it?” asks one; “I don’t know, but it’s good!” You can make the veggies ahead of time and assemble when you’re good and ready.
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Posted in Russian/Ukrainian, Salad | Tagged Fur Coat Recipe, Herring Salad, how to make herring salad, How to make shuba, Russian Salad Recipe, Russian shooba recipe, Russian Shuba Recipe, Salmon Salad, Shooba, Shooba Recipe | 4 Comments »
