About
Hi there! My name is Natasha Kravchuk. My handsome husband, Vadim and I happily run this blog together full time (more on that below).
I come from a family of fantastic cooks and I’m here to share generations of Ukrainian-American recipes that are homey, fresh, healthy, family-friendly, sometimes bizarre and occasionally naughty. We also have unique and decadent desserts from Europe and around the world.
My family:
I used to be so shy I thought no one would marry me until my husband came along and swept me off my feet. I married (up) to my wonderful husband Vadim over 15 years ago. We are blessed with two littles. Every recipe is tasted and approved by each of us and is often critiqued by relatives and friends. We live in Idaho, “Ida-who?” Potatoes, people. Potatoes! Our family attends Life Church in Boise. We strive to walk in love and live our lives by the word of God and life of Jesus.
My background:
We’re so thankful to be full time foodies. We’re living our dream because of you and I can’t thank you enough! I feel like God has worked all of my experiences together like a puzzle to bring me to this point. It took me a little bit to discover what God had in mind for me. I thank God for everything, without Whom I would be merely human (and that would suck).
Here’s the rundown:
*Starting as a teen, I worked for 7 years as a business intern
*I have a bachelors degree in Business (long story)
*I worked as a Realtor for 4 years during which I had an early mid-life crisis and cried alot (lets just say it wasn’t for me).
*I also have a Bachelors degree in Nursing (shorter story, but still long).
So, I’m a wife, mom, food blogger, entrepreneur, worship leader, and nurse. If I were a sandwich, I’d be a chicken bacon avocado on focaccia.
About Natasha’s Kitchen:
I started this food and family blog in 2009 as a way to share favorite recipes and events with family and friends. It has grown much larger than I could have imagined with well over 900 recipes and about 5 Million hungry visitors per month.
My goal for this site is for people around the world to really discover and fall in love with cooking (particularly Russian and Ukrainian food). I know its a big dream, but why would someone want a small dream?
This is a personal website and all of the recipes are tested and approved by my family. All of the photography is done by myself and I’m the one showing up in our videos. My husband edits the photos and videos (and he’s the videographer single handedly running 3 cameras at once).
Much of the knowledge I share comes from my Mama, Mama-in-law and family members. I am so thankful to have such amazing people in my life who generously share their rich knowledge of Cooking.
The ingredients we use are simple and easily accessible; not overly hoity-toity. My motto: if you can read (a well-written, tested and trusted recipe), you can cook
How I got Started Cooking:
I wasn’t always excited about cooking. When I got married in 2003, it became a necessity – “must eat to live” and Mom wasn’t doing the cooking anymore. We had a lot of frozen meals (pizza, corn dogs; #ewe #ewe #ewe) – and we ate out too much in the first year of our marriage. I had a free summer (and decided I would improve my cooking skills so we could live and eat healthier. I dove into cookbook after cookbook and plundered my mom’s recipe books. I was at the library all the time bringing home piles of cookbooks; I was hooked! I even read my mother’s cooking textbook from her college days (Mom completed her culinary program when we moved to the US). I had discovered the joy of cooking. Within a few months, my husband and I each lost about 5 pounds just from cooking more at home! Now I can’t stop cooking and thinking about cooking and dreaming about cooking… I was born for this!
Culture and Background
My family moved from Ukraine to the US as refugees when I was 4 years old. I grew up eating authentic Ukrainian and Russian food. No doubt many of my recipes will have a Slavic origin and influence. I do love Russian/Ukrainian food and I hope the recipes on this site invoke the same love in you for the rich variety of foods of the Slavic culture.
My recipe collection continues to grow. I love to try new recipes and will share my favorites with you. I hope you enjoy this blog and find recipes that will become your family favorites as well.
Thank you for visiting my recipe blog, commenting, pinning and sharing the recipes with your peeps. And come back soon!
If you would like your recipe featured on this site, email it to me by clicking here (warning: spammers will get hit in the face with unripe avocados).
Please note: This blog includes only my own opinions and is not professional advice. It is not intended to be a diet plan, although I try to post healthy-ish recipes, please talk to your Dr. for medical or dietary advice. I am not liable if you eat too many piroshki.
Hi! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. 
Привет и спасибо за Ваши рецепты. I’m first generation Russian and am glad to see many of the recipes I grew up with featured. I learned to cook from babushka and mama. One thing I don’t remember how to make is cherry vareniki. Do you have a recipe for them?
Hi Vera, we sure do! you can try our Cherry Pierogies recipe here. I hope you enjoy that.
what State is your video filmed in. Your new home is lovely.
Thank you Pam! We are in Idaho.
Hi Natasha,
really enjoyed reading your story and thank you for sharing it with us.
You’re hooked on cooking and I’m hooked on your sensational recipes.
I’ve saved your website on my desktop for easy access.
Margherita
(Australia but Italian born)
That’s so awesome, Margherita! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m happy to hear you are enjoying our recipes.
Natasha You are a beautiful healthy women you have a beautiful family God bless you All And I love your Cooking . Looks so colorful and healthy Brravo Brravo
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! You’re so nice! Thank you!
I love a good recipe, but it’s even better when the cook is a talented writer – and you, dear Natasha, really do possess a talent for writing.
I’ll be visiting your blog very often, that’s for sure.
All the best to you and your lovely family. Blessings!
Tatiana (Tanya) from Serbia
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Tanya. I’m all smiles!
Hi Natasha,I love the food you post and your recipes are great.You use a hand held chopper a lot and use it to scrape up things.I would like to get a ouple but can’t find them.Can you help? Thank you.
Thank you! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our recipes. Some of our favorites are found on our blog shop here. Is this what you are referring to?
Just subscribed to your YouTube channel and I’m loving it so far. The way you’re so animated and happy makes the videos extra enjoyable, and the recipes are just plain delicious. God bless you and your family!
Thank you so much for subscribing! You are so nice! Thank you for watching our channel, blessings to you.
I am 2nd generation American, 4 of my grandparents from Ukraine. I have been making pierogis, varenyky for over 50 yrs, varying the fillings and dough I used. I made your recipe today and say it was the best I have done in many years and I will continue to use this, from the dough to the potato filling. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!
thanks for all the love you put into your recipes, and for the variety; I always find something new and delicious to try
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
Thank you Natasha for all your inspirational videos!! You & your family truly are a blessing to foodies! I read your story of discovering the joy that cooking brings. A true inspiration to those whom discover your blog & videos. I just stumbled upon a video of yours thus morning & started finding out more info from & about you. God truly has blessed you and your family! Keep up the amazing work! Love it all!!!
Hi Claire, I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment.
Hi Natasha: I’m from Toronto Ontario Canada. I’m a real foodie and I love entertaining and cooking for my friends. I’m not very tech savvy and only recently been browsing through Facebook. I came across your shrimp fajita recipe and with a craving for shrimp, I made it tonight, including your sister’s amazing cilantro sauce. OMG I loved it. I really enjoyed it and it is a now go to favourite. Thank you much! BTW you have a lovely family
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! You’re so nice! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed our fajitas recipe, Mery. Thank you for sharing your great review!
Hi Natasha! I found your videos on facebook and can’t wait to dive into your recipes here. I have tried a few from your videos and my family loves them! I love how the ingredients are simple and easy to find. Thanks so much and keep up the good work!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Wendy. I’m so happy you discovered our blog too!
Hi Natasha! Loved the cheese steak video and you get props for the appearance and using the word hoagie! It must be difficult to get an authentic Italian roll in Idaho as we claim it’s our water that makes them unique here in Philly. I could almost smell the onions through the video. Only complaint – we don’t put mayo on ours! But by all means enjoy it the way you like. Job well done!
Keep up with great work!
Jo
Thank you for that great feedback, Joanna!
Hi Natasha. I am Ukrainian myself, live in US since 2002. I was looking for the dill pickles recipes and came across your site. I canned pickles with your Canned Dill Pickle Recipe. It came up soooo good! And I know the taste of REAL Ukrainian cuisine! I am definitely coming back here for more delicious recipes and will recommend it to others! Thank you! May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your family!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Iryna.
Hi Natasha, I am a quite experienced cook but a new reader / viewer of your blog. Just wanted to let you know, that as a USSR-born myself, I love the mix of traditional Russian/Ukranian recepies and modern American cuisine.
I also enjoy your outgoing and cute manner and sense of humor. Keep up the good work!
You’re so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Nadia!
Hi Natasha,
Quick question… what meat thermometer (brand/model) do you use?
I enjoy your recipes! Thank you!
Hi Theresa, most of our favorite items can be found in our shop here.
I am getting ready to make the Vanilla recipe. I got a very good deal on Ebay for a lot of vanilla beans. Can I use 1 bean cut in half per 4oz of vodka, or do I need 1.5 beans?
Hi Ellen, using less than directed will still work but it will take longer to get a darker colored vanilla and won’t have quite the same depth of flavor.
Our favorite restaurant is ‘The Spaghetti Factory’ and we used to go there all the time. The only problem is now that we live in Houston, the closest one is located in Nashville Tn…. 800 miles away. lol Is there any chance you can copy their amazing Clam Sauce. Some have tried but they are not close. lol I bet you could do it.
Oh no! That is a far drive for dinner! I have not tried that to advise on a recipe. But thank you for that suggestion!
Thanks so much for this great blog. I’m determined to get better in the kitchen, and Natasha’s Kitchen has got a mountain of great recipies to practice with! My family and coworkers thank you for the treats.
Though I must tell you, your children have exceeded the allowable cuteness quotient for one family. Seriously, what an adorable pair. All the best and thanks again.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
Hi Natasha, It is so good to see someone that is happy to declare their faith. This is the first time I have come across your blog and like yourself I come from a line of very good cooks. Although believe it or not I have never made a sponge cake. Lots of other cakes but not sponge. So I am wondering if your sponge cake recipe could be double or tripled as I need to make a cake for my brother’s 70th birthday which is in two weeks! Most recipes are for round sponges. I need to make a rectangle cake because it will be for 30 people. My tin is stainless steel and the size is 34 & 1/2 cms x 26cms. I Am hoping you can help me. It is going to be layered with custard and soaked with liquor. Many thanks,Anna
Hi Anna, thank you for that feedback, you’re so nice. I haven’t tested with that size to advie but some of our readers have left great tips for how much to make for certain tins in the comment section of the recipe. I recommend looking through those comments for that.
Thank you for all your awesome recipes. I love them all. Your a delight to watch.
Aww that’s the best! Thank you for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles reading this.
Enjoy your recipes very much. Hubby & I are not disappointed with them. Do u by any chance have the recipes from your videos written out? Hard to write down while video is playing.
Hi Grace, all of our recipes are written out on this site. Feel free to search the recipe following the search bar above.
Only now discovering this blog. The write-up is fun, full of humor and down to earth realness and I also love that you’re a part of the Body of Christ. Your gift certainly has made room for you. Keep pressing on Sis
Fellow foodie
P.S.
Absolutely the 3 cheese lasagna recipe🍴
Hi Carolyn, I’m so happy you have enjoyed our recipes and blog! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment
Hi Natasha,
Greetings from India. I chanced upon your blog on my fb feed. Your food looks amazing and am sure would taste great as well. I absolutely love watching your salad videos. Hope to make one of those very soon.
You’re so nice! Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed our recipes!
Hello Natasha, I am a baker, Italian, and I love to cook. I am 71, a widow, I miss my husband every minute of everyday, but you bring me joy.
When I first saw you a few months ago, I fell in love with you, you are genuine, and a sweetheart. Looks like you have a beautiful family, many blessing, to the four of you. You have captured many hearts, and your recipes are great..I look forward to your videos Sincerely Rebecca
Hi Rebecca, you are so nice. Thank you so much for sharing this thoughtful feedback and support. I am smiling big reading your comments. Blessings to you dear.
Natasha, I love your site, your story, and your recipes! Thanks for sharing!
You’re so nice! Thank you Rebecca! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your recipes. I check out your recipes first before anywhere else. I’ve never been disappointed. Thanks so much!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
Love your blueberry lemon cake but my guy needs to be gluten-free. Just made recipe with GF flour and it seemed dryer and more dense. Any suggestions?
Hi Deborah, several of our readers have reported great results using gluten-free flour without getting dense. Here is what one of our readers wrote “I honestly haven’t tested this with gluten free flour but there was one person who wrote in and shared their experience: ”used Cup4Cup Gluten Free Multipurpose Flour. It is expensive but the best I’ve tried so far. Anyway, the cake came out great. We loved it and I’m planning to make it again for Easter. Just wanted to let any possible gluten intolerant folks now.” I also recommend reading our post on measuring to make sure that was done accurately.
I have found your blog/recipes/videos to be delightful!! I’m making the overnight cinnamon rolls as we speak for my moms birthday brunch this morning 🎉 we made several other dishes, for dinner usually, and you write out your steps very clearly and precise, so it is easy to follow- THANK YOU! Great job at doing you 😉 Look me up on social media @twiterlesamber and you might spy your recipes!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and I hope you love the cinnamon rolls! Happy birthday to your Mom!
I LOVE your blog, videos, and your quirky personality. Always a joy watching you cook and getting some great ideas.
You’re so nice! Thank you, Genie! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes!
Loved your blog and cooking. Your positive energy makes the video fun to watch. Thank you for putting up many wonderful, delicious, and easy receipes.
You’re so welcome. Thank you for that thoughtful feedback and wonderful compliment.
Your site is my favorite. Two questions, what brand of hot plate do you use for your shows and how powerful is it? Also, I see you have a kitchen aid mixer. Would love to see you make fresh pasta on a blog show. Keep us being who you are, you are an incentive in life.
Hi Marjorie, Our favorite kitchen items can be found following this link here. & thank you for that wonderful compliment, you’re so nice.
I love your recipes!! I cook Pork Tenderloin using your wonderful recipe. My hubby loves it. I am going to make one or two of your sandwiches this weekend. I have been cooking for 30 years and your recipes add spice to my collection. Your videos are great! Thank you so much.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
You are a precious soul, and I just love watching you being funny and hilarious in your videos. I just bookmarked your banana nut bread recipe and cannot wait to make it. Congratulations to you & your sweet family. Keep on keeping on young lady ~`♡`~
You’re so nice! Thank you for that thoughtful feedback.
So talented, your such a doll !! I enjoy watching your enthusiasm!! I cooked several of your dishes before keto, and now that I any KETO for life I have seen many KETO approved that I have tried. I’m a BIG FAN giggles. Thank you for all that you do.
You’re very welcome! I’m so glad this is helpful and you have enjoyed our recipes! Thank you Sheree!
Looks delish….any suggestions for replacing rice (high carb for diabetic). Without rice GREAT recipe for us.
Hi Kame, can you post your question on the recipe you are referring to? thank you!
I enjoy looking at your recipes and finding something good to cook for dinner. My husband is picky, so I have to find a recipe with food that he likes.
We have so many options on the blog! I hope our recipes help with that!
Do you have a simple recipe for Tartar Sauce? I love Claussen’s garlic pickles.
Hi Debby, I have the best recipe for tartar sauce here!
Natasha, I’m making your plum jam recipe and saw that you wish you knew the name of your plum tree. I can solve this for you as I have the same small tree that produces the plums you have in the picture. It is called a “Mount Royal Plum”
That’s so awesome Shannon!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Your videos and recipes bring the joy of cooking into our life. We can’t thank you enough. Your pictures are fabulous. Is there a link to see what type of camera you are using lately? I would like to take beautiful pictures of my family. Thanks for sharing your happiness with us.
I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words, Christi. I am smiling big reading your comment
Hello Natasha. What a wonderful blog. Love many of your recipes. Also how simple you make them, for everyone to make without being overwhelmed and wanting to give up. God bless you and all you do and love.
You’re so nice! Thank you!
Can the lemon blueberry cake be frozen? Thank you
Hi Rita, I haven’t tried freezing it but I think that should work fine.
Praise Jesus, I am so glad to see a Christian couple working together. I love your website. I love to cook and your recipes are so easy and nutritious. Thank your for sharing your recipes. I love Jesus, too.
Hi Eileen, I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment. Blessings to you.
Greetings from NH.
we are having a Ukrainian party benefit for the museum that I work in. I visited your country in 2000 and loved it of course.
Thank you for,this lovely blog. Found it by accident when looking for Ukrainian recipes.
That sounds like an amazing happy accident. thank you for sharing that with me.
Absolutely love your recipes! I make several a week! Would you suggest a few dessert ideas for a service dog fundraising bake sale? Your Chocolate cake is a must!
Hi Michelle, hand-held desserts are always fun like eclairs or cream puffs or macarons.
Hi Natasha,
I am huge fan of you. I can’t express how happy I feel when you start your video/presentation with such beautiful smile & full of energy. I have tried few of your recipes and must say, all turned out absolutely delicious. I never liked cooking but for the last 12 months I have found a new joy in cooking and hardly dine out.
The ‘food tasting’ scene is equally entertaining:):):)
Thank you and your family for this great work.
Best wishes
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Noronha. I’m all smiles!
I meant IDAHO! lol
This is the best! Thank you for sharing your recipes, family and upbeat self. You make me want to go to Utah and visit your church! Every single recipe I have tried has been a winner, and you don’t see that on many sites. I have told all six of my kids that your blog is the go to place to feed their families!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Debra.
Natasha!You not only give recipes and cook well, you also tell so interesting stories before . This is a talent to able beautifully describe everything. Very creative and multi talented. Such a beautiful family!
You’re so nice! Thank you, Yelena!
So glad I came across your blog! Love your videos and the dessert recipes. I am a sugar addict
How do you stay so trim?? Your cakes and desserts look so scrumptious
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Nisha. I’m glad you’re enjoying our recipes.
My daughter used your lemon blueberry muffin recipe (with a few small alterations) and entered it in her County Fair. She won Reserve Grand Champion and got a trophy.
Awww that is awesome!! I’m so happy to hear that and congratulations to your daughter. Thank you for sharing that with me!
I just want to thank you for your website. I was bored of my same old recipes and found myself unable to come up with anything new I really enjoyed. Now you are my go to website. Literally, every day I go to my fridge, see what veggies/ meat I have put them in your search bar and I find something amazing to feed my family. Again thank you from one mom to another!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
Wow, a very beautiful family and I found you by accident as I was looking for a cabbage casserole and here you are. Wrote it all down and will be making it tomorrow after I go to the grocery store. I love trying new foreign foods, so please keep them coming. Thank you for this blog.
You got it Sherian! Thank you for that wonderful compliment and I’m so glad you discoverfed our blog.
Hi Natasha…….. Saw the recipe for mini cheesecakes. Was wondering if you would be successful if you used all ingredients to make a regular cheesecake. If so what or how to increase the ingredients. Is it possible?
Hi Irma, I recommend using this recipe here for a full cheesecake. Just change the topping to what you’d like.
Hi Natasha…Greetings from Ontario Canada!
I LOVE YOUR RECIPES and YOUR VIBE!
I was tired of cooking and now just my husband and I to cook for and I needed a boost. We want to eat tasty and healthy and your recipes are so perfect for us….not complicated or time consuming because retirement is busy. I’m enjoying cooking again thanks to you!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing that with me, Laura.
You certainly have learned your craft, you are now the teacher! You have a wonderful family and you are finding true fulfillment in life. G-D bless you all.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment, David!
Hi Natasha your profile is very nice.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment!
Hi Natasha, I have been using your recipes for a long tome now but have only just decided to write to you. I come from New Zealand and I have used your recipes many times my husbands favourite is Shrimp Pasta. I love trying your different dishes and this weekend I will try the Chicken Legs with Garlic and Dijon mustard. Can’t wait.
Hi Raye, That’s so exciting! I’ll have to tell my Kiwi friends I have visitors from New Zealand on the blog! Thank you for reaching out!
I would like recipez in french please
Have a good pickled watermelon recipe? The Adjika was spot on so I figured you may have this as well. Thanks!
Hi Morgan, I don’t and I haven’t tried that but sounds intriguing!
Hi, I just love watching you cook, your recipes are simple and easy to understand. Do you have a cookbook? I would love to have one, Thank you so much for such delicous recipes,
You’re so nice! Thank you, Lisa! No cookbook at this time but stay tuned we do have plans in the works.
Hi Natasha. You are such a wonderful chef and my family loves your recipes! I made the Lemon Chicken Pasta when my dad came over for dinner, and we all enjoyed seconds! I also made your Beef Stroganoff, which my husband loved! But our new favorite recipe is your Creamy Shrimp Alfredo-absolutely delicious! I made it for my mother-in-law and she raved about it, too. I look forward to trying your asparagus casserole with it next time. Tonight I’m going to try your Mexican Casserole. My family loves watching your cooking videos and your recipes.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Natasha – Good Morning! I love, love, love all of your recipes. I am a nutrition coach and always want to pass these on to my clients but have to remind them about portion sizes. Can you do a video about portion sizes for me? (LOL) for all of your watchers? Some ideas that you can still eat anything you want but smaller portions? And eat slow…..
Thanks for all you do?
Hi. I am Wynetta from India.
Love the recipe I tried from your blog. Simple, easy to make and most of the ingredients are available.
I will be trying some more. Thank you very much.
God bless you and your lovely family
Best wishes always.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Hey Natasha!
I love all the beautiful things about a really nice cake and your Apple Cake hit the spot for me when I made it last winter! It was light and fluffy, not overly sweet, had wonderful texture and color and smelled beyond delicious while it was baking. Unfortunately, I have to pass up this cake now due to my gluten and dairy allergies. I want to try to replicate it with GF flour, so that I can enjoy it again!
Thank you for sharing that with me Natasha! If you experiment with GF flour I’d love to know how you like that!
Just love all your recipes I have tried.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
I love all your recipes i have tried.Jackie!
Hi there. Just finished the chicken casserole w/mushrooms & onions & sauce. I generally cook w/o salt…and the recipe could use MUCH more ground pepper and garlic. I used thigh meat as breast meat is just too expensive (I’m on social security now). Thigh meat is somewhat more stronly flavored but not disagreably so for me. My cats thinks it’s the cat’s meowwwwwwww.
Hi Larry, thank you for sharing that with me and I hope you love the casserole.
Hi just joined Natasha’s kitchen and the recipes look excellent hoping to get started. Was wondering if you doing baking such as a good recipe for Banana bread, muffins, and oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies, Thanks
Hi Veronica, thank you so much for subscribing! I’m so happy you found our blog! Yes! We actually have most of those on our blog already. When you go to natashaskitchen.com you will find a search window in the top right corner. Here are some links for you. Banana Bread, Muffins, Chocolate chip cookies. I hope that helps
Love, love your recipes…..from New Jersey…….Maureen T.
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
For the 30 min loaded potato soup can I use frozen diced potatoes? It says 4 lg potatoes so how many oz would I use of frozen
Hi Haley, I haven’t tested that but it should include the same amount of poatoes. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
I have loved all of your recipes for several years now and just saw you post on Instagram about being on KTVB, and I thought…wait a minute? I had no idea you’re in Idaho! We’re in Nampa! Just read your bio.
Keep it up, love your recipes and your spunk. 🙂
That’s so awesome Rachelle! Yes, we are right here in Idaho! I’m so happy you discovered our blog!
nice article.
I’m dying to make the no-bake strawberry cheesecake. However, I’m confused because you mention in your bio that mascarpone cheese ads more flavor. What would be the amount and instead of what? Please advise. Nickie Taylor
Hi Nickie, are you referring to this recipe here? We have the mascarpone listed in the ingredient list following that link. We used 12 ounces of it.
Love you Natasha from Africa Nigeria
I feel the love! Thank you!
Thank you for the fish taco recipe. It worked out quite well.
Hi! I arrived here because I just finished reading “the disappearance of Stephanie mailer” from Joel Dicker. I don’t know if it’s related to your blog, but it mention a Russian restaurant with this name 🙂
Loved the blog ! Going to try one recepie here in Argentina.
Hi Agus, definitly no connection here but that you for sharing that with us!
Where in uk can I buy cans of diced green chillies in juice as I want to make Mexican chicken and can’t find any
Hi Maureen, I wish I could tell you but I recommend calling around grocery stores or see if it is something you can order online?
Now i know why r u beautiful bcoz ur background os Ukrainian near russia central ssian states.women over there r famous for beauty..
Thank you for that compliment!
I like the recipes I have seen so far but in the nutritional information there is no serving size
Hi Linda, the serving size is located at the top of the recipe card and the nutritional table is per serving.
Hi. I have tried out a few of your recipes and I love the simplicity of preparation and the fact that I don’t have to shop for all the ingredients as its stuff I usually have at home already. My son who is 7 years old is quite a fussy eater and so far he has loved everything that I have tried! So thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Janitra!
Hi Natasha,
Since I’ve “discovered ” Natashas Kitchen, is nothing more than your advise, recipes, tips, etc….
I loved your new kitchen , therefor my next question: please, please tell me whats the name of that kitchen faucet and from where you took it.
Thanks.
Anyway – BIG, BIG fan.
Hi Simona, we have it linked in our Kitchen tour here.
Hola Natasha desde Tijuana, me encanta tu blog y tu cocina gracias por compartir tus recetas me en encantaron los cup cakes de blueberry y limón.
Thank you for sharing that with me all the way from Tijuana! I’m so happy you love our recipes!
I love your recipes and all of them I have tried have been great. I love cooking desert and get great reactions from friends..
Aww that’s the best! Thank you for sharing that Dale!
I have been a fan of yours for awhile now. You not only make great food, but you are very entertaining. One other thing is I also live in ID. Love it here, but am also a former Washitonian and loved it there. I am making your strawberry pretzel salad for a dessert, as my family loves pretzels. Thanks for sharing.
That’s so awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me!
I want to make Mexican chicken casserole but can’t find diced green chilliest in uk, can you help,
Regards
Maureen
Hey Natasha!
I didn’t really get into cooking until a few weeks ago when I wanted to find a new hobby and a way to distract myself.
I started looking through your videos, a bit reluctant as it stemmed from a lack of self confidence and I wondered, could I really do this? Anyway, the first recipe I have made is the Chicken Fettucine Alfredo and I have already made it 3 times, the 3rd time without the help of my mum! It was a great success.
Then I made it with Shrimp which I absolutely loved! I made a couple of mistakes like seasoning and the amount of cream I shouldve put in but hey, mistakes happen right?
Then I made a burger from your video which was suprisingly really easy and delicious.
The next on my list is Spaghetti Meatballs which I am excited about too.
Every week, I save up a little of my money to put towards ingredients for a new dish, usually from your videos. It brings a sense of excitement and responsibility knowing that I am saving money towards a hobby of mine.
Anyway, thank you for your recipes and you seem like you have a beautiful family
xo bella
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo! Sounds like you found a new favorite! I hope you love the Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe! Thank you for sharing that with me!
This is very interesting! But could be you please tell me how I might figure out the sodium mg on your Cowboy caviar! It sounds great! Ive recently been diagnosed with CHF heart disease & wonder how to break this down per serving. How much could you eat? Thank you if you can shed light on this subject. Good day!😊
Hi Roseann, there are 10 servings in that recipe so the recipe card is per serving. The sodium mg listed there are per serving. You could go a little lighter on salt or omit the additional salt if you are watching your salt intake and then just add Italian dressing to taste – start with half the amount called for and see if it is to your liking. That should significantly cut down the sodium. You can add more lemon juice to compensate for missing salt flavor.
Waouhh… I’m so happy to find this page. I’m a man, and always wanted to learn cooking for me and to do some surprises to my honey. It is so easy the way you explain but, by watching the video I literaly felt hungry😄😄. Im pretty sure because of you, ill be a good cook. My honey will be surprised.
I also believe in God, im happy you do too. You have an awesome family.
May God blesses you for what you do Natasha.
So nice to meet you! I’m so glad you are enjoying our channel and videos. Thank you for your encouraging words. It’s awesome to meet others who share the same faith. God bless you!!
The potato pancakes start out good with ingredients you list, but why would you leave out finely chopped onion and garlic. Can’t imagine these delicious pancakes without onion and garlic. Delicious!!
Hi Edie, you are more than welcome to add that. They are very versatile!
Hi, I am on WW and would love to try the Avocado Shrimp Salsa Recipe. It states serves 6, what would you say a serving portion would be so I can figure how many points? Thank you.
Hi Maggie, we don’t typically measure out the recipes that way but it would be about 1 cup in 1 serving for that one.
Hi,
I came across your blog. Great work! Interesting content and nice pictures.
I am a food blogger from Canada and I invite you to visit/follow my blog
Cheers, Angelika
Hi Angelika, I’m so happy you enjoyed our blog! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Natasha,
When making your Strawberry sauce are you able to freeze it to use at a later time.
Hi Maria, I haven’t tried but I think that should work fine since it is just strawberries and sugar. Keep in mind though, as with any frozen strawberry sauce, the color won’t be as vibrant as it is fresh once it’s thawed.
Hi Natasha, Recently had a girls dinner party and made your homemade chocolate mousse. OMG to die for. Made it a little fancy with wine glasses, whip cream and shaved chocolate. The hit of our girls night. Everyone wanted the recipe. Thanks for sharing and love the videos.
That souns fabulous Tracy! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I love the idea of serving it in a wine glass!
Hi Natasha, OMG I made so many of your recipes and love them. Recently had a dinner party for a bunch of girlfriends and made your homemade mousse. To Die for! So easy and everyone loved (LOVED) it. To make it more fancy put it in wine glasses with whip cream and shaved chocolate. It’s a favorite of mine now. Thanks for sharing
I’m so happy to her that Tracy! Thank you for that awesome feedback!
Hello there,
How about some Armenian recipes? Dolma? )))
Thank you for that suggestion! You are welcome to send more ideas and recipes our way!
I saw the no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe called for Mascarpone cheese, that isn’t available in my area at all. What can I use to replace it with?.
Hi Cristal! We love it with mascarpone but you are more than welcome to substitute it with more cream cheese.
What a beautiful family! I am definitely going to try your chicken tetrazzini recipe!
Hi Nancy! You’re so nice! Thank you for that compliment
Hi , Natasha , I love your recipes and I was so happy when I finally found a Christain food blogger ! I love your recipes and love watching your new videos every week ! God bless you and your family .
Aww that’s the best Hannah! I’m so happy you discovered our blog! Blessings to you!
Hello Natasha, I’m so happy I found you on the web! Thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes. I’m originally from Latvija and I grew up with Russian food and very muched missed it until I found your website. I was trilled to see your cooking. So far everything I have made from your recipes have been a success. You are wonderful to watch and you make cooking so easy. God bless your family and keep posting your recipes. I love cooking in general but you make me extra excited to cook for my family.
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying our recipe Sunny! Thank you for sharing your great feedback!
Hi Natasha I am so thrilled to have found such an easy and exciting new way of cooking really fresh recipes. I have made your shrimp fritters and lemon Alioli omg gorgeous. I have just made today cowboy caviar loving it as will my friends who are over for supper tonight. Also your artichoke and spinach dip that’s awesome. Thank you for being so inspiring and making me love healthy foods again and my love of cooking much appreciated Tricia in the UK keep up those fantastic videos xx
Wow! I’m so happy you loved all of those recipes Tricia! Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring comment with me!
I’ve been following your FB page for a year or so now. Your recipes and cooking is great. That’s not why I searched a way to communicate with you. I hope you and your husband read this.
You are what is wholesome and beautiful about America and life in general Natasha. I’m a great chef myself, but when I watch your video posts I’m enamored at the beauty of you. It’s not just me, my 2 daughters as well. But here me out because you need to know this; you are gorgeous and every little thing you do on your videos is so cute and so sweet it makes the food an afterthought. I find myself watching your videos just to see how much cuter you can be, and I’m never disappointed. Your husband is awesome too and obviously very handsome to have married you. What a great family and great American dream story. I can say enough about how every word or every look you give into the camera is as wholesome and beautiful as the plains of Texas. You are an American gem, you are Americas sweetheart. Everyone loves you. You will get your own show one day soon on network TV. America loves you.
Thank you for that amazing compliment! Wow! 🙂 I’m all smiles reading your message.
Natasha! I stumbled with one of your tuna recipes today and I loved it, it was simple yet really good and filling. I read your intro about your blog and I would be following. Maybe this can help me be a better cook myself 🙂
Thank you so much for subscribing! I’m so happy you are enjoying our blog and recipes! Thank you!
Hi
U are lucky ladie
Beautiful family I love your cooking
Your recipes are amazing good luck wishing you and your family all the best 🌹🌹
You’re so nice! Thank you Karima!
My late husband was an incredible chef and photographer as well and he would have loved your website if he was still here with us just accidentally happened on to it and your family is very blessed to have you I was very blessed to have had him for 28 years and I never had cook or go to the store it was very different from my first marriage I did all the baking for desserts and breads at first but he even taught my son to cook and my son taught his Dad it’s a wonderful thing thank for making my day
Wow! Thank you so so much for sharing this with all of us, Jennifer! I love that he took the time to cook for his family and especially teach is son! I love this, thank you!
Hi Natasha,
I really enjoy your recipes & so does my husband & family. Very glad I discovered you, thanks to FB 🙂 Your new kitchen looks great… The oven is to die for & so is your island!
Thank you for blogging and sharing. God Bless.
Love from,
Long Island NY
PS We have the same Corelle dishes! lol
Hi Annemarie, I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment
So nice to see your lucky family that has you with them. Husband is handsome and you make a wonderful couple. Your children are beautiful and handsome. Thank you for all the pictures. Your smile makes me happy!!!
Thank you for that thoughtful feedback Barbara! you are so sweet!
I just think you’re awesome!! Love your recipes and your bubbly personality!! Thank you for always brightening my day!! Continued blessings to you and your family!!
You’re so nice! Thank you!
Hi Natasha i just discover you in Facebook. I spend a lot of time in your youtube chanel. I just read your bio.
Im a nurse too !
Big kiss from belgium.
That’s so awesome Hana!! Thank you so much for watching our videos!
Enjoyed reading about how your journey brought you to food! I can say a lot of us are really thankful! 🙂
I’m always looking for new or different things. Today we came across “beef rib fingers” at the grocery. I’ve not had any luck finding a recipe on any trusted sites. Do you have any tasty recipes or suggestions on cooking them? Oven, grill or smoked?
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Cindy! I haven’t experimented with beef rib fingers before but we do have this awesome Fall of the Bone Ribs recipe you can use as a guide. I hope that helps.
Hi, Natasha!
I’ve been watching your recipes very often on Facebook months ago, but this is the first time I got to read the ‘About’ section. It is a pretty interesting life story, and you guys have a lovely family.
I appreciate all the hard work making those amazing videos. Clear Neat. Well edited. I love what you do, because I love to cook, too, and watching your videos makes me think of joining the Blogger community… Who knows.
Please keep sharing your ideas!
Hi Ricardo, thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m so happy you finally stopped by our blog!
Wow, what an amazing story!!!
I thank God for your life.
You’re so nice! Thank you! Blessing to you!
Hi, Natasha. I’m from Mauritius and I am a really big fan of your recipes. I cant tell you how much I love them because they are really easy to follow. My husband has study and work in Russia for many years before we got married and he loves Russian food this is how I came across your blog. If I have to give you stars for all your recipes it would be infinity stars.
Hi Tasneem, I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment.
Hello Natasha, I have tried your Strawberry Cake (in springform pan) and it was a HIT for our daughters 21st Birthday! I am wondering can I bake it and take it camping. Maybe make cup cakes with the recipe? I know it would be a big hit and just wanted your thoughts. Would it be ok?
Hi Nannette, It is best on day one and should be refrigerated if not eaten the same day. I have enjoyed this up to 3 days in the fridge after making it but it has never lasted longer than that. If you have a camper with a fridge or a cold cooler that’s dry that would help. I haven’t tested that a cupcake so I cannot advise but if you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
I was looking for a mango cake recipe for my daughters bridal shower and after reading several recipes online I decided to make yours, I doubled the recipe and made the bottom one pineapple and rum raisin and the top tier with the fresh mango (I also chopped some mango into the puree) The cake was a hit and when I went back to print the recipe for a friend I noticed that you’re Ukrainian what a pleasant surprise, I’m also from Ukraine and will be checking out your recipes. Thank you
Hi Zenia, I’m so happy to hear you loved the mango cake! So nice to e-meet you!
My mama told me about your blog!! Since I moved out of her (Slavic food-filled) house, I need a resource to make these foods myself. Thank you!
– Masha
You’re so welcome! I’m so happy you discovered our blog!
Natasha
What was that oil anti spill cover that you used for keepong your stowe clean?
Hi Slav, I have it listed here in our Amazon affiliate shop.
Natasha,
Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes,and starting this blog! You are one of my most favorite websites for recipes now! I love how easy it is to follow your recipes and I can get a sense of your personality by your writing style. This awesome blog will help me cook for my Russian-Ukranian significant other and his family! 🙂
I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment.
thanks very much for the receipt that you send it over ,you really make my day .
My pleasure! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Natasha, I’m your new fan, I accidentally discovered your site and I’m in love. It’s so difficult to come up with a new recipe every night, but I don’t have to anymore, I have you and your site now!!! I’m from Ukraine too, by the way. Good luck !! I can’t wait to try ALL your recipes
I’m so happy you discovered our blog. Welcome Luda!
You have a beautiful family! I really enjoy watching your videos, you are entertaining and so cute and….your recipes are down to earth and good. Thank you for sharing them!😊
You’re so welcome Dru! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment
Hi! Natasha! I love your beautiful family life story!
I am from South Korea and I moved to Mexico City 18 year ago.
Now I have a great family here.
Super nice mexican husband and a 8 years mexican korean boy.
And I really love to cook!
And I have to tell and thank you for your incredible choco chip cookies!!!
I had never made eatable cookies…… until I tried your recipe!!!!
My husband and kid just loved the cookies and I almost cried!!
Thank you so much for all the recipes and tips!!
They help me a lot everyday!
Have a geat day!
I hope to see more and more of your recipe videos!
Ah! And also hope to share my korean recipes!
I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review! I am smiling big reading your comment, Soyoung!
Hi Natasha,
My lady and I made the blueberry lemon cake for Memorial Day. Came out great and my guest whom we invited for diner is a foodie and he loved it (So did my lady and I). Thanks.
Mark W. Fischer
New Holland, Pa
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Mark! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Natashas Kitchen
Am glad to have come across this channel and the recipes. I know this is where God has called me to do, but like you, I discovered it so late. I have always loved cooking but new in the baking industry. You have inspired me and I will continue following your recipes as God will enable. God to bless you together with your family.
Thank you, Beatrice! I’m so happy you discovered our channel! Blessings to you!
Natasha – You are absolutely fantastic. I’m 17 and have recently discovered my passion for cooking, and your recipes have really helped fuel said passion! Thank you for sharing your talent, your recipes are always a go-to for me and I totally rely on them… thank you!! God bless you and your beautiful family!
I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment
First of All, I was inspired when I visited your Hubby’s Instagram page and I saw a title ‘Saved by Grace’ and also its tells on his pictures and comportment.
I stumbled on your Youtube videos and was attracted to the clarity in presentation of your recipes.
I am an entrepreneurial Journalist and I look for a second skills in cooking over here in USA. and I hope to stick to your videos to learn how to cook various popular dishes in New York.
Your family is a Christlike model for this generation of rising divorce rates in the US.
I pray God keeps your family stronger and ready for his Kingdom
Hi Godwin! I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying my blog! Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback with us. Blessings to you!