About
Hi there! My name is Natasha Kravchuk. My handsome husband, Vadim, and I started Natasha’s Kitchen in 2009 and develop recipes and recipe videos full time together.
I come from a family of fantastic cooks and I’m here to share generations of recipes that are homey, fresh, healthy, family-friendly, authentic, and adventurous. Most importantly, our recipes taste great and you can trust that they actually work.
My Family:
My parents came to the US as refugees from Ukraine when I was 4 years old. They brought 5 tiny girls and had nothing but a stack of suitcases. They didn’t know the language, but worked hard and achieved the American dream. Watch the TV News Segment about our incredible story.
Growing up, I used to be so shy I thought no one would marry me until my husband came along and swept me off my feet (true story). I married my wonderful husband Vadim over 16 years ago. We are blessed with two children. Every recipe is thoroughly tested and approved by each of us and is often critiqued by relatives and friends. We only post the recipes we love and make over and over.
We live in Idaho, “Ida-who?” Potatoes, people, potatoes! Our family attends Life Church Boise. We strive to walk in love and live our lives by the word of God and the life of Jesus.
My Background:
We’re so thankful to be full-time foodies and recipe developers. We’re living our dream because of you and I can’t thank you enough! I draw on all of my past experiences which make me the recipe developer, video creator, photographer, writer, and business owner that I am today. We set the bar high so you can expect great recipes and videos here. God has made all of my past experiences working for my good.
The ‘Resume’:
- Starting as a teen, I worked for 7 years as a business intern (my most valuable ‘education’).
- Earned my bachelors degree in Business (long story)
- Worked as a Realtor for 4 years during which I had an early mid-life crisis and cried a lot (let’s just say it wasn’t for me).
- Second Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and worked as an RN in telemetry (shorter story, but still long).
- Blogging since 2009
So, I’m a wife, mom, food blogger, video creator, photographer, writer, influencer, social media boss, entrepreneur, and worship leader. 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 about 1,000 recipes and about 7 Million hungry visitors per month. In March 2021, we passed 2,000,000 subscribers on Youtube and our channel is growing fast.
My goal with Natasha’s Kitchen is for you to really discover and fall in love with cooking and find many new favorite recipes your family will love. 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.
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 recipes I share come from my Mom and Mother-in-law, family, friends, and experience in the kitchen. I am so thankful to have such amazing people in my life who generously share their rich knowledge of cooking.
How I got Started Cooking:
To be completely honest, 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 and 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 weight 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!
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.
Get Featured: 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).
Disclaimer: This blog includes only my own opinions and is not professional advice. It is not intended to be dietary advice or 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 cheeseburgers.
Hi! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. 
Hi Natasha! Could you make an easy Mexican/Spanish Rice recipe for a side dish? I’m going to find one to go with your enchiladas tonight. But for future reference. Funny, I did a search of your name in my Recipe Keeper and I had list of over 20 of your recipes. Have a great day!
I love that idea for Spanish rice. If I come up with something great,t I will be sure to share it. I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy my recipes!
I love your cooking videos. You truly making watching them and cooking/baking fun. I would like to know if you can share where you bought your handheld can opener with the handle on top that twirls around to open the can. I need an easier to use opener. Thanks.
Hi Gayle, you can find our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.
What would you serve for a light lunch to ladies in the church?
Hi Sheila, feel free to click on Recipes and categories on my website to see different options.
Do you have a Rosa Marina soup recipe? I tried it at a restaurant in the Detroit area and fell in love with the sweet yet hearty tomato with the bits of orzo. I’ve looked online and found 1,000 different versions and want a tried and true recipe, like all of yours.
Hi Kirsteen, I don’t have a recipe for that soup yet but thanks for the idea and suggestion. I’ll search about that and hopefully, could try that in the future.
Natasha do you have cook books available. Checked Amazon…no luck.
Hi Marion, not at the moment but I am already working on a cookbook. Stay tuned!
Natashia you have a beautiful family. We are lucky to have you share your recipes with us. You are fun to watch and love your smile. Why are you not on the food network? Or have your own TV cooking show? You are entertaining and every recipe I have tried is now in my recipe book. Waiting for your cookbook to come out. Your hubby does and excellent job videoing your segments. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes.
You’re so kind! Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Irene!! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes!
I so enjoy your cooking site..but most of all, I enjoy your heart. I believe that we can “recognize” a kindred spirit in the Lord…and I “knew” you right away! Now, if I only cooked as you do and I’ve been married 52 yrs.!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. 😊.
Natasha… I have been following you for a while now and have quite a lot of your recipes on my Facebook profile …. I will be trying out one of them this weekend and will let you know how it turns out… You make your recipes look easy but I am a bit of a dunce in the kitchen so here goes gonna try one … keep posting you recipes and when i get a chance I will send you one of mine that my mum taught me to make… Mum is from Poland and I should know how to cook but dont … give me a few days and I will let you know which of your recipes I tried to make and how it turned out …
I’m so excited to know which one you tried! Thank you for all the love!
I love your recipes and so does my family. Have you posted your rum cake recipe yet, can’t wait.❣️
Thank you so much I really appreciate that!
We LOVE watching your channel! My kids request to watch it all the time! They are currently pretending to be you while I make dinner. Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes!
They are so adorable! I can imagine how cute looking they are when they pretend to be me lol.
You have a wonderful site and I love every recipe and have tried many.
Also love the blouses you choose to wear and would love a link to wear you get them. Thanks again
Thank you for your compliments, Jen. I order a lot of my clothes from stitch fix.
Heyyy Natasha, I would love you to do day in your life to see what you do on a daily basis!!
Thanks for your suggestion, Harry.
NATASHA -.
YOU WOULD MAKE FOR A GREAT GUEST OR DO A SPECIAL SHOW ON COOKING AND BAKING — ON THE FOOD NETWORK CHANNEL. I WOULD TO SEE YOU ON THE BEAT BOBBY FLAY SHOW. HOW AWESOME WOULD THAT WOULD BE. KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING. THE THUMBS UP BY THE KIDS SAYS IT ALL. THANK YOU ..
Thank you for your compliments and suggestion. I don’t have any plans of being on TV yet but who knows? Maybe in the future haha.
Hi Natasha, you’re my “go-to” recipe site! Just now read your story & didn’t realize you are a nurse. So am I, for almost 40 years. Thank you for making cooking so much fun!
Louise B.
Alexandria, VA
Thank you and I’m happy to hear that you always use my recipes! Yes, that’s right and you’re welcome. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try.
I have been following Natasha´s Kitchen for so long. I´ve tried a ton of recipes, but all don´t work except for the recipes in this channel. Thank you, Natasha!
Great to hear that you’ve been enjoying my recipes, Sara!
Love watching your videos. I have learned a ton. Your next project should be a show on the Food Channel. I am sure it would be a hit! Looking forward to your cookbook.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! I really appreciate it.
Hi natasha, do you have recipe for chicken masala (indian way) ,.. Plz do share if you have 😊
Hello Pooka, this is the only Chicken Marsala recipe that I have. Hope you like it!
Hi Natasha
I made your Apple and cherry pie they were delicious I was wondered can you make the crust the day before and make the pies the next day. Thank you
Hi Rose, our butter pie crust is great to make ahead, just let it rest at room temperature for at least an hour or until it’s easy to roll into a disk.
Do you have a recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Soup with either Gouda or Asiago cheese incorporated? Our local bakery makes this but it is expensive. Thanks – Darlene
Hi Darlene, I don’t think I have a recipe for that yet. But feel free to check my Soup Recipes here.
Hi Natasha,
I really enjoyed your video on making borscht, but am a bit confused. In the video, you call for 4 cups of chicken broth and 6 cups of water. But, the written recipe calls for 8 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of water. Do you prefer one over the other? Thanks!
Mark
More chicken broth will give you better flavor, we updated the written one because this way was better, hope you enjoy.
Thanks for the reply. I forgot to ask: I am interested in making this with golden beets. Do any changes need to be made to the recipe in this case? Thanks!
Mark
You can make this with golden beets however to my understanding red beets are sweeter in flavor and give the soup that iconic red color.
Hello Natasha,
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing these recipes! I’m a single father and my daughters and I love watching your videos, your content is wholesome and the food is amazing! Following along with your recipes is something we look forward to doing!
Kind regards,
Carlos
Reading your comment made my heart happy, thank you for sharing that with me!
Love your videos and thanks for posting your recipes here for print! Always a delight to see your enthusiasm about your food recipes, with many of them so do-able and yummy! Kudos and all the best to your beautiful family
Hi Ash, you are very welcome, and thank you for the thoughtful comment.
natasha it is so wonderful to watch you cook. you mix a little humor with the kitchen work. and you ALWAYS have that beautiful smile of yours on. that is worth watching the show just to see that. keep on cook those great receipes. thanks for making cooking fun.
That’s so sweet, I really appreciate that. I’ll keep the recipes coming.
This is not my first time making your vanilla but I do have a question. A couple of my vanillas have a white cloud inside is this bad?? I did use vanilla from last year that I vacuumed sealed. Thank you
Hi Ute, it could be the quality of the beans. You might google that to be sure. I haven’t seen that before. Also, make sure your jars are very clean before using.
Hi,
All the recipes I have tried of yours were delicious! I was just wondering if you have thought about doing a cookbook?
Thanks and keep up the great recipes,
Hi Shelle, thank you for asking. I am actually working on one currently. I am very excited about it and will keep everyone posted on my blog as well as on social media as the process unfolds.
I love to watch you cook and bake. I’ve never been very good in the kitchen but I do try new recipes once in awhile and most of the time they end up not being fit to eat. Now my question, do you have a good, easy recipe for flan?
Hi Connie, I don’t have a recipe for flan yet but I will add it to my list. Thank you!
Hi Natasha. I’m just here to tell you that, WOW,
what a fresh cook u are.
Much love from Norway
You’re so nice! Thank you for your lovely review, Eva!
Hi Natasha
I absolutely love your delicious and easy to follow recipes. You are smart and very talented. I love your daughter’s beautiful eyes!
Thank you for your compliments, Camy. Appreciate it!
I love to watch you cook, however I need recipes for a diabetic. Help please. Thank you kindly.
Hi Margaret, I don’t have any list of recipes specifically for diabetics. But I have some Diet recipes here that you can check out.
hi miss natasha im your avid fan everytime i cook i open your website to find the easy recipe because my job is a family cook to spanish and german family so that i want to ask if you have recipe book i want to buy im from taiwan but im a Phil Tai married to taiwanese everytime i cook your recipe is the one that i choose because is very easy thank you more power to you
Hello Maria Grace, thank you for your support. I don’t have a cookbook yet but I am already working on it. Stay tuned!
I was so excited to make donuts. I bought an oil thermometer and a donut cutter. I did exactly as you did but the dough was almost dry before I added more flour. So all I added was one cup of flour after proofing. Dough hardly rose. I cut them out and they’re not rising. Totally disappointed. Dough was so hard it was soooo hard to roll out. I was a total failure.
Hi Frances, it’s hard to say what caused that without being there. I would make sure non of your recipes are expired, also. Be sure to measure by fluffing the flour first with a spoon, then spoon it into a dry ingredient measuring cup and scrape off the top. If you push your measuring cup into a flour bin, you will get up to 25% too much flour. Also, do not tap the flour down in the measuring cup. I hope this is helpful for next time!
On your plum jam recipe site, you you also posted a picture of your favorite tiny plums from your tree but didn’t know their name. These are Italian prune plums. I agree these are the best but are only available August through September; sometimes till October. They are used in a very popular and delicious German recipe…Zwetschgendatchi. Look it up. There are different regional recipes available online and German cookbooks.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Teri!!
I am a fan of what you cook. I usally go to your site first to look for a recipe. I cook with allot of veggies. You r so talented in what u do
Thank you for the trust, Nancy. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try!
I love all your recipes! Especially the Dutch apple pie! I made it last year and it’s our new go-to favourite for this time of the year.
I was wondering if I can make it in advance and can freeze it? What do you think?
That’s just awesome! I’m so glad you found a favorite on my blog, Arianne! We have instructions on the recipe to make it ahead. Also, you can make the dough ahead and freeze it, but I haven’t tried freezing the entire pie to advise on it working.
Dear Natasha,
iam from Dubai
i am a big fan of yours, i watch all of your videos. such an amazing and lovely family you have. i wish all the success in life , you have worked hard to reach this level.
you really bring hope to to any beginner youtuber.
Me and my husband started a youtube channel video in 2020 named ” Laled Cook “. He does the editing and video shots and i do the cooking.
hope you you check out my channel, unfortunately its in arabic.
thank you
Laled
Hi Laled, I’m so glad you found inspiration in our videos and I wish you great success in your channel and life.
I really appreciate your hard work , the recipes that you make and they are just too good . Thank you for sharing all your recipes with us.
I belong from West Bengal , Serampore , India. My name is Rishika Datta , an Occupational Therapist by profession and a big fan of your’s . I try to make many of your recipes by myself at home. And they just turn out to be so delicious. Really greatful to you Mrs. Natasha.
You’re so nice! Thank you Rishika!!
Natasha
You are so inspiring. I’m wkg on creating different meals for my family and love viewing your recipies.
Here is a newbie baker question.
Can bread be baked without using yeast and do you have any recipies for this?
Appreciate any information you can share
Lilith
Hi Lilith, I have not tried it without yeast to advise on the outcome. You can find my bread recipes HERE.
I love your videos and step by step recipes. Do you have a recipe for chow main?
Hi Angie, glad you’re enjoying my recipes. Here’s my recipe for Chicken Chow Mein.
I love your recipes! Whenever I’m scrolling through Pinterest and see one of your recipes, I’m always going to use it over any one else’s recipes. Your meatloaf recipe made my fiance like meatloaf for the first time in his life and now we make it once a month!!
Love it! Thanks for sharing that with us, it makes me feel more inspired to create more recipes.
Natasha! I have a new friend from Ukriane, Svitlana, who has been in the U.S. for five years. If you want REAL chili, try authentic Texas chili (no ground beef, no beans, just chunked up chuck or some other roast, and lots of pepper flavors. Read the history on chili, and you will find it interesting. Chuck wagon cooks would use whatever they had in the way of meat and peppers for flavoring. I can recommend several books if you are interested. But remember: there is no such thing as quick chili. We prefer it low and slow. Two days is not unusual, as we add in spice layers at different stages of the melding of flavors.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, J.D.!
This may be the best site I have ever found for foodies. I love everything about it. Home cooked meals, easy to do, tons of variety. And focused on the home cook. Can’t wait for your cook book, but don’t fret. The blog and videos rock! If you have not done so already, please ask us for “problem” recipes that we love but have not mastered, or “how to” recipes that we want to do but don’t know how to do them. I realize that you can’t accommodate everyone, but even a 10% response will be well received. You and your husband are wonderfully situated for happiness; God bless you all.
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Donald. I’m all smiles
Hi Natasha, I love your videos, you make all your recipes fun and easy to watch directions!! There are days I’m down in the dumps and I look up your sight and get me back to smiles again!! I love the little quirts you do and those funny expressionss you make while you’re videoing!! You have a beautiful family— I bet you are the sweetest and kind person!! Will you be having a cookbook soon??
Hi Dottie, thank you so much for that wonderful and encouraging feedback. I really appreciate hearing that. I am working on a cookbook currently and it is about to be sent out to publishers for bidding and then the real work starts for me with recipe development and testing. It’s still a ways off before I can get a copy in your hands, but I’m excited that it’s finally happening.
HI NATASHA … MY FAVORITE ONLINE COOK .. I LOVE THE VIDEOS AND THOSE CUTE TASTE TESTERS .. RHWY ARE GETTING OLDER AND YOU YOUNGER- MUST BE THE FOOD .. CAN YOU SHOW US AN ITALIAN BEEF AND GAUDINERA RECIPE .. THANK YOU !! GOD BLESS
Hello Frank, great to hear from you and thank you for your compliments and suggestions. I’ll try to add that to our list.
hi natasha i really love ur recipes and always try them and they became great, i have one question pls, am starting cheesecake homemade bussiness what do u recommend for the oven i try a lot and non of them good, is it good to bake in convection or non-convection oven.. pls its will help me a lot.. thanks
Hi Maya, I cook everything in a conventional oven (not convection) unless I’m using an air fryer or the broil setting on an oven, but I will always specify that. Most recipes are written for conventional ovens so you wouldn’t have to make conversations for convection, but newer ovens now have both functions so that could be a good investment if you want to use both functions. You can see all of our appliances in our kitchen tour.
Hi Natasha,
I really enjoy your cooking videos and today will be making the peach preserves!
I just bought 12 lovely heads of garlic and have been told to temporarily stay away from them, onions, etc. Is there a way to preserve garlic safely so none of the flavour is lost? I would really like a recipe to follow…Cheers!
Hi Jo, there are a few ways. I don’t have a specific recipe to follow, but you can chop garlic, wrap it tightly in a plastic freezer bag or plastic wrap, and freeze. To use, grate or break off the amount needed. You can also place garlic bulbs or cloves (peeled or unpeeled) in a freezer bag or container and freeze; remove cloves as needed. I’m sure there are other methods out there. I recommend a Google search.
Hi Natasha!! I’m so glad my husband found your site. He saw your Chicken Pot Pie video, shared it with me and before I knew, I recreated your delightful creation. Best chicken pot pie I’ve ever tasted. I’ve never had any luck trying recipes that weren’t “tried & true” from my Mom or sister-in-laws, so I guess this makes you a distant relative now. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes and story.
I’m so happy you discovered our blog. Welcome! 🙂 I can’t wait for you to try more recipes!
Chicken Bacon Avocado on Focaccia!!!!
…And it is a lovely family of four.Tell me who in your family is Chicken,Bacon,Avocado and Focaccia.I Love your RECIPES so much
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Muli!
Natasha, I want to share with you a discovery I made today. I took your recipe for Meatloaf with the Best Glaze and your Creamy Mashed Potato recipe and combined them. I cooked the meatloaf for an hour. I did not mix up the glaze, instead I made the mashed potatoes while the meatloaf cooked. At the end of the hour I took the meatloaf out of the oven covered it with your mashed potatoes and sprinkled cheese on top. Returned to the oven for 15 more minutes. It was absolutely delicious this way. I more than likely will not go back to the glaze on top anymore. I got raves from my family. You might want to try this and see what you think and possibly add this as one of your dishes (because they both are your recipes with the exception of the cheese, but that is okay).
Wow, that sounds awesome! I’m glad you shared that with us, thank you! I hope we can try that version in the future.
I tried to find a way to do this privately, but I wanted to let you know, someone on Facebook is masquerading as you under the name Ntshasktchnn Gifts and then going through and telling people they’ve won 1000.00 Amazon cards as long as they do a 20 minute survey and then sign up for some affiliate service. I fell for it, unfortunately. But I managed to cancel what I signed up for, so no harm done. I just wanted you to know so you could stop others from falling for it.
I really love your content and don’t hold this unfortunate thing against you. I should have been more diligent.
Hi Jennifer, unfortunately, there are a lot of scammers out there. But glad you managed to cancel it. Please be careful especially online, make sure to do legit checks first.
Hi Natasha
Saturdau 11th of September 2021, I came accross your channel, I became hooked on your apple pie especially your sauce.
My grandson put it up on his status and he received so many calls from his friends.
Cant wait to watch your shows and get some new recipies
I’m from Barbados in the West Indies
Thank you.
Very nice! Thanks for sharing, Marcia and I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try.
I really enjoy watching your show. I have made quite a few of your recipes and love all of them.
Thank you for always watching! I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try.
I just love you way of doing things. You make cooking much fun than it is
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that wonderful compliment with me. I’m all smiles
You and your hubby’s YT channel have something special that other’s don’t. Whatever it is, I’m glad I was suggested your videos. They are great to watch even if I can’t cook or bake.
I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying my blog! Thank you for sharing that with us 🙂
i love watching you but what did you do to you voice . it is so different from previous its hard to watch
Thank you for great recipes! I’m not much of a cook or baker, but I find your recipes easy to follow and they’re so good they make me look good😂.
Yay! That’s so great!! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes!
I love to watch you. Your recipes are A++ Never had a bad one. You are very entertaining and a pleasure to watch. You have a beautiful family. So happy to be one of your subscribers. Thank you so much Natasha for your love filled recipes. God Bless
I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos, Irene. Thank you for sharing that wonderful compliment with me! Blessings to you!
I would love to see you on Food Network!
Aww! Thank you so much for that wonderful compliment, Vikki!
Natasha, I must have been living under a rock since I just discovered your site. Thank you and I’m excited to try out the cheeseburger sliders!
I’m so glad you discovered my blog, Mary Ann! I can’t wait for you to try more of my recipes!
HI Natasha
I love your recipes! I have recently tried your American apple pie, which turned out GLORIOUS, and would love to include it in my latest recipe book (my first in English). It is called : ’25 Delicious Apple recipes from around the world’ and I hope to sell it on Amazon soon. Would you have a problem with that? I’ll definitely give you credit for it, and will send you a copy of the book (ebook) if you are at all interested.
Hi Riana, I’m so glad you loved the recipe, but I do not allow for use of my recipes or my photos for resale unless they are licensed with written permission granted.
Natasha,
I LOVE your recipes and have tried so many. I also love your story and your testimony. Thank you for sharing your phenomenal gift.
You’re so welcome! I’m happy to know that you’re enjoying my recipes.
NATASHA I LOVE YOU AND THAT FANTASTIC FAMILY OF YOURS . THE VIDEOS ARE FUN AND THE TASTE TESTING IS THE BEST WHEN THE KIDS COME IN . I SEE NOTHING BUT LOVE IN YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR LIFE AS A CHRISTIAN .. THANK YOU
Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Frank! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my blog and recipes!
YOUR WELCOME . HOPEFULLY YOU CAN DO ITALIAN BEEF AND GIARDINIERA SOME DAY ..
Hi Natasha, this recipe sounds delicious and I’m definitely going to try it but could you recommend a substitute for the cottage cheese? I hate cottage cheese. Or , would it affect the recipe if I just left it out?
Hello Sandra, could you please leave a comment on the recipe itself as this comment was posted on the about page. Thank you!
Love watching your videos Natasha! Delicious recipes. You have a great positive vibe on YouTube and it brings joy to watch your channel!
Thanks for appreciating that, Melanie! I’m really happy that you’re enjoying my videos.
Hey Natasha… Love your recipes.
Just thought that it would be a great idea to reflect the quantities on the actual recipe when the slider is used.
Keep doing what you’re doing!
Thank you so much for that suggestion, Chaitanya!
Natasha,
I love your videos, but I have a question: Will you ever do a cookbook for us? I know everybody loves your web series (so do I), but I am 64 and would really love a cookbook (or 2 or 3…).
Thank you and Vadim for all your hard work. I really appreciate it. Oh, and have you watched the lady in Azerbaijan do her cooking outside? She is fascinating to watch.
Again, thank you for all you do.
Hi Cheryl! I don’t have a cookbook out yet, but it’s on my list of life goals, we recently signed with an agent and are working hard on one!
Hi Natasha
Firstly love your recipes and try them all the time.
I have one question how many grams to the cup you use?
In Australia a cup is 250g but I some countries a cup is 128g
Please help
Hi Margaret, I sometimes use this Ingredient weight chart. You can also convert the ingredients in the recipe by clicking Jump to recipe then click Metric
Hi there, first of all I have to say that love all of your recipes! I am writing because I have a bridal shower coming up and was wondering if you have ever done a video segment on party foods? I decided to make the Cobb salad you posted today, but am looking for additional finger food ideas?
I would appreciate any ideas you can share with me.
Take care,
Michele
Hi Michele! You can see our party posts HERE, we link what we served. My appetizer menu is a great place to look for favorite finger foods! I hope this helps!
Hello, I love, love, love to see you and the way you present the recipes! I don’t know exactly how it happened, but you appeared on my Facebook one day and I’m so glad you did. I live alone and feel like I know you. It’s like having company. I enjoy seeing the lightheartedness of the presentation and funny faces! You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work. Thank you! 😊
Thank you for your kind words and support. I appreciate it and hope you’ll love the recipes that you will try!
Do you have the written recipes for the video recipes, or do I need to write down as you explain? I’m 71 and do all of the cooking for my family.
Hi Tommy! Yes, all of our recipes are written on my blog here! natashaskitchen.com
Hi Natasha,
I have recently discovered your channel on You tube and I love it. It is bright, funny and also informative. I adore your recipes, as they are for the home cook, I can’t wait to try some. Love from your friend in Australia.
I’m so glad you discovered my blog and recipes, Kerry! I hope you get to try and love my recipes soon!
Hi Nathasa, first of all love your story and the accomplishements you have achieved, and love your recepies, your are my go to when I wanna eat something new each week, easy and tasty, no better way to explain. I’ve started to follow you about a year ago.
I have a question I can’t seem to get an answer to a question and thought u might be of help, how do you keep ground meat and any other meat in the fridge for the longest? If you don’t use all of it when cooking?
PS.
You have an amazing lovely family and I follow you all the way from Mexico lol
Hello there, thank you for your good comments and feedback. I usually freeze it if it won’t be used for a long time, just make sure that it is stored properly.
Natasha about a year ago I tried one of your receipts which I loved and cooked twice but now I cannot find it anywhere on your blog. I’m praying you can post it again or send it to me “cheesecake copy steak, fettuccine, asparagus, Marsala”
Hi Kay, you may use the search field on my website to look for these recipes, they are still there and can easily be searched. Hope that helps!
Hi Natasha, I gotta say i love your recipes and they are a blessing to our family. Thank you for all your hard work.
Recently my 11y son developed a lactose intolerance and it has been a real challenge to find good desert that he can eat. Would you have any recipes you can recommend without dairy?
Thank you in advance!!
Thanks for your kind words and good feedback, Angelika. Feel free to browse for my dessert recipes here that you can try.
Hi Natasha,
I really like the cabbage casserole recipe and hope to make it with riced cauliflower. What do you think about the substitution? Thanks.
Hi there, I honestly haven’t tested that yet to advise. I think it’s worth experimenting with! If you try that, please share with us how it goes.
Hi, I made it yesterday and I’ll say that the cabbage version is much, much tastier. I used gruyere cheese on half of it and X-sharp cheddar on the other. Without the cheese, it would have been quite bland. So, I’ll stay with the cabbage version.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Hi Natasha!!
First, I love Idaho! I lived in Rexburg for 2 years. My husband had a partial glossectomy this week. He wants egg drop soup. He found a recipe but I know your recipes are great!! If you have a recipe, I would appreciate if you post it. He is an excellent cook and loves your recipes too!
Thank you, Margo
Hello Margo, great to hear from you, and thanks for sharing! I don’t have a recipe for that yet but thanks for your idea and suggestion. I’ll try to add that to our list.
Hi Natasha ~ I am so glad I discovered your videos. You have become my “Go-To” person when I need a recipe. My husband has been asking me for Beef Stroganoff so that’s what’s for dinner tomorrow.
Your recipes are so easy to follow and, as an almost 50 year young bride, you have restored my enthusiasm in preparing nice meals.
My almost four year old grandson has requested a Mario’s Brothers birthday cake with crushed Oreo cookies through the cake mix.
Have you ever made something like that? Any tips would be greatly appreciated❣
God Bless you and your lovely family
Warm regards
Liz Curran
I’m glad too! Thank you for your kind words and good feedback, I don’t have a recipe for that yet but thanks for the idea and suggestion. I’ll try to add that to our list.
Hi Nathasha, thank you so very much for sharing your recipes with heart. I’m following your YouTube channel videos and enjoy every moment of it! I’ve made a lot of your delicious recipes and can’t wait to have your (I hope) cookbook in my home 🙂 God bless you, family and loved ones.
Hi Manon! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos and recipes! Thank you for sharing that wonderful compliment and comment with me!
Wondering if you have a cookbook published and if not yet, when would you do one? Love your recipes and your light hearted videos. Continued success to you and your family
Hi Jean, I don’t have a cookbook out yet, but it’s on my list of life goals, and we recently signed with an agent! Stay tuned! Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment and comment!
Hi Natasha,
I just wanted to share with you that my mom is an avid fan. She is 95, still lives on her own and still loves to cook. She loves your recipes. It pleases me no end to hear her talk about “Natasha”. Your recipes bring her great joy!
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that lovely comment with me, Robin. I’m so happy your mom is enjoying my recipes. Tell her hello from me! I’m so inspired!
I LOVE your blog and receipts! I had no idea you were here in Noise or a Christian! I am soooo excited!!! My background is German, 3rd generation in America! Lots of German dishes in my home growing up. Thank you for inspiring good food!
Hello Cheryl, so nice to see your good comments and feedback. Hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try!
Really enjoy your cooking instruction. Time for Food Network! 🙂
Aww, thank you for that wonderful compliment!
Do you have a recipe for Peach Bread? Do I use basic banana bread and use peaches instead?
Hi Alan, I don’t have a peach bread recipe, but that’s a great suggestion. You can find all of my peach recipes HERE.
Hi, I love your recipes (have made dozens of them to rave reviews) and your quirky cute sense of humor. I am curious about who Valentina Albaev (Valentina’s Corner) seen in the commentary of many of your recipes? Is this a relative?
Hi Vicki, she is a long-time friend. She also shares her recipes on my site occasionally which helps her site get more exposure also.
Natasha, you are definitely one my “Nashi lyudy” (sp?) when it comes to cooking ie. videos and recipes! Your Mom did well in passing down her techniques and love of food to you. Bravo, keep it up for all to enjoy🌻
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Leone!
Thank you very much!
Good recipes, and very easy to make.
Beautiful family!
Also, for the good mood, as you present, your videos,
Thank you very much, Continue with this good disposition.
António Ribeiro,
You’re so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Antonio!
Can I substitute date sugar instead sugar in banana bread recipe?
Hi Mariam, I haven’t tested that to be able to recommend it. If you experiment, please let me know how it goes on the banana bread post in case anyone else is curious. Thank you!
You mention you have a great Grilled cheese recipe on your tomato soup video but I don’t see it on your site. Am I missing something?
Hi Mike, I don’t have a recipe for a grilled cheese sandwich at this time.
I love your show. Your attitude awesome I sm 79 still cook for my family I need to find written recipes Csnt follow what you do too fast fir me. Where do I find the baked ziti written recipes thank you yes I already said thst so answer me
Hi Lauretta, each video comes with handwritten recipes. You can find our Baked Ziti instructions HERE.
I love your show. Your attitude awesome I sm 79 still cook for my family I need to find written recipes Csnt follow what you do too fast fir me. Where do I find the baked ziti written recipes thank you lauretta
Thank you for your good feedback, Lauretta. Here’s my written recipe for Baked Ziti. Hope you love it!
In this recipe you have listed red enchilada sauce in the ingredients that will be used. Yet no where in the instructions does it say where to use it. I’m guessing that is a mistake? Pictures don’t show red sauce either. Making these tomorrow.
Hi Tari! I’m assuming you’re inquiring about our Chicken Enchiladas Recipe? You can find the enchilada sauce in step #2. “In a bowl beat the cream cheese. Add the sour cream, green chilis, enchiladas sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika; beat until combined.” I hope this is helpful!
Hi Natasha, can I use sour cream instead of cream when making the biscuits? Thanks
Hi Patricia, are you referring to this Biscuits recipe? I honestly haven’t experimented on that yet to advise.
I don’t see the chicken salad recipe on croissant. I would like to try that recipe.
Hi Anita, here’s the recipe for Fancy Chicken Salad.
Thank you for getting back to me.
hi Miss Natasha,I’am from the Philippines.The first time i watched your cooking demo i got interested.the first recipe i’ve learned from you was the baked cheese cake,then followed by your baked lasagna,meat balls and the marinara sauce.i hope that i can cook more with your recipes.by the way i’m 65 years old.thank you,stay safe and God bless us all.
I’m so glad you enjoy my recipes. Thank you for sharing that with me and God bless you also!
I was looking at One of your recipes that you make the vanilla cupcakesWith the delicious looking frosting and I was wondering what kind of handmixer you use electric mixer I’m in the market to buy one and I just Wanted to find one I don’t know the name or anything thank you for taking the time to answer my questions I love all your recipes dear
Hi Mary, you can find our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.
your dishes with very few things needed is what iam looking for in a cook book what book would have the bbq chicken sandwhich in
I don’t have a cookbook yet but I am already working on it. Stay tuned!
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Hi Natasha, I know it was said a hundreds times here, but I have to say it again. Your recipes are just brilliant. I just love your presentation, sense of humor (very close to mine:-) and your never ending energy, passion and love you adding in every single recipe. You always make my day:-) I’ve tried some meals and it was so satisfying. It is the pity some ingredients you use are not available in Czech Rep., so I have to look for substitutes and I am sure the taste is different from the original:-( Measuring is also little bit difficult since we measure everyting in grams:-) If I could ask for extra video I would be gratful for ideas for pre-prep meal (not already cooked) you can freeze and it is handy when you do not have much time you just dig in your freezer and pop it to the oven. Thanks!
P.S. Your family is wonderful
Hello Kara, great to hear from you. Thank you for your good comments and feedback. You can actually convert the ingredients in the recipe to grams just click Jump to recipe and then Metric to do that. Hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try!
Hello Natasha,
I just love your recipes as they are so down to earth, easy, and delicious. You are hilarious and very entertaining. A truly talented and hardworking woman.
Hi Mary, thank you for your good comments and feedback. I appreciate it!
Please please do a cookbook. I’ll be your first customer
Thank you, Patricia! It’s in the works! Stay tuned!
Please say where ELSE i can get that Charcuterie board you used. The Frontgate is sold out until the end of August
Hi Beth, I honestly am not sure where else that specific one might be sold but there are so many varieties now available. I hope you are able to find one you love.
It just amazes me how most of your recipes have been my recipes but were never in writing and now as I am aging I can use your recipes and still remember my own THANK YOU
You’re welcome, Paulette! I hope you love my recipes!
I love your recipes and watching you. your my go to when Im looking for something different and I know it will be great. I wish I had a friend like you to to hang out with even with our age difference. Your awesome and so glad I found your website. Keep up the great work and making us smile.
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, Terry!
Natasha, hello and thank you so much !! I have only recently tuned into your show, and I just totally love it. I’m retired, and was totally lost in the kitchen for anything more than scrambled eggs. Now, I follow along with you and make all sorts of stuff I like!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Robert!
After reading your family story, I am a bigger fan of yours! You’ve helped me cook better and try more recipes because they are tried and true. Every time my grown kids came over they asked if the food I prepared was from Natasha’s Kitchen!! I always gave you the credit😊Still love your recipes and family story!! My favorites are lasagne roll-ups, Italian pasta salad, breakfast burritos, BLT sandwich . I’ve made many more dishes but these my family ask for more! May God bless you and your family ten times more than you’ve blessed me!!
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Alma. I’m all smiles! Blessing to you, and I hope you try and love more of my recipes!
I was constantly on the web looking for recipes to make, now you are my go to for delicious meals. Everyone who eats my dishes absolutely loves them and I tell them where they can go to make them as well. Your recipes are truly simple ingredients that i always have on hand. Thank you for starting this food blog and for sharing these amazing recipes along with videos, you are adorable and funny. My husband asks me, is this a Natasha recipe, lol. He absolutely loves the egg role recipe, i make it all the time. So again, thank you for sharing 🙂
Hello Suzie, that is awesome feedback. It makes me feel inspired to do more recipes and videos for you all. Thank you for sharing that with me and for all the love!
Hi Natasha I have made you my go to girl we have been going to your web site on a regular basis now my husband when he see me on my I pad says oh boy are we trying a new recipe fr Natasha.so thank you so much keep the good food coming .After 47 years of marriage I was cooking the same old same old but now you have made cooking fun again.thanks
That’s so inspiring for me Barb. Thank you for sharing that with us, I appreciate it! I hope your family will love all the recipes that you will try.
Your recipes are amazing! Every time we host or go to dinner elsewhere I always steal a recipe from your site. I would love to see some gluten free dinners and desserts as we have friends that are celiac 🙂 Thank you for continuing to share your recipes and inspiring me to cook daily!
Hi Linds! Thank you so much for that suggestion! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my site and recipes!
Hi Natasha! Do you plan on creating a cook book of your recipes? I love your recipes so much! I just prefer to use a hard copy then to continue to touch my phone 🙂
Hello Briana, as a matter of fact I am already working on it so stay tuned!
Beautiful Family.
I love your recipes and I love you. You are funny and I love watching your videos. Thank you
Hello Elaine, great to hear from you and thank you for your good comments and support. I hope you love every recipe that you will try!
Natasha,
Just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you efforts! All the best to you and your family!
Aww! You’re welcome, Yefim! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes!
Hi. Can you tell me the make of the stove you use. It has so many burners etc. love the recipes
Hi Shakera, I have it linked in our Dream Kitchen Tour HERE. It’s a Thermador!
Hi Natasha!
You are the first blogger/ chef/ cooking influencer/ mom boss (whatever you call it 😉 ) that I truly enjoy watching! You are fun and share very good recipes- simple and delicious! I will send you a recipe that will blow your mind for your collection. Actually 3 recipes 🙂 All amazing.
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Joanna! You’re so nice! I’m all smiles
So happy I just found your site! Started with the Greek salad and then the bread. Wow, gotta try this one. My question is; can the dough be prepared in a bread machine? Doesn’t look difficult, but just thought I’d ask. Thank you,
Welcome, Carol! I’m so glad you discovered my blog! We have several bread recipes HERE. Which one are you referring to?
I really love your recipies and all the goofy stuff….you always make my day
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles
Hi Natasha, I love your Mango cake, it looks yummy.
I would like to try this out for around 20 people. Could you let me know on how much the Qty would need to be increased for each ingredient in the cake and frosting, thanks and God bless…
Hi Rose, glad you loved it! If you click on the serving size in the recipe card, you can slide it up or down to scale the recipe ingredient lists. I hope that helps!
Hey Natasha,
I did make the cake and it turned out awesome. My folks loved it. Thanks and God bless.
I’m happy to hear that, Rose! Thanks for sharing that with us.
Love your recipes have tried a few.
Great to hear that you are enjoying them, Toni!
I’m going to try your recipe, and it’s fun to read your blog. Glad to found this one!
Hope you’ll love every recipe that you will try!
What do I serve with Moroccan Chicken? What sides?
Hi Gary, I’ve served it with rice and mashed potatoes. Both are great options!
I am going to make you pasta chicken pesto recipe it looked delicious. Would it be as nice if I made it ahead or is it better made then eaten straight away.
Hi Eileen, we prefer it fresh, but it does reheat well. The general rule of thumb for reheating a creamy sauce is LOW and SLOW. Warm the pasta on low heat, stirring often or in short intervals in the microwave.
I came here for your plum jam recipe which I will be trying out this morning. I just wanted to tell you what a beautiful family you have. Stay safe and keep cooking up good things!
That’s sweet of you! Thanks so much, I hope you love the plum jam and other recipes that you will try, Mary!
Instead of unsalted butter with adding salt later…can I just start with salted butter?
Yes, that would work!
Hi Natasha, Let me begin by thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes and precious family. I was wondering it you have a yummy recipe for a Montecristo sandwich? If not, maybe sometime in the future…just a suggestion.
Hi D, I do not at this time, but I’ll add that to my to-do list! Thank you for that suggestion!
Yummy and I know you will knock it out of the park! Your recipes are fantastic! Thank you
Thanks so much!
Hello…can you please tell me the ratio of water and coffee for the 2 cups of warm coffee in your chocolate cake recipe.. I will be using instant nescafe coffee..
Hello there, We used brewed coffee but I suggest following the package instructions which will usually give you a fairly strong coffee.
+You asked today about, cutting
Cherry Tomatoes. Put them in between 2 saucers or plastic lids and cut them in half. It works great. I hope you get this.
Thanks for that great tip, Therese!
I watch your show sll the time you are very sweet awesome cook. But I Csnt find your recipes Where are they hidden. Thank you lauretta
Hi Lauretta, thank you for watching my videos. You can do to my website and use the categories or search function to look for the recipes that you are looking for. Hope that helps!
Hi Natasha, I love your bubbly enthusiasm. Your charcuterie board looks awesome. Got some great ideas.
Thank you for your good comments and feedback, Alan!
Hi Natasha
Could you please give a receipe for Beef Olives. I can buy them from my butcher but he wont give me his receipe and I would really like to make them myself
Thanks
Rod
Hello Rod, I don’t have a recipe available for Beef Olives yet but thanks for the idea and suggestion.
72 year old novice baker. I’ve tried baking some of your easier recipes and have succeeded with most. Have been looking for your 🍎 Apple dumpling recipe. Please show me how to make those. Love all your videos.
Hi Jesse, you can find all of my apple recipes HERE. I hope this helps.
Love your recipe for lemon bars. I was wondering if you ever tried to make the bars with orange curd filling? I have purchased English orange curd in jars before. It was very similar in texture to the filling in the lemon bars. I figured it was made the same way as the lemon. I would be very happy to get a orange bar recipe. Thank you for all the good recipes. My family uses a lot of them from the Natasha‘s website.
Hi Zook, I have not experimented with orange curd, although the lemon can be substituted with orange.
I love your story and your acknowledgement of being a Christian. God bless you and your beautiful family.
Hi Gordana, I’m so glad you discovered my blog! Thank you for stopping by and reading my bio. Blessings to you and your family!
Hi Natasha,
I love all your recipes. My mom and I are a huge fan of you. We love the way you make cooking so fun! Could you make a video on how to make samosas?
Thanks,
Vedanshi.
Hello there, thanks for your support! I haven’t tried making samosas yet but noted your suggestion. Hopefully, I can try that in the future.
Can your strawberry/pretzel dessert be made w/ half the sugar?
Hi Deborah, I honestly haven’t tried that yet to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with me how it goes.
Hi Natasha,
I love watching your instructional videos. Very Informative.
Question: When making coconut shrimp, you used the raw shrimp but how would frozen cooked shrimp already prepped work? Thank you
Hi Dennis, this recipe would not work well with pre-cooked shrimp, but frozen raw shrimp, (thawed according to package instructions) would be a good choice.
Hello Natasha. What a wonderful story and testimony. God makes everything beautiful in His time. It’s great to meet a fellow born-again believer! I enjoy your YouTube channel. Thank you for all your delicious recipes.
That He does! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos, Beverly! Thank you for stopping by! Blessings to you 🙂
Natasha, what is the brand of knife you’re using in your videos, and where to buy it?
Thank you.
Joan
Hi Joan, you can find my favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.
Could you please make a video on how to bake a vanilla cake ?
Hi Debs, we have a Vanilla Cake Vidoe HERE! I hope you love this recipe!
My wife loves your website and recipes. She also loves having an Amazon Alexa in her kitchen. Have you considered an app for Alexa for your recipes? You could do a subscription model to help cover the costs of developing the app and managing it. I am sure she would pay a reasonable amount for it as would others.
Hi Mike, thank you for the suggestion. We don’t have any plans for an app currently, but I will keep that in mind.