Pelmeni Soup {Russian Dumpling Soup} by Alyona's Cooking September 26, 2015written by Alyona's Cooking Not only is this Pelmeni soup very quick to make but it’s so flavorful and quite healthy as there is no oil or frying involved. The pelmeni (meat dumplings) and seasonings are added to a delicious onion broth and boiled until al dente. Continue Reading September 26, 2015 4 comments FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditStumbleuponWhatsappEmail
Main CourseCabbage & Mushroom Filled Crepes {Stuffed Blini} by Alyona's Cooking September 25, 2015 by Alyona's Cooking September 25, 2015 These delicious crepes are filled with a sweet and tangy filling. The mixture of the slightly sour cabbage and sweet mushrooms, make for a wonderful combination in flavors. The delicate yet firm crepes are then toasted lightly until golden. They can… Read more
BreadsDessertsLittle Apple Pie Braids by Alyona's Cooking September 24, 2015 by Alyona's Cooking September 24, 2015 I was inspired to make these little apple pie braids from a Dunkin Donut Pastry that was very similar. These apple pie treats are great if you don’t feel like making a big pie with a lot of filling in… Read more
Main CourseUkrainian Potato Pancakes { Деруни } by Alyona's Cooking September 23, 2015 by Alyona's Cooking September 23, 2015 These potato pancakes are a Ukrainian Classic and the good news is, you don’t even have to grate the potatoes! Originally the potatoes are finely grated and tossed in some flour, eggs and seasoning to create a perfectly moist and… Read more
SaladsBacon Broccoli Salad With A Creamy Honey Dressing by Alyona's Cooking September 22, 2015 by Alyona's Cooking September 22, 2015 I’m not really much of a broccoli eater but when I tried this salad it certainly exceeded my expectations! This Bacon Broccoli Salad is truly amazingly good! The honey in the dressing balances out the vinegar and adds just enough… Read more
Main CourseEasy Asian Beef Stir Fry by Alyona's Cooking September 21, 2015 by Alyona's Cooking September 21, 2015 This beef stir fry is one of my husbands favorites. He’s not really into the Asian cuisine and there seems to be only certain Asian dishes that he will eat. This one is definitely a tasty one and its ‘s… Read more
BreadsBreakfastSouthern Buttermilk Biscuits by Alyona's Cooking September 21, 2015 by Alyona's Cooking September 21, 2015 My favorite biscuit recipe! My cousin recommended this Southern Buttermilk Biscuits recipe to me years back and I still come back to it, it’s just a staple recipe for me. Read more
Main CourseEASY Russian Sour Kraut Recipe {Kvashenaya Kapusta} by Alyona's Cooking September 19, 2015 by Alyona's Cooking September 19, 2015 Sour Kraut is probably a staple in most Slavic homes. This shredded cabbage blend can be very handy at times and can be prepped various ways. It’s very versatile as it can be easily transformed into a salad, make an… Read more