This is a common Russian version of a traditional coleslaw. It is easy to make, light and relatively low in calories but filling cabbage salad with carrots. How is this recipe different from a typical English/American slaw? There is no mayonnaise...
When I was a child my parents took me to Armenia to visit some friends. One of the things that impressed me was Armenian food with its bright flavours. This simple roll idea we brought home with us from that journey...
These beautiful orange wild mushrooms – chanterelles (little foxes or lisichki in Russian) – are firm and full of forest flavour. They appear en masse in forests from early July to late September and are in big demand for the mushroom...
If you ask Russians what is their favourite fruit preserve most will probably say Vishnevoe Varenye – sour cherry preserve. There is something especially comforting about sour cherry preserve, reflecting the childhood memories. Sour cherries (mostly morello type) are widely grown and harvested...