Kotlety are pan-fried meat patties that are authentic and will give you the classic Russian/Ukrainian bunless burger I'm sure you're craving.
This Old-Fashioned Tea Cake (Curly Boy Cake) features a rich, chocolatey cake that's super moist and filled to the brim with a creamy filling.
Cheburеki (Чебуреки) are fried meat dumplings or meat turnovers that are absolutely delicious. I'll teach you how to make authentic ones at home easily.
This Golden Potatoes recipe is the best one out there with potatoes that are perfectly creamy and tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned on the outside.
I am a food blogger, recipe developer, photographer, editor, and author behind Valya’s Taste of Home website. I share family proven tasty recipes made from scratch with step-by-step photos and videos.
This mushroom gnocchi recipe is a perfect combination of soft, pillowy gnocchi and tender, flavorful mushrooms, all smothered in a creamy sauce.
This Golden Potatoes recipe is the best one out there with potatoes that are perfectly creamy and tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned on the outside.
Love cheese? Love garlic? This cheesy garlic bread recipe is for you! Easy to make, packed with flavor, and it goes well with everything!
This Dessert Pizza is everything you can dream of! It’s a deliciously sweet treat that’s not only easy to make but tastes incredible every single time.
In today’s 2017 Easter Menu Ideas post, you will find a collection of recipes we like to make for major holidays like Ester or Christmas.
This delicious Lemon Pepper Salmon is soft, juicy, and bursting with the perfect balance of lemon and pepper for the best flavor ever with only 10 mins of prep!
This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass recipe stands out for its light, delightful flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. Easy to make and tastes great!
This Ukranian sauerkraut soup (kapusniak) recipe is absolutely authentic and tastes delicious. It features sauerkraut, potatoes, carrots, and bacon.
I am a food blogger, recipe developer, photographer, editor, and author behind Valya’s Taste of Home website. I share family proven tasty recipes made from scratch with step-by-step photos and videos.
Sirniki are delicious slightly sweet cheese pancakes popular in Ukrainian and most East European households that are golden crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside.
This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass recipe stands out for its light, delightful flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. Easy to make and tastes great!
This Russian and Ukrainian shuba salad, also known as 'fur coat salad' is delicious, traditional, and perfect for special occasions.
This is, by far, the best homemade pizza sauce recipe out there. It uses pantry staples to give you foolproof results every time! Ready in just 2 minutes!
Need a beautiful dessert for this coming Easter? Why not make these egg-like Hedgehog Cookies Ezhiki? Not only do they look great but they also taste amazing!
Welcome to Valya's Taste of Home food blog, where you can find easy homemade tasty recipes made from scratch.
These carrot cake cupcakes have a deliciously moist crumb and are made of freshly grated carrots! Plus the homemade cream cheese frosting is an ideal combo!
Whip up a refreshing berry smoothie recipe in just 5 minutes! You only need 4 ingredients to make this smoothie that's both delicious and good for you.
This Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is incredibly easy to make and will give you perfectly cooked shrimp in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce, and pasta.
This Bee Cake is a beautiful and delicious spongy cake, layered with fluffy cream, and homemade soft apricot jello and bees made using fresh apricots.
Need a beautiful dessert for this coming Easter? Why not make these egg-like Hedgehog Cookies Ezhiki? Not only do they look great but they also taste amazing!
Welcome to Valya's Taste of Home food blog, where you can find easy homemade tasty recipes made from scratch.
These carrot cake cupcakes have a deliciously moist crumb and are made of freshly grated carrots! Plus the homemade cream cheese frosting is an ideal combo!
Whip up a refreshing berry smoothie recipe in just 5 minutes! You only need 4 ingredients to make this smoothie that's both delicious and good for you.
This Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is incredibly easy to make and will give you perfectly cooked shrimp in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce, and pasta.
This Bee Cake is a beautiful and delicious spongy cake, layered with fluffy cream, and homemade soft apricot jello and bees made using fresh apricots.
This Edible Baskets - Корзинки are not only delicious, but they are too cute to eat. You can almost choke on your own saliva by just looking at them.
In today’s 2017 Easter Menu Ideas post, you will find a collection of recipes we like to make for major holidays like Ester or Christmas.
Pierogies with Strawberries - Vareniki are staple food holds a great sentimental value in the common Slavic culture. They often connects people to nostalgic and tender memories and feelings of childhood
This Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe is incredibly tasty, and super simple too! It's all made in an instant pot in just 10 minutes! Try it and you'll love it!
My Beef Stir Fry recipe is a game-changer! Quick to prepare, and packed with flavors, it’s an instant pot recipe for busy weeknight dinners or lazy weekends.
This Beet Salad is the most perfect recipe, with festive colors and flavors that are perfect for fall and winter. You're sure to love this Ukrainian favorite!
These Cheesecake Cranberry Bars are perfect for the holidays with a tart cranberry filling, crumbly shortbread layer and cream cheese filling.
Loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness.
This Edible Baskets - Корзинки are not only delicious, but they are too cute to eat. You can almost choke on your own saliva by just looking at them.
This is seriously the tastiest sweet buns recipe ever and it'll give you soft, fluffy sweet buns filled with a creamy farmer's cheese-based filling and raisins.
These Mini Golden Buttermilk Muffins become a quick favorite to those who try them as well. Because of its size and portion kids really love these muffins, and nothing goes to waste. They enjoy every crumb of it. These mini Goldie’s great for any occasion and even are a great addition to a wedding or any dessert plate.
This apple cider vinegar drink is the perfect way to get all the health benefits of ACV. It can help you with weight loss and gut health.
This pizza baked on stone accomplishes the taste of restaurant-style delivery pizza. The extra added Romano cheese, pressed garlic in Alfredo sauce makes this pizza taste indescribably scrumptious. One of the best things is that it's a lot less expensive when you make your own.
This simple Lemon Pepper Crispy Shrimp Recipe makes a great tasting appetizer or even a meal, and they're so easy to prepare.
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Nalisniki are soft, melt-in-your-mouth crepes that feature a tasty and sweet cheese filling flavored with vanilla. You'll love this authentic recipe!
This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe offers tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights.
This Old-Fashioned Tea Cake (Curly Boy Cake) features a rich, chocolatey cake that's super moist and filled to the brim with a creamy filling.
This Golden Potatoes recipe is the best one out there with potatoes that are perfectly creamy and tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned on the outside.
