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Keto Syrniki Recipe Inspired by the Russian Classic

August 2, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

Syrniki are Slavic cheese pancakes that are crispy outside and creamy inside. They make a deliciously rich, decadent breakfast, especially served topped with crème fraîche and fresh fruit or jam. This is the keto version of traditional Syrniki, and each serving has just 5g net carbs!

Syrniki with Sour Cream and Fresh Cherries on Vintage Plate

If you’re a fan of cheese pastries or cheese blintzes, you are going to go crazy for Syrniki.

These little cheese pancakes have a subtly sweet vanilla aroma and flavor. They’re crisp and buttery outside and soft inside. And they whip up in just 20 minutes!

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Classic Pelmeni Recipe (Russian Dumplings) – A Great Way to Spend an Afternoon With a Friend

February 26, 2021 by Faith 3 Comments

This Pelmeni recipe for Russian dumplings is cold-weather comfort food that features a savory meat filling, and is delicious served with sour cream and fresh dill....

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe

January 1, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff recipe has tender pieces of beef and egg noodles in a savory creamy sauce. It’s a quick and hearty one-pot meal in the electric pressure cooker that is sure to become a favorite family dinner! Growing up I had a few favorite dinners that my mom made from time to time. Spaghetti with meat sauce was one of them. It was as simple as spaghetti with meat sauce can be: browned meat, canned sauce, and spaghetti noodles. But it was pure bliss, especially when she made garlic bread with it....

Vegetarian Borscht Recipe

February 26, 2020 by Faith 1 Comment

Packed with vegetables and layered with flavor, this Vegetarian Borscht is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious meal. I’m a beet lover from way back. One of my favorite vegetable side dishes that my mom used to make growing up was boiled beets, served with butter and salt. They were so good!...

Quick Mushroom Beef Stroganoff Skillet Supper

April 25, 2016 by Faith 7 Comments

Quick Mushroom Beef Stroganoff Skillet Supper comes together in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner. When mom comes over for dinner, it’s always a little nerve-wracking thinking about what to make. Not because she’s picky in general (although like most people, she has a few things that she absolutely will not touch), but because when I make new-to-her-things, it’s hit or miss as to whether or not they’ll go over well. The last time mom came over for dinner I decided to go with an old classic: Beef Stroganoff!...

Borscht Recipe (Russian-Style Beet Soup)

November 6, 2013 by Faith 34 Comments

The flavor of this Borscht recipe (Russian-Style Beet Soup) is bright and complex, beautifully sweet and sour. The natural sweetness from beets and carrots balance a splash of vinegar added at the end. Beef makes it hearty and filling, and potato and hint of tomato paste add depth and thicken the broth slightly....

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