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Continue ReadingSmoked salmon puff pastry is the perfect brunch item. Breakfast at my house always includes smoked salmon and cream cheese. My grandfather prefers his with anchovies and my grandmother will always pick the salmon. This brunch item has been one of my go-tos for years. Who doesn’t love a good puff pastry? They are the perfect blank canvas that can become either sweet or savory. This recipe does not disappoint, and will be your go to brunch appetizer from now on. I am no puff pastry master so I went with the pre made Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets. I…
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Continue ReadingThe best mornings start with a fresh stack of Blinchiki’s also known as Russian crepes. Growing up, this was my go-to breakfast item and I would gladly devour a stack all to myself. My grandmother insists that crepes must be eaten fresh, and smothered with strawberry jam and sour cream. The authentic Russian way includes a hot cup of black tea with a splash of half and half. It doesn’t get better than that. Russian crepes are essentially thin pancakes. Traditionally, you serve them as a breakfast item, stuffed with jam, cottage cheese, sour cream, or a variety of other…
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Continue ReadingSauerkraut is a staple dish in any Russian household. My grandmother will constantly remind you of what a great probiotic it is, and that your gut will thank you. Sauerkraut is made through the process of lacto-fermentation, a process that has been around longer than my grandmother’s grandmother. The fermentation process transforms the bacteria on the cabbage into a healthy probiotic, and produces a delightfully pickled sauerkraut. This recipe is incredibly easy to make, my grandmother says you only need to make it once to know the recipe for life. It requires very little equipment, four ingredients, and a little…