Inspired by “Zebra” cake from my childhood My big sister used to bake a 2-colored cake when I was little. I loved watching her pouring brown and white batter in layers, having an opportunity to lick the spoons and bowls after, and, of course, to eat the cake later in the evening. Good times. And…
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Baked Pancakes with Cream Cheese, Carrots and Cranberries.
Inspired by the Russian Maslenitsa holiday, a 7-day nonstop pancake consumption. Right before the Great Lent starts, Orthodox Russians welcome spring by having a week of festivities which are a lot about eating, pancakes mostly. The pancakes, or blini in Russian, symbolize the sun and are made in huge amounts and a great variety with the fillings/toppings…
Focaccia with Sweet Potato and Cilantro
Inspired by Ligurian focaccia di Recco. You know how each region of Italy is proud of its very own cooking traditions and artisan dishes. (and if you don’t know, a trip to Italy is a must!). Take a focaccia bread as an example. Its recipes and cooking techniques differ, sometimes so much, that you question why in the world these various dough-based dishes are all called focaccia. To…
Valentine’s Day Pizza Margherita
Inspired by the recipes of those who are inspired by the upcoming Valentine’s Day. I was not planning to make a red heart-shaped dish to celebrate Valentine’s day. But I love to explore nice and tasty looking recipes created by someone else. And these days a high percentage of the dishes look like February 14 is…
Spinach Crepe Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Potato Cream
Inspired by a tempting smell of smoked food. Mashed potato, salmon, and spinach make a decent classical dinner plate for the fish lovers. The recipe you are about to explore has all three components, except that a dinner concept is transformed into an appetizer. The gorgeous look (forgive my pride) of the appetizer gets all…
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