Olya Sandstrom Archive | International Menu

Pesto with Walnuts and Basil

26Feb

Another great idea for pesto, and a delicious and cheaper alternative to the traditional pine nut pesto. Add it to pasta, on fish, as a bruschetta topping or sandwich spread, and other foods to your taste. (more…)...

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tarragon Butter

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23Feb

I love to cook with tarragon and I always have this herb at my home in a flowerpot in a winter or in the garden in summer. This herb has a pleasant anise flavor and can be added to lots of drinks and sauces as well...

Blini

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16Feb

Blini-thin pancakes. Very tasty and delicious pancakes, similar to crepes or Swedish pancakes, but this is the Russian version. When you add the boiling water the batter size will increase several times, so be sure to use a large bowl. You can serve with sour cream, whipped cream, chocolate, various jams or wrap them in a different filling such...

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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14Feb

I hope you enjoy the day with your loved ones! (more…)

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Maslenitsa 2018

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13Feb

We started our Maslenitsa this year with Mexican stile! :) Crepes with Cream cheese and Nutella and Crapes with chorizo, delicioso! (more…)...

And even here we are making pelmeni

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12Feb

Our babushka came last week and what else can we cook? Of course: pelmeni! Here is the recipe of Pelmeni (Dumplings) with Meat (more…)...

Idea for Valentine’s Day

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12Feb

Do you need an idea for an elegant entrée for Valentine's Day? Try these seared scallops with sweet & spicy kumquat sauce! Scallops with Kumquats Perfect to serve with risotto....

Maslenitsa

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12Feb

Maslenitsa is an Eastern Slavic religious and folk holiday where people celebrate saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring. This is the last week before Lent, when religious followers are allowed to eat butter, dairy products and fish, which the name Maslenitsa originated. Like Easter, Maslenitsa is a different day every year, in 2019 it will take place from March...