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...
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Winter Cherry Cake
This cake has many different names, Monastic hut, Cherry Hill, Cherry Orchard, Honeycomb, rolls with cherries etc. I think Winter Cherry Cake sounds and describes it better in English.
Buttermilk Blini
These blini can be served with different fillings: meat, fish, vegetables, mushroom, fruits, berries, sweet filling like jam, chocolate, whipped cream, or honey, or simply with sour cream on top.
‘Oreshki’-sweet nuts filled with condensed milk
This is one of my favorite childhood recipes! Today with my friend Marcela, we decided to make them for Valentine's day. It's a very easy recipe and delicious! But, you need a special mold to make them (this is called a 'oreshnitsa' and you can buy one here). Add a little walnut to the condensed milk to give...
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