Traditional Chicken Soup made even better by the fluffiest buttermilk dumplings flavoured with herbs and garlic. This recipe for an old fashioned chicken and dumpling soup is a must have for bitterly cold days and cozy dinners at home. It’s no secret that chicken soup has healing powers and my herb and garlic dumplings bump the…
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Borscht Recipe
Have you ever tasted real Ukrainian borscht? A hearty soup made of beef or pork stock, beets, cabbage and potatoes. If not, here is an authentic recipe that my mother and grandmother used throughout my childhood. If you like this borscht recipe, try my other Russian dishes like Beef Stroganoff or Russian Meat Dumplings Pelmeni….
Ham and Pea Soup
This recipe for ham and pea soup is easy, delicious and satisfying. Make a large batch on Sunday night and enjoy all week long for a quick and nutritious lunch! When I was growing up there was always a batch of soup in the fridge that lasted us from Monday to Friday. It was a…
Hearty Mulligatawny Soup
My version of the famous mulligatawny soup is much quicker and simpler. Made with leftover roast chicken or turkey this soup is perfect to repurpose those leftovers! I’ve been enjoying my recently discovered love for soups and it’s been fun to experiment with flavours. Don’t get me wrong I’ve been cooking soups since I was…
Apple Salad with Bacon, Walnuts and Blue Cheese
This apple salad made with spinach, bacon, walnuts and blue cheese is as delicious as it is beautiful to look at. Absolutely perfect for your holiday table! Is it okay to admit that the entire salad idea was inspired by one ingredient? I had some time to kill last week before I was to meet…
