Russian Shuba Salad (“Herring Under Fur Coat”)

Yes, this is its ACTUAL color. We love our fancy layered salads. Funny story: my family has this salad at every celebration and get together, and I only started liking it this year. Definitely one of those tastes you learn to appreciate when you’re a little older! Ingredients for 1 serving (1/8 casserole dish): 3 packages kippered … More Russian Shuba Salad (“Herring Under Fur Coat”)

Beef Stew

Hearty and comforting for those cold winter months! Ingredients (for 9 servings): 165 grams tomato (1 large tomato) 300 grams carrots (3-4 medium carrots) 250 grams mushrooms (9-12 crimini mushrooms) 10 grams garlic (3 large cloves) 900 g stewing beef 600 grams mini potatoes 150 grams green peas (1.25 cups) 85 grams yellow onion (1/2 small onion) 2 cups low sodium beef broth 1 tsp xanthan powder (alternative: … More Beef Stew

Russian Winter Salad

I don’t actually remember a holiday or family event when my family DIDN’T make winter salad. Even though we are probably gonna have a caterer for our wedding next year I’m pretty sure we’ll sneak the winter salad in somewhere anyways.  This salad is great to make for parties – it keeps well and can … More Russian Winter Salad