Anastasia Bondarenko

How to Safely Prepare Honey Mushrooms (Even Your First Time!) Everything you need to know: identify safely, clean with the salt water trick, get rid of worms, prep stems, and cook properly. Perfect for beginners! Includes exact boiling times for frying, soup, pi...

It's honey mushroom season! 🍂🍄

Just cleaned a whole bucket of these beauties. Sharing my complete prep guide - the salt water cleaning trick, how long to boil them safely (20+ min, don't skip this!), and what to do with those fibrous stems.

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Lazy Vareniki: Ukrainain Farmers Cheese Dumplings in Just 20 minutes Authentic Ukrainian lazy vareniki recipe - tender farmers cheese dumplings in just 20 minutes. Detailed step-by-step recipe from native.

These Lazy Vareniki (Ukrainian farmers cheese dumplings) are tender, pillowy, and ready in just 20 minutes! The coziest, easiest recipe you'll try all week.

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Authentic Russian Pelmeni. Here's How Locals Really Make Them An authentic recipe for classic Russian pelmeni, meat-filled dumplings from the Ural region. Learn to make a thin, pliable dough and a juicy pork & beef filling.

Pelmeni aren't just food. They're something more! In the countries of the former USSR, having pelmeni on the table is a celebration. Everyone adores them! You always crave them, and you can never get enough. Even as I write this, I want to go cook some.

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I really hope everything gets fixed for you! 🤞 I'm having something similar, but it's like timer? Like, for a few days everything works perfectly fine, then suddenly ALL my recipes just stop showing up completely, and then - like magic! - snap everything's back! 😅

I have the same situation. Pages keep appearing and disappearing. It's so weird. I really don't know what I'm doing wrong! 😅

Russian Chocolate Salami (Easy No-Bake Cookie Roll) Discover a beloved no-bake dessert from the Soviet era! This easy Russian Chocolate Salami is made with simple cookies, rich cocoa, and walnuts. A nostalgic treat anyone can make. Get the classic reci...

Russian Chocolate Salami - my favorite childhood dessert

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The Secret to a Perfect Rhubarb Cake (No More Soggy Bottoms!) Learn how to make the best Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake! This simple recipe guides you through creating a perfectly moist and fluffy cake with a stunning sweet-tart caramelized rhubarb topping.

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

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Legendary Morkovcha: How to Make the Famous Soviet-Korean Carrot Salad Discover Morkovcha, the authentic spicy Korean-style carrot salad born in the USSR. Sweet, sour, and spicy. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish.

This salad became iconic during Soviet times and firmly established itself in the culinary traditions of former Soviet Union countries. The most amusing thing is that despite its name, people in Korea know nothing about this salad.

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Mediterranean Mussels in White Wine Tender mussels steamed in white wine with a delicate aroma of garlic and parsley. This easy Mediterranean classic is ready in under 35 minutes! Includes tips for ensuring mussel freshness.

Steamed Mussels in White Wine. Fast and simple healthy dinner for two.

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Authentic Ukrainian Zapekanka: Light & Airy Farmer's Cheese Cake with Raisins! Learn to make Zapekanka, a traditional Russian/Ukrainian farmer's cheese and raisin bake! This easy recipe uses milk & Cream of Wheat for a tender, fluffy crumb. My childhood favorite!

Ukrainian Farmer's cheesecake with Raisins (Zapekanka)

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This Isn't Your Average Cheesecake: It's Zapekanka (And It's Amazing!) Make Zapekanka, a classic Eastern European baked farmer's cheese casserole! Our easy recipe uses Cream of Wheat & sour cream for a tender, soufflé-like crumb. Your family will love this classic treat.

Zapekanka, also known as Russian/Ukrainian Cheese Cake

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Boiled New Potatoes with Herbs Recipe - A Matter of Taste Discover how to easily boil new potatoes for a delicious side dish. These tender boiled potatoes with butter and fresh herbs are perfect for any meal!

How to cook baby potatoes

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Easy Béchamel Sauce Recipe: Classic French White Sauce Made Simple Making classic Béchamel sauce. Just three ingredients: milk, all-purpose flour, and butter, two simple cooking techniques, and 25 minutes to prepare. I've also included tips on consistency, flavoring ...

Let's prepare one of the 5 mother sauces - béchamel. I've developed a step-by-step recipe so you can easily repeat it :)

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Ukrainian Borscht Recipe with Tomatoes and Bell Pepper My Family's Ukrainian borscht recipe featuring tender pork, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth. This hearty soup combines beets, cabbage, potatoes, and bell peppers for a flavorful, comfo...

Sharing my family borscht recipe - loaded with tender pork, fresh tomatoes & sweet peppers. Makes enough for the whole fam (10-12 bowls!) and tastes even better the next day! 🥘
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Perfectly Pickled Red Onions: The 30-Minute Kitchen Game-Changer Learn how to make crispy, sweet-and-tangy pickled red onions with just 5 basic ingredients. This versatile condiment adds vibrant pink color and zesty flavor to tacos, sandwiches, salads, and more. Re...

5 ingredients + 30 mins = the prettiest pickled onions you'll ever make! They transform from sharp to sweet-tangy, turn perfectly pink, and improve every dish. Just a jar and basic pantry staples are needed.
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Traditional British Christmas Cake Recipe - A Matter of Taste Learn how to make a traditional British Christmas cake - a rich, moist fruit cake filled with brandy-soaked fruits and warm spices. Perfect for holiday gifting and celebrations. Make ahead recipe.

🎄 Starting my 3rd year of Christmas cake magic! Kitchen's filled with spices and brandy-soaked fruits – my favorite holiday ritual. Warning: It is impossible to resist sampling while they mature! 😊
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Make Fresh Farmer Cheese Tvorog from Frozen Yogurt. Just 1 ingredient! Learn how to make authentic Ukrainian tvorog at home using just frozen yogurt. This easy 2-step method yields creamy, soft fresh cheese perfect for breakfast or baking. 8-12 hours recipe.

Are you originally from Eastern Europe and missing those classic casseroles but can't find tvorog in your new home country? I've got a solution for you!

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Squid ink pasta with cuttlefish - A Matter of Taste Coal-black pasta with ink and tender pieces of stewed cuttlefish is one of my favorite Italian dishes. It has a delightfully subtle aroma and flavor with

Coal-black squid ink pasta with tender cuttlefish – a Sicilian delicacy that turns dinner into magic (and your lips temporarily black!) 🦑 Traditional Italian recipe. Perfect for date night or Halloween! 🍝

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Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe: The Ultimate Pasta Carbonara Guide Authentic pasta carbonara recipe: learn to perfectly cook guanciale, temper eggs, and create a silky sauce without cream. I share expert tips and common mistakes to avoid, ensuring you achieve the tru...

This is probably one of the most detailed recipes for preparing authentic carbonara, as Romans make it: 5 ingredients, golden proportions, all stages of preparation down to the smallest details.

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How to Soak Fruits for the Perfect Christmas Cake and Beyond Master the art of soaking fruits for Christmas cake and other holiday treats with this comprehensive guide. Discover traditional methods, quick alternatives, and tips for choosing the right alcohol. P...

Soaking Fruits for Christmas Cake 🎄🍰
In recipe:
🟩 My fruit-soaking technique
🟩 Best alcohol choices
🟩 Quick prep methods
Works for stollen & Easter treats too!
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Estonian Egg White Cake (Munavalgekook) Recipe Discover Munavalgekook - the light and airy Estonian Egg White Cake! Perfect for using leftover egg whites, this delightful cake will satisfy your sweet cravings.

This unique cake combines the richness of a pound cake with the airy texture of angel food cake. Made with whipped egg whites and infused with cognac-soaked raisins, it's the perfect balance of indulgence and lightness.

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YouTube video by Stacy - a Matter of Taste The Best Cheese Cookies I've Ever Taste

In addition to the previous post, I'd like to share with you a funny video related to that recipe :)

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Cheese Shortbread Cookies (Biscuits au fromage) Indulge in these easy-to-make savory cheddar shortbread cookies! Buttery and addictive, they're the perfect appetizer for any gathering or snack time.

As a "new guy in town", I'm unsure about naming this recipe. In my language, it's "Cheese cookies" French: "Biscuits au fromage". Confused about English: Shortbread, Biscuit, or Cookie? 🙈

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Yes, it's very delicious. I shared a detailed recipe for the dough and the dish in my last two posts, in case you'd like to make it :)

Ukrainian Vareniki: Homemade Potato Dumplings by a Native Chef Potato Vareniki, Ukrainian dumplings filled with mashed potato and caramelized onion, best enjoyed with Smetana for a comforting meal.

Traditional Ukrainian Vareniki from Native (Me :))

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Authentic Ukrainian Vareniki Dough: A Time-Honored Family Recipe Master authentic Ukrainian vareniki with this traditional dough recipe. Learn the difference from pierogi and create perfect, elastic dough for homemade dumplings. A time-tested family secret.

The dough for Traditional Ukrainian Vareniki (Dumplings).
So detailed recipe I think you won't find :)

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Boiled New Potatoes with Herbs Recipe - A Matter of Taste Discover how to easily boil new potatoes for a delicious side dish. These tender boiled potatoes with butter and fresh herbs are perfect for any meal!

Sharing my tips for preparing delicious new potatoes as a side dish. Perfect with fresh herbs. #recipes #howto #Foodblogger #foodporn #Foodie #amoftaste

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YouTube video by Stacy - a Matter of Taste Cotton Candy

Trying Cotton Candy Recipe. For kitchen wash lovers 😂

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Braised Rabbit in White Wine - A Matter of Taste My preferred method for cooking a rabbit involves braising it in white wine with aromatic herbs. This technique results in exceptionally tender, juicy meat that effortlessly separates from... Read ful...

Classic Italian Dinner
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Invisible Apple Cake (Gâteau Invisible Aux Pommes) - A Matter of Taste Discover the magic of the Invisible Apple Cake! Layers of thin apples in a delicate batter create a melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Easy, low-sugar cake recipe.

Dough as smooth as the silkiest custard

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