These Belarusian fried pirozhki are a true family treasure. In our home, Mom always made a huge batch, because once they hit the table, it was almost impossible to stop eating them. Dad used to say they were so delicious that you’d reach for “just one more” again and again. They weren’t an everyday meal — making them takes time, patience, and care — but Mom made them often enough for the smell of frying dough and savory meat to become one of the most comforting memories of our kitchen.

You can customize this soup any way you like. For example, remove the peas and add celery, or even add only celery instead of peas and corn...

(на разьемную форму 18 см) Можно и без формы, но тогда собрать салат надо снизу вверх.

Portobello mushrooms are actually fully grown cremini mushrooms, and their large “steak-like” caps were embraced by chefs as a vegetarian grilling star in the 1980s. When grilled, they absorb flavors beautifully—making them the perfect base for a salty, creamy feta filling with fresh herbs.

Tiramisu means “pick me up” in Italian, referring to its energizing combination of coffee and cocoa. It is a relatively modern classic, believed to have been created in the 1960s in Treviso. Despite its simplicity, it became one of the most famous Italian desserts worldwide thanks to its rich yet airy texture and no-bake preparation.