This pie is one of those rare recipes that tastes like it came from the oven while being cooked entirely on the stovetop. It is an excellent choice for hot summer days, camping with a gas burner, vacation rentals, or any time you want a homemade meal without heating the entire kitchen. I also like that the batter is neutral enough to work with almost any savory filling, making it a recipe you'll come back to again and again.

Traditional Russian rassolnik recipe is a hearty soup made with pickles, barley, and beef (or chicken, or pork).

Herring Under a Fur Coat is a vibrant and flavorful layered salad from Russian cuisine, perfect for festive occasions. With salty herring, sweet root vegetables, and a creamy "fur coat" of mayonnaise, it’s as delicious as it is beautiful!

Cepelinai are traditional Lithuanian potato dumplings filled with seasoned meat. Their name comes from their zeppelin-like shape, inspired by early airships. The dumplings are made from a mixture of raw grated potatoes and boiled potatoes, which creates their characteristic soft yet sturdy texture. Traditionally served with fried bacon, onions, and sour cream, cepelinai are a beloved comfort food often prepared for family gatherings and special meals.

Croissants, though famously French, actually trace their roots to Vienna, Austria! Their ancestor is the kipferl, a crescent-shaped pastry that dates back to at least the 13th century. Legend says Viennese bakers created it to celebrate the defeat of the Ottoman Turks — the crescent shape imitating the symbol on the Ottoman flag.