Corn dogs are one of America's most iconic fairground foods. The combination of a juicy hot dog wrapped in a crisp, golden cornmeal batter became popular at state fairs and amusement parks during the mid-20th century. This version uses kefir, which gives the batter a slight tang and helps create a light, tender coating.

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

Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your taste. Some variations include adding pickles, capers, or using a different type of mustard.

Grandma’s yeast fritters (дрожжевые оладьи) come from traditional Russian home cooking and are common throughout Eastern Europe. They were especially popular in village households, where yeast doughs were everyday food and ingredients like flour, milk (or water), and oil were always on hand. These fritters were often made on weekends or for holidays, served warm with sour cream, honey, jam, or sugar.

Baklava gets better with time as the flavors meld together, making it even more irresistible the next day!