Open-Top Belyashi with Beef and Pork
These fried yeast buns hold a seasoned beef-and-pork filling beneath a small opening in the top. Follow the measured steps for open-top belyashi with beef and pork.
Smoky BBQ Pulled Jackfruit
Young jackfruit in water shreds into tender strands that hold a smoky barbecue glaze. Drain it well, soften onion and garlic, then let the pieces cook down before adding sauce.
Baked Prune and Apricot Christmas Pudding Cake
Dried prunes and apricots soak in tea before going into a warmly spiced cake. Honey and brown sugar make the crumb moist while a gentle oven keeps the fruit from scorching.
Soft Honey-Milk Caramels
Sugar, butter, honey and milk cook into soft caramels rather than hard butter toffee. Follow the measured steps for soft honey-milk caramels. Enjoy the finished dish while fresh.
Dark Rum Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze
A buttery ring cake carries dark rum in the batter and a warm glaze poured over the cooled top. Follow the measured steps for dark rum bundt cake with rum glaze.
Acquacotta-Inspired Tomato and Zucchini Soup
Acquacotta is often a humble Tuscan vegetable soup; this light home version uses tomato, zucchini, carrot and a rosemary broth. Serve it fresh with the suggested sides.
Zucchini and Ground Beef Casserole
Layer drained grated zucchini with cooked beef, egg batter, tomato and cheese for a golden casserole. Rest before cutting so the moist slices hold together. Serve warm.
Cinnamon Apple Sponge Roll
Roll a thin vanilla sponge around tender cinnamon apples for a neat dessert spiral. Cook and drain the fruit first, then roll the warm sponge and fill after cooling.
Chicken in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce
Coat chicken and three-colour peppers in a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce of soy, ketchup, honey and vinegar. Boil until thick and check chicken is fully cooked. Serve hot.
Thick Sour Cream Frosting for Honey Cake
Stir thick chilled sour cream with icing sugar and vanilla for tangy honey-cake frosting. Drain loose sour cream first and refrigerate before spreading on cool layers.
Refrigerator Nizhyn-Style Cucumber and Onion Salad
Chill Nizhyn-style cucumber and onion salad with sunflower oil, vinegar, bay and pepper. Keep this untested batch refrigerated rather than sealing it for pantry storage.
Creamy Zucchini and Potato Soup
Blend soft zucchini and potato with onion and vegetable broth into a smooth soup. Stir in milk after blending, warm gently and finish each bowl with fresh dill.