Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 45 minutes chilling) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 rasstegai (6–8 servings) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 300 ml warm milk (100–105°F / 38–41°C) 7 g instant or active dry yeast (2¼ tsp), 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp fine salt 1 large egg, 60 g unsalted butter […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 cocottes (4 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) mixed mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch 1 medium onion (8 oz/225 g), thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing) 2 garlic cloves, […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (18–20 meatballs) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 lb ground pork (340 g) 3/4 lb ground beef, 85% lean (340 g) 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed 1 small onion, finely minced (plus 1 medium onion for […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 tall loaves (about 16 servings) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (includes rising and cooling) Quick Ingredients 240 ml warm whole milk (105–110°F) 9 g active dry yeast (1 packet) 150 g granulated sugar 540 g bread flour 7 large egg yolks + […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 to 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tbsp for the pan 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp fine […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 buns Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (includes rising) Quick Ingredients Dough: 1 cup warm whole milk (240 ml), 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (7 g), 1/3 cup sugar (60 g), 1 large egg, 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted & cooled […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450–500 g) pumpkin or butternut, peeled and 1.5 cm / 1/2–3/4 in cubes 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil or melted butter + pinch fine salt 1 cup (200 g) millet, rinsed […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake) Total Time: 18 hours 30 minutes (includes pressing/chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz) full-fat farmer’s cheese/tvorog, well-drained 150 g (10 1/2 tbsp; 1 1/3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to 68–72°F (20–22°C) 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated […]

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 patties) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 900 g (2 lb) starchy potatoes, peeled and chunked 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, for potatoes 1 large egg 75 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour, plus extra for hands […]