Apple Pastry (Pirog)

In the Russian community I grew up in we called our sweet and savory sheets of yeast dough baked and filled with fruit or...

Hot Rueben Spread

If you need another idea for a cracker spread this season you should try this recipe. If you like rueben sandwiches you...

Lopsha - Russian Noodle Soup Flashback Friday

For Flashback Friday I'm re posting this peasant soup that we grew up with called Lopsha in Russian at our house and in...

Ginger Spice Cookies

Here we are, December 24th. You may still be needing to bake something sweet. This recipe is one that calls for basic pantry...

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Making vanilla extract couldn't be easier!  All you need are two ingredients...vanilla beans and alcohol. Pure...

Nuts and Bolts with Bugles

Those cute little crunchy horn shaped bugles add a nice crunch to this old stand by party mix that I'm sure most of you...

Melting Shortbread Cookies Gluten Free

Many years ago, I was visiting my parents and my dad mentioned that the lady,  for whom he was doing  some work,...

Caramel Apple Pudding - Flashback Friday

Tonight it's cold in BC and the rain is pelting down.  It's the perfect night for this yummy apple pudding.  Apples...

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are always a hit with the younger crowd although I sure don't mind one with my coffee either! I used...

Mac & Cheese Salad

This macaroni salad can be served hot or cold and it can also be kicked up by adding cooked and seasoned ground beef to...

Cranberry Pistachio Trees

I was intrigued by this recipe from Canadian Living in the November 2013 issue. A shortbread cookie laden with cranberries...

Apple Pear Crisp

Warm fruit crisps are the perfect dessert for cool early winter nights. While I love baking pies, a crisp is a 'quick pie'.6...

Rice Rolls with Peanut Sauce / gluten free

I love these rolls. They are easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or as a side to a good bowl of asian soup.The...

A Few Great Gadgets from Judy's Kitchen...

It's Saturday...a good day to share a few kitchen tips and tricks.There's nothing sweet about opening the container of brown...