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Santorini: Tomatokeftedes (Tomato Fritters)

Santorini: Tomatokeftedes (Tomato Fritters)

A classic recipe of Santorini, tomatokeftedes (the tomato fritters) are a wonderful and easy to make appetizer, maze or snack for a hot summer day.

Europe, Food, Recipes, GreeceAnastasiya KizimaJuly 20, 2025Greece, Santorini, recipe, vegitarian, vegan, cooking, greek food, tomato fritters, tomatokeftedes

Lithuania: Cold Beetroot Soup - Šaltibarščiai

Lithuania: Cold Beetroot Soup - Šaltibarščiai

Lithuanian pink soup, šaltibarščiai, is a cold and creamy summer treat that can rally over 93,000 people for a festival in its honour…and I personally believe it is still underrated.

Food, Europe, Lithuania, RecipesAnastasiya KizimaJuly 1, 2025Šaltibarščiai, cold beetroot soup, beetroot, cold soup, lithuania, summer recipe, healthy

China: Silken Tofu with Spicy Soy Garlic Sauce

China: Silken Tofu with Spicy Soy Garlic Sauce

Easy and quick recipe for delicious silken tofu with spicy, soy garlic sauce.

Food, ChinaAnastasiya KizimaJuly 17, 2024food, china, silken tofu, Chinese recipes, vegan recipes, asian, asian recipes, asian vegan recipes, recipes

Tuscany: Ribollita Soup Recipe

Tuscany: Ribollita Soup Recipe

A Tuscan winter treat, Ribollita, is a delicious way to warm up when the weather perhaps has been rather cooler than you would prefer. This vegetarian soup is hearty and includes things like black kale, beans and uses up that day-old bread you aren’t sure what to do with.

Anastasiya KizimaNovember 26, 2023cooking, italy, italian recipe, recipe, ribollita, soup, winter recipe, italian cooking

Italy: Pappardelle with Beef Ragu

Italy: Pappardelle with Beef Ragu

An Italian recipe for Pappardelle Pasta with Beef Ragu.

Food, Italian RecipesAnastasiya KizimaNovember 15, 2023cooking, italian recipe, food, italian foon, beef ragu recipe, pappardelle pasta recipe, pappardelle pasta with ragu, italian cooking, ital, recipe, dinner recipe, pasta recipe, date recipe

Italy: Creamy Courgette and Chicken Orzo

Italy: Creamy Courgette and Chicken Orzo

Recipe for a creamy, lemony herb chicken orzo with courgettes.

Food, Italian Recipes, Italy, Italian recipiesAnastasiya KizimaAugust 7, 2023food, recipe, cooking, italian, orzo, pasta, chicken, courgette, summer recipe

Italy: Sicilian Pistachio Pesto

Italy: Sicilian Pistachio Pesto

A Sicilian specialty that puts a nice twist on the traditional pesto recipe!

Food, Europe, Italy, Italian recipies, Italian RecipesAnastasiya KizimaJuly 26, 2023food, cooking, pesto, pistachio pesto, recipes, italian recipe

Korea: Kimchi Pancakes

Korea: Kimchi Pancakes

Quick and simple kimchi pancakes recipe.

Food, Asian, KoreaAnastasiya KizimaApril 11, 2023kimchi, kimchi pancakes, cooking, korean food, korea, kimchi reicpe, kimchi pancake recipe, recipe

Italy: Crab and Ricotta Ravioli in Sage Butter

Italy: Crab and Ricotta Ravioli in Sage Butter

Italian Recipes, Food, RecipesAnastasiya KizimaJanuary 24, 2023cooking, recipe, italy, food, ravioli, pasta, fresh pasta, crab, seafood

Ukraine/Russia: Beetroot salad

Ukraine/Russia: Beetroot salad

Ukrainian/Russian beetroot salad recipe.

Food, Recipes, Russia, UkraineAnastasiya KizimaJanuary 17, 2023cooking, beetroot, beets, ukrainia, russian food, Ukrainian food, Eastern European recipe, salad, beetroot salad, healthy

Russia/Ukraine: Aubergine Caviar (БАКЛАЖАННАЯ ИКРА)

Russia/Ukraine: Aubergine Caviar (БАКЛАЖАННАЯ ИКРА)

Food, Europe, Recipes, Ukraine, RussiaAnastasiya KizimaDecember 19, 2022aubergine, caviar, recipe, ukrai, Ukrainian food, travel, vegetarian

5 Best places to see English Bluebells from London

5 Best places to see English Bluebells from London

Europe, UK, TravelAnastasiya KizimaMay 11, 2021bluebells, london trips, day trip london, day trip, travel, flowers, top 5 destinations from london, destinations from london

Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake

Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake

FoodAnastasiya KizimaFebruary 8, 2021

Russia/Ukraine: Zrazi (Зразы)

Russia/Ukraine: Zrazi (Зразы)

Food, Recipes, Russia, UkraineAnastasiya KizimaJanuary 21, 2021

Europe: Truffle Cauliflower Soup

Europe: Truffle Cauliflower Soup

FoodAnastasiya KizimaSeptember 23, 2020food, recipe, soup, european food, cooking, educational, instructional, cauliflower, truffle

Ukraine: Smetannik Cake (Торт Сметанник)

Ukraine: Smetannik Cake (Торт Сметанник)

Food, Recipes, Ukraine, RussiaAnastasiya KizimaMay 14, 2020smetannik, recipe, cake, baking, ukrainian food, russian food

Italy: Burrata & Honey Figs salad

Italy: Burrata & Honey Figs salad

Italian Recipes, Italian recipies, Italy, FoodAnastasiya KizimaApril 28, 2020

Italy: Fresh Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce

Italy: Fresh Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce

Food, Italian Recipes, ItalyAnastasiya KizimaApril 12, 2020