Pavlova cake wreath with whiskey and cranberries

by Iris // December 17, 2015 // No Comments

Simple, yet delicious cake, that delighted famous dancer Pavlova, even nowadays continues to surprise the sweet tooth public. Through years of its history the cake met thousands of variations beginning with strawberry and cream classics and finishing with… Never finishing... Continue reading →

Chocolate swiss roll with fennel and jasmine

by Iris // September 9, 2015 // No Comments

It all started when I found out my husband didn’t like fennel. And when some of my family refuses to eat anything I am trying to find the way through and cook it somehow that no one recognises the unloved... Continue reading →

Milk soufflé

by Iris // July 25, 2015 // No Comments

In Russia we call it literary Bird Milk. Probably, because it’s milky, creamy but yet heavenly light and airy. And every time the name turns in conversation follows a discussion where in Russia they make the beat Bird Milk. I... Continue reading →

“Movie Night” cheesecake with coke and popcorn

by Iris // July 2, 2015 // No Comments

Aaaaaand Chefs_battle recipes again in this blog. (Wonder what is Chefs_Battle? Find out in my Instagram) This time the task was to make a classic New York cheesecake but with a little twist and to shoot it in the atmosphere... Continue reading →

Challah bread

by Iris // April 23, 2015 // No Comments

Challah is Jewish Sabbath and holiday bread. It is extremely soft and airy and buttery, which is no wonder – a considerable amount of eggs and butter is used to make it. Challah has a deep religious meaning, but apart... Continue reading →

Peas and mint soup

by Iris // April 13, 2015 // No Comments

Do you ever crave for veggies in winter? I bet not many of you do. No secret we prefer warm and comforting food in cold times. But when it turns to spring we turn to green. To be honest March... Continue reading →

Pistachio meringues

by Iris // March 23, 2015 // 1 Comment

Meringue is one of the favourite deserts of my childhood. How can you not love this crispy breakable shell with sweet and sticky-toffee like centre? Who wouldn’t love holding it in one hand and catching crumbs with the other? But... Continue reading →

Mille-feuille (just classic one)

by Iris // March 16, 2015 // No Comments

When it comes to choosing between ready-made ingredients and spending 3 more hours in the kitchen making your own pre-cooked ingredient… I deny any logic and choose to cook myself. Pistachio paste, almond meal, fruit puree, small meringues and puff... Continue reading →

Pear and Chocolate Tart

by Iris // January 28, 2015 // No Comments

The history of this tart in my cookbook began far long before I started baking. I just met my husband and we were celebrating our first New Year together. And we were determined to surprise each other. So we denied... Continue reading →

Russian pasties with cabage and with chicken

by Iris // January 19, 2015 // No Comments

I love the smell of yeast dough in my house. This smell makes house – Home. With chimney and oven, with excited kids, circling around the oven, with hot tea and plenty of stories to tell each other. Either with... Continue reading →

Yellow Chimney

Welcome to the house with yellow chimney

Author: Iris