Gołąbki (golabki) are Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, filled with a mix of seasoned meat and rice and served with either a tomato sauce (as here) or mushroom sauce. You'll find this traditional dish served for a festive meal but it's also a deliciously comforting dish for any time. Many vegetables lend themselves to being stuffed,... Read More The post Gołąbki (golabki) - Polish stuffed cabbage rolls appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more

If you've not heard of Adjaruli khachapuri, let me sum it up in a few words: fresh bread, filled with cheese and an egg on top. This comforting Georgian cheese bread is sure to be an instant hit (and is easier than you might think). When I first came across khachapuri, I knew I had... Read More The post Adjaruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread) appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more

Cozonac is a delicious combination of soft, gently sweet bread and a lightly sweet nut swirl. You'll find it served as a traditional festive treat, but it is certainly tasty, and pretty, enough that you'll want to enjoy it much more often.  Just as a number of countries have particular dishes that you typically serve... Read More The post Cozonac (Romanian Easter & Christmas bread) appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more

Syrniki are small, thick Ukrainian/Russian sweet cheese pancakes. They might not have a lot of ingredients and look a bit unassuming, but these little bites are soft, fluffy and deliciously good.  Despite having probably spent almost as much time over the years in Russia as Germany and Spain, I have shared a whole lot more... Read More The post Syrniki (Ukrainian/Russian cheese pancakes) appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more

Tikvenik is a coiled pumpkin strudel from Bulgaria, with crisp filo pastry encasing a gently sweet pumpkin filling, warmed with cinnamon. It has a wonderful flavor, and this pretty pastry is easier than it looks. It's that time of year when pumpkin fills the shelves. I know not everyone is a fan, but I for... Read More The post Tikvenik - Bulgarian pumpkin strudel appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more

Kolachy cookies are an easy mix of a cream cheese pastry folded over a jam filling. They're as tasty as they are pretty, and a great addition to your cookie plate.  Believe it or not, the idea of baking lots of cookies in December is relatively new to me. As a child, we made Christmas... Read More The post Kolachy cookies appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more

Blini are a staple at pretty much any excuse for a party in Russia. And it's easy to understand why. These little pancakes, topped with smoked salmon and sour cream, make elegant and delicious little bites fit for any occasion. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details... Read More The post Blini with smoked salmon (or gravlax) appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more

Borscht is one of the iconic dishes from Ukraine (and well loved in Russia), but you can know it as a deliciously warming, comforting bowl of soup. It gets much of its color from beets, but there's a whole lot more to this bright bowl. I've grown to love beets (in case my beetroot tarte... Read More The post Borscht appeared first on Caroline's Cooking ..read more