Roasted Pork Knuckle – A Hearty Latvian Celebration
A traditional Latvian dish featuring a slow-roasted pork knuckle with crispy skin and juicy meat, served with sauerkraut and potatoes.
Latvian Herring Casserole – A Cozy Baltic Comfort Dish
A traditional Latvian dish combining salty marinated herring with soft potatoes, caramelized onions, and a creamy baked topping.
Latvian Milk Soup with Potatoes and Mushrooms
A creamy, hearty Latvian soup made with milk, potatoes, and mushrooms—ideal for cozy evenings or traditional Baltic-style dinners.
Garlic Fried Rye Breadsticks (Ķiploku grauzdiņi)
A classic Latvian beer snack made from crispy fried rye bread rubbed with garlic – perfect with a cold drink!
Latvian Pelmeni – Dumplings with a Baltic Soul
Traditional Latvian pelmeni are small dumplings filled with juicy meat or fish, boiled or pan-fried, and always served with sour cream.…
Easter in Ukraine: Traditions, Symbolism, and Modern Customs
Paska is a traditional Ukrainian Easter bread, slightly sweet with a soft and airy texture. Often decorated with dough patterns, it is…
Mushroom Solyanka with Potatoes
Solyanka is a traditional Ukrainian soup that is known for its rich and spicy flavor. There are many variations of this dish, but mushroom…
Latvian Rhubarb Cake
A sweet and tangy traditional Latvian cake made with fresh rhubarb, fluffy yeast dough, and a creamy custard topping.
Ricotta and Pear Upside-Down Cake
A cozy, caramelized pear dessert with creamy ricotta, spiced with cardamom and lemon zest. Simple to make, stunning to serve!
Latvian Barley Risotto
A cozy Latvian twist on Italian risotto, made with pearl barley, smoked meat, and sour cream. Comfort food at its best!