Deep-fried doughnuts

The recipe seems to be from my great-grandmother. But I’m not entirely sure! In my childhood, these doughnuts were always there. My mom would bake them for Hanukkah and occasionally just because. Now, I bake these doughnuts every year and invite friends over to enjoy them during Hanukkah.

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Deep-fried doughnuts

The recipe seems to be from my great-grandmother. But I’m not entirely sure!

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Daddy’s crepes (from Lexie)

The recipe for crepes that Lexie’s father used to make every Sunday to ensure the family had breakfast together. As they grew older, it became harder to gather at the same time, but Sunday crepes were a cherished tradition that brought back a sense of calm and family harmony.

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Kartoshka (“Potato” chocolate sponge cake)

I can't call myself a fan of Soviet cuisine, nor do I feel any nostalgia for it—there's no Olivier salad, meat jello (kholodets), or herring "shuba" in our home. But some Soviet pastries?