Thin Crêpes with Jam
Make thin, lacy crêpes with jam: a pourable cream-thin batter, why resting it matters, getting the pan and heat right, and rolling…
Recipes
Recipes is the heart of Kepoli — dishes I’ve actually cooked in my own kitchen, mistakes and all. Nothing fancy or restaurant-trained, just food that works on a weeknight: tested methods, realistic timing, and notes on what went wrong the first time so yours turns out better.
Start here: Classic Cabbage Rolls · Real Ukrainian Borscht, Better the Next Day · Homestyle Apple Pie
No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Salami
No-bake chocolate biscuit salami: crushed biscuits in a rich cocoa-butter mixture, rolled and chilled into a log, then sliced into salami-like rounds.
Homestyle Apple Pie
Apple pie with a flaky homemade crust and a soft, lightly spiced filling. How to pick the apples, avoid a soggy bottom,…
Hearty Bean Soup with Smoked Meat
Thick, comforting bean soup with smoked meat: how to cook the beans truly tender, why the smoked pork carries the pot, dried…
Sour Meatball Soup
Sour meatball soup with tender, rice-bound meatballs poached in a light vegetable broth and soured with lemon or vinegar. Tips for tenderness…
Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings
Chicken soup with semolina dumplings made the gentle way: a clear golden broth, soft vegetables, and light griș dumplings that double in…
Chicken Stew with Creamy Polenta
Bone-in chicken braised in a paprika, onion, pepper, and tomato sauce over creamy, lump-free polenta. How to brown, bloom the paprika, and…
Classic Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls made the slow way: tender leaves around a savory pork-and-rice filling, simmered in tomato until soft. Tips, fixes, and make-ahead…
Easy Stuffed Peppers
Easy stuffed peppers baked in a light tomato sauce with a savory rice-and-meat filling. A forgiving one-dish weeknight dinner, plus easy fixes…