This piece is part of the Soviet Diet Cookbook, a blog about a modern Russian girl cooking Soviet food. To read more of the series, click here. Any Soviet kid knows there are a few porridge options: ...

Preparing porridge is not any different from the preparation of other simple dishes. Like with every other dish, to get the perfect porridge, you need to pay attention to details and, of course, use ...

Half a cup of foxtail millet, one teaspoon of olive oil, half a teaspoon of cumin seeds, one teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste, one cup of chopped vegetables, two cups of water, half a teaspoon of ...

Children in the Soviet Union would probably not have classified millet among their favourite types of porridge, but it was often impossible to avoid eating it. Any child in the Soviet Union knew there ...

Millets are tiny powerhouses of nutrition, packed with fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals. They're naturally gluten-free and easily digestible, making them a perfect choice for those seeking a ...

"If you write another book you should call it Run Your Way to the Table." This comment, which came from my boyfriend, was partly in jest, partly serious. If there's anything that's more important than ...

In the quest for a wholesome and nutritious breakfast, millets have emerged as a versatile and health-conscious choice. These ancient grains, known for their nutritional richness and gluten-free ...

Porridge doesn't get a lot of love and respect. It's the fairy tale stuff of Goldilocks, or the pauper gruel of Oliver Twist. But really, porridge can be a beautiful thing, especially during the cold ...