Blinchiki yi Borsh

Blini means Pancake. Blinchiki is like a cuter name often refers to a smaller version of  the named thing. 

 Blini and the famous caviar. 

Blini with ground meat. It can also come with cheese, jam or just by itself. My favorite is with meat. It is not a Russian delicacy. It is a usual everyday food and I love it. Homemade ones are the best of course. I love them softer and a but burned. 

Blini with meat inside and Smetana, (cream) Borsh and a cup of warm lemon tea

When I came back from my country in December, this is the first meal I asked for. Blini and Borsh, a Russian traditional soup which I have fallen in love on the first sip. I first tried it in China where my boyfriend (husband now) brought me to a Russian restaurant. I was never a big fan of soups if you want to know the truth but I must admit that when I tried Borsh, I start understanding what I was missing. This may sound an exaggeration but honestly, it is simply the way I really felt :) Borsh is made from meat soup, red beet, some preferred vegetables, a little meat, and Smetana on the top plus some greens (which I don't usually take).

I haven't tried making them myself but I 'd love to...sooner or later :)