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Not only am I a Reluctant Cook, I’m quite clearly a Reluctant Webmistress as well!

I’ve allowed this website to fall by the wayside as I haven’t updated it for some time. BUT I will.. soon.. maybe..

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I have a passion for not cooking..

If I could outsource this task to a cute, live-in-chef, I would!

Now that our three sons are adults, and are all better cooks than I am, this blog is primarily for them. A place they can visit, to maybe recreate some dishes we’ve shared as a family.

/Olya xx

Olya Lutrov

Featured Recipes

Pumpkin Soup

Make a big pot of hot, steaming pumpkin soup and watch them come back for seconds! This recipe is so easy – the family will love it.

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Olya’s Tom Yum Soup

One of my recipes which is considered a ‘big hit’. My nephews always request I make this soup when we are all at the snow at Mt Hotham.

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Spicy Lentil Soup

This spicy lentil soup is really easy to make and is great for cold, winter days. The family will definitely come back for seconds.

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Easy Salad

This is a great Tossed Salad recipe which goes well with almost every meal, especially Italian!

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Ukrainian Beetroot Relish

We make this dish each year for Ukrainian Easter. The horseradish gives it a really good ‘punch’. This is my mum’s recipe.

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Easy Salad

Easy Salad

This is a great Tossed Salad recipe which goes well with almost every meal, especially Italian!

Chickpeas with Tomato & Spinach

Chickpeas with Tomato & Spinach

This meal takes less than 30 minutes to make and is easy and very tasty. It’s vegetarian and gluten free! Great on it’s own or as a side dish.

Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch

Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch

This Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch is great for parties and gatherings. Easy to make and very delicious. You won’t have any left over!

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