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: ...

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 ...

For as long as I can remember, I have been serving millet to dinner guests, in secret. I fold it into mouthwatering desserts and delicate puddings. I pack it into vegetarian burgers and layer it into ...