Jon and Irinas Kitchen

A family kitchen where we experiment, refine, and occasionally let AI help us perfect the details. These are the recipes we cook often, tweak carefully, and genuinely love. Simple, reliable, and worth sharing with the people around our table.

Public recipes

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies what more could you ask for?

Total time: 24 min

Japanese BBQ Beef Strips (Pan-Seared, No Skewers)

Thin-sliced beef seared quickly in a hot pan, finished with a glossy Japanese BBQ glaze. Kid-friendly option included by cooking a small plain batch first. Fast, savory, and perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or served with rice or potatoes.

Total time: 30 min

Soft Homemade Pretzels (Ash Wednesday Friendly)

Simple yeast-raised soft pretzels—traditional, minimal ingredients, and perfect for fasting days. Soft on the inside, golden on the outside, with optional toppings like garlic butter or cheese after baking.

Total time: 1 hr 27 min