Hi! I’m Katya and welcome to Little Broken.
Little Broken is all about fresh ingredients and easy to follow recipes. Here, you’ll find recipes for everyday cook that focus on seasonal produce, chicken, fish, hearty breakfast, scrumptious appetizers, and little bit of sweets in between. Most of the recipes are healthy, simple, and 100% delicious.
I am a self taught cook who always had a passion for cooking and making new things to eat, which I owe to my mom. She taught me the basics and inspired me to cook from early age on.
All of the recipes are developed by me, unless otherwise noted.
I was born in Russia and moved to America at age of 8. I hold a degree in Criminal Justice and for as long as I could remember, I have wanted to be a paralegal, work in a sky rise building, and wear pretty heels to work. I was blessed enough to do just that for 10 years of my life, while working for a corporate defense firm.
In 2015, I traded my corporate life for mommy hood. I have a slight obsession with anything and everything to do with salads, cucumbers, avocado, and shoes! I can speak, read, and write Russian.
I currently reside in Maryland with my hubby, two kids, and a four legged pooch.
If you have any questions, comments, recipe requests, or are interested in working with me, you can use the contact form or email me directly at: katya(at)littlebroken(dot)com.
You can also find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and snapchat [littlebrokenblg].
Loved reading your about page. Absolutely love your photography, like totally am loving every image. Bravo!:)
You’re so sweet! That’s a big compliment. Thanks girlfriend 🙂 Glad you stopped by.
I found you though Pinterest…and wanted to let you know that I also have an anchor as part of my logo 🙂 and also love potato chips (they are the food that I would be left with if stranded on a desert island and could only eat one food ever again) and Julia Roberts in Nottinghill. I think its really her hair in that movie that gets me, love it.
Hi Chelsey! Welcome to my blog! Glad you stumbled through Pinterest. Sounds like you have an awesome taste. I like you already 🙂 Hope you come back. Thanks for dropping me a note!!! Have a great night.
Hi Katya,
i have just discovered this site, and have been enjoying looking through your recipes, I live in Sydney with the colder months (which i hate)
approaching, i will make some of your chilli dishes & soup,
would love your chicken soup if poss? or is it here somewhere,
Warm Regards,
Kirsten 🙂
Hi Kirsten! Welcome all the way from Sydney! That’s so cool 🙂 Soup and chili is definitely a way to go in colder months, even though I bet your cold doesn’t compare to our cold 🙂 What chicken soup are you exactly referring to?
Hahaha Yes im sure our cold is just a little cool for you. I live on the beaches, & we all LOVE summer here.
Just hearty chicken soup recipes,, didnt you say you have a good chicken noodle one? 🙂
Hey Kirsten, you can find all the soups under the Recipe Index, including chilies. I have a chicken noodle soup with an asian twist on there as well. Hope you find something good to cook up. And stay warm 🙂
Katya, I stumbled on your blog today and I am so glad I did! We have a lot in common: I also love clean eating, cooking from scratch, Julia Roberts (have you seen August: Osage County?-she is absolutely incredible!). И я тоже из России! Не смогла удержаться, чтобы не написать вам по-русски. Это такая редкость встретить русскоговорящего food blogger! Love your recipes and your photography is stunning! I’ll be coming back!
Hi Anna! Welcome and so glad you found my blog! Isn’t it awesome how internet connects us all ? That’s one of my favorite parts about blogging is connecting/meeting new people! Are you currently in US? Sounds like we do have some similarities and yes I’m a HUGE Julia Roberts fan. All of her movies are so awesome, including Osage County! Thank you for your Russian comment and sweet words. It takes me a bit longer to type out in Russian so I hope you don’t mind me replying in English 🙂 I do hope you come back again. Have a great day!
Don’t mind English at all. I agree, connecting/meeting new people is that little magic blogging can provide. Yes, I am in the US, in sunny Los Angeles. If you happen to be in the area, let me know. I’d be happy to treat you to lunch. Blessings!
You are awesome!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL, funny and i adore your recipes!!! I’m sooooo glad i by accident discovered your blog!! You have a big fan in me!! Keep posting always!!!
You’re so sweet Tanja! Glad you found my blog too 🙂
Hello Katya,
How are you? Following your recipes for a while now. Really loving the flavours you have put through spices and ingredients. Well, just wanted to thank you for the recipes and tips. And would really love to meet you in person, if I ever visited maryland…and congrats on your new baby. Bye bye
Kind regards,
Rocky
Thanks Rocky!
Nice to meet you. I was so surprise to see that you want to run a half marathon. That’s great.. This is on my future to do list too 🙂
Welcome Ziz’ka! Nice to meet you too 🙂 Yes! Hopefully in my future there’s a marathon 🙂
Katya, I love your about page! You have such a positive spirit towards everything. I too try to stay away from processed food, but man I just can’t say no to potato chips! Your photography is outstanding! Did you take any courses on photography or are you just a natural? 😉
Hi Dina! I’m glad I’m not the only one with potato chip weakness 🙂 You’re so sweet and thank you for such a big compliment! I have no photography background just always had passion for it. It’s definitely a learning process and I’m still learning as it’s never “perfect” ha ha.
I don’t have any experience with photography either. Also learning as I go. I find it more fun that way 🙂
“I believe God owes us nothing but gives us everything.”
Amen! Amen! Amen!
…And praise God for delicious food!
I have your Simple Apple Tart in the oven right now and it smells amazing!! (I do have to say that your apple arrangement looks much, much fancier than mine. I think my apples were too small. But I’m still super excited to eat it!!)
Soli Deo Gloria,
Robin
That’s so great! I hope you enjoyed the tart and I’m sure it turned out just well 🙂 Thanks for your feedback!
i love your page!! its really great!! keep going.. all the very best! 🙂
Thank you!
Totally love the tomato/fresh mozzarella/balsamic reduction salad – will try it,
Ciao!
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Katya, Pinterest just recommended you since we tend to collect similar things. I noticed your blog and was delighted to find you. I love your food and devotion to your family and traditions. I look forward to reading more on your blog. I also have your belief about God. He gives me everything…..this year many challenges but all is good. Best wishes to you!
Jean thank you so much for you encouraging words and welcome 🙂
I just found your blog and I made the ricotta cookies tonight. I will be back I love to cook. My children are older I miss those days when I could spend more time home. I work two jobs with three kids and two are in college. Thank you for sharing.
Loving this new blog I found, your photography is gorgeous, and so far the recipes are delicious! Thanks from a fellow shoe & foodie lover!
Thanks Daelynn! Welcome. Glad we share the same interests 🙂
Hello from good ol bk ny wow really cool site I found u through natashas kitchen I’ve seen u comment from time to time really awesome both of you all recipes look fabulous and really very yummm I love cooking and baking from scratch after Passover I gotta try your luscious tantalizing desserts tomorrow night will be eating matzah for eight days love your bio really detailed how you sort of tell your life story beautiful
Hi! I found you on pinterest and was really surprised to like all your recipes, but now it makes sense because you are also Russian 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration!
So glad you did, Kristina! Welcome to my blog. I hope you come visit again 🙂
Hi Katya,
Your blog is wonderful!!! if only one could eat like that in local restaurants!!
Why is that the recipes are so good is because you are Russian? Are the russions great cooks with lots of very good recipes and pictures and understanding how to cook healthy?
I do like Russian Food and food styles from many places!
All the best to you!
Sally
Aww..thanks so much Sally! I’m not sure if it’s a Russian thing. LOL. My mama was a good cook…so she inspired me a lot. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
You got me with ” I believe life is too short to eat bad food and wear boring shoes.” Had to visit your “about” page. We have many things in common! Looking forward to trying your recipes.
Thanks Donna! I hope you get a chance to try some of the recipes. So glad you stopped by!
You’re the first blog I’ve ever subscribed to. I sense a kindred spirit… from your recipes to our common nationality. I am first generation Russian and both my parents (now in their 90’s) are living survivors of WWII era Russia. I am the fifth child in our family, so by the time I came along, Russian cuisine was replaced by the more popular tacos, burritos, and pizza that my brothers craved. I can understand Russian, but speaking it fluently is a challenge. I digress, though. I am making your Lentil Chili and am looking forward to a house full of delicious aromas. I look forward to wandering through your site. Beautiful!
Thank you so much Jeanne for subscribing and following along. That’s pretty cool that we have some things in common 🙂 Lentil Chili is a great choice and I hope you enjoy it.
Hi katya,
I just wanna say that I love everything about this blog from photography to food recipes, they sound very quick and easy to make.
I’m from Cairo, Egypt and I’m passionate about cooking and this blog is full of inspiration for me it’s like one of those blogs of food network chefs so best of luck and thanks for sharing your great recipes with us
feel free if you need me to share any recipes from Egypt ☺️
Thanks so much Passant for your sweet words! So glad to have you here.
Wow! I found you just now by googling Panera Copycat Thai salad (or something like that) and now I’ve spent way too much time realizing I love every recipe on your blog! Yay. End of food rut, my curly headed soul-sister!
Thanks so much Gina! So glad you stumbled on my page and hopefully you’ll find something yummy to make 🙂
What a fabulous website with such great recipes. I stumbled upon this whilst looking for healthy recipes, a great find! Have bookmarked it and will revisit many a time. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Hi Katya! I love your site and have been reading for a few months. Veggie marsala is my favorite recipe I’ve made so far 🙂 I was wondering, where does the name Little Broken come from?
Hi Syndney! Thank you so much and welcome to my blog. So glad you’re enjoying the veggie marsala. I have FAQ section under “About” and that’s one of the questions I answer 🙂
Hi from Switzerland !
I just discorver your site right now and… whowww it make feel so hungry ! 😂
I’ll try some of your receipt soon and let you know what I have think about 😀
Good job and nic pic !
Hi Mymi and welcome! Hope you get a chance to try some recipes and definitely let me know what you think 🙂
///Hi Katya,
I was looking for some great ground chicken meatballs and found your recipe for the orecchiette with chicken meatballs… I have them on the stove as we speak! Smells divine!! I will check in every so often for more great finds. I loved reading about you and your interesting life. Great good lucl.
Thanks so much Maryellen! I hope you enjoy them!
Today I made your Fresh Corn Crab Chowderin my beautiful new flame-colored Le Creuset dutch oven, and it was divine! It’s the best chowder I have ever made. This is the perfect fall recipe. Thanks for posting. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes out. So happy to have found your blog!
Thanks for such sweet words Angela! I hope you do get chance to give more recipes a try.