In my childhood buckwheat was omni present in many meals – buckwheat with milk and sugar for breakfast (kasha), buckwheat sautéed with meat, buckwheat with mushrooms and sour cream. It was a very popular in Eastern Europe.
When I move …
In my childhood buckwheat was omni present in many meals – buckwheat with milk and sugar for breakfast (kasha), buckwheat sautéed with meat, buckwheat with mushrooms and sour cream. It was a very popular in Eastern Europe.
When I move …
Summer is officially over with hot days and BBQ everything. Cooler fall days call for hearty soups and comfort foods. And here we go #fortheloveofsoup – my fall recipe for Tomato Basil Soup.
Did you know that cooked tomatoes have …
Savory lettuce cups filled with sauteed ground turkey and vegetables in Thai sauce. I’m a long time fan of Asian culture and cuisine and can’t help admiring the variety spices and sauces used. It’s amazing how these condiments bring totally …
Let’s talk Paella guys. A delicious meal to share with family and friends, abundant in flavors and colors. Paella came to us from Spain and many people consider it as a Spanish staple, and a national dish. However inside Spain, …
We all know that cooking your food at home is better for your health and wallet. When people say they don’t have time to cook dinner by the time they come home, I usually ask them how long it actually …
Brussels sprouts is one of the healthiest vegetables. It is packed with Vitamin K, A and C, gives cancer and DNA protection. It is a great antioxidant, and when steamed (!) it is also known to lower cholesterol levels. Lastly, …
Quick side salad named after a Russian cuisine staple – Borscht, because of its color and its main ingredient – cabbage. This colorful salad is sure to brighten up your dinner table. Serve it with meat, or as a coleslaw …
And here continues my saga for soup. This one is a great alternative to a chicken noodle soup. It is loaded with vegetables and low in calories. The best part it takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Added parmesan gives …
Eating broth and and broth-based soups for lunch was sacred in my childhood. My mom told me that my stomach will dry out if I don’t eat my soup for lunch. Now that I grew up and free to eat …
I call recipes like this – “mighty bowls”, because of the ultimate combination of nutrients and vitamins it has in one meal. You can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, though my preference is lunch just because it’s usually …
Another quick recipe for weeknight dinner that takes 20 min to make. Minimum ingredients, maximum flavor!
What you need for 4 ppl:
Scallops, what’s in a word? For me the whole universe. In my childhood my dad used to dive for scallops and bring them fresh from the ocean for us. Mom always seared them with butter, pinch of salt and pepper …
This recipe is from Nicholas Elmi, the owner of Laurel restaurant in Philadelphia, PA. The original recipe uses hake, but I tried halibut, cod and pollock and they all turned just fine.
The special thing in this recipe is …
Velouté is from French, literary meaning velvet. In cuisine it is used as a name for sauces or soups that are thickened with egg yolks, butter and cream. However nowadays it is used for soups that are thickened exclusively with …
Here is my 5 year old’s favorite, seriously he adores it and requests it all the time. The beauty of this recipe is how fast you can make it. Ready in 10 min, it saves so much time. Basically faster …
Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day! We are so blessed in so many ways!
One of my favorite Thanksgiving season things is the abundance of pumpkin. You could cook so many delicious things with it: soups, pastas and, of course, pumpkin pie.…
Ta-da! It’s a cheat day, so pasta night. However, this is a very light pasta dish loaded with green like zucchini and peas and melted goat cheese and milk give nice velvety texture. It is also a nice way to …
Asparagus aka “green spaghetti” as my kids call it one of my favorite vegetables. It is sad often times, it is overcooked and so people can’t appreciate how good it is. My love for this vegetable is infinite. I like …
Good morning, good morning… Breakfast mini sandwiches to super charge you for the day. Literally takes 5 min to prepare, and you get a healthy breakfast. Omega-3 fats, proteins, fiber -all you need for a perfect start!