Everyone loves pancakes. Am I right? Usually pancake recipes can be varied by adding whole-wheat flour, nuts, fruit or other ingredients. Pancakes can be served with butter and your choice of syrup, honey, or preserves. I used to make pancakes with diced apples, and this time decided to add some pumpkin puree, that I prepared… Continue reading »
This is a perfect busy weeknight or lazy weekend dinner that is ready in 45 minutes. I usually cook rice the day before, so it cuts the cooking time, and instead of eating out, or chewing on cereal for dinner, I’m able to feed my family a nice healthy dinner in no time. There are times that… Continue reading »
This Radish and Cucumber Salad has a hint of spring in it. Back in Ukraine, fresh vegetables were available mostly in springtime. So the only time we got to enjoy it was spring and summer. Here, in United States, fresh fruits and vegetables available all year round, so we can enjoy this blast of vitamins anytime… Continue reading »
Pie is a timeless and simple dessert. It is perfect in summer time with fresh fruits and berries, as well as in winter, with frozen stuff. Pie can be as simple and homey or as elegant as you wish. Much of its success depends on the crust, which should enhance, not compete with the flavor of… Continue reading »
These Chocolate-Covered Strawberries bring back warm memories of summer. The chocolate itself makes this dessert utterly romantic. A perfect delicious and wholesome treat for your loved ones. Ingredients: 1 package of strawberries 1 cup truffles 1/2 cup white chocolate for decorating (optional, not pictured) Heat water in a saucepan. Place bowl over the saucepan (congratulations, you’ve just created… Continue reading »
Borshch is one of the most favorite dishes of Slavic people. There is no such person in Eastern Europe that didn’t know how to cook Borshch. There are different varieties of Borshch, but the most popular one is “Red Borshch” of which the beet root is the main ingredient. This Borshch recipe is a vegetarian version. Traditionally, Borshch… Continue reading »
Meet Abigail. Abigail is my sweet 10-year old daughter. She is incredibly good at everything that she challenges herself to do. She is a piano player, a great artist, a reader… Lately, she started bringing cook books from the school’s library, watching “Master Chef Jr.” and hanging out in kitchen watching me cook, and trying to get her… Continue reading »
Spinach Soup is also called a Green Borshch by Slavic people. Traditionally, Green Borshch is made with Sorrel which is commonly used in soups and sauces, and is sour to the taste. Sorrel is at its best in late spring early summer. Spinach or another leafy greens, like chard are good substitution when sorrel is not in season…. Continue reading »
It doesn’t have to be a special occasion for you to enjoy these blueberry scones. They really taste as good as they look. Even if you’re watching your waistline, you can enjoy this dessert, because it is small, and you’re actually get a serving of fruit in this one. Who said that desserts are not… Continue reading »
In one way or another, meat appears on the table in most homes, providing good nutrition. There are different ways of cooking meat Most tender cuts are best cooked by dry heat: roasted or cooked on a rotisserie, broiled or grilled, pan-broiled or pan-fried. Less tender cuts should be cooked slowly in moist heat:… Continue reading »
I have a confession to make: I’m not a big fan of mushrooms! There I said it. I like picking mushrooms, I like cooking with mushrooms, just don’t eat them that’s all. My husband is a different story. He loves anything that has mushrooms in it. I on the other hand am very happy to indulge his craving… Continue reading »
Farmer’s Cheese is a crumbly soft white cheese that made on farms in Europe. It is a sort of pressed version of Cottage Cheese, but a lot dryer. Farmer’s cheese is made by curdling milk with enzyme (found in yogurt or buttermilk), and draining off the whey. Simple as that. Even though Farmer’s Cheese can… Continue reading »
Farmer’s Cheese Breakfast Cake, also called Zapekanka is a perfect healthy breakfast that can me made the night before. Zapekanka used to be served for breakfast in schools all over former Soviet Union. This popular, yet very simple dish is a part of our breakfast menu, and I know that once you’ll try it, you will love it. Now, Farmer’s Cheese is… Continue reading »
Ukrainian Rice Pilaf (plov) is an interpretation of Uzbek plov recipe. The Uzbek plov recipe traditionally cooked with lamb, is somewhat complicated, requires some good skills, and time-consuming. This is a quick and easy version of a classic dish that found its way into every Ukrainian home, and became our very favorite. It is very easy to… Continue reading »
Did you know that buckwheat is not wheat at all? It is used like a grain, but it is neither a cereal nor grass, it is a fruit seed. Buckwheat seeds are rich in starch, proteins, minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. Buckwheat helps maintain the health of the digestive and cardiovascular systems…. Continue reading »
