This Broccoli and Cheddar soup is on a regular menu rotation at our house. It is creamy, delicious and healthy soup without any junk. There are, of course, so many variations of this soup, but this one is my favorite. It is so smooth and silky, lightened up with coconut milk, instead of cream, and… Continue reading »
There’s nothing better than to start your day with warm and fluffy pancakes. These pancakes are a real special treat at our house on weekend mornings. Making pancakes from scratch is much easier than many people think. This basic recipe is super simple, but adding apples to it makes the pancakes super irresistible. Of… Continue reading »
This Slow Cooker Rotisserie Style Chicken is a “fall off the bone”, tender, juicy, flavorful, and possibly the best chicken I’ve ever cooked. Also, the easiest meal that I’ve ever put together. I’ve been missing out for so long, because I didn’t have a slow cooker. I didn’t think I needed one, until now. And… Continue reading »
Who wouldn’t like a delicious pastry with a cup of hot tea or coffee on a cold winter day? I must tell you, it’s a great remedy for relieving stress and calming purposes. We drink tea a lot! It’s been proven that hot drinks and food are very comforting during cold gloomy weather. It… Continue reading »
This post is so overdue, but I decided to share with you our summer memories anyway. Seems like summer is long gone, but looking through the pictures and videos that we’ve captured brings some sort of peace and warmth to my heart. So here it goes. Our summer has started two days before the school year… Continue reading »
Summer is almost here! We get more and more sunny days, and as the rule, kids ask for popsicles and ice cream more often. To avoid buying popsicles with artificial colors and flavors, I make my own. Possibilities are endless. I still have a lot of frozen berries, which have to go, so I can… Continue reading »
This recipe is another example of a perfectly perfect easy and wallet-friendly family dinner. Whether you call them chicken drumsticks or chicken legs, you can be sure that it’s everybody’s favorite. These baked chicken drumsticks are juicy and delicious. I cook for the family of five, and we appreciate leftovers (if there are any),… Continue reading »
If you buy bottled salad dressings from the store, you’re seriously missing out! Not only homemade dressings are super easy to whip, but they also taste so much better! No store-bought dressing can compare to homemade stuff with fresh garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, fresh ground pepper. You don’t need any special tools to make… Continue reading »
When you hear “Green Salad” you’re probably thinking lettuce, spinach, avocados… Today, I’m introducing Green Onions Salad. I especially love making this salad for my kids. They devour it without picking green onions out. This salad is so fresh, so tasty, and filling. I can easily have it for lunch as is or top my toast with it… Continue reading »
Today, my blog has been featured and I have guest posted this recipe at Fae’s Twist & Tango! I’m so excited to share this delicious vegan, gluten-free dessert with you. Chocolate Salami is a classic no-bake treat. It is named “Salami” because it really does look like one. I remember making it when I was… Continue reading »
Spring is that time of the year when everybody is so tired of winter, so ready for sunny days, so excited to get out of the house. All nature is awakening, and first blooms make their debut. I love all the seasons, but lately, spring feels so magical, so exciting, so renewing. The air is… Continue reading »
I was so excited when I found a video on facebook showing how to dye brown eggs using natural ingredients. I decided to give it a try and it worked! Not exactly how the video suggested, but it worked. So if you’re up to dying some eggs, and don’t like using artificial dyes, this post is… Continue reading »
The egg is a remarkable culinary ingredient, never out of season, economical, and treasured by all the great cuisines of the world. Cooked in the shell or cracked open into a pan, it makes a near-perfect convenience food. No matter what the method, eggs should always be cooked at moderate to low temperatures. They will become… Continue reading »
I’m sure that everybody knows how to cook Potatoes, one way or the other. Mashed Potatoes are like comfort food for many people, and everybody does it differently. I’d like to show you how I make Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes that are full of flavor and are very delicious. To achieve the best flavor, always… Continue reading »
I don’t know who invented Tiramisu, but whoever did, that person is an absolute genius. This Italian cake is like heaven on earth, out of all cakes, is a pure perfection. It is the most elegant, definitely a special occasion cake. In addition, it requires no baking, and takes 15 minutes to assemble. If you ever have unexpected… Continue reading »
