Category Archives: Main Course

HEALTHY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE

Lately, I’ve been on a quest for healthy recipes. In my understanding “eating healthy” doesn’t mean you have to be chewing on carrots and broccoli (even though I love carrots dipped in ranch… how about Greek yogurt instead?). So, I’ve learnt, that in addition to eating food in moderation, many ingredients can be easily substituted with… Continue reading »

BUCKWHEAT KASHA WITH BRAISED BEEF

Where do I begin? We love Buckwheat and you should too! Buckwheat is very nutritious gluten free grain-like seed of a leafy plant related to rhubarb. That’s right, it is neither a cereal, no grass, it is a seed. Buckwheat seeds are rich in starch, proteins, minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. Speaking… Continue reading »

POT ROAST RECIPE

  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 »

RICE PILAF WITH PORK

  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 »