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This would be burgers in Russia if, for some reason, they already weren’t named “kotlety” by our great-grandparents. So, ladies and gentlemen, the recipe famous Russian kotlety or kotletki how we call them with love are here for your attention. … Continue reading →
Makes about 3 portions or about 28 dumplings. We call these dumplings lazy because the traditional cheese dumplings are pretty time consuming to make – you make a dough, cut it into circles, roll the circles, then stuff them with … Continue reading →
This roasted leg of lamb is so full of Mediterranean flavors so you’ll just want to listen to sirtaki music and feel caress of sunshine on your skin! Oh, Greek Isles, you are so far away! And you, leg of … Continue reading →
8-10 thinly sliced chicken cutlets 12-14 large basil leaves, roughly chopped 2 3-oz *Boursin OR 2 4-oz packages goat cheese, or 1 8-oz package cream cheese (if not using Boursin, you will also need 1-2 garlic cloves) 2 garlic cloves … Continue reading →
I was hesitating posting this recipe because everyone roasts potatoes. But now, with Thanksgiving only 2 days away, I decided to go for it. Easy and delicious, one of my favorites and I make them all the time. 5 sweet … Continue reading →
By Andrew Black Many traditional Asian recipes include noodles, due to their ability to complement almost any dish perfectly. In fact, noodles are the key ingredient of Asian cuisine, which make a dish fuller in taste and more appealing to … Continue reading →
This recipe is based on a traditional Russian recipe for cheese scones called “syrniki” because “syr” is “cheese” in Russian. They are usually fried on the skilled and very delicious, and loved by kids and adults as well. Since I … Continue reading →
This recipe is a courtesy of one Fairy who is modest and kind and loves to cook! Thank you very much, my lovely Fairy! This cake is to die for, nutty, moist inside, crusty on the outside, sooo decadent with … Continue reading →
For this recipe you will need an ice cream maker, such as Cuisinart. It is very much affordable, doesn’t take a lot of counter space (it is a size of a blender or a food processor) and VERY handy, especially … Continue reading →
HURAY! My son (8 y.o.) is eating this vegetable dish with pleasure! I am happy! He is happy! I want you, guys, to be happy, too! Cook this dish, please! 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise 2 tablespoon butter … Continue reading →
3 lb chicken, cut-up or chicken quarters 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup pitted prunes ½ cup dried apricots, cut in halves 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 cup apples juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 garlic … Continue reading →
What Jewish holiday is without gefilte fish? Especially the one my Mom makes. It is something to those old traditional dishes prepared by Moms and Grandmas, almost sacred. Those dishes connect generations, preserve family traditions and unite families together. Their … Continue reading →
Enjoy aromatic, mouthwatering vegetables and eat them as much as you can. It is a guilt-free dish! ½ butternut squash 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, pepper 1 teaspoon dried chives 2 small eggplants (I used one regular small eggplant and … Continue reading →
Rabbit is another white meat, delicious, tender and good for you. But for me rabbit is a game meat, so I cooked these rabbit legs like game meat. Judge for yourself, but the aroma of cooking dish was so pleasing … Continue reading →
This is delicious salad, full of earthy flavors from mushrooms, sweetness of the roasted beets and pear is balanced with fennel and dressing. It is a meal in one plate and what a meal it is! 1 medium red beet … Continue reading →
This recipe is a guilt-free. Imagine eating delicious aromatic cake that doesn’t have any flour and sugar, 2 cakes main “characters”! In this cake they are fired mercilessly and substituted with figure and health friendly nuts and honey! 1 stick … Continue reading →
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Back to school! What can be easier to make for you and more desirable to eat for your child if not the old good chicken nuggets? I like to make these nuggets for my son because I know what went … Continue reading →
Can hastily made picture be your best ad? Well, it can if we are talking about these grilled shrimps. I hardly had a chance to grab a few skewers and snap a picture or two. There were so succulent and … Continue reading →
June 22-June 29, 2012 Finally we went to Atlantis resort, Bahamas. We’ve been there before, but never with our son. Everyone knows that Atlantis is fun, great grounds with pools, lacunas, all sort of different fishes, sharks, nice beaches, etc. … Continue reading →
There is nothing new about stuffed mushrooms, but we keep coming back to these old fashioned but always tempting appetizers. These mushrooms do not have any bread or bread product in the stuffing; they are flavorful and melt in your … Continue reading →
I read about this dish that it’s originated from the Middle East and is called “Imam Baylidi” meaning “the priest fainted”. The story tells that a holy man fainted after smelling the aroma of this dish. I can assure you … Continue reading →
This salad was born because a friend of mine gave me a set of plastic cones with the base a as gift knowing how much I love all those kitchen gadgets. So, I had a challenge now: what to serve … Continue reading →
This desert is a winner! Seriously! Just imaging that you are on your porch, eating BBQ or something else made on a grill, salad, corn, etc. Who has room for desert? Well, for this desert is always some room, trust … Continue reading →
This dish is always a success. I found it in the New Chicken Cookbook which I found in one of those discount stores for a fraction of a price. Always search for cookbooks in the discount stores, great chance to … Continue reading →
1 medium head of cauliflower 2 leeks 3 large garlic cloves 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup vegetable oil ¾ teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut off cauliflower florets and slice them into about … Continue reading →
Plov is a traditional dish of Uzbekistan made with rice. There are endless varieties of plov recipes, but I wanted to recreate a traditional Uzbek plov made with lamb, onion, carrots, cumin (it’s called “zera” in Uzbekistan), and other components … Continue reading →
I love this recipe! The combination of flavors and textures is complex and complimenting each other really well! I use the same ingredients for whole wheat Israeli couscous dish! When I cook this dish, I do not even need … Continue reading →
A Refreshing Spinach Salad with Sweet and Savory Additions The sun is finally starting to peak out and that means bikini season is right around the corner. In the midst of eating healthier and watching your weight, salads are a … Continue reading →
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I have been braising various cuts of meat many times before, but the idea of braising meat in the barbeque sauce came after I took a culinary class. The lesson was about meat braising and we had to cook lamb … Continue reading →
12 rib lamb chops Salt, freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional) Dry you chops and place them on the cutting board or a baking sheet. Pour 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke (if using) … Continue reading →
6 eggs Pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 11/2 cup sugar 2 cups roughly chopped walnuts plus some for decorations 2 tablespoon potato starch 2 sticks unsalted butter (8 oz) 6 yolks 2/3 can of sweetened condensed milk … Continue reading →
11/2 cup whole wheat pearl couscous (I prefer Riceselect). 2 cups water or chicken stock Salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 shallot, minced 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries 8-10 dried apricots 1/3 cup chopped … Continue reading →
4 lemon sole fillet 2/3 lb medium shrimps ½ lb bay scallops 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 4 tablespoon softened cream cheese ( I used chives and onion) Salt, lemon pepper Lemon juice … Continue reading →
1 salmon fillet, about 1.5 lb 1 cup white vine 1 bay leaf 10 black peppercorns 3-4 sprigs thyme (or 1 teaspoon dry thyme) 3-4 sprigs tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dry tarragon) 3-4 sprigs parsley (or 1 teaspoon dry parsley) … Continue reading →
How many people like broccoli? Well, according to my statistics, not so many. I don’t. (That’s it, I confessed). This super easy and super delicious recipe makes you want to eat broccoli, and the more the better! Thank you, Betty … Continue reading →
I found this recipe once in the local weekly paper. It is a wonderful dish!!! I made some changes and adjustments, of course. It is definitely worth to share. Enjoy! 2 onions 1 carrot 2 celery stalk 1 bay leaf … Continue reading →
Qutabs are an Azerbaijanian dish, sort of pancakes made with meat or herbs. Stiff dough is usually hand-made from flour, water, eggs and salt. It is rolled into thin layers, cut into circles and then filled with different fillings such … Continue reading / ?????????? ?????? →
I was making this recipe for a while, and then I found very similar recipe, just without orange zest and juice, on one food blog, do not remember which one. However, that recipe had one very interesting approach which I … Continue reading / ?????????? ?????? →
6 egg whites 11/2 cup of sugar Pinch of cream of tartar and pinch of salt Make the meringue layer: Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar in a bowl until foamy. Beat in gradually sugar until stiff … Continue reading / ?????????? ?????? →
6 egg whites 11/2 cup of sugar Pinch of cream of tartar and pinch of salt Make the meringue layer: Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar in a bowl until foamy. Beat in gradually sugar until stiff … Continue reading →
2 eggplants 1 package 8 oz goat cheese 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced 1 bunch of fresh dill, finely chopped (approximately 4-5 tablespoons) ½ cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup walnut oil (substitute with grapeseed oil, if unavailable, or it … Continue reading / ?????????? ?????? →
4-5 Golden Delicious apples, peeled 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs Dry ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ cup raisins or (make it more festive and decadent) … Continue reading / ?????????? ?????? →
4-5 Golden Delicious apples, peeled 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs Dry ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ cup raisins or (make it more festive and decadent) … Continue reading →
4 duck breasts Coarsely ground salt and pepper Rind and juice of one lemon Rind and juice of one orange 4 tbsp red currant jelly 4 tbsp port Pinch of ground mace 1 tbsp brandy or cognac Butter Fresh blackberries, … Continue reading / ?????????? ?????? →
