Appetizers

History of pâté is rooted in the distant past and many countries contest the right to be named its birthplace, however, by default, this right is held by France. In truth,…

These fried green tomatoes are crisp outside and so succulent inside, they will melt in your mouth. So make plenty for everyone. Hello, my dear readers. This is a…

These irresistible baked potato chips are made from the purple potatoes grown in my dear neighbor’s garden, 100% homegrown and organic. I have baked them for the after school…

Dishes for special occasions “To roast some beef, to carve a joint with neatness,To boil up sauces, and to blow the fire,Is anybody’s task: he who does thisIs but…

A galaxy of color and texture, with a soft boiled egg and couscous, will make this a favorite salad. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried, and…

In ancient China, Black Rice was known as “Emperor’s Rice”, and it was reserved exclusively for Chinese Royalty. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamin E and fiber, Black Rice is as…

Made from buckwheat, kasha has a very nutty taste. Here, it is combined with fragrant parsley, scallions, and carrots, and formed into small cakes. Serving with mushrooms sauce these…

This classic quiche has some delightful characteristics that are often forgotten in modern recipes; namely very thin pastry, a creamy, light filling, and smoked bacon. Perfect for brunch, parties…

These crispy and spicy roasted chickpeas conceal a mouth-watering collection of flavors and make a delicious appetizer. You could make this dish any time of year, and I think…

Roasted Cauliflower Bites are so simple to make, yet your guests will always be impressed by them. They have a wonderful flavor and can be given quite a “kick”…

Looking for a rustic salad/side to round out your Thanksgiving menu? Black Beluga lentils have a nutty, peppery flavor and a firm texture that holds up well to cooking. Delicate…

I would like to share with you my recent work made for the owners of “The Ancient Olive” stores in Florida, Jeffrey Schrader & Bryan Behling – still life…

Potato is a relative newcomer in Russian cuisine. It has started to occupy a regular spot on the dining table from the early 19th century, while prior to that…

Artichokes make a delicious addition to vegetable dinners and company lunches. Globe Artichokes – sometimes called the French Artichokes is, in reality, the bud of a thistle-like flower which…

Mushrooms are a traditional ingredient of Russian cuisine. For centuries, our ancestors used a bounty of forest to diversify their menu. And even today with an enormous variety of…

A blin, blintchik or blintz is a type of thin pancake. Pancakes are considered one of the most popular dishes in Russian cuisine. The story of their origin is…

These oat bran pancakes are often served with caviar and sour cream in our house. Here is a vegetarian savory alternative that uses a selection of delicious mushrooms in…