My recipe of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls became very popular, and now I would like to present you a liter version of the same. It is vegetarian, gluten-free and, if…
These green beans are crispy on the outside and tender, but still, have a bit crunch on the inside. Another idea for Thanksgiving dinner side dish.…
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…
Russian Monday: Buttery Potatoes with Garlic & Fresh Herbs
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…
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Almonds is a fragrant, creamy and delicately flavored soup. I hope you will enjoy this soup as well as we are. Note: Freezing pumpkin.…
What a genius idea for a healthy snack – baked goldfish pumpkin chips! We are roasting vegetables every other day and roasted pumpkin is our favorite. Today I have…
Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice and Mushrooms make a pleasant lunch dish or an attractive accompaniment to main dishes. (These are cheery tomatoes from our garden.)…
Beets, basil and tomatoes with some red onions and feta cheese, might be my favorite ingredient combination. I love summer!…
This is the first year when I can proudly say I am a gardener. Everything you see on this plate comes from my backyard veggie garden. Sweet peas and…
Here is another interesting version of the spring-inspired salad. Instead of spreading out pieces all over the plate or making a mix, you can assemble them into mini-tower. Your…
This salad idea is for you if you are a keen gardener with a vegetable plot or if your flower beds are a riot of color in spring. The…
This Pear Arugula Salad is elegant and unusual recipe for dinner party salads or sophisticated lunch appetizer that will appeal to the eye as well as the palate. Luxury…
Summer beet soup is a simplified version of borscht and is prepared in a fraction of the time. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprinkling of…
Watermelons in great variety are one of the most refreshing fruits. Serve them well chilled, in combination with other fruits and vegetables, for example – radishes. And why not?…
Oven-baked fries are always good, but potatoes are not in my diet now, so I’m trying to cut back a bit. However, these oven fries made with rutabaga are…