Category: Food

Easy and delicious recipes for busy people.  Many recipes are my own.

Dairy Free Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Breakfast casseroles have always been a go-to in my family, especially on busy weekday mornings. Growing up, my mom used to make this cheesy potato and egg casserole every Sunday, and we’d reheat it throughout the week. When I discovered...Read More
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The Simplest Way to Cook Bacon in the Oven

Cooking bacon on the stovetop can be messy and time-consuming. If you’ve been looking for a way to get crispy, evenly cooked bacon without the grease splatters and constant monitoring, cooking bacon in the oven might just be your new...Read More

Quick & Easy Ways to Boil an Egg

It seems that hard boiling an egg is the easiest task in the kitchen. And it is once you've got the hang of the egg-boiling basics. The main thing is to watch set the timer to make sure you boil...Read More
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Creamy One-Pan Parmesan Chicken & Rice

We all know the feeling: it’s been a long day, and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen cooking dinner. You’re tired, hungry, and the thought of cleaning up multiple pots and pans after...Read More
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Blueberry French Salt Recipe

Making blueberry French salt at home is easy and fun. You just mix coarse salt with dried blueberries to create a sweet and salty blend. Use it to add extra flavor to your salads, meats, or desserts. This recipe is...Read More
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Pumpkin Soup With Carrots

When you're in the mood for something warm and nourishing, carrot and pumpkin soup is a great choice. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for any time of the year. It offers a blend of rich flavors and wholesome...Read More
An image of a piece of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream on a white round plate

Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk

When the leaves start to turn golden and the air gets crisp, there’s one dessert that makes everyone feel at home: homemade pumpkin pie. This classic fall treat isn't just delicious; it has a way of bringing the family closer...Read More
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Roasted Vegetables Recipes

If there ever was a competition for "The Easiest, The Healthiest, The Most Versatile Dish To Make", roasted vegetables would be a winner. At least in my opinion. You can literally use ANY vegetables you have in your possession. Add...Read More
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Mashed Potatoes Recipes

There are many ways to make mashed potatoes. You can basically add anything you like to the potatoes and, in my opinion, it always turns out yummy. In this article I would like to offer you several ways to prepare...Read More
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Asian Carrot Salad Recipe

This carrot and red onion salad brings a burst of Asian-inspired flavors to your plate, making it the ideal side to a variety of dishes. With a delightful blend of ginger, turmeric, chili, soy, and other seasonings, this salad is...Read More
Candied oranges on wooden table

How to Make Candied Orange Slices at Home

Sometimes we crave something sweet, but somewhat healthy. Something not too boring like a simple candy, but not too complicated like a cake. This is when candied fruit come in mind. In this post you will learn how to make...Read More
Unusual and fun way to cook zucchini noodles

Zucchini Noodles Nest with Fried Egg

Unusual, easy and fun way to cook zucchini noodles   (This post contains few affiliate links.  This means that if you make a purchase I might receive a small commission at no cost to you)   I became a real...Read More
What is tagine recipes

What is tagine and how to cook in it

Recipes in Tagine Few years ago a friend of mine said that she received tagine  as a present for one of the occasions.  She boasted how food was turning out to be so delicious and juicy and how easy it...Read More
Easy Healthy Homemade Roasted Tomato soup with chicken broth recipe

Easy Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and cultivated edible plants.  It is almost impossible to find a household where tomatoes are not consumed at all.  However, it was not always the case through the history. History of tomatoes Tomato...Read More
Baked spaghetti squash stuffed with ground beef and zucchini

Baked spaghetti squash stuffed with ground beef and zucchini

What is Spaghetti Squash? "Spaghetti squash or vegetable spaghetti, is a group of cultivars of Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo.[1] They can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, including ivory, yellow and orange, with orange having the highest amount of carotene. Its center contains many large...Read More

Portobello Mushrooms Baked with Eggs

I really love portobello mushrooms.  I always play with recipes and I think I never have the same dish when it comes to stuffed portobello mushrooms.  This morning I used whatever was available in my fridge and had a wonderful...Read More
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Russian Potato Salad (Olivier)

  Olivier  salad is a very delicious potato salad popular among former USSR citizens and Russian community all over the world. History of Olivier salad The invention history of the salad is stated in Wikipedia: “The original version of the...Read More

Express Half Sour Pickles

Where do pickles come from ? A pickled cucumber, or simply a pickle, is a common everyday food item in almost any country in the world.  Pickled cucumber is a cucumber that has been preserved in flavoured solutions of brine,...Read More
bowl with fish chowder with coconut milk

Fish chowder with coconut milk

I found recipe of Brazilian fish soup somewhere on the internet, read it, liked it….. and changed it to my taste.  I used different types of vegetables, completely omitted rice that was in original recipe and added few spices.  I...Read More
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Delicious Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Soup with smoky flavour. I rarely cook using set recipes.  I browse internet, read few recipes and then adopt few to my taste and preferences. I  experimented and this time used fresh cucumbers for vegetable stock in this recipe.  I...Read More

Homemade fruit roll-ups

Follow my blog with Bloglovin I have memories of my childhood treat, which was called pastila.   Pastila is traditional Russian fruit confectionery.  Wikipedia describes Russian pastila  as marshmallow but tasting like fruit.  Pastila is served as a tea desert.  I...Read More
banana chocolate chip muffins

Banana chocolate chip muffins

                    I do not like cooking, but I prefer home-made food.  Thus I either come up with my own simple, but very delicious recipes or simplify recipes from internet. I "invented"...Read More

Baked omelette muffins

  This is a very simple yet very delicious recipe for quick breakfast.  It is so simple, my son was responsible for making this omelette muffins  since he was 8 years old.  The beauty of this dish is that you...Read More