This recipe of the popular Russian cottage cheese pancakes called Syrniki stuffed with chocolate is a perfect option for breakfast. They are super delicious, light and fluffy! Ingredients 1 pack (200 g) cottage cheese (You can use any cottage cheese. If it is too liquid, add more semolina) 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp semolina 1…
Green Salad with Salmon
What do you have for lunch? For me, lunch is something that is filling, satisfying and healthy. But what if you top your salads with warm proteins, like this salmon. You will have comforting, waist-friendly and really easy to make lunch. This salmon salad is loaded with crisp, fresh vegetable and tossed in a sesame…
Pork with Pears and Aromatic Herbs
This Pork is rubbed with fragrant herbs and is a perfect mix of savory and sweet when combined with shallot and fresh pears. I love the way the herbs and pears combine to make things both sweet and salty. You might think such a nice dish is somewhat difficult to cook, but it’s a simple…
Bacon and Cheese Croquettes
Croquettes are snack balls of minced meat or vegetables, deep fried. Croquettes originally appeared in France, but very quickly became popular in other countries. You can serve them as an appetizer or an afternoon snack with a glass of beer or wine. I add smoked bacon and mozzarella to the mix, but you can add…
Strawberry dessert for Valentine’s dinner
Valentine’s Day is a day when women are looking for dinner ideas to impress their significant. Sure, a romantic dinner is the star of Valentine’s Day, but don’t forget to finish off the night with a sweet dessert! This strawberry dessert is a sweet treat that you can make yourself within 15 minutes and I…
Italian Pizza with Mushrooms and Eggs
I have never been a big fan of pizza, but colors, perfectly arranged toppings and crispy looking crust finally involved me into the pizza world. This Mushroom pizza is my take on the Italian vegetarian pizza that’s topped with mushrooms, cherry and an egg. When the pizza is done baking, garnish with some arugula and…
Carrot Soup with Honey and Ginger
This is one of those comforting dishes where you’ll be tempted to lick the bowl. Addition flavor is added thanks to honey, nutmeg and ginger, while cream gives this wonderful vegetable soup a smooth and silky consistency! Ingredients 1 ½ lb carrot 3 cups vegetable broth ¾ cup heavy cream 1 onion 1 garlic clove…
Warm Salad with Potatoes and Salmon
It is very light and healthy salad with salmon, potatoes and yogurt dressing. Simple ingredients and low preparation time makes this a great recipe ideal for a quick snack or even a full meal. Ingredients 1 ½ lb baby potatoes 1 lb salmon fillet 1 cup yogurt 2 tbsp salad dressing 2 tbsp chopped dill…
Salty Bourbon Coffee
What can be better than bourbon and coffee during the winter months? Bourbon and coffee in the same cup. This cocktail is a perfect combination of bourbon whiskey, espresso, caramel syrup, and a bit of salt. It’s a simple drink to mix up and easily prepared for larger to sip with a group of friends. Ingredients…
Almond Cookies
We love trying out new cookies at our house, and I think the best cookies are the ones that are made with simple ingredients. Ground almonds give these cookies that fantastic texture which I love. You can serve these light, tender cookies with ice cream or simply with a cup of coffee or tea. Ingredients…