I often bake this banana-chocolate cake which is perfect in the mornings with yogurt and fresh fruit. It combines the sweetness of ripe mashed bananas with bitter chocolate. You can bake this tasty snacking cake for family gatherings as it feeds up to 10 people. Ingredients 2 cups wheat flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder…
Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce
Beef in creamy sauce with mushrooms is classic French cuisine. To make the dish perfect, make sure to use the tenderloin as it is the most tender cut of steak you’ll have. It can be fried fast and still remains juicy. As for wine, you are welcome to use any drinkable red wine. Ingredients 4…
Cottage Cheese Rolls with Nuts
There aren’t many things that can make your house smell as amazing as homemade buns. This nut roll recipe is no exception! They will certainly melt in your mouth and warm you from the inside out! Ingredients 2 cups flour 3/4 cup cottage cheese 1/3 cup natural yogurt 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract…
Russian Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki)
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…
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…
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…
Potato Muffins with Сheese and Greens
These little breakfast potato and cheese muffins are a fantastic option for feeding a crowd. They’re savory breakfast individual cups, packed with spicy cheese and greens. As with any dish, the cheese choice is completely up to you and your personal preference. The addition of sour cream gives muffins a creamy texture. These muffins are ideal…
Classic Cream of Mushroom Soup
The best thing about this creamy mushroom soup is how easy this is to make! Just walk into the kitchen and combine a few ingredients together. Ingredients 500 g champignon 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 1 large onion 2 cloves of garlic 5 sprigs of thyme 2 tbsp flour 3 tbsp butter Salt…
Orange Cocoa
This is a quick and easy orange hot cocoa to change up the usual winter routine. So next time you’re thinking about having a cup of hot cocoa give this recipe a try, I think all your family will love it! Ingredients 1 cup milk ¼ cup heavy cream 1 ½ oz chocolate 1 tbsp…
Sweet Bread with Candied Fruit and Nuts
This homemade rich bread is packed with dried and candied fruit and nuts, and bathed in a sweet chocolate glaze. Feel free to eliminate the candied fruit and chocolate, and substitute any other dried fruit or nut. Ingredients ½ cup candied fruit ½ cup Rum ½ tsp grated nutmeg ½ cup raisin ½ cup almond…