This dish is full of different flavours because of the garlic and parsley. Cucumber and tomato make it also very refreshing. Not to mention that squid is not very expensive and cooks in seconds. The dressing for this salad is really good. I think these give additional flavor to the dish. Ingredients 1 lb cleaned…
Chicken Thighs in Sweet and Sour Sauce
The secret of the dish is in the chicken marinade, specifically using wine and jam, which creates a super sweet and sour coating all around the chicken. If you are going to serve thighs with some rice, you may want to double the sauce to have more to flavour the rice. Ingredients 1 1/2 lb…
Banana Chocolate Cake
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…
Caesar Salad Toasts
I wanted to come up with something delicious, relatively easy to mix together, and a little different in presentation. As a result, these caesar salad toasts are an alternative for one of the most popular salads to ring the changes. Ingredients 150g romaine lettuce 1/2 lb boiled chicken breast or grilled fillet 8 cherry tomatoes…
Shrimp with Cilantro in Tomato Sauce
Simple enough to make for a Friday dinner yet delicate enough to serve to guests at the weekend. In less than 30 minutes you will sat down at the table and share this nice shrimp right out of the frying pan! Serve with wild rice to soak up the light tomato sauce with a hint…
Lasagna with Pork and Potatoes
The combination of pasta and potatoes is pretty popular among the Italians. They easily mix pasta with potatoes in soup, pasta sauce or lasagna. Ground pork in the sauce gives this lasagna a richer texture and taste. The thinly sliced potatoes are awesome. They work perfectly and can be a replacement of lasagna noodles. If…
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…
Vegetable Soup with Baked Bell Pepper
This creamy soup is a great way to get a hefty dose of vegetables into a convenient cup. It is simple and flavorful and you only need very basic ingredients. The focus is really on the bell peppers here. After being baked in the oven, bell pepper becomes super sweet and tender. Not only adults…
Brisket Frittata
The best thing about making a frittata is that it’s very lazy man’s recipe. Just combine the rest of the ingredients in the pan, dump in the egg mixture and bake it in the oven. This brisket frittata isn’t an exception. Brisket is probably one of the most versatile cuts of meats you can cook…