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…
Rice Pilaf with Shrimp and Turmeric
There are two main reasons I like cooking with shrimp. First, it is ready in a flash. Second, it can get any flavor you throw its way. Here, I cook it in a turmeric-cardamom sauce with loads of fresh garlic and ginger. Ingredients 1 cup Basmati rice 500–600 g large raw shrimp (peeled) 1 large…
Shangi with potatoes and mushrooms
Shangi are small open pastries from northern Russia with a topping like potatoes, cottage cheese, eggs and butter. I love the simplicity of these pastries, which are ideal for serving a crowd of hungry kids. Ingredients 1 lb (600 g) potatoes 2-3 yolks ¼ cup heavy cream with 17 oz (500 g) forest mushrooms 2…
Salmon with vegetables in foil
Why is baked salmon so good for dinner? Well, it is packed with flavor, and nutritious ingredients, it’s easy to make! With this recipe you’ll get individual salmon fillets cooked in foil with zucchini and tomatoes. And yes, the washing up isn’t time-consuming. Ingredients 4 pieces of skinless salmon fillet (5 oz each piece) 3…
Pork in honey sauce with sesame
If you do not like honey, replace it with any jam or marmalade. I enjoy it with apricot jam, as well as orange marmalade with zest. Ingredients 1 ½ lb pork neck 1 small bunch of green onions 5 tbsps Corn starch 4 tbsps Olive oil Salt Flakes of red hot pepper Sesame feed For…
Blackcurrant brownie
My favorite use for blackcurrants is perhaps in blackcurrant sauce to accompany meats, particularly pork or ice cream. This week, I decided to make a rich chocolate brownie using blackcurrants. I absolutely adore brownies. They’re one of the simplest desserts to make and one of the most often ordered ones if they’re on the menu….
Tart with colored vegetables
This tart is for those who are a bit tired of meat dishes and are waiting for spring. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 3 large red and yellow sweet peppers 2 medium beets 17 oz pumpkin Olive oil Salt For the filling: 1 cup sour cream 3 large eggs 3 tbsp semolina For the dough: 1…
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…
Pita with tuna salad
Pitas are very popular in the Middle East and many Mediterranean countries. Why? Pockets of pita bread are best choices for sandwiches, as they are so portable and easy to stuff and eat! We decided to stuff pitas with tuna salad – this is a win-win option that both children and adults like. One such…
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…