This salad is perfect if you want something new for dinner because you’re tired of the same old things. Since I’m not a big fan of the store-bought salad dressings, I prefer having different types of olive oils and balsamic vinegars around in my kitchen. This homemade dressing really helps complete the salad and different…
Salmon Julienne
Julienne is where the French cuisine meets the Russian cuisine.Traditionally, this dish is cooked with mushrooms and chicken but I actually have my own variation with salmon. Serve it as an appetizer, a main dish or a side dish. The best thing about this recipe- it takes a handful of ingredients and less than 30…
Warm Salad with Squid and Apples
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…