No yeast in a recipe is a good thing. As soon as I hear no yeast anything, I visualize a flat baked bread or pastry. Before, I thought if I didn’t put yeast in my […]
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Chicken with Mushrooms in Tomato Sauce
Made with ingredients you can easily find at most any grocery store, or already have. Chicken with mushrooms is made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, so it’s not dry like if you would use chicken […]
Vatrushki (pastries with cheese filling)
What are Vatrushka Buns? They are sweet buns that are somewhat similar to a danish, made with a sweet simple dough recipe and stuffed with cheese filling. Vatrushki makes a great on-the-go breakfast option or […]
15 Healthy Recipes to Start Your New Year
Here are 15 healthy recipes to start your new year healthier. Happy New Year! Superfood Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Avocado Spread Avocado Salad Green Smoothie Sautéed Chicken with Vegetables Chicken with Rice in one […]
Meringue Jam Filled Tartlets
Making individual meringue jam-filled tartlets is a wonderful addition to your dessert table. It’s hard to put into words how tasty these sweet, crunchy, and creamy these individual desserts are, but I can tell you […]
How to Make a Crunchy and Sweet Honey Pecan Cake Roll
Soft, crunchy, and sweet, this Honey Pecan Roll will get a smile from everyone. It’s made with a simple cake batter combined with pieces of pecans and cream from just two ingredients, then topped with […]
Ideas for Holiday Cookie Recipes
Still searching for cookie recipes to put into your gift boxes? Here are a few recipes that could inspire you!
Sweet Winter Trees Dessert
Sweet winter trees are nutty, soft, chew, and so so good! They are the perfect addition to any winter or holiday party and look super cute with some “snow” sprinkled on top.
One-Pot Chicken, Bean, and Kale Soup
After a long vacation, a holiday party, illness, or the weather changing, a quick chicken-kale soup with beans is a good idea. It’s easy to prepare, all in one soup pot, it’s a healthy, light […]
Lemon Yogurt Layer Cake with Lemon Buttercream
If you’re a lemon dessert lover like I am, meet this Lemon Yogurt Layer Cake with Lemon Buttercream! It’s moist, sweet, creamy, and loaded with fresh lemon zest. And if the cake layers aren’t filled […]
Mom’s Homemade Bubbly Buttermilk Crepes
These homemade crepes are thin, bubbly, and delicate with buttery crisp edges. Made on the stove and cooked on a regular skillet. They’re ready for your choice of sweet or savory fillings and toppings. There […]
One-Pot Buckwheat Chicken Recipe
I grew up eating buckwheat with chicken. For my family, it was like macaroni and cheese for a typical American family. I still love this nutty, flavorful, and very nutritious seed. I love coming up […]
Citrus-Mandarin Mousse Cake
This fluffy and light mousse cake is the most delicious mandarin cake ever! This elegant cake is made with a classic sponge cake, flavors of mandarin, then topped with a simple chocolate ganache and loads […]
Barley Pickle Turkey Soup
No question- this is my favorite Pickled Barley Turkey Soup! It also happens to be the only barley soup I make. It May not have been one I grew up eating, but it has become […]
Bird’s Milk Cake Recipe (Ptichya Moloko)
Bird’s Milk Cake recipe is one of my favorite cakes. It’s also known as Ptichye Moloko. What’s inside the Bird’s Milk Cake? This cake is made with an easy, soft, and moist sponge cake. Then, […]
Poppy Seed Cake with a Cream Cheese Frosting
Bring out the poppy seed flavor in every bite of this Poppy Seed Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This is a crowd-pleasing cake that’s sure to get some praise. It’s fluffy and soft, but not […]