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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These Russian Potato Piroshki with Garlic Dip are dangerously good! You must exert some self-control. Potato pirojki are one thing, but paired with the garlic dip… Oooh baby! I hope you do try these pirojki. They truly are one of my very favorite treats. Ingredients for the Dough: 1 1/2 Tbsp oil 15 oz luke warm water 4 cups + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (divided) 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp Active Dry Yeast 1/2 Tbsp sugar (omit sugar if doing meat or potato filling)...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This crab salad is my trademark dish; I usually make this for parties and family gatherings because it is so easy and quick to make. If it doesn’t disappear by the end of the meal it’s only because I made way too much! The secret to the great flavor is in the horseradish sauce. Ingredients for the Crab Salad: 1 ½ pounds imitation crab meat (chopped – using a knife or food processor) 6 or 7 hard boiled eggs (diced) 1 small onion (finely diced) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp cream-style horseradish sauce 1 (15 oz) can corn (well-drained) 1 (15 oz) can peas (well-drained)...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Scalloped Potato Gratin Recipe is easy to prepare and it also bakes faster. It is a 5-star side dish! I hope you all try it and love it and won’t be able to resist sharing it with your friends. It’s just that good. These scalloped potatoes are lower in fat than our original scalloped potatoes but still taste incredibly indulgent and are loaded with flavor....

It’s time for a recipe so easy you won’t believe you didn’t think of it yourself! I’m also obsessed with how delicious these noodles turned out. Tossed with lots of aromatic sesame oil, seeds, fresh ginger, garlic, peanut butter, and more! I can’t get enough of them. Sometimes you need a quick side to accompany dinner, or you might even just want an easy pot of noodles to enjoy as a meal on their own....

What I love about smoothies is that you can squeeze plenty of nutrient-rich foods into a single drink, including many ingredients a young child might not eat on his or her own. For example, leafy lettuces have a tendency to make my son gag, but they blend seamlessly into a smoothie that he’ll gulp down. The same goes for ingredients like chia seeds and avocados– he doesn’t necessarily love them on their own, but he’ll happily enjoy them in liquid form....

You can make Italian soffritto by gently cooking chopped onion, celery, carrot, and sometimes garlic in extra virgin olive oil to allow the veggies to release their flavors slowly. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! What is Italian Soffritto? Ingredients & Substitutions for Soffritto How to Make Soffritto Recipes with Soffritto Storage & Make Ahead More cooking basics Knowing how to make an excellent Italian soffritto is a game changer in your kitchen because it’s the most effective way to add depth of flavor to a dish from the ground up with simple pantry staples....

I wanted to make a spicy eggplant dish that was simpler than 鱼香茄子 but didn’t compromise on flavor. I omitted the pork and vinegar and reduced the amount of sugar that’s typical in fish-fragrant eggplant recipes. Even with these modifications, the dish gets plenty of flavor from doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and gochugaru. I can eat this spicy eggplant with just a plain bowl of jasmine rice for dinner any day....

Inspired by my spinach muffins and green eggs, you can turn your favorite pancake recipe into this fun green version by adding a handful of fresh baby spinach. When you give the pancakes a fun name, like “Hulk” pancakes or “Ninja Turtle” pancakes, they are a hit with kids, too! If you’ve ever tried a green smoothie before, it’s the same concept. (You can’t taste the spinach at all.) Only you can make these ahead of time and pop them in the toaster for a fast breakfast!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Have you all tried the strawberry spinach salad I posted awhile back? It shows up to about 75,… make it 85% of our parties. It’s so tasty and always a hit! This is the next big Strawberry, Snap Pea and Mixed Green Salad (my sister Alla’s creation!). There are some wonderful new surprises in this salad, like using pumpkin seed flax granola in lieu of croutons!...

Easy Strawberry Spinach Salad To me, this fresh strawberry spinach salad is the picture of health and it’s so easy to throw together! Spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and red peppers tossed in a simple, homemade, dijon based vinaigrette with hints of bright citrus. Healthy, colorful, flavorful and one of my all time favorite salads! Simple to make Uses kitchen staple ingredients Healthy & fresh Can be served as a meal or a side!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These aren’t your ordinary potato pancakes. There’s a pleasant surprise inside; a buckwheat and egg filling. How wonderful; especially if you have leftover mashed potatoes! I can’t help but dream up variations for these potato pancakes. I’m especially looking forward to making them with the meat filling from the meat pirojki recipe next time around (drool). What if I filled them with sauteed mushrooms and onions?...

Whenever you’re in the mood to eat some cheesy pasta, this recipe of cheese and spinach stuffed shells is perfect – absolutely perfect! It is a rich, hearty, stick to your ribs, carby and cheesy delight. While looking at this may have you thinking this is a really time consuming dinner, believe it or not these stuffed shells can be on your dinner table in under one hour. These jumbo shells are loaded with cheese, both ricotta and Parmesan cheese....

Research studies have shown that magnesium supplementation can help lower high blood pressure, lower the risk of developing diabetes, decrease the symptoms of PMS, reduce migraine symptoms, and help depression and anxiety. Magnesium has also been shown to help muscle cramps, as well as constipation, kidney stones, osteoporosis, insomnia, fibromyalgia and asthma. [source] Luckily, this sugar-free spritzer makes getting an extra does of magnesium easy and delicious! This bubbly drink features Natural Calm, a powdered magnesium supplement that I’ve been using for a few years....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Hey, friends! Tania from Cooktoria here, sharing one of my all-time favorite dinner recipes – Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken. This dish made it to my favorites because it’s tasty, simple, and comes together in about 30 minutes. Are you excited to try it? Let’s discuss the two main ingredients. White Meat vs. Dark Meat Chicken: Skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks would yield the best results in this sun-dried tomato chicken recipe....

Why Sweet Potato in a Smoothie? After testing so many Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes, my fridge has been filled with leftovers! Cooked sweet potato adds a silky creaminess to final smoothie, plus a touch of naturally sweet flavor, so you don’t need as much fruit or other sweetener to get a pie-like flavor. Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Adding sweet potato to your smoothie adds extra nutrition to your morning! Here are some of my favorite things about them....

This soup is perfect for meal prep because it keeps well in the refrigerator or freezer and reheats like a dream. It’s a keeper! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. As soon as the weather cools, soups like Corn Chowder, our famous Zuppa Toscana, and this Sweet Potato Soup are on the regular rotation. Sweet Potato Soup Video Watch the video tutorial, and you’ll see how easy it is to make this creamy sweet potato soup....

You’ll love how easy it is to put together with simple, wholesome ingredients. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet. Kale salad video Ingredients & Substitutions for kale salad How to make a kale salad Variations Serving Suggestions Questions Storage & Make Ahead More Kale Recipes More winter salads For many more salad ideas, check out our salads category page. There are many ways of eating kale; kale chips, sautéed kale, creamy kale pasta, and Tuscan white bean soup are some of the most popular....

It’s such a refreshing and satisfying salad that you’ll make it on repeat all summer. It’s especially delicious with sweet garden tomatoes. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad This cucumber tomato mozzarella salad recipe brings the best summer veggies together into one irresistible side dish. It combines the best of my Panzanella Salad and Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad. The fresh mozzarella balances the tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado, while the balsamic dressing marries all the flavors together....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These turkey filled crepes are delicious and yet another way to use up that leftover turkey. Yes!! You don’t need a fancy crepe maker to make fantastic crepes at home. This recipe turns out perfect every time. Crepes are so easy once you get the hang of them and such a treat! If you want to see my video of how to make crepes, click here....

Why Make This Turkey Tetrazzini? Turkey Tetrazzini is one of those dishes that I just love! It is easy to make ahead to serve for a crowd, and also a perfectly delicious way to use up some of that leftover turkey from the holidays! Chopped turkey tossed with spaghetti noodles and a creamy, dreamy sauce, is all topped with parmesan cheese, then baked in the oven until bubbly and golden. This is an easy and delicious casserole recipe that has the best cheesy sauce you’ll ever taste....