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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Zephyr is a type of Russian homemade marshmallows recipe. These tasty confections are fluffy and literally just melt in your mouth. Learn how to make these homemade marshmallows with the easy video tutorial. I have been working on perfecting this recipe for some time and these have the right fluffy consistency using real ingredients (no jell-o needed), and they have intense blackberry-lemon flavor....

Lemon is such a vibrant ingredient for summer recipes. My in-laws have lemon trees so we are well-supplied and love to put lemons to good use. We make everything from Lemon Cheesecake to Lemon Chicken and, of course, this Strawberry Lemonade recipe because it’s effortless and loved by everyone. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Strawberry Lemonade Recipe This is my favorite drink to order when I see it on restaurant menus and I especially love getting those tiny bits of fresh strawberry in the straw....

It’s true, I have an onion complex. Onions are never in short supply at our house. I think they make everything taste better; except dessert, I haven’t found a way to put those together… YET. Onion area staple in my cooking and especially in Ukrainian cuisine; baked, stewed, broiled, boiled, tossed into salads, sautéed, seared, marinated, and even raw with a bit of salo (not that I eat salo, but it is customary in Ukraine)....

We love these dipped in Whipped Feta Dip or Homemade Hummus. Check out the step-by-step photos and see how easy it is to make Pita Chips from scratch. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Pita Chips Recipe What are Pita Chips? They are essentially Pita Bread cut into wedges or chips, that are oiled, seasoned, and baked until crisp. They are used instead of chips or crackers....

The Best Hummingbird Cake This cake really is the best of both worlds, because it tastes like a marriage made in heaven between carrot cake and banana bread. That’s why this recipe is one of my favorites and taps in to my love of baking. Serve this with a piping hot cup of tea or coffee and you’ll have everyone singing, not just the birds. This cake is right up my alley because I love baking whether it’s cakes, breads, muffins, you name it, but I don’t like making fancy cakes....

If you can’t tell, the Instant Pot has become one of my favorite kitchen helpers. I love how I can toss a few ingredients inside, seal the lid, and walk away, knowing that I’ll come back to a perfectly cooked dish. In the case of these Make-Ahead Detox Quinoa Breakfast Bowls, the quinoa doesn’t necessarily cook any faster than if you were to cook it on the stovetop, but the preparation is a breeze!...

Quick Zuppa Toscana in an Instant Pot Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of this Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana, just like the one you love at Olive Garden! It’s packed with zesty Italian sausage, filling potatoes, and fresh kale, all swimming in a creamy, tasty broth. The Italian seasoning brings yummy, hearty flavors right to your kitchen, and it’s super creamy and filling just like the restaurant version. What’s even better?...

Easy Jambalaya Recipe A meal that many of us only dare to order in a restaurant, and never make at home. It’s Jambalaya! The flavors taste complex when you take a bite. Each forkful is a new experience with different combinations of meat and veggies. While the ingredient list looks long, they’re all really simple and easy to find. Your shopping list won’t be very long. I bet you already have most of these items at home just waiting to be used in an outstanding meal like this....

The Best Jelly Donuts I’m absolutely thrilled to share this Jelly Donuts recipe with you. As a big fan of donuts, I can’t get enough of the simple pleasure they bring, especially when they’re homemade. Surprisingly easy to make, these donuts are soft, fluffy, and filled with the sweet surprise of your favorite jelly. They’re the perfect balance of comfort and indulgence, making them a wonderful treat for any day of the week....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Ahem. I present to you THE meatball of all meatballs. There’s an oddity in the list of ingredients, but believe me when I tell you; these will be the talk of your dinner party. These meatballs are incredibly juicy and quite possibly the best ones I’ve ever tried. I kid you not. My sisters Tanya & Sveta have been raving about how their Mama-in-law (they married two brothers, you see) makes fantastic meatballs....

It’s easy to make, and you can serve it as a starter, side, or main dish with warm pita bread and other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes. Lentils and carrots are seasoned with a delicious cumin, lemon, and olive oil dressing. As a result, they become tasty and aromatic, and they’ll make you fall in love with this simple dish. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet....

Loaded Nachos Recipe Nothing beats this loaded Nachos recipe! Nachos are something I often order out, I think it’s because I’m a big snacker- and there is plenty to snack on here! Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, tomatoes, onions, bell and jalapeno peppers, olives, cilantro, guacamole, and more! What could be better?! Because of the surface area on the sheet pan, these nachos are super crispy, more so than what you’d even typically get at a restaurant....

Malasadas My love of donuts doesn’t stop with the traditional ones that everyone thinks of, so I couldn’t wait to make these. In fact, I really love making any kind of donut, it’s one of my favorite things to do. I just love having them with my morning coffee. These mouthwatering Malasadas are unlike anything you’ve tasted before, they are simply addicting. This Portuguese style donut is wildly popular in Hawaii after being introduced to the island, and remain as one of their favorite treats today....

This Manhattan is a strong cocktail with slight bitterness and some herbal undertones deriving from the bitters and vermouth. As one of the finest, most known and oldest cocktails, the Manhattan is truly a classic. This is a simple recipe requiring only a few ingredients. You can choose between rye, whiskey, bourbon, or if you prefer – a smooth Canadian whiskey. No matter how you mix up your Manhattan, you will find that it’s an ideal drink for any occasion, especially a casual night in with friends and not to mention, pairs very nicely with a great variety of dishes....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is my brother in law’s Mom’s recipe. I tried it a year ago at a party, jotted down the recipe, and then misplaced it. I’m still working on getting organized (if my husband reads this, he’ll probably roll his eyes. You see, he’s very organized and I’m, well, I’m working on it). P.S. Wait at least 1 week before opening a can and eating it to give the flavors a chance to meld and infuse into the bell peppers....

Unfortunately, they’re rarely seen outside of France except at some specialty bakeries such as Dominique Ansel in Soho. And can I say they’re absolute perfection with tea or coffee? It inspired me to add masala chai into the mix! I know some French person is probably rolling in their grave with my addition, so let me preface this and say these ARE NOT authentic canelés for several reasons, i.e. the mold, seasoning, and flavor....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These are classic old world classic potato pancakes well loved by Slavic people. We call them draniki or deruny and they are super yummy for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. These potato pancakes are made by grating raw potatoes into the batter – weird but so good! They are a favorite in our house. This is my Mom’s recipe and the pancakes are amazing as is but this time we added a tasty meat filling (inspired by one of my favorite bloggers, Olga)....

That’s where this salad comes in. The green beans are crisp and vibrant, and they’re tossed in a miso sauce—flavors that are at least familiar to Mama Lin. I’ve also added some bacon bits and toasted almonds here to give the salad extra flavor and texture. For the bacon, I used Applegate’s Good Morning Bacon, which is made from pork shoulder instead of pork belly. The bacon still has great flavor, but it’s leaner than regular bacon....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Pesto is to Italians as Adjika is to Slavic people. What is Adjika (adzhika in English)? It’s like a semi-spicy salsa, similar to Italian Red Pesto. It’s used to flavor food. I like to spread it over pork. I recently discovered adjika is awesome with fajitas and tacos! This is a canning recipe. This makes 7 (1 pint) jars of adjika....

Easy Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast I just love how this Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe brings simple ingredients together to create something truly special. The chicken comes out perfectly juicy every time, providing a delightful contrast to the rich, savory mushroom and melted Swiss cheese filling. It’s a fuss-free dish that delivers big on flavor, perfect for those nights when you want a meal that feels gourmet but is incredibly easy to whip up....