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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love the sweetness and texture of asparagus. It’s actually my son’s new favorite veggie. He always surprises me with his choices. He’s only 4 and eats romaine salad likes its going out of style! Anyway, the entire family loved this new Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Bacon recipe. I’m convinced it will go into your recipe box forever. What’s special about this asparagus recipe?...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I present to you: Ukrainian macarons. Ha ha. That’s what my husband calls these roasted potatoes. I like him. He makes me laugh ;). My Mom used to make these when we were growing up and I got to thinking about them this week. Actually I got to craving them ;). My husband said they made these in Ukraine with a piece of salo in the center....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. So, what is Hrеn (Hron)? Hren means “horseradish” but it refers to a horseradish relish. It pairs really well with meat, particularly turkey and it’s awesome on any kind of kielbasa. As it is, hren is easy, even if you do cook your own beets. It’s potent stuff (I guess it depends on whose Hren you try). The one made by Maria for church dinners usually makes your eyes water, just like a nice punch of wasabi!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful. The crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon are the hallmark of these salmon patties. They are the real deal! It’s no wonder these salmon cakes have been so popular (read the glowing reviews here). This is an easy and excellent way to use leftover salmon and it is worth it to cook the salmon just for this (instructions below)....

Sausage Gnocchi Soup Once you taste this amazing recipe you are going to make this Sausage Gnocchi Soup all the time. The sausage adds so much flavor to this amazing broth, with pillowy bites of potato gnocchi and simple vegetables and seasonings. There’s 5 parts broth to 1 part cream, so it’s not too heavy, and my favorite flavor enhancers really make the difference. You’ll also love how quickly it comes together....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These Shortbread Cookies are soo soo good with hot tea. They are tasty as-is and even better with the raspberry preserves. These were one of the cookies I made for Christmas, but you can use any shape cookie cutters as long as they are symmetrical for the cookie sandwiches (i.e. heart, circle, star). Get your kids in on making these with you....

This is a great recipe to serve over mashed potatoes with buttermilk biscuits! Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I don’t think it gets more hearty and delicious than Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, (unless you try my Slow Cooker Beef Stew or Creamy Chicken Stroganoff😉). I am all about grabbing a nice Chuck roast when I’m at the store because it’s an economic piece of meat, especially if it’s on sale. The only trade off is that you need to give it plenty of time to render and cook slowly until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender....

The Best Smothered Chicken Recipe This chicken dish screams comfort and sometimes that’s what we need in life. It’s a Southern-style recipe made with chicken thighs dredged through seasoned flour, pan seared, then slowly cooked in a gravy made from scratch, until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. This chicken thigh recipe is great served over mashed potatoes or cooked rice because of all that delicious gravy, but you might also want to serve it up with some fresh crusty bread to dip into that gravy and soak up all that goodness....

This cheesecake recipe is, dare I say, unlike anything you may have tried before! Sometimes when I introduce a recipe that is a bit out there I’ll give you an explanation for why everything works so well. This doesn’t require any selling! Just look at those photos. The cheesecake, while so easy, is creamy, dreamy cheesecake sandwiched between crescent dough, then topped with cinnamon sugar and butter. I finished the cake with a drizzle of golden honey....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The flavors of this dish are so nice. I always enjoyed a good tomato and cream sauce. You can add just about any kind of seafood to this; lobster, scallops or even salmon. All three are on my to-do list. The sauce is nothing short of gourmet! Watch How To Make Spaghetti with Shrimp: Ingredients for the Spaghetti with Shrimp: 1 lb medium raw shrimp, shell removed 3/4 lb spaghetti or angel hair pasta 1 Tbsp olive oil 6 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small onion, or 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped 1/4 tsp hot chili flakes 1/2 tsp dried basil, or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 garlic clove, pressed 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup dry white wine: Sweet wine won’t work!...

There’s nothing I love more than a quick 30 minute meal that is packed with veggies, protein and noodles. I, for one, love noodles. I love them all, fat, skinny, and all different shapes and sizes. For others it may be a hot cup of cocoa, or a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup, while for others it could be their favorite cookie, or a spiced latte. But for me, nothing warms the cockles of my heart more so than a full bowl of noodles....

There was one thing that I always kept stocked in my freezer to get me through finals: Stouffer’s single-serving frozen lasagna. There was something about that cheesy, high sodium, carbohydrate-rich box of lasagna that brought comfort and a brief moment of solace in my hectic study schedule. I loved Stouffer’s lasagna so much that I even overlooked all the neon orange grease stains that it left on my books. Don’t worry, you won’t find frozen lasagna within my quarters anymore, but I do crave lasagna a lot....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I recently visited my sisters house for Worship team practice and was able to score a taste of this Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette. My sister Anna just whipped this up and it was fabulous! Super easy too! My moms garden is massive. It spans 1/3 acre, not including her grapes and fruit trees. Mom has he greenest thumb of anyone I know....

Serve steamed artichokes with a fresh, herby dipping sauce like chermoula, chimichurri, or Italian salsa verde. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet. It’s low in cholesterol and saturated fats.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! What are steamed artichokes? How to cook artichokes video Ingredients & substitutions for steamed artichokes How to steam artichokes How to serve steamed artichokes Questions Storage & Make Ahead More artichoke recipes They are delicious as an original starter or side dish, served with a tasty dip such as chimichurri, chermoula, Italian salsa verde, or a simple homemade mayo....

Be sure to try my Chicken Mac and Cheese and Bacon Mac and Cheese recipes next! Stovetop Mac and Cheese It is really nice to have a few 30 minute meals that you can fall back on during a busy week, and this is definitely one of those recipes. It’s picky eater approved, takes no more then 30 minutes to make, and you can jazz it up all you want (more ideas on that below)!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The Stuffed Bell Pepper; a classic Russian family dish. The peppers have the same basic stuffing/meat mixture as Golubtsi, except these are easier and quicker to make. One stuffed bell pepper is a meal in itself. Use both yellow and red bell peppers and arrange them on a platter when finished for are lovely and impressive presentation. As with golubtsi, serve these up with a dollop of sour cream....

Okay, the sweet potato might sound a bit weird, but tastes great in a smoothie. Not only does it naturally sweeten the smoothie, but gives me a big shot of Vitamin A into my system. The mango is there to add a tropical touch to the smoothie because my mind is always on summer mode. You’ll be surprised how well the mango chunks compliment the sweet potato. For those of you who’ve been drinking green smoothies a lot lately, this is a great way to break up your routine....

The Best Tiropita Recipe Growing up, the rich aroma of Tiropita often filled our kitchen, evoking a sense of nostalgia with every bite I take today. This Greek pastry isn’t just another dish; it’s a testament to cherished memories, and undoubtedly one of my all-time favorites. Layers of delicate phyllo dough, generously filled with a tantalizing blend of ricotta and feta, crisped to perfection – it’s a delightful dance of textures and flavors....

Prunes have a special place in my heart. When I was a toddler, my grandmother gave prunes to me as a special treat, and I would gobble them up in quick haste. Grandma Lin laughed at how quickly they all disappeared. Because I enjoyed them so much during my childhood, I snack on prunes to this day. Imagine my delight when the California Dried Plum Board invited me to Napa to learn more about California prunes and to see a plum harvest in action!...

Questa torta è fatta di 3 componenti principali: pan di spagna, crema pasticcera e bagna per dolci. Ti mostriamo quanto sia facile realizzarla in casa con ingredienti semplici e nutrienti, adatti anche ai bambini. Abbiamo provato l’impasto diverse volte con molte variazioni di ingredienti e rapporti per rendere questa torta una ricetta facile da rifare. Ingredienti e sostituzioni Farina: la farina di tipo 0 in questa ricetta funziona meglio delle altre, a patto di setacciarla bene prima di usarla....