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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Layered Tres Leches Cake is everything you love about the classic tres leches cake but it’s stunning as a layered cake. This is one of my favorite cakes. A.ma.zing. It’s super moist, not too sweet and incredibly satisfying. We usually make it as a single layer sheet cake but I’ve had so many questions about turning this into a layered tres leches cake that I couldn’t resist....

You can expect a wholesome, earthy, and satisfying meal packed with the flavors and aromas of the Italian countryside. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet. Tuscan white bean soup video Ingredients & Substitutions for Tuscan Soup How to make Tuscan white bean soup Serving suggestions Storage & Make Ahead Questions More legume recipes More Soup Recipes As traditional recipes make their way into modern days, we understand how simple, nourishing, and sustainable they are....

Carrot cake has always been a favorite of mine, so I decided to give it a healthier makeover today with these vegan and gluten-free carrot cake muffins. They’re made with gluten-free oat flour, which gives them a heartier texture than a traditional cupcake, but they’re also a bit more moist and chewy than your average muffin. These healthy muffins are loaded with nutrient rich ingredients, including fresh pineapple, shredded carrots, unsweetened coconut, coconut oil, and oat flour to leave you feeling satisfied all morning long....

Wraps are a simple and fun way to pack in several vegetables all in one bite. I love using big leafy greens such as swiss chard or collard greens as the outer wrap and bundle up more vegetables and beans like a burrito. I always add a bit of sauce or vinaigrette inside the wraps for flavor and use more for dipping. This is a basic recipe for making swiss chard wraps....

Although I grew up using Chinese-style soy sauces, I wasn’t familiar with tamari until I started blogging, when I noticed tamari being listed in the ingredients of gluten-free recipes. It’s easy to assume that tamari is merely a gluten-free version of soy sauce because of the similarities in the way they look and taste. However, the differences between tamari vs soy sauce are more complex as I explain below. WHAT IS TAMARI?...

We love fresh lemon juice in homemade Lemonade and the brilliant sauce in Shrimp Scampi Pasta. Lemons are wonderfully useful and so good for you! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. What to Do with Lemons: So often, I find myself with a bag of lemons when my recipe called for a single lemon. Is anyone else frustrated that a single lemon can cost $1 while an entire bag of lemons is $3?...

Whipped Feta Dip What’s better than a great appetizer, whether for family gatherings or for game day. It’s very easy to get in that rut of making your favorite appys over and over. However, once you make this recipe, you’ll eagerly add it to the very best list. Full of flavor with tangy Greek yogurt, my favorite feta cheese, and a hint lemon zest and garlic. This phenomenal feta dip with roasted tomatoes pairs perfectly with toasted crostinis, pita bread, or crackers....

It features tender and creamy cannellini, fresh herbs, and veggies tossed in a delicious Mediterranean olive oil and lemon dressing. White bean salad is perfect for a light and fulfilling lunch or a healthy dinner with pita bread and yogurt tahini sauce. Or you can bring bring it to a potluck, picnic, or barbeque. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post?...

Okay, the holiday madness is about to sink in. You realize that you’ve been invited to 10 holiday parties, and you’re starting to panic because you have no idea what to make for them. Fear not. I have an easy-to-prepare side dish that you can bring to any gathering. It’s roasted rainbow carrots that are seasoned with za’atar and ground coriander. Za’atar is a very common Middle Eastern spice blend that’s earthy, nutty with a touch of tang....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. From our popular Creamy Sweet Potato Soup to Sweet Potato Casserole for Thanksgiving, we love sweet potatoes in our family. With their fluffy-creamy texture and sweet and savory flavor profile, it’s no wonder everyone loves sweet potatoes (including our kids). We especially enjoy them in the cold months – it’s such a comforting and nutritious root vegetable. Baked Sweet Potatoes This roasted sweet potato recipe will surely become your go-to side for so many reasons....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Braised Cabbage is fairly cheap and easy. That’s probably why it’s a very typical meal for Ukrainian and Russian people. Oh and it’s fairly tasty too! We grew up on this stuff. This is my husband’s cousin’s recipe. Thank you Angelina for sharing your culinary expertise! It is the same Angelina who shared her fabulous recipe for Easy Bread Kvas....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My hubby and I ate more than half between the two of us. We used fresh corn on the cob, organic broccoli and tomatoes straight from my Mama’s garden. It was wonderful. Thanks Irina! 🙂 Ingredients for Broccoli Corn Salad: 1 large or 2 medium heads of broccoli 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if larger 1/2 can corn or cooked corn from 1 large ear or corn 1 large carrot, grated 1/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries)...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My husband’s mom gave him this Cheesy Pork and Potato Bake recipe over the phone. He set off to make it right away. This entire post is courtesy of my hubby. It’s a very satisfying potato bake and I hope your family enjoys it as much as we did. Ingredients for Potato Bake: 3 lb of Yukon or Russet potatoes 1 bay leaf 1/2 Tbsp of salt 3 to 5 Tbsp of olive oil for pork, onion and garlic 1 lb of pork 1 Tbsp of soy sauce 1 medium onion 3 cloves of garlic 1 cup of heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup of fresh dill 1 Tbsp of Mrs....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This caramel sauce recipe is so simple, you’ll never want store-bought again! There are only 5 all-natural ingredients that all go into the pot at once and then you whisk until it’s thickened to your liking. How easy is that?! You’ll learn how to make caramel sauce in no time! I’ve been disappointed many times looking for caramel that didn’t have high fructose corn syrup, or artificial colors and flavors, or other ingredients I couldn’t pronounce....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is the prettiest (and easiest) way for how to cut a pineapple! Learn how to make Pineapple Boats which are perfect for holiday and party dessert spreads. Somehow pineapple just tastes better when eaten out of a pineapple boat ;). Pineapples are available and tasty year round. These pineapple boats are inexpensive, so pretty and ultra impressive. If your guests stop by while you’re making these Pineapple boats, they will huddle ’round to watch the show....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These are cucumber seeds. The white ones are Mom’s and the green ones were delivered to her from a relative in Ukraine. I think they are painted green to differentiate them from other sorts, so we are very curious what kind of cucumbers they will be! Fold seeds into a dry paper towel. Soak the folded paper towel in water and place in a glass....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Valentina with Valentina’s Corner here. I am really excited to share this recipe with you because it’s a lifesaver. Dulce de leche (cooked condensed milk) was a must-have in my Mother’s kitchen as we used it for many traditional recipes. We always had (and have) a few cans stored in the refrigerator. Dulce de leche is great in recipes like the easy and traditional Ukrainian Waffle Cake or drizzled into your morning coffee....

The mushroom gravy makes the turkey meat so tender and juicy all over again and it’s especially good served over Creamy Mashed Potatoes. What to do with Leftover Turkey: We love Thanksgiving leftovers and it is impressive how much turkey meat you can rescue from your Juicy Roast Turkey even after you think there’s nothing left. We plucked away at my Mom’s turkey last year and got about 8 cups of turkey meat (this was after about 12 people ate it)....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My mom’s original korzinki recipe didn’t tell me how much it would make, so I happily went on to make 108 of these babies. Good thing there’s always plenty of folks willing to gobble up these goodies. Surprisingly, they were really simple to make. They didn’t take much time at all but look like they should garnish a wedding dessert tray....

The key to making the best cheese sticks is in the breading. Watch the video tutorial below to see our method for the perfect balance of crunchy crust and cheesy filling! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Homemade Mozzarella Sticks We love re-creating our favorite comfort foods from the freezer aisle, from Air Fryer French Fries to Popcorn Chicken. These homemade mozzarella cheese sticks are a healthier alternative to the store-bought version, made with better ingredients....