the intersection of food, faith, and family
Actually this Bell Pepper And Carrot Salad has a lot more veggies then just bell peppers and carrots. There are onions and tomatoes with some garlic too. This salad is something that my family made in Russia when I was really young. At the end of the summer, when bell […]
These Oven Baked Chicken Scampi Tenders are a recent addition to my cooking repertoire. And what an addition they are! They are so easy to make and very delicious! Sort of like chicken cutlets, but baked in the oven instead of cooked on the stove top. And the juices these […]
Summer is my favorite season so I’m pretty sad that it’s coming to an end. This Pumpkin Spice Granola one of the things that makes the transition from summer to fall bearable. Why you ask? Because I love pumpkin spice everything. Of course, most store-bought pumpkin spice treats are about […]
This Greek Style Tuna Salad is made with red wine vinegar dressing instead of typical mayonnaise with tuna. That makes this salad healthier in my book, and it’s so delicious. In fact, in Russia most tuna salads are made with mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs, and rice, and while it’s delicious, […]
This Frozen Mocha Pie is soo good that I can’t keep it to myself. And along with sharing this recipe I also have a confession to make. I love coffee. I love chocolate covered coffee beans and coffee desserts and anything else coffee. Growing up in Russia it was always […]
If you’ve never had carnitas, this is your chance to try them! These Easy Root Beer Maple Carnitas are so tender and sweet, and they’re the perfect pairing to your favorite spicy toppings, like guacomole sauce, raw onions, the list goes on and on. And it’s a definite party pleaser. […]
Sometimes I actually plan breakfast in advance. Like this Broccoli Cheddar Frittata. It’s amazing right out of the oven, but then what to do with the leftovers? That’s when I started making English muffin frittata sandwiches. Just reheat in the microwave in the morning and you’re good to go. One […]
Hi there and happy Monday! Since this is a Monday, I figured that we all need some chocolate cookies. To be precise these Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Cookies. I don’t know about you, but summer is usually a healthy eating season for me, what with all the fruit and vegetables that […]
These Honey Wheat Soft Pretzels are pretty amazing. My son got braces a couple of weeks ago. The orthodontist said that he couldn’t have any crunchy foods. Dry pretzels are one of his go to snacks so he was pretty devastated. So, I started looking for some recipes for a […]
I’ve been making this Easy Tortellini Salad for years. As its name indicates, it’s an incredibly easy recipe. It’s also very forgiving because you can use what you have in a fridge. Sometimes I don’t have salami so I skip it. Sometimes I have marinated artichoke hearts so I add […]
I am a follower of Christ, wife of a pastor, mother of a strong-willed little boy, and native of Russia. In addition to cooking and baking, I enjoy drinking coffee and relaxing on the beach.