the intersection of food, faith, and family
These Vegan Orange Spice Muffins are super easy to make and delicious. They are hearty and healthy, and it’s hard to have just one. This recipe was first published in 2016 (boy, where did the time go?). What I did not realize then was that it is a vegan recipe. […]
These Gochujang Baked Chicken Meatballs are so easy to make and flavorful, not to mention – healthy. They are sweet and spicy and very addicting. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, these meatballs are an excellent addition to any dish. Serve them with rice or ramen noodles […]
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 […]
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 […]
This Golden granola recipe was inspired by Baklava, popular Middle Eastern dessert. I tried keeping true to the recipe that I have for Baklava, with the exception of sesame seeds, I just wasn’t sure would go well with oatmeal. I have to say this combo does not disappoint. It tastes […]
I don’t know about you, but I love granola. Especially this Almond Cherry Granola ;). Not only is it filling and delicious, but it also has great shelf life and a ton of uses so it’s perfect for meal planning. I’ve already shared my Pumpkin Spice Granola, but because I […]
I am always on the lookout for a good muffin recipe. Yes, we are bread people in my family. We love bread, rolls, muffins, cakes and pretty much any other kind of pastry or baked good. I do, however, try my best to make some of those recipes a bit […]
These are some of my favorite home remedies from growing up in Russia.
This is the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert to get you in the holiday spirit.
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.