the intersection of food, faith, and family
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 […]
This American Irish Soda Bread is infused with orange zest and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It has the signature Irish Soda Bread crust, but it’s very light on the inside. It’s sweet and fresh and pairs perfectly with tea or coffee. I promise you, it is impossible to have just one […]
This Tangy Creamy White Chicken Chili will have you come back for seconds, thirds, and fourths… It’s that good. It has a little zing from the chili powder and tang from the salsa Verde, and it’s super creamy from the cream cheese and sour cream. I’ve tried several white chicken […]
This Plant Based Pumpkin Chipotle Chili is one of my favorite seasonal chilis to make. It’s easy, healthy and delicious. The pumpkin and chipotle combination is surprisingly good, and it makes you want to go back for seconds. It’s chock full of veggies, and there is plenty of spice to […]
Whenever possible, I try to use produce that is in season in my cooking because I know the veggies will be nice and fresh rather than preserved. This Fall Harvest Pasta Salad includes veggies that are really year-round staples, but that are freshest in the fall. Combine the fresh veggies […]
These Carrot Cake Muffins With A Cheesecake Swirl are the Cadillac of all muffins in my opinion ;). What you get here is a carrot cake base and a cheesecake top. Those two flavors go so well together. So rich and so delicious, definitely a recipe for special occasions. I […]
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, […]
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. […]
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.