Remember those oatmeal quick packets with dried apples in them and that amazing apple flavor? Well this is where the inspiration for this Apple Butter Oatmeal came from. I might be biased but mine is better, you get more oatmeal, less sugar (the sweetness actually comes from apple butter here) […]
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Golden Granola
0 commentsThis 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 […]
Black Bean Soup
2 commentsI’m at a point where I need some warmth. It feels like it’s January 82nd. I really don’t know how I survived those long Russian winters. I mean, after a week of cold weather, I’m done. Just give me spring and summer back. And it’s been cold for a while […]
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
0 commentsThis makes a great last minute appetizer or side dish.
Spinach Matcha Smoothie Bowl
0 commentsWinter has lingered well into April here in New Jersey, but a couple of months ago, before we were hit with a series of 3 nor’easters in the span of a couple weeks, we actually had a little glimpse of 70-degree weather. And it was great. The warm, fresh air […]
Greek Salad
4 commentsI love a good salad. Done right, salads can be a healthy and delicious meal replacement for lunch or dinner and not just a side green stuff to pick over while you eat the main course. I’m constantly playing with ingredients and flavors to find a perfect combination to add […]
Italian Wild Rice Soup
0 commentsI love a good bowl of soup. There is just something so satisfying about delicious hot soup going down and warming up your whole body. (I’ve been very cold this winter. Brrr!) Also, I am convinced that soup is one of those dishes that the longer it sits, the better […]
Golden Broccoli Soup
20 commentsI’ve been playing with broccoli soup recipes for a while now trying to find one that I enjoyed. I tried with milk and without milk, and with all different kinds of cheeses, but nothing seemed to satisfy what I was looking for. This Golden Broccoli Soup version came from an […]
Honey Raspberry Tea (and Other Russian Home Remedies for Cold & Flu Season)
3 commentsThese are some of my favorite home remedies from growing up in Russia.
Raw Beet Sauerkraut Salad
0 commentsThis fresh take on a traditional Russian dish is the perfect winter salad.