Raspberry and cheesecake are one of my favorite combinations. I use it quite often as a filling for yeast bre

Velveting chicken is when you coat the chicken in oil and cornstarch mixture before cooking it to prevent the

A method to cooking long grain white rice to achieve a perfectly tender and fluffy texture.

I have been on a quest to find GREAT tasting recipes for the slow cooker. I love having the option of an appli

Breaded chicken kebabs baked in a luscious mushroom veloute sauce is the ultimate company dinner. The deep fla

Sandwiches are a meal on an edible plate. Most often I serve sandwiches for breakfast or lunch, but they are

It seems every culture loves their meatballs in many ways.  A great option is to serve it in soup. My mother

In my family, we didn't grow up eating English muffins for breakfast. Perhaps it's because we were immigra

Hard-boiled eggs are so simple, yet there are so many things that can go wrong. First of all, you can overcook

All Russian children grow up with their mom's kotleti, just like Italians grow up with meatballs. Kotleti t

Cannoli cake is a take on the beloved Italian cannoli pastry. I personally think it's even better in cake form

Bang Bang Shrimp are a popular appetizer in many restaurants. They have a crunchy coating and are so juicy on

We just had our citrus season in Florida. I just love the taste and smell of citrus. It's tangy, sweet and r

These tender, juicy meatballs tossed in a sweet savory glaze has been a favorite in our family for many years.

I love broccoli cheese soup, but most of the time it's too heavy for my liking. l decided to try my hand at fi

I grew up eating nalistniki, which are crepes or blintzes with cheese filling. Thin, delicate crepes are fille

Kasha is a backbone of Russian cuisine. Although kasha is porridge made from all kinds of grains, one of the m

As you bite into these crispy puff pastries, you encounter a melting cream cheese filling in the midst of hun

In order for me to eat healthy food, or any food for that matter, first and foremost, it has to be delicious.

Zuppa Toscana is a delightful Italian soup with a rustic feel and an exceptional combination of flavors and t

Chocolate chip cookies bring up warm memories for many people. They are simple, homey and full of deep flavor.

Have you ever tried to come up with yet another way of preparing chicken breast? This is an amazing, quick din

Making stir fry at home is a great idea. It is such a quick dinner option and can be very healthy when you're

How do you store your bacon? My husband and I have discovered a great way of storing bacon in a way that it wi

Homemade bread is such a worthy endeavor. Even though working with a yeast dough may seem a little intimidatin

These pancakes remind me of Russian sirniki (pancakes made from farmer's cheese), only better, in my humble op

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare salmon. It takes less than 5 minutes to prep and then you put it in

Starting the day with a filling breakfast is an excellent way of giving your body energy and giving your met

A warm dessert on a cold winter night has a way of enveloping you with a sense of comfort and cheer. I adjust

Baked meatballs aren't very exciting, but with golden, crisply melted cheese on top they are transformed into

The perfect buttermilk pancake recipe that results in the most fluffy and tender pancakes. What's a better wa

Pasta salad is a perfect addition to any party menu, summer lunch or a picnic in the park, not to mention pack

I make this quite often for many reason. #1. Flavor. Baking the cod with aromatic vegetables and white wine in

Couscous is an Israeli pasta that looks like a grain. The tiny little "grains" are little individual morsels,

You know you're Belarussian if you love potatoes. Just like my strong bond with potato pancakes, I have to say

Comforting dishes tend to be heavy and it's always my mission to lighten a heavy dish up so that I can still