June 16, Father’s Day

You’ll find everything you need to make a meal he’ll love in this grilling page

What’s in season

Strawberries are easy to grow in the garden or even in a pot or container on your balcony, rooftop, patio, or even doorstep on a sunny spot

What’s in season

Rhubarb adds a distinct sweet, tart and tannic tone to pies and tarts, especially when combined with other fruits.

Mother’s Day, May 14

Find some recipes to try for Mother’s Day here!

Cinco de Mayo, May 5

Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico to celebrate the victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo is widely interpreted as a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music.

What’s in season

Asparagus- grilled, roasted, or steamed, this springtime vegetable is always a treat!

What’s in season

A delicate member of the onion family, with a hint of garlic. Chopped chives can go with nearly any dish whenever you want the flavor of onion without the bite. Great ingredient for fish and meat, rice, soups and salads, chicken or egg dishes, especially on baked potatoes.

Easter Sunday, April 5. Orthodox Easter for the year 2026 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, April 12.

Spring is in the air! Celebrate warm weather with a casual-yet lovely- spring dinner!

Potato Latkes

Celebrate Hanukkah (December 25-Jan 2) with a traditional classic! These crispy potato pancakes are a welcome dish all year.

Kartofdzhyn

Kartofdzhyn- the pie stuffed with potato and cheese. These popular Ossetian pies are baked with different fillings and often prepared on holidays. In Ossetia they traditionally serve three pies on a plate and only on days of mourning – an even number. These pies are a cult food in Ossetia and have ritual significance.

Grill time!

Warmer weather means it’s time for backyard burgers, tender kebabs, sizzling steaks, BBQ ribs, cold refreshing drinks and gatherings of family and friends.

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata are chicken breast cutlets coated in flour, fried and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, white wine or broth and capers. Simple ingredients, but the result are great, delicious, and tasty!

Slow cooker (crock pot)

Slow cooking allows flavors to steep and blend together. It circulates heat and liquid so food stays moist.

Breakfast

Whether it’s a special occasion, or just the weekend, one of these breakfast ideas will be the best part of waking up!

Love my garden

I love gardening so much, it makes my world beautiful. I have a vegetable/herb garden, flower gardens, fruit trees and berries. When I am outside I feel happy, too bad we don’t have nice weather all year but when we do, we are gardening! 😉

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Banana Bread, my new favorite recipe

Made banana bread today with ingredients I had on hand. I used 4 bananas and made the batter with 180g flour and a little almond flour (40-60g), 100g melted butter, or 70g butter and 0 ml whipped cream, like i did this time, 1tsp soda or 1.5-2 tsp baking powder, orange and lemon zest, 2 eggs,  tbsp rum, orange...
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Spring-Summer dinner tonight

Spring/Summer dinner tonight
Miso- and soy-marinated king oyster mushrooms, grilled and served with lemon, garlic, and herbs asparagus.
Marinated chicken grilled and lightly smoked, with a mascarpone lemon sauce, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs.
Homemade pasta with a creamy mascarpone lemon dressing, capers, garlic, herbs, and...
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Warm tomatoes, burrata, honey and balsamic, with pine nuts and fried garlic

Warm tomatoes, burrata, honey and balsamic, with pine nuts and fried garlic
  • Тёплые томаты + буррата + мёд и бальзамик
  • Это будет контраст к лимонным спагетти: сладость, умами, кремовость.
  • Как готовить (10–12 минут):
  • 1. Черри разрежь пополам, Рома — крупными дольками.
  • 2. Разогрей сковороду, оливковое масло.
  • 3. Выложи томаты в один слой, соль,...
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Garlic Oyster Mushrooms (Pan-Fried)

Garlic Oyster Mushrooms (Pan-Fried)
1. Heat olive oil and a little butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add oyster mushrooms in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
3. Fry until golden brown, then flip and brown the other side.
4. Remove mushrooms to a plate.
5. In the same pan,...
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Miso king trumpet mushrooms and Zucchini and leek cream soup with croutons and Parmesan

Made two delicious dishes today for lunch, trying new flavors. Miso king trumpet mushrooms, also, Zucchini and leek cream soup with croutons and Parmesan. Both dishes are so good, flavorful and easy to make  
  • Ингредиенты:
  •    •   2 king oyster гриба
  •    •   Мисо-маринад с соевым соусом (сколько есть, ~2–3 ст. л.)
  •    •   Немного нейтрального масла (если жарить)
  •    •   Опционально,...
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