Category Archive for "Cooking with Kids"

Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Honey-Balsamic Dressing

18Jul

We got some fresh vegies from the farm and made Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Honey-Balsamic Dressing; we like this recipe so much! (more…)...

Roasted almonds in a sugar shell

Posted by Olya Sandstrom

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16Jul

My friends came for apples today and brought some raisins and almonds. So, we made with Nicole roasted almonds in a sugar shell. So simple, but so tasty! Next time, we’ll try with some spices (more…)...

Vareniki, pierogis

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10Jul

I’m so happy and lucky that my kids love cooking with me! We made with Nicole vareniki (pierogis) today, this Ukrainian dish is her favorite! This time we made with fresh cherries from my garden, with homemade cottage cheese, sour cream band fresh dill on top, also, mushed potatoes (we fried them after boiling) with garlic, onions and salo,...

Chakhokhbili Chicken

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05Jul

Chakhokhbili Chicken. Chakhokhbili-stew poultry, one of the most delicious and popular dishes of Georgian cuisine. Originally it was prepared from a pheasant, but now is made from any bird, usually chicken. It’s a very tasty, flavorful dish, that does not use water, oil, or fat since tomatoes and onions give this naturally to the dish. I like to add...

Vareniki, pierogies with cherries, potatoes, cheese

Posted by Olya Sandstrom

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02Jul

when life gives you bad weather and rain, make food! We made vareniki—or pierogis—, a Ukrainian dish; there are 3 different kinds: fresh, sour cherries, smoked potatoes with onions and salo (cured bacon), and also homemade cottage cheese and sour cream with fresh dill and cilantro. It was an amazing lunch!!! Read more

Rhubarb syrup, good for cocktails, iced tea or to drizzle over frozen desserts

Posted by Olya Sandstrom

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01Jul

Found a great recipe, Rhubarb syrup, good for cocktails, iced tea or to drizzle over frozen desserts. I used it in my ices Cream, yogurt, drinks. Also made popsicles from it, adding some juice. Bring 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add 1 1/2 cups grated rhubarb ( I used blender), reduce heat and simmer until...

Borscht

Posted by Olya Sandstrom

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24Jun

Tasty Ukrainian lunch for us today! Borscht, also black bread and homemade salo with spices and garlic! (more…)...

Pasta carbonara with leeks, so tasty!

Posted by Olya Sandstrom

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18Jun

Pasta carbonara with leeks, so tasty! From JOliver 2 leeks, 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp butter, thyme, 4 garlic, 300 ml water, 1 egg, 50g Parmesan, pasta (more…)...

Homemade pasta, ravioli, tortellini and tortelloni with 5 cheeses and pizza

Posted by Olya Sandstrom

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15Jun

When it’s a rainy day on the weekend, we cook something together. Today: Homemade pasta, ravioli, tortellini and tortelloni with 5 cheeses. but we didn't stop at pasta and ravioli, why not cook something else, it’s a great day for that! Homemade pizza, 4 different types, Mexican style with chorizo and chicken, BBQ with chicken and bacon,...

Frozen shredded tomato caprese

Posted by Olya Sandstrom

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23May

Frozen shredded tomato caprese, perfect for hot summer day! (more…)...

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Category Archives: Cooking with Kids

Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts and Honey-Balsamic Dressing

Roasted almonds in a sugar shell

Vareniki, pierogis

Chakhokhbili Chicken

Vareniki, pierogies with cherries, potatoes, cheese

Rhubarb syrup, good for cocktails, iced tea or to drizzle over frozen desserts

Borscht

Pasta carbonara with leeks, so tasty!

Homemade pasta, ravioli, tortellini and tortelloni with 5 cheeses and pizza

Frozen shredded tomato caprese