In August when there are a lot of different vegetables in my garden, I like to cook easy and quick dishes such as salads or simple appetizers. But usually I have too many tomatoes and cucumbers which are not possible to use it all at once, so I can them for the fall-winter. For example, Read more
Corn with Herbs and Parmesan
Another tasty take on a summer classic! Instead of boiled corn you can use corn cooked on the grill. Don’t forget just before grilling to soak the corn unshucked in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Grill or boil until tender, about 15 min. It will be sweet and juicy on the cob.
Grilled Bruschetta with fried Tomatoes and Garlic
I usually cook bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, but after trying this recipe with slightly fried tomatoes and garlic, I liked it even more! The recipe is very simple to prepare and great for picnics or some dinner party. It can be cooked on an outdoor grill when the weather is great outside, or at home. The perfect...
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Crab Rangoon
Made with my daughter today Crab Rangoon, easy simple recipe, so delicious and we had so much fun to make them too. Serve with sweet and sour sauce or soy sauce. This time I served with plum sauce.
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Pirozhki with Cherries
Soft dough with a delicious sweet and sour cherry filling.
Pirozhki are a Russian-Ukrainian dish of dough with filling that is baked or fried. There are many recipes for making dough for pirozhki and a variety of toppings as well. It can be meat, fish, eggs, mushrooms, cheese, jam, vegetable or fruit toppings. Savory pirozhki make great accompaniments to soups,...
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Strawberry jam/ syrup
Have a 1:1 ratio of strawberries and sugar in a pot and leave it for a couple hours. Next, boil for 5 min, then cool it for 8-10 hours. Boil it again for another 5 min, covering it with a lid and let it cool again. The next day, after boiling for another 5 min, put the jam into...
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Asparagus wrapped in bacon
Sorrel salad with strawberries and mozzarella
Light spring-summer fresh salad that’s very healthy and easy to prepare. The sorrel leaves gives the salad a pleasant acidity that goes well with sweet strawberries and sweet and sour dressing.
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Asparagus with sauce
Radish, Cucumber and Egg Salad
Another spring-summer healthy salad from my childhood. Fresh, delicious and easy to prepare. Instead of sour cream you can use plain yogurt. You can add lettuce to this salad as well if you like....
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