Cutlets (Kotleti) is the ultimate comfort food in Belarus and all neighboring countries: Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, and other Eastern European countries. Kotleti are cutlet shaped patties made of ground meat, flavored with dill, onion and some other spices and fried on a skillet. I believe each Belarussian family cooks this dish as often as every […]
Pan-fried zucchini has never been so delicious! The unusual taste and tantalizing aroma of the garlic-walnut dressing will pleasantly surprise even those who do not like this vegetable much. The recipe is easy to make and will be a great option for lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup chopped […]
Try to make this “Sunny Summer Soup” – creamy red lentils soup for your lunch or dinner. Light and bright, the soup combines a wide variety of flavors and is rich in nutrients such as fiber, protein, minerals, and vitamins coming from vegetables and lentils. Add some roasted chicken breast pieces and garlic toasted French […]
These absolutely delicious lemon tarts are the perfect combination of the delicate shortbread crust, lemony sweetly-sour curd, and creamy frosting. Since I tried this recipe the first time, it quickly became one of my favorite desserts. I’m sure this dessert would be the first choice for lemon lovers! Ingredients: Crust: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour […]
Potato Pancakes is authentic Belarussian food. Draniki is a Belarussian name of pancakes prepared from finely grated raw potatoes. As far as I remember myself from my childhood, my grandma cooked draniki. My mom cooked them regularly on weekends – my sister and I loved them. I also cook these delicious pancakes for my family […]
White beans and green lentils soup I regularly cook for my family. Delicious, fulfilling, rich in plant-based nutrients like fiber, protein, minerals and vitamins soup is a great choice for family weekend lunch. You can cook it with beef or use chicken broth or make a vegan version of this soup which would be a complete […]
Puffy mini bundt cakes is a very good recipe in my collection of easy desserts. It takes only 5-10 minutes to prepare the batter and 20-25 minutes to bake. They always come up successfully, very puffy and delicate. They stay fresh and soft for several days. Good to serve for a breakfast or a tea […]
The best dish for a party and one of my favorites – the homemade guacamole. Fresh nutritious ingredients, amazing taste and only 10 minutes to make. Make it at home, buy some tortilla chips, and invite your friends to the party. I’m sure they would love it and ask you to share the recipe. I […]
This fresh eggplant salad is loaded with all my favorite vegetables: eggplants, tomatoes, bell pepper. Simple ingredients, easy to make and delicious! I usually make a big bowl of this salad. It becomes even better the next day if keep it in the fridge – all flavors are enhanced. The only problem, that usually we […]
Whole Wheat Banana Bread is a healthy variation of the beloved by everyone banana bread. Whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, brown sugar, no butter, and lots of flavors from spices – what a good healthy choice. I add buttermilk to the batter which makes the bread more fluffy and delicate. Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 1/2 […]