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This baked cod with cherry tomatoes is an easy and tasty one dish recipe. In fact, it looks way more impressive than it actually is. The entire dish start to finish takes less than 20 minutes and makes a perfect weeknight meal for fish lovers. …
One of the lesser known but very delicious traditional Ukrainian recipes is ‘Deruny in Horschchyk’ (Деруни в горщику), or potato pancakes in claypot. This basically takes your standard Eastern European potato pancake recipe, stacks them with a delicious mushroom sauce, and bakes it all in …
Orata al forno is a very delicious fish recipe, and one of my go-tos when I want an easy weeknight meal. Orata, also known as Gilt-Head Sea Bream or Dorado depending on which country you are in, is one of the best tasting Mediterranean fist. …
Wonton wrappers are so versatile they are definitely a freezer staple in this household. Besides the near infinite number of fillings, there are also plenty of cute folding methods. From boiled, steamed, or fried, you will never run out of new combinations. These scallop dumplings …
This tasty and beautiful miso glazed duck breast is one of the best recipes for an impressive dinner. And surprisingly it only takes around 20 minutes start to finish. I pair this Japanese inspired duck recipe with some white rice and pickled cabbage. The pickled …
Growing up I loved to eat my Jewish grandmother’s classic potato pancakes. In fact, it was probably one of my favorite foods to eat! When I finally moved to Ukraine about 5 years ago I realized her recipe wasn’t anything unique – it is how …
Noodles are easy in my top 5 favorite foods. They are so versatile, from cooking styles to use in dishes, I could probably eat noodles every day and not get tired. These Chinese hand pulled noodles are actually extremely easy to make – and quite …
A few months ago I was in Norway and happened to be going through my Oslo friend’s freezer (as one does) and found a jewel. A beautiful piece of moose tenderloin. I had never worked with moose before, but was grasping for the opportunity. I …
My absolute favorite restaurant in Florence, Italy is called Osteria Santo Spirito. I’ve been there five times in my life and each time I’ve ordered the same thing, their tortelacci in walnut sauce. Don’t worry, I usually go with friends or family so I’ve tried …
Making fresh pasta is such a fun thing to do, and a great way to cook with kids. One of my favorite fresh pastas to make is a simple pappardelle. These long, flat, and wide noodles are especially tasty when paired with a rich sauce. …
