Although most people are familiar with the classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu, most have not attempted to make one completely from scratch. Tiramisu is a fantastic dessert that combines some of the best components of the pastry kitchen.
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Middle Eastern Beef Kebabs
With the days warming up and summer fast approaching, there is an irresistible urge to cook outside. Although we bbq year-round in this household, the challenge of cooking a perfect bbq with strong winds and freezing temperatures is not something we enjoy. So, summertime is BBQ-time, all the time for us.
Sourdough Honey Oatmeal Dutch Oven Bread
For those who have made and/or tasted homemade sourdough bread, we are true believers that there is no better bread! My kids grew up eating whole-grain bread and pastries made with fresh-milled flour so they are completely used to darker bread with a slight tang from the sourdough. But even if you have not been…
Russian Winter Spice Snowflakes
Most Russian children are very familiar with Pryaniki, a “cakey” cookie traditionally made with sourcream and honey. Most American children are well acquainted with molasses or gingerbread cookies which are both butter based and heavy on the spices. Growing up in America in a Russian home gave me the opportunity to be familiarized with both…
Creamy Corn Chowder
Corn Chowder is the perfect cozy, comforting transitional food from Summer to Fall. The bursting sweetness of fresh summer corn in combination with a creamy, rich broth thickened by a roux and spiced with warm spices of nutmeg, cumin and cayenne are a family favorite in our home. Although…with a picky eater in the house,…
Asian Chicken And Veggie Rice Noodle Salad
Summertime tends to shift our food desires as well as the intentions to cook big meals for long hours. Somehow the pull of being outdoors and spending less time indoors is a justifiable reason to keep things quick and easy when it comes to food. This Asian flavored cold noodle salad is the perfect solution…
Eggplant Lasagna
Lasagna is well known and loved for the layers of gooey cheese, carb-laden pasta, and meat. Eggplant Lasagna is a gluten-free, vegetarian version that is quick to make and is the perfect option for hot summer days.
Vanilla New York Cheesecake
Mastering a classic New York Cheesecake is an irreplaceable skill. Cheesecake is a very popular dessert that shows up on just about every dessert menu in the country. It’s no mystery what makes it so appealing to folks.
Sourdough Whole-Wheat Ciabatta
Ciabatta bread is an Italian flatbread that is very much a beginner level kind of bread. No kneading or fancy shaping required. Replacing traditional yeast with sourdough starter gives this beautiful bread a depth of flavor and crispy crust.
Chocolate Sourdough Multi-grain Waffles
In the opinion of my kids: waffles are great, but chocolate waffles are the absolute best! After experimenting with many waffle recipes, I have come to the conclusion that the very best results are achieved by adding the sourdough starter.
