Easy cheesy moussaka - made with potatoes, meat and cheese, this quick version of the famous Greek casserole is a crowd pleaser - elegant and impressive, it's comfort food in its purest. Before you try to pronounce the word 'moussaka' and get scared away, let me break it down to you: moussaka = potatoes + meat + cheese. Now who doesn't love ...
Easter salad {eggs, olives + radishes}
Easter salad - tender lettuce, cucumbers, radishes, green garlic, Kalamata olives, and boiled eggs - this salad is a celebration of spring at every bite, and a great recipe to use leftover Easter eggs. I called this 'Easter salad' because this is the traditional green salad we serve on Easter, next to the rack of lamb. It's also the perfect ...
Garash cake {walnut meringue + dark chocolate cream}
Garash cake - layers of walnut meringue and rich dark chocolate cream, enveloped in silky chocolate ganache - the ultimate chocolate lover's cake, perfect for a special occasion! Happy New Year dear friends!! I hope it's full of excitement, adventure and unforgettable memories, but most of all, I hope 2016 brings love and peace! It's ...
The ultimate walnut cookies {orehovki}
The ultimate walnut cookies - crispy on the outside, and chewy on the inside, with a strong nutty, cinnamon taste - only 3 ingredients but a ton of flavor, these are easy to make and sure to please everyone! With Christmas only 7 days away, I bet we're all spinning our wheels tirelessly, running a million and one errands that somehow pile up ...
Red pepper jam
You know how they say that smells can invoke the strongest and most vivid memories? For me one such smell is the irresistible aroma of roasting red peppers that's wafting from every street corner of my old home country in the last days of summer. My parents would buy the equivalent of 100 pounds of sweet red peppers, and me and my best friends ...
Tomato feta panzanella salad {garlicky breadcrumbs + pesto dressing}
Tomato feta panzanella salad loaded with creamy feta cheese, lots of toasted garlic bread crumbs and a simple pesto dressing - easy, elegant, and absolutely delicious take on the traditional panzanella salad. This tomato feta panzanella salad is a summer favorite that I've been making almost every week now. It's a humble recipe at first ...