An easy and versatile marinade that comes together in minutes and packs a huge punch of umami flavor! Use it as a marinade for grilled shrimp, fish or even as a dipping oil for lobster and shrimp. I sometimes feel like I have the best job in the world. Being a personal chef, (this is…
Keep things healthy, crispy and delicious with this hash brown breakfast tostada. Topped with salty smoked salmon, a cucumber salsa and a runny fried egg, this is the perfect breakfast when classic breakfasts are a bore. I am not a morning person. At. All. However, even knowing this…I still make grandious plans for myself every…
Arróz con Pollo is literally translated to Rice and Chicken in Spanish. Arroz con Pollo is popular among almost all Latin countries and it is a classic feel good meal for me. Full of aromatics, tender rice and succulent chicken on the bone, this dish is my go-to comfort food. Plus when it’s a ONE…
A delicious round-up of vegetarian fare that is perfect for Passover! The Passover holiday is one that many of us plan for, clean for, prep for and are utterly exhausted by. When I have people over for my house it is usually a 20 person affair with about 20-25 different dishes. Really…no joke. Russian Jews…
This incredibly tender marinated flank steak is the ultimate combination of sweet and tangy. The whiskey and soy in the recipe is the perfect combination of east meets west! I am a full believer in buying the best possible meat and produce that I can afford and that can get my hands on. It may be…
Everyone needs to have a great signature dish in their artillery and this is IT! A simple and elegant one pan roasted lamb and potato recipe cooked to perfection and drizzled with an herb infused chimichurri. When I am not inventing new recipes in the kitchen, I find my favorite way to enjoy an evening…
Juicy ground chicken cutlets mixed together with dill, onion and an egg all in a Vitamix then pan fried to golden perfection. This is Russian comfort food made even easier! These little ground chicken cutlets are not new to the blog. Not one bit. I blogged about them several years ago, however I have deleted…
An incredibly easy one pan stuffed portobello mushrooms recipe full of spinach, garlic and topped with a gloriously runny egg. The perfect addition to a last minute brunch! My husband loves mushrooms. I have mentioned this several times on here. I however, am not a fan of this fungi. Sorry, none of them are my…
Learn the secrets of how to make the easiest and the crispiest brussel sprouts just like in the restaurant! I as it turns out am extremely difficult to surprise. My poor husband wrecks his brains every holiday, vacation and birthday on ways to surprise me with events and gifts. And typically I manage to ruin…
An elegant and gourmet steak dinner that is super simple and bursting with flavor and color. The best part is that there is practically no prep involved! So you can cook and eat all in 30 minutes!!! It’s accompanied by balsamic glazed onion pearls and burst cherry tomatoes to add vibrant colors and superb flavors!…
A classic French country vegetable soup loaded with fresh good for you veggies and finished off with an unforgettable nut free French pesto. Comfort food that is both healthy and hearty! Several times a year, I host public cooking classes. They always have a theme and they are always BYOB…which of course always guarantees a good…
My rustic turkey sausage and kale soup is a hearty and healthy soup full of savory flavors and is the perfect way to warm up your soul on those frigid winter days. My days “off” are few and far between. And I say “off” with quotations because they are not days “off” at all. Every…