Appetizers

Light And Fresh Cucumber Radish Egg Salad

Light And Fresh Cucumber Radish Egg Salad

This fresh cucumber radish egg salad is a very nostalgic dish for me. I grew up calling it “spring salad” or “весенний салат” (in Russian). You know that special feeling when your mom made you your favorite dish? It was one of my favorites growing […]

Battered And Baked Rosemary Chicken Tenders

Battered And Baked Rosemary Chicken Tenders

I first made these baked rosemary chicken tenders a few months ago when I was trying to use up the ingredients in my pantry and fridge. They turned out to be a hit with my family and have become my favorite way to use chicken […]

Zesty Shrimp Ceviche Tacos With Fresh Salsa

Zesty Shrimp Ceviche Tacos With Fresh Salsa

Shrimp ceviche tacos make me think of vacation…and lately I’ve had vacation on my mind. Sadly, I don’t know if we’re going to make it out to the beaches of Mexico or Dominican Republic this summer. With all of our extra income going towards remodeling […]

How To Make Gourmet Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

How To Make Gourmet Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

When you look over the ingredients for these crab stuffed mushrooms, it’s not hard to tell what makes them gourmet. You just can’t go wrong with ingredients like high quality crab meat, mushrooms, cream cheese, parmesan, and fresh chives. The great thing about these mushrooms is […]

Magical White Bean Soup With Parmesan And Prosciutto

Magical White Bean Soup With Parmesan And Prosciutto

The recipe for this white bean soup comes from the first book we read in our book club– “Bread And Wine” (by Shauna Niequist). The “Magical White Bean Soup” chapter really stood out to me because she talked about how important it is to meet people where […]

Fried Smashed Potatoes With Lemon, Parmesan, And Bacon

Fried Smashed Potatoes With Lemon, Parmesan, And Bacon

These fried smashed potatoes are such a delectable side dish that they may just steal the show and be the star of your dinner! The potatoes have a crisp and buttery exterior with the fluffy interior you’d expect from baked potatoes.  The zesty fresh lemon juice, savory […]

Easy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip

Easy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Dip

Long before I was into football or even knew what a field goal was, I loved attending Super Bowl parties for the great commercials and even better food. This buffalo ranch chicken dip is a perfect example of what Super Bowl party appetizers should be […]