One and Only Shortbread Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
It's only 21 days before Christmas, and that means the cookie season is officially started. Every year I post a few cookie recipe so that you could treat your loved ones. I've decided that this year we'll begin with the classic shortbread cookies.
Cookies are made of butter and love. - Norwegian Proverb
Classic shortbread cookies are famous for their buttery taste and velvety texture, they practically melt in your mouth. In my humble opinion, every home cook should master this cookies ...
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Decadent Brownie Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches
If somebody asked me what is the most Christmasy taste of all, my answer would be peppermint. I think you're not surprised. When the winter holiday season comes peppermint flavor, just take over our desserts. We drink peppermint mocha, eat candy canes, and all kinds of mint desserts. That's why, this year I've decided to go with a trend and present to you my variation of Brownie Mint Ice Cream Sandwich flavored with cool Brancamenta liquor. Wait for it, there are also pistachios inside and ...
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Festive Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We surely had! Maybe it's hard to believe, but that was our first real Thanksgiving during the time in the US. Our friends invited Alex and me to celebrate this very special day with their family and friends. I don't think I have enough words to describe how grateful we are for sharing this experience with so wonderful and loving people. It's incredibly important to feel like we have a second family in foreign country. Thank you Shana, Ivan ...
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Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
This Butternut Squash Hummus is fantastic! Even my picky husband says it's incredibly good. And believe me, for such devoted meat eater and veggie hater that's a serious statement. He ate the whole bowl of this hummus in a minute, which made me incredibly happy. Finally I could feed him something healthy he actually likes very much =) Hope you'll enjoy it too! Serve this hummus with your favorite whole wheat crackers or pita chips and enjoy a healthy snack.
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You don't need a silver fork to eat good food. Paul Prudhomme
Amazing Garlic Butter Buns
I would like to thank my friend Hannah for this delicious recipe. She is an amazing cook and always inspires me to go into the new cooking adventures! After I tried these delicious garlic buns at Hanna's house they became my absolutely favorite. I can eat them with anything, but most of all I like to dip these goodies in extra virgin olive oil mixed with aromatic balsamic vinegar from Modena.
P.S. This video might be useful for you. Watch it before you start cooking your garlic ...
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Salmon Ravioli with Delicious Tomato Cream Sauce
Always wanted to cook salmon ravioli and finally I made them. They turned out really good especially with this vivid orange cream tomato sauce. I'm a very happy cook today!
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Perfect Lemon Curd Recipe
Looking for nice and simple Lemon Curd recipe? Congrats you’ve just found it. This very classic, sweet and tart delight is all you wanted. Even my mother says it’s amazing, and, believe me, her word worth a lot, because she is an outstanding baker. And after I’ve shown her this recipe it became her favorite! It’s so nice to teach my mother something new once in a while. I even feel a little cocky =)
When life gives you lemons, make Lemon Curd!
Anna Voloshyna
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Super Smooth Hummus Tips and Tricks
Today is all about making the most delicious, smooth and creamy hummus you can imagine. Why hummus? Because it is healthy, tasty, and nutritious dish that almost everybody likes. Plus, making hummus isn’t hard at all. You might be a little intimidated at first, but, believe me, you can nail it. Just try!
I'll share with you my little tips and tricks to make your hummus absolutely amazing. No canned beans, and no shortcuts, so be prepared!
The key to a perfectly smooth hummus is ...
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Pizza 101 – Part 1 or How to Make the Perfect Pizza Dough
Have you ever dreamed of learning to make delicious, homemade pizza like a pro? Well, it's not that hard as might think. You probably have all the ingredients, aside from the toppings, in your pantry and refrigerator. The only thing you'll need is a good tutorial, or a few tutorials :). And I promise to guide you trough the whole process of making perfect homemade pizza.
I've decided to divide Pizza 101 master class into tree classes: 1)Perfect pizza dough, 2) Marinara sauce and pizza oils ...
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