Fresh Farfalle Step-by-Step
Usually I don't post step-by-step recipe, but today I've decided to show you guys how to make your own fresh Farfalle pasta and I'm sure that step-by-step pictures will be extremely helpful. I know that making fresh pasta from scratch may sound too painstaking, but I guarantee that it is much easier than you think! It simply takes a little practice and the results will impress you. Artisan pasta is full of character and unlike its store-bought counterpart, it has silky texture, full fresh ...
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Something about Healthy Eating + Sabich recipe
Hi, everyone! I am finally back to blogging after a long silence. I'm not only back with a new recipe but also with a new fun experiment. The thing is that I've decided to try 21-day detox program that I've found on the internet. As a part of this cleansing diet I even turned into a vegan for a week, furthermore I survived it=). Maybe, for some of you this is not a big deal, but for such devoted meat lover as I am, not to eat any animal protein is a very serious decision. You would probably ...
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Easter Kulich (Paska)
Happy Easter to all the foodies all over the world! Although today is Catholic Easter, we still have one week until Ukrainian (Orthodox) Easter, which also called Pascha, and that means the whole week to decide what to cook for this great holiday. In my family, like in many Ukrainian families, we have a tradition to cook a lot for Easter: crepes, salad, veggies, fish, poultry, meat and of course Kulich (or Paska) for dessert, we have all these goodies in one day. Mostly because historically our ...
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Delicious and healthy roasted cauliflower salad with shaved fennel and pomegranate seeds is an incredible addition to any menu. I am a huge fan of cauliflower and can eat it grilled, roasted or raw, but sometimes I want to add a bit more of a kick to it. Fortunately, I have tons of cookbooks that could give me new ideas. Inspiration for this recipe was Jerusalem a cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi (author of Plenty) and Sami Tamimi. I sincerely love this book and would ...
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Kofta with Tahini Sauce
Do you know this feeling when you try some amazingly delicious dish and even before you've finished it you realize that you want to visit the country this dish is origin from? This is exactly how I feel about this Mediterranean Kofta. Every ingredient reminds me of beautiful and far Israeli. And it is not a coincidence. I always try to find some inspiration for my cooking, this time my amusement was fantastic and very talented cookbook called Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. I am ...
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Bourbon Homemade Truffle (Bonbons)
Certain people on your gift list would be absolutely delighted to receive a gift they could devour. Especially when it is a sweet gift. That is why these truffles is a great choice. They taste incredible, look so fancy and the most wonderful thing - they are very easy to make!
I have added just a little bit of Four Roses Bourbon to make the candies even more special! You can coat them with cocoa, powdered sugar or chopped nuts, whatever you like more. Give this sweet treats to people you ...
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Spiced Hot Cider
There is nothing like hot, spiced, alcohol Apple Cider to break the ice on your holiday party. It makes you feel warm, happy and relaxed. This alcohol apple cider is one of my favorite winter drinks, and I will definitely serve it to my friends. Try it for your next party, I am sure your guests will love this delicious drink!
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DIY Citrus Body Scrub
It is only two weeks before Christmas. And that means it is a perfect time to make some cute gifts for your friend. This year I choose to experiment with different body scrubs because I believe that exfoliation is the number one procedure to make your skin glowing. Personally, I exfoliate my body every day: twice a week with a scrub and other days with a natural bath sponge. Thereby my skin is in a perfect condition whole year round. After a long research and lots of experiments, I came up ...
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Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons
This week I have learned that if you still do not have a holiday mood you just need to start baking. Find a few cookie recipes, turn on your favorite Christmas movie (mine is Love Actually) and start creating your good mood with your own hands! And that is exactly what I did. Works 100%, proved and tested by me. Please share with me you favorite holiday movies, I would love to add them to my watchlist!
In my opinion, homemade coconut macaroons should be sweet, moist, and chewy on the ...
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