salt – DivineCuisine Recipes https://divinecuisine.recipes Viva La Food! Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:00:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.1 Grilled Chicken Kabobs https://divinecuisine.recipes/grilled-chicken-kabobs/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/grilled-chicken-kabobs/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:41:35 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=2031 This is my number one chicken kabob recipe, and today I want to share it with you. After a few experiments, I’ve found my favorite mix of spices to make this dish perfect. It has everything I love about kabobs: the right amount of spiciness, nice texture, and this wonderful grilled flavor that I absolutely love. Add some […]

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This is my number one chicken kabob recipe, and today I want to share it with you. After a few experiments, I’ve found my favorite mix of spices to make this dish perfect. It has everything I love about kabobs: the right amount of spiciness, nice texture, and this wonderful grilled flavor that I absolutely love. Add some fresh Mediterranean salad and your favorite sauce (Harrisa for example), and you’ll get a perfect weekday meal.

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Easter Kulich (Paska) https://divinecuisine.recipes/easter-kulich-paska/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/easter-kulich-paska/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2015 19:47:14 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1935 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 […]

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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 religious ancestors had a very strict Lent eight weeks before the holiday, which ended only on Resurrection Sunday. For 56 days, they lived with total abstention from meat, fats, eggs and dairy products. Instead they used cereals, veggies and another type of food devoid of fats, almost like vegans. However, not a lot of modern people can endure such a strict Lent, and honestly they don’t want to do that anymore. Even though Ukrainian refused to fast, they continued to feast on Easter.

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Usually, for our festive Sunday we start cooking a couple days in advance, just because the number of dishes is always crazy, and we need to spend a lot of extra time in the kitchen. Every family has their own signature dishes. Ours are Beer Roasted Pork Knuckle with Honey Glaze and my signature Kulich, which is similar to Italian Panettone. This year I decided to make Kulich a little bit more interesting. Instead of traditional white topping I used shiny apricot glaze and dried fruits and nuts, in my opinion because of this Kulich became much more sophisticated. I will gladly share the recipe of this wonderful Easter dessert with you, hope you will enjoy it as much as my family and friends do.

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad https://divinecuisine.recipes/roasted-cauliflower-salad/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/roasted-cauliflower-salad/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2015 05:16:55 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1927     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 […]

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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 recommend it for everyone who has a soft spot for Middle Eastern, and especially Israeli, cuisine.

One more good thing about this salad, except for the great taste, is that it’s very good for your health. It is not only meatless, vegan, but also low calorie, and gluten-free. So, next time when you’ll be planning your healthy diet plan, think about this recipe.
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Pork Cheeks and Sauerkraut Bao Buns https://divinecuisine.recipes/pork-cheeks-and-sauerkraut-bao-buns/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/pork-cheeks-and-sauerkraut-bao-buns/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:46:03 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1852 The post Pork Cheeks and Sauerkraut Bao Buns appeared first on DivineCuisine Recipes.

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Kofta with Tahini Sauce https://divinecuisine.recipes/kofta-with-tahini-sauce/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/kofta-with-tahini-sauce/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:39:01 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1854 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 […]

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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 sure lots of you have heard about it already. The book is saturated with Jewish spices and cooking traditions. Maybe it is the reason I am so eager to visit Israeli. I can only imagine what a breathtaking culinary adventure I would have there. I guess I would gain a few extra pounds, trying to taste everything that the country could offer me. Luckily for my body shape, this is not going to happen in the nearest future. Lol! But if seriously, I feel like I have already made the first step to start learning more about wonderful Jerusalem cuisine, even if this step is inside my kitchen.Kofta_2I am sure you can find many different Kofta recipes on the internet, but I really want you to try this one. Garnish it with some simple salad and this meal will highlight your day!

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Chocolate Covered Coconut Macaroons https://divinecuisine.recipes/chocolate-covered-coconut-macaroons/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/chocolate-covered-coconut-macaroons/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:26:44 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1834 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%, […]

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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!

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In my opinion, homemade coconut macaroons should be sweet, moist, and chewy on the inside and beautifully golden and crisp outside. These goodies are meet all the requirements. You know what, they are even better because the last minute I have decided to add one finishing touch and dip them into melted bittersweet chocolate. That is a very delicious accent. I want to add these cookies to my annual Christmas cookie box, which I will give to my friends right before Christmas night. However, I need to create about four more recipes. The people who now me can tell that I always make a lot of different desserts. Well, I just love when you have a good choice. The last good thing about coconut macaroons is that they are very simple to make at home, even if you are new to baking. And there is absolutely no chance you can ruin this dessert (just please, do not forget it in the oven). =)

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P.S. You can make these cookies eggless if you want. The first time I baked them I completely forgot to fold the whites, and the cookies were still great.

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Dip https://divinecuisine.recipes/baked-sweet-potato-fries-with-avocado-dip/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/baked-sweet-potato-fries-with-avocado-dip/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:39:13 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1836 Everybody knows that moving to a new place is always stressful. But for me it was not just a stressful event, it was almost a tragedy (fortunately only for the first two days). Our landlords, nice and sweet people, by the way, decided to sell the condo we were renting, and we had two months […]

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Everybody knows that moving to a new place is always stressful. But for me it was not just a stressful event, it was almost a tragedy (fortunately only for the first two days). Our landlords, nice and sweet people, by the way, decided to sell the condo we were renting, and we had two months to find a new home for us. I freaked out and decided to find a new place before the Thanksgiving and all the holiday season madness. The thing is I loved my old apartment so much that I thought we would never find a place as good as that one. Everything was perfect there: the pool, the price, the location, not to mention that our neighbors became our best friends. So I wanted to take my time and choose the best market could offer. I was so busy with all the searching and packing, and moving that I had no time for cooking and blogging. Actually, I think the nearby restaurants made a decent money on our everyday takeouts. Long story short, one month and 25 boxes later we are finally settled in a wonderful 2 bedroom condo in the heart of lovely Menlo Park. And I am peaceful, happy and ready to start blogging again.

After almost three weeks of takeouts and junk food my husband and I decided to watch our diet and eat healthy. That is not easy I need to say, you know old habits die hard. But anyway, we are doing pretty good. MyFitnessPal app helps a lot. Now my motto is – New healthy habits in a new sunny apartment!

From December 1st Sasha and I try to eat healthy, cut alcohol and count our daily calories. So, today I came up with this Sweet Potato Fries snack idea, which he loved very much. The best part is this avocado sauce, which in my opinion is absolutely delicious. Just try it folks and tell me what you think!
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Perfect Chocolate Eclairs https://divinecuisine.recipes/perfect-chocolate-eclairs/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/perfect-chocolate-eclairs/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:49:31 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1784 The post Perfect Chocolate Eclairs appeared first on DivineCuisine Recipes.

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Pasta Bolognese https://divinecuisine.recipes/pasta-bolognese/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/pasta-bolognese/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:35:46 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1725 This very traditional Italian dish will become a wonderful, easy and fulfilling weeknight family dinner.

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This very traditional Italian dish will become a wonderful, easy and fulfilling weeknight family dinner.

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Classic Peach Pie https://divinecuisine.recipes/classic-peach-pie/ https://divinecuisine.recipes/classic-peach-pie/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2014 18:16:35 +0000 http://divinecuisine.recipes/?p=1624 The post Classic Peach Pie appeared first on DivineCuisine Recipes.

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