I love beans and am always on the lookout for the new ways to eat them. They are filling, low in fat and high in nutrition. What’s not to like! Well, if I am really honest, the taste can be sometimes quite bland. The beans are like that boring guy who has a great substance…
Seared Duck Breast Sandwich with Artichokes and Roasted Red Peppers
I am telling you I am loving this summer! It’s the first time in a few years I am not working but spending the holiday with my kiddos and having so much fun with them. There is so much going on in our house and all these activities don’t always leave much time for cooking…
Summer Berry Tart
This summer berry tart is truly special. Buttery tart, broken meringue and whipped cream topped with berries. Berries are quite possibly THE thing I love the most about summer and the presence of berry desserts signals holiday for me more than anything else. As every Russian child that grew up in the city I loved…
Feta and Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
These zucchini and feta fritters are one of the best uses of that glut of zucchini in the summertime! How do you know your friends really love you? It’s easy. They share their garden bounty with you!I felt really loved by my friend Angela not once but twice last week. First when the girl showed…
Strawberry Meadow Galette
In the early days of my husband and I dating he told me that his name Bradley meant “from a meadow” and that little tidbit just added to his allure. As if he needed any help I was already hopelessly in love with him. This past Sunday we celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Our night out…