Nothing is better on a cold day than a warm bowl of rich stew in your hands. The beauty of this Instant Pot Oxtail Stew is that it is a stand alone dish – one pot and you’re good to go. Have you ever had oxtail? Most people I know haven’t even heard of it [Continue Reading…]
Barbecue Ribs with Homemade Sauce
Easy succulent Barbecue Ribs seasoned to perfection with the ideal spice rub and finished off with some of the most lip-smacking homemade sauce. Lots of good things going on today friends. Clearly, these barbecue ribs, but also some other fun things too! My whole family including my mom, dad and my younger sister are flying over [Continue Reading…]
Curry Meatballs
If I had my choice in life, I would want to eat these curry meatballs everyday. Simple, uncomplicated dish that is full of flavor. You know the times when you need a recipe that is quick, easy, and tasty – and you don’t have time to plan a meal or do the research. You’re sitting [Continue Reading…]
Savory Fried Pirozhki
Alright everyone, gather around. I’d like you to meet someone. It’s these classic savory fried pirozhki – fluffy and soft pastries with golden fried exterior and a savory meat filling. I don’t know a single soul who does not like a good pirozhki. Sure, some prefer them baked, some fried but either way it seems everyone loves [Continue Reading…]
Porchetta-Style Pork Roast
I come from a Ukrainian background, so pork is always a holiday staple at our family’s dinner table. And because of this, I particularly love making pork since it always reminds me of having meals at home with my family. It also helps that pork tastes amazing pretty much anyway you season it. But there are [Continue Reading…]
Meat Chebureki
Guess how many meat chebureki I ate today? No, don’t do that. I’m so in love with these meat chebureki! If I could, I would ship these out all over the world to you guys! Chebureki are basically turnovers with a thin crispy pastry, filled with juicy meat filling and deep fried to a golden perfection. They are very popular throughout the [Continue Reading…]
Classic Russian Dumplings – Pelmeni
If you haven’t noticed, I’m on a roll with all things wrapped in dough these days. Remember the manty and vareniki earlier this week? This time it’s the Siberian Pelmeni – one of the most classic and delicious Russian dumplings filled with a mix of ground meat. Unlike vareniki, pelmeni are always made with ground meat. Although any [Continue Reading…]
Creamy Pork Stew (Maiale al Latte)
Fall is slowly creeping its way into Ontario. The cool breezes seem to be settling in and the days are getting shorter. And for me, this most lovely time of year means earthy, hearty and rich fall comfort food dishes. This pork stew, also known as Maiale al Latte, is a classic Italian dish, which means “pork [Continue Reading…]
Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
Quick, healthy and effortless meals like this chicken stir fry with homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of healthy veggies are the exact sort of recipe I need on any given weeknight: fast, flexible, and filling. Stir fry recipes are the best. They are so versatile and you can pretty much use whatever lingering ingredient you have in [Continue Reading…]
Sticky Lemon Chicken
So sticky, so lemony, so moist and packed with so much flavor. Sticky Lemon Chicken is a super easy weeknight meal made in minutes! The most flavorful chicken dish I have ever made is adapted from Gordon Ramsay’s cookbook, Fast Food. The aromas of chicken thighs caramelized in soy sauce, honey and garlic, along with zesty lemon are intoxicating and one [Continue Reading…]