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…]
Creamy Tomato and Bacon Bisque
This Tomato and Bacon Bisque with basil is my new comfort food favorite. The bisque is creamy, flavorful, and smooth. It pairs perfectly with grilled cheese sandwich! Hello last week of summer! Perfect time to savour all the summer goodies and enjoy their full potential. This creamy tomato and bacon bisque is a perfect example of [Continue Reading…]
Okroshka – Cold Summer Soup
Okroshka is Russian favorite cold summer soup! It’s super healthy, cooling and nourishing. A pro-biotic powerhouse. Every summer brings us fresh vegetables to celebrate the soups and salads, which are often the core of my everyday cooking. Cucumbers are one of those vegetables that I believe in eating nearly constantly when they are around. This year I have [Continue Reading…]
Ukrainian Borscht with Sorrel and Wild Garlic
This Ukrainian Borscht with Sorrel and Wild Garlic is so full of nutrients! I can just feel the vitamins nourishing my body as I eat each delicious spoonful. If you’ve ever been to Ukrainian restaurant you probably tried and appreciated the pride of Ukrainian cuisine – borscht. This soup is so full of nutrients, you can [Continue Reading…]
Hearty Italian Wedding Soup
This Hearty Italian Wedding Soup recipe is solid springtime material. Fresh greens, soul-warming broth and delicious mini meatballs married together in a nourishing weeknight supper. Soups are a staple in our house and based off of our blog analytics I’d say they probably are in yours, too. (Fun fact: our soup and stews recipes perform [Continue Reading…]
Uzbek Shurpa Soup
This rich lamb and vegetable soup, also known as Shurpa is a well-known dish in Uzbekistan. Simple to make, this one is sure to become a favorite you’ll make over and over again! It’s no secret that I like to make cozy food, particularly during these fall months. Here in Toronto it feels like we wake [Continue Reading…]
Beef Pumpkin Chili
This Beef Pumpkin Chili is extra hearty with delicious sweetness and earthy undertone that takes chili to a whole new level of good. The perfect way to knock off the chill and satisfy hungry bellies. As we’re are now hanging on to the colder weather, I wanted to share more fall-like recipes with you. One of the [Continue Reading…]
Seafood Bisque
Shrimp and crawfish combined with cajun and old bay spices give this seafood bisque its fabulous flavor. A pinch of cayenne adds the faintest zing that brings everything together. Lately I’ve been craving a rich, hot, spiced bowl of soup. I knew I wanted a seafood bisque, but I could not decide on whether I [Continue Reading…]
Miso Chashu Ramen
With the pressure cooker help it’s the best way to make this Miso Chashu Ramen because not only does it make dinner easy, but the pork gets cooked very quickly and creates an incredible broth. This is one real deal Ramen over here, my friends. One of the best things ever! Okay, I know, I have a long list of [Continue Reading…]
Rustic Smoked and Sour Soup – Solyanka
Solyanka is a traditional Russian rustic smoked and sour soup, where a surprising combination of smoked meats and acidic liquids come together. What gives this soup its ultra fab smoky flavor are the hard rock variety of smoked meats like ham, salami, sausage and bacon, while the pickles, olives and lemon juice bring out the mild tartness. [Continue Reading…]