Isabella Grape Jam

  Isabella Grape Jam: Heard it through the grapevine …   I still remember the fragrance the Isabella grapes released after rain in my grandmother’s backyard. We used to play hide-and-seek there under the grand grapevine roof, all around the chairs, running among the Isabella vines and peonies. Is there… Read more »

Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Bars are under 30 minutes easy peanut butter dessert with semi-sweet chocolate chips and cracker crumbs. We name it simple “Peanut Miss Hugandkiss”     Colder days definitely ask for peanut butter and chocolate. Serious quantities! Since I am reactive type of person in food… Read more »

Banana Bread with Yogurt

  Banana Bread with Yogurt is one bowl, moist, healthy, and light breakfast bread recipe with simple yogurt topping for banana and yogurt lovers!   This banana bread recipe includes two table spoons of sugar only. I added the same quantity of honey to make it healthier. It is budget… Read more »

Apple Galette

Apple Galette: delightfully open-faced rustic treat that is quick and easy to make with store bought pie crust. While doing a late Friday shopping for a weekend ahead, I have bought a package of ready to bake pie crust. The first idea for a weekend dessert was a classic apple… Read more »

Caramel Apple Jam

  Caramel Apple Jam: falling into perfect combination of flavors! So homemade and comforting  … Apple time, people! One of my closest friends has returned from her holidays just for a few days to pick the apples up at her countryside garden. She also takes a special care of heirloom… Read more »

Blackberry Apple Earl Grey Jam

Blackberry Apple Earl Grey Jam: Apples and seedless blackberries jam with a hint of Earl Grey. Give me Five (o’clock tea) please ! Blackberries and apples are an excellent combination for a jam. Earl Grey Tea leaves with its’ bergamot flavor makes it definitely one of my favorite jams. Imagine… Read more »

Rustic Vegetarian Spinach Tart

  Rustic Vegetarian Spinach Tart:  Mediterranean dish at its best ! The taste is irresistible. Crust recipe is made from scratch and filling for this tart is made of chopped spinach, garlic, parmesan, cheese and eggs. Pastry is home made with sour cream and eggs. It is great base for… Read more »

Easy Vegan Stir Fry

  Easy Vegan Stir Fry is delicious vegan recipe. Great to serve over rice, vegan noodles, or any other favourite ingredient.   How can I cook an entire meal in one skillet? This Easy Vegan Stir Fry is your answer. You start with vegetables that need to cook longer and add other types,… Read more »

Nasturtium Orange Jam

  Nasturtium Orange Jam: When Miss. Flower meets Mr. Orange. Flamenco fire. A bit of sweet and a bit of bitter.   Flowering of nasturtium lasts for several months: mid spring until late fall. This is the season to make this nasturtium orange jam. Nasturtium flowers have peppery, spicy and… Read more »