Oven-baked to golden perfection and packed with the flavor of black pepper, paprika, and dried herbs, this mouth-watering potato dish creates an ambiance of coziness within your home. These perfectly browned potato wedges are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are not only healthier than fries, but also much easier to cook. No peeling. Minimal slicing. And the rest of the work will be done by your oven. It’s exactly the case when simplicity is the key to success! On top of that, this recipe...
Ukrainian Christmas kutia with raisins, poppy seeds, and nuts
Kutia (kutya) is a traditional Ukrainian dish, a sweet grain pudding that is served on Christmas Eve dinner (also known as Svyata Vecherya). Kutia symbolizes fertility and abundance, and it is believed that good luck will come to every home where it is served. The richer in taste kutia is, the more successful and prosperous will be the coming year for the whole family. The main ingredients of kutia are wheat berries, nuts, poppy seeds, and honey. Each of these components has its own symbolic meaning. Wheat berries symbolize eternity,...
Red and yellow tomato salad – Easy side dish that is bound to become a fall favorite
Sometimes simple is the best. Mix of colorful tomatoes and culinary herbs is a wonderful example. This lovely recipe lets tomatoes stand on their own with nothing more than a bit of oil, black pepper, and salt. The mix of tender yellow and hearty red tomatoes makes a perfect combination. Yellow tomatoes are less acidic than red ones. They also seem to be a little sweeter and milder, while red tomatoes are tangier and deeper. The salad is cooked in no time at all. Two main ingredients are combined,...