My husband really nailed it with this savory braised pork chops recipe! He winged it one night and had me swooning over the dutch oven to get another taste of the sauce. The prep time for these braised pork chops with tomato harissa sauce is short so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen forever. …
Olivier Russian Potato Salad (Salat Olivye-Салат Oливье)
This Russian Potato Salad also known as Salat Olivye has always been one of my favorite Russian salads. Olivier Potato Salad is a Russian-style meaty potato salad. When I traveled to Russia as a young adult I loved ordering Olivier Salad because I loved the taste and it cost no more than 50 cents. That…
Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Muffins
These Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Muffins have become so popular with my boys. I need to make excuses as to why they can’t have more muffins on certain days. These muffins have NO added sugar, truly (ok, except for just a few little chocolate chips I throw on top, but those are optional). All the…
Roasted Red Pepper & Eggplant Spread
Roasted Red Pepper & Eggplant Spread is a delectable vegetable spread that will even excite non vegetarian palates. This robust roasted vegetable spread is full of richly melded flavors; from tomato to roasted red pepper, capers and fresh parsley. I grew up loving a similar roasted eggplant spread that my mother used to make with…
Simple Basil Parmesan Orzo
Simple Basil Parmesan Orzo is an easy family favorite side dish at home. I like making this easy basil parmesan orzo because I know all my boys will eat it and it’s so easy I can decide to make it last minute on a busy night. I always have a block of parmesan on hand…
Lemon Buttermilk Rolled Oat Pancakes
These lemon buttermilk rolled oat pancakes wake up your mouth in a delightful way for a weekend breakfast. You’ll leave the breakfast table satisfied and happier, I guarantee it! My family is always delighted when I serve them these pancakes. Serve these with some honey or real maple syrup with fresh berries and you’ve got…