This sweet & simple braised red cabbage side dish is a favorite with our family and guests alike. The first time my husband and I made braised red cabbage our boys shunned it because it was “cabbage” and they didn’t like the look of it. Kids ya know. After we tasted it ourselves, being extremely…
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Spiralized Sweet Potato Noodles (Spoodles)
If you love sweet potato, you’ll love spiralized sweet potato noodles or as I call them, spoodles! I’m not sure if anyone else calls them spoodles, but that’s what I call them to get my kids excited. It worked and they loved them! I just love playing with my spiralizer and knowing how good sweet…
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…
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…
Scallion & Dill Smoked Salmon Phyllo Bites
I have enjoyed smoked salmon for as long as I can remember. Yes, I even enjoyed smoked salmon as a child. I always looked forward to holidays when I knew we’d be partaking in some smoked salmon. Our oldest boy seems to be following in my footsteps as well, loving the taste of this salty smoky…
