Cheese Ball

Cheese Ball

I giggle every time I say Cheese Ball. Childish, I know. I can’t help it!! I’m usually not a huge fan of cheese balls, but this one is so good. I think it’s the pineapple…I don’t know. I’ve had this recipe for a while now and finally made it to take to a family dinner. … Read more

Portobello, Broccoli and Red Pepper Melts

Portobello, Broccoli and Red Pepper Melts

When I saw this Portobello, Broccoli and Red Pepper Melts recipe on Annie’s Eats recently, I put it on the top of the Must Make List. That’s a pretty long list and it bumped several other recipes down in priority. These definitely did not disappoint! In fact, while eating I continuously eyed the sheet pan with the rest of … Read more

Lecso recipe [Russian lecho]

Lecso recipe

I grew up in a Russian family and growing up in the 90s in the average family we didn’t really know in Russia what’s Italian pasta. But Russia is all about pickling veggies for winter and making other side dishes that you can pull out during the cold season and still enjoy vegetables. Lecso was … Read more

Smoked Queso Dip

Smoked Queso Dip

In this article I will share Smoked Queso dip recipe and Restaurant Style Queso Dip recipe. Have a delicious lunch! This is the blog post that several people have been waiting for!  Queso dip is definitely a favorite appetizer for many people and not something that I’d ever made at home.  Really, this wasn’t something … Read more

Garlic Roasted Chickpeas

Garlic Roasted Chickpeas

I love Garlic Roasted Chickpeas so much that I want everyone to try them! They are such a healthy little snack – a great alternative to chips or pretzels. They are crispy on the outside and soft & chewy on the inside. I like them best warm from the oven but they are just as … Read more

Cream Cheese Dill Dip

Cream Cheese Dill Dip

Cream Cheese Dill Dip is something perfect if you want to stay home for New Year’s Eve and get together with some neighbor friends. I made this Cream Cheese Dill Dip as part of our appetizer spread. It was really easy and very good. Perfect to have this with crackers and vegetables. It is tasty … Read more

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

In this post I have 2 recipes: Keto buffalo chicken dip and my version of classic Buffalo Chicken Dip. Once someone brought Crack Dip for our friends gathering. I mean Buffalo Chicken Dip. It was so, so, so good. Oh my goodness. After I tried it, I kept eyeballing the dish to see if there … Read more

Deconstructed Falafel Salad

Deconstructed Falafel Salad

Do you like falafel? I’m not a big fan of it, but this Deconstructed Falafel Salad is so easy to make –  we almost always have all of the ingredients on hand and it makes for a super fast, very easy dinner.  The dressing is delicious and really ties everything together while also adding a … Read more

Fire Roasted Salsa [Restaurant style]

Fire Roasted Salsa

Salsa is something that I always try to have on hand as it’s a perfect snack.  During the winter months, I always buy a pre-made, jarred version from the grocery store since I don’t can anything in the summer (I know that I should). I really prefer a restaurant style salsa versus a thick and … Read more

Pineapple Coleslaw

Pineapple Coleslaw

I don’t really consider myself a picky eater (some might disagree) but I am super picky about coleslaw. Have you ever tried some flavorless, soggy, mushy, coleslaw in your life? I have. Cabbage is crisp and delicious – so my pick is Pineapple Coleslaw! As I tasted a lot of soggy coleslaw in my life, I wasn’t … Read more