Marinated Tomatoes in Ketchup

As the summer almost here fresh summertime tomatoes will be fantastic with this marinade! It makes  tomatoes taste so delicious. I tried it at the party and had to get this recipe. My friend Nadya shared  it with me. I am excited to share it with everybody. These would be so perfect for picnics with BBQ Chicken and Pork Kebabs.

Chive and Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

These ricotta gnocchi could not be simpler to make. A few ingredients with some seasonings and you're ready to cook. It can be served with your favorite pasta sauce or Creamy Tomato Basil  Sauce . You can served em in a bowl with sautéed mushrooms. This is new recipe for my family, and  it was a HIT!

Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes

Of all the new recipes I've made recently, these Mashed Potato Pancakes are one of the biggest hits in my kitchen. I made them for family lunch, but they were equally perfect for any meal. I find most kids love to eat anything they can hold in their little hands, so these little cakes are a special treat. These are delicious on their own, and with ketchup or sour cream. Use real mashed potatoes instead of boxed. When cooking in butter, resist the temptation to flip them too early, otherwise a crunchy golden crust won't form.  If you've never had crunchy mashed potato pancakes, you're in for a treat.

Quick Hand Pies Filled with Mashed Potato "Pirojki (Piroshki)"

As you probably realized by the name “pirojki” is a Russian recipe and they are a kind of mini pies with buttermilk dough. I got the recipe from my mother in law while back. My family loves them! I am sure these delicious dough pockets will be a HIT with your family too! The filling can be either potato, mushrooms, meat, eggs and green onion. This is a different type of dough, it's with baking soda. My other Pirojki recipe is the soft kind.

The Best Recipe of Banana Bread Muffins

This recipe has been my favorite for many years now. My coworker gave it to me.  It's moist and delicious. I like to add a spin to it, with orange zest and orange glaze. I made this batch and it was gone as soon it cooled down.

The Easiest Biscuit Cake Ever

This cake is made from biscuits, nuts and meringues. It's easy to make and it's so delicious. This cake is perfect for Mother's Day.  My friend Inessa posted this recipe. We loved it so much that I wanted to share it with my followers. 

"Halvah Cake Recipe "Tорт с Xалвой"

This cake I made for a party. Baking it is fast and easy, and the taste becomes quite interesting because of the unusual cream. Everyone loved the cake, especially for those who loves halvah :)  The primary ingredients in the halvah are sunflower seeds and sugar.

You can order these Sugar Gumpaste Hibiscus  at my Etsy shop

Beef Chili Recipe My Way

A healthy chili that is ready in  less than an hour. This super quick and easy kidney beans chili recipe has an incredible depth of flavor. We don't eat anything spicy so this is chili my way.