Cream Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers

   Appetizers are fun. These delicious and naturally low carb! You hold them in your hand, you take a good look at them, if you’re lucky you can get them all in one bite. These bright and flavorful baby bell peppers are filled with cream cheese, parmesan and chives. First time I tried  em at the wedding, and I could not stop eating em. They are delicious!

"Delicious Cabbage Pie"

This cabbage pie is really simple to make and it's delicious. It's a very unusual pie and super scrumptious. I really like the dough in it. My family loved it!!! With only 6 tbsp of flour, this could work on low carb diet.

"Lazy Sushi"

Lazy Sushi -seasoned sushi rice topped with your favorite sushi toppings- is great for fun family dinners. If you are craving for sushi, and you can't afford it. Well, here is a good idea: Make lazy sushi!!! I have a few rolled Sushi recipes posted on the blog, even a Fried Sushi too. Hope you will enjoy this post. The idea came from Mom's Dish. 

Cream Cheese Tuna Spread

Tuna brings together three kid pleasers: tuna, cream cheese and bagels. It's a simple sandwich spread for breakfast, snacks, or a quick bite. You eat this as a dip on just about anything, veggies, chips, crackers, etc. The flavor of tuna is very subtle in this thick and creamy spread. This delicious recipe came from my aunt.

Fried Tortilla with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

These are perfect meatless hand pies for kids or adults. It's an easier and less time consuming version to Pirojki. What could be better? Mashed potatoes are mixed with herbs and cheese - is a really delicious combination. Then it's fried in tortilla. Crispy and scrumptious! 

Delicious Cucumber Subs

 These cucumber subs are awesome low carb food. It's made with cream cheese spread.  My sister has a big vegetable garden. Everyday we get a lot of fresh cucumbers. So, we had an idea to make these delicious subs. We all loved em so much. Now these are a big hit with our family's.

Mango Salsa

This sweet, chunky salsa makes a great appetizer or chicken garnish. Mangoes are a colorful, flavorful, and juicy addition to salsa. An interesting contrast in flavors occurs when mango is mixed with lime juice. This is the best time of the year to make your own salsa.

How to Make Russian Chocolate Cheesecake Bites {Глазированные сырки}

These are little bars of flavored sweet cheese with a dark chocolate coating. These are healthy and delicious. A rich and creamy dessert made with ricotta, vanilla bean and a few other ingredients. You can make these sirki into cake pops or like traditional, rectangular way. Simple and easy to make for summer dessert.

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.

Russian Meat Patties "Otbivnie" {Свиные Oтбивные}

Sometimes the most simple food can be very delicious. Tender, juicy pieces of pork fried in a pan, will please you and your guests with the taste and appearance. A perfect dish for a hike, picnic or holiday table. Otbivnie is a Russian tenderized meat.  

White Shrimps Recipe

White shrimp are slightly more tender than other shrimp and their shells are slightly softer and easier to peel than other shrimp.  Also, large white shrimp do not develop iodine taste that other large shrimp do. Knowing how to cook shrimp in a few simple ways will give you plenty of ideas for planning your meals. This is my first time cooking in white wine, and the shrimps taste delicious in it.

"Ambrosia Dessert Pasta Salad"

A delicious creamy, fruity pasta salad.  It’s a favorite at family get togethers.  The pasta looks similar to tapioca after it’s cooked.  If you make this salad and take it to a party, be prepared to be asked for the recipe:) I got this recipe from my sister in law at Thanksgiving party. I couldn't get enough of this salad, it's that good. I added peaches to it, and it taste even more delicious .

Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas

Though it is true that Christmas is celebrated as the day of the Birth of Christ into this world, yet it also symbolizes a very deeply significant truth of the spiritual life. Jesus Christ is the very personification of Divinity. Christ it is EXTREMELY important to us Christians. We celebrate the miracle-virgin birth of the Savior of the World. Without this birth there would be no salvation. Christmas is also a time where we exchange gifts (representing how God gave his son to us as a gift), and to many, giving and receiving is important. This simple tradition gives joy to those who partake, and brings family and friends closer together. This is exiting time of the year for my family. Here is some ideas to make your holiday dinner planning  easier:)))

Kid Favorite Chicken Tortillas

This easy chicken quesadilla recipe stuffed with chicken, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese is  perfect for kids. This is too easy for it to call a recipe. It's just a idea what to make for kids. I make it for my kids all the time. They love it, teenagers and toddlers.

The Easiest Kids Pizza Ever

This was an idea when my 5 year old asked for pizza. I came up with this pizza with what I had on hand. It came out to be the delicious 5 min pizza. It's awesome that you can customize this pizza for each person to their taste. I want to share this with everybody, so you all can enjoy making this pizza with your kids.

"Caramelized Cinnamon Tortilla Chips"

This is the easiest sweet snack ever.  Have left over tortillas? Use them to make your own homemade tortilla chips. I made em with whole wheat tortillas too, my kids love em.  Here is my simple recipe with step by step photos.

"Cranberry Jello Salad"

This salad is so tasty & bursting with flavor that accents your turkey and dressing...ham, too. This recipe has been around for 40-50 years and so perfect to serve at each holiday. I been making it for a few years now. Make it your tradition, too!

"Thanksgiving Dinner Party Ideas"

Planning a Thanksgiving dinner? Let me help with food ideas:))) Whether you're entertaining for a large group at a holiday party or throwing a small ... party at home, I have a good ideas for Thanksgiving food recipes. It's going to be mixed with our traditions.

"Pumpkin Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Frosting "

Nothing fills the house with the smell of autumn' like a pumpkin cupcake recipe baking. This pumpkin cupcake recipe is perfect for fall parties, potlucks and picnics with the family. Serve this pumpkin cupcake recipe with my favorite dulce de leche  frosting and come up with some creative Thanksgiving cupcake ideas. Your friends will love how clever you are when you serve them something outside the normal with this pumpkin cupcake recipe.

Asparagus Wrapped in Pastry Puff

Easy to prepare, but oh so elegant...these tempting appetizers feature asparagus spears individually wrapped with garlic herbs and Parmesan cheese and flaky puff pastry. Try this scrumptious asparagus in crunchy pastry puff recipe:)