To me, Syrniki is one of the best breakfast dishes in the whole entire world! They are perfectly sweet, fluffy and delicious pancakes, that almost taste like mini cheesecakes. And there’s so many toppings to pick from. No other pancake can compete with these, trust me. Syrniki are very easy to make. However, there’s a […]
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Pistachio Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes – Party Bites
Delicious pistachio strawberry mini cheesecakes
Dutch Baby Pancake for Two (with a yummy twist)
Dutch Baby pancake tastes like a combination of buttery french crepes and a fluffy waffle; and it’s all presented in a form of an oversized pancake. Dutch Baby (or “German pancake”) starts with a simple batter and a hot skillet. And then the magic happens. The batter puffs up in the oven, creating crispy edges […]
Sourdough Rye Bread – with Whole Wheat Flour
Nothing can beat a fresh loaf of homemade Rye Sourdough Bread. It is a perfect choice for sandwiches, avocado toasts, or eating on its own. My Rye Sourdough Bread uses a mix of bread flour, whole wheat, and rye flour, for a perfectly moist and chewy crumb. Thanks to the rye flour, this bread has […]
Easy Homemade Sourdough Banana Bread (from discard)
Got overripe bananas sitting on the counter? Don’t like throwing away your sourdough starter? My Easy Sourdough Banana Bread recipe will help you use up both! Get ready to make the most flavorful and moist loaf of Banana Bread ever! Your kitchen will smell heavenly. Sourdough Banana Bread can sound much fancier than a traditional […]
10 Pantry Staples for Breastfeeding Moms
Hi there! Are you a new mom looking to establish a good milk supply? Not sure what foods are best for you and your baby? Wondering what some good pantry staples are? I’ve been asking the same questions just a few months ago. Now that I’m over six months into breastfeeding, I got a good […]
Cheese Blintzes – Sweet Russian Crepes – Nalesniki
Cheese Blintzes (or Nalesniki) are one of my favorite weekend breakfast dishes. They are thin crepes, filled with sweet cheese. Nalesniki are very popular in European countries, and are usually served for brunch or with afternoon tea. Cheese Blintzes are absolutely delicious and can be easily made the night before, so you can spend more […]
Healthy Buckwheat Pudding – Breakfast Smoothie
Buckwheat Pudding – a Healthy Breakfast Protein Smoothie
Easy Homemade Crepes – Perfect for Fillings
What are crepes? Crepes are basically thin pancakes made without any leavening agent. Sweet crepes are usually served for breakfast or as a dessert. They can also be filled with a savory filling to make a great lunch. I love crepes because they’re so delicious and fun! Think of how many different fillings and toppings […]
Ricotta Fritters – Russian Sweet Cheese Pancakes – Syrniki
My Ricotta Fritters is a variation of traditional Syrniki, a very popular Eastern European dish. Syrniki are usually made out of farmer’s cheese (also known as tvorog), and served for breakfast. Now, sometimes it can be hard to find farmer’s cheese at a typical grocery store in the US. However, every supermarket sells ricotta cheese, […]