Zucchini Carrot Muffins
These zucchini carrot muffins are soft, moist and lightly spiced with cinnamon, and they hide two cups of vegetables inside a sweet muffin that kids happily eat. One bowl, one muffin tin and about 40 minutes is all it takes…
Savannah Blake
Zucchini Spread with Peppers and Carrots
This zucchini spread, known as ikra in Russian and Ukrainian kitchens, is a slow cooked mix of zucchini, sweet red peppers, carrots and plenty of garlic. It turns a pile of summer squash into a thick, savory topping that tastes…
Whole Wheat Pelmeni
Whole wheat pelmeni are small Russian style dumplings with a tender, nutty dough wrapped around a juicy ground chicken and onion filling. Making them takes a little patience, but the result is a freezer full of homemade dumplings that cook…
Boxed Style Brownies from Scratch
These boxed style brownies are made from scratch with a handful of pantry items, yet they bake up with the same soft, chewy bite and shiny crackly top you expect from a grocery store mix. There is no box to…
Zesty Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
These marinated cherry tomatoes soak in a zesty mix of dill, parsley, garlic, sweet red pepper and a hint of jalapeno, and they are even better the next day. Fresh tomatoes soften slightly as the dressing seeps in, so each…
Lithuanian Bread with Rye and Molasses
Lithuanian bread is a satisfying loaf with a dark, chewy crust and a soft crumb that tastes faintly of rye and molasses. This lithuanian bread recipe uses a quick starter of rye and bread flour, so you get real depth…
Ranch Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
These ranch marinated grilled chicken thighs are juicy, garlicky, and lightly sweet, with a creamy marinade that keeps the meat tender and helps it brown over the fire. The sauce takes five minutes to stir together, and the chicken needs…
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Refrigerator dill pickles are the easiest way to get crisp, garlicky pickles with no canner and no special equipment. You pack cucumbers into jars, pour over a hot vinegar brine, and let the refrigerator do the rest. These pickles are…
Spicy Mississippi Pot Roast
Spicy mississippi pot roast is a fork tender chuck roast that cooks low and slow in the oven with butter, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, and a generous pour of pickled jalapenos. The result is a rich, tangy, peppery…
Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Paprika Butter
Baked chicken leg quarters are the budget friendly dinner that tastes like a weekend roast: crisp, paprika glazed skin and tender, juicy dark meat. A quick dry rub and a splash of soy sauce do all of the flavoring. You…
