There’s something incredibly comforting about a rich, creamy soup that comes together with simple ingredients yet feels indulgent. Marry Me Chicken Soup is one of those dishes—a warm, hearty blend of tender chicken, pasta, and a luscious broth infused with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. What sets this version apart is […]
Soup and Salad
The Comfort of Avgolemono Soup
Avgolemono soup is a Greek classic that combines the comforting warmth of chicken soup with the bright tang of lemon and the silky texture of a creamy egg mixture. While this dish is rooted in tradition, our version takes a slightly different approach to enhance its flavors and textures. One […]
Russian Vinegret – A Vibrant Russian Beet Salad with a Modern Twist (Винегрет/Vinaigrette)
Vinegret, a beloved staple in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, is a vibrant salad featuring beets, potatoes, carrots, and a tangy mix of sauerkraut and pickles. Traditionally, the vegetables are boiled, but we prefer to roast our beets. Roasting enhances their natural sweetness and gives the salad a deeper, richer flavor […]
Perfecting Potato Leek Soup: A Creamier Fluffier Soup with a Better Technique
This potato leek soup may look familiar, but I’ve refined my technique to ensure an even creamier, more luxurious result. In the past, I pureed the entire soup, but after elevating my cooking methods, I now mash the potatoes separately using a ricer, avoiding the dreaded gluey texture. The remaining […]
Harvest Chicken Kale Salad – Fall in a Bowl! 🍂🥗
Hellooo, fall! 🍁 There’s something so cozy and delicious about fall salads, and this Harvest Kale Salad is the perfect mix of all the season’s best flavors. Crunchy kale, sweet apples, creamy avocado, and toasted pecans come together to make one dreamy salad that’s as satisfying as it is vibrant! […]
Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
To be honest, I don’t think I will ever make only a tomato soup. There’s just something so phenomenal about adding roasted red peppers to the tomato soup. Surprisingly, this soup is adored by kids! Especially when we add freshly cooked noodles and other veggies such as frozen peas.
Herbed Mushroom Soup with Optional Crunchy Panko Topping
This is very similar to my original mushroom soup. Except, just recently we ordered some mushroom soup from a local restaurant. We didn’t exactly like the consistency of it, but we were quite fascinated by how herbed and fragrant it was. The flavour was so strong, unlike any mushroom soup […]
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is also called Andalusian gazpacho. It’s a cold flavourful soup made from raw, ripe vegetables and stale bread. It’s widely eaten in Spain and Portugal, considering how refreshing and cool it is, especially during the hot weather. I will be honest, I don’t always include the bread and it […]