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Five ways to use puff pastry

Puff pastry can be made at home: that is if you have plenty of time and patience. Or it can be purchased at the frozen section of your local...
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How to make easy potstickers?

A few months ago I made potstickers with home-made dough. They were a big success and tasted great. However, they required a lot of work. Instead,...
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Where to find cooking inspirations?

Sometimes it can be ratherdifficult to get inspired to make dinner. You might be too tired from a hard day at work, or not motivated enough to cook...
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What to do if you don't like mayonnaise?

Growing up in Russia, mayonnaise was a staple condiment in my diet. It still is. I love mayonnaise in salads, soups,on sandwiches and mixed into...
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10 ways to make mashed potatoes extra special

Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Even though the weather is quite warm now, we are still likely to have a few cold nights, which are perfect for...
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Ten summer salads

Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away. If you are having get togethers, picnics, BBQs or just spending some quiet time on your own, here is...
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How to roast peppers

Yesterday I wrotea general guide for roasting vegetables in the oven. Today, I want to give you a guide on how to roast peppers on top of your...
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Roasting vegetables

You might think that roasting vegetables is an odd idea during the months of spring and summer. After all, we tend to think about roasting winter...
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Mother's day brunch

With Mother's day just a few days away, I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite brunch ideas. All of these recipes are super simple and...
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Five ways to use fresh mozzarella

Yesterday, for the first time this year, I went to the Penn Quarter Farmer's Market. The market is held on Thursdays from 3 pm to 7 pm. One of the...
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