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Olga Berman spends her free time cooking, salsa dancing and traveling. She believes cooking for one can be as rewarding as cooking for company, and doesn't need to involve a lot of time or ingredients. Olga's recipes are inspired by her memories of growing up in Russia, her travels and what's available in her fridge at any given time. Check out more recipes from Olga's collection at Mango & Tomato and feel free to contact Olga at orchidgirl1979@gmail.com if you have any cooking questions.

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Five ways to use puff pastry

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How to make easy potstickers?

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

Sometimes it can be rather difficult to get inspired to make dinner. You might be too tired from a hard day at...
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What to do if you don't like mayonnaise?

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Growing up in Russia, mayonnaise was a staple condiment in my diet. It still is. I love mayonnaise in salads,...
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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...
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How to roast peppers

Yesterday I wrote a 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 stove...
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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...
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Five ways to use fresh mozzarella

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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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