Luscious Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Sauce (2)

Luscious Chocolate Brownies With Ice Cream and Raspberry Sauce

Here's the problem with romantic dinners at home - after slaving away in the kitchen for hours, I'm not really in the mood to be romantic. Does that happen to anybody else? Every once in a while, my husband and I have what we call a "Surprise Date". Both of us prepare a surprise for the other person, and we have a special date on an ordinary … [Read More...]

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How To Make A Double Boiler

Why spend money on a double boiler when you can easily make one at home? When would you need to use a double boiler? Is it even necessary? Double boilers are used when you need to cook something over a gentle heat. It is a great way to cook food that has a tendency to burn, curdle or separate. If you cook it right on the stove top, you could … [Read More...]

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Coleslaw

A good coleslaw seems like such a basic, simple recipe. And it is. It's  a great salad to serve with just about anything, especially seafood. Since I shared the recipe for my Cheesy Baked Salmon last time, I decided to go ahead and disclose my recipe for Coleslaw as well. Not that there's any astounding secret ingredients or techniques of making … [Read More...]

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Cheesy Baked Salmon – Красная Рыба Под Сырной Шубой

Something magical happens when you top food with mayonnaise and cheese and then bake it. It forms this amazingly crisp but still creamy crust. If you've got any Slavic blood in you, you're very familiar with this combination. I am a huge fan of seafood and it's a very common dish on our dinner table. This is a winner on many counts. I will … [Read More...]

Skillet Pasta, Chicken, Broccoli and Peppers in a Light Cream Sauce (500x328)

Skillet Pasta, Chicken, Broccoli and Peppers in a Light Cream Sauce

Here's an idea for busy weeknights. Cook the whole meal in one skillet - pasta, chicken and vegetables. You shouldn't be surprised to find out that I first saw this recipe on America's Test Kitchen and I've used the concept to come up with many variations. The cooking method is perfect to have a delicious pasta dish. Even though cooking the … [Read More...]

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Cooking With Children

Cooking with children can be fun, challenging and rewarding. How do I know? I don't. Ha ha. I have a good imagination though:). I did grow up as the oldest of six and have nieces and nephews. This definitely doesn't make me an expert. In fact, I will be the first to admit that I don't know the first thing about raising children. Reading … [Read More...]

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Apple Pie Cookies

Apples are a very dependable fruit. Even though they are in season in the fall, you can buy them all year long. Whenever I feel like having a fruity dessert, apples are always my go-to treats - Apple Upside Down Cake, Apple Sharlotka, Apple Galette and these Apple Pie Cookies. This recipe was handed down to my Mom by a friend and our family has … [Read More...]

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Creamy Spring Garden Salad – Весенний Овощной Салат

Spring has been a bit of a slowpoke this year to arrive up North. I haven't noticed much of a difference here in Florida, but I've seen pictures that some of you Northerners have posted on Facebook and Instagram of snow when it's supposed to be green and sunny already. I was talking to my Mom the other day and she mentioned that she will be … [Read More...]

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Roasted Chicken Breast and Potato Dinner

If I had to use a dish to describe my personality, this would probably be it. It's simple  and requires very little effort. You can also do most of the prep ahead of time if you wanted. Chicken and potatoes are a classic combination of flavors. I can use my multitasking skills:). Since I was already utilizing the oven, I thought it would … [Read More...]

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Organizing Your Kitchen Spaces

I'm really excited and at the same time a little apprehensive about sharing the inside of my kitchen with you today. It's kind of personal to open up my cupboards and drawers for display:). Every kitchen is so different and every household has their own preferences, routines and nuances. I've lived most of my life in teeny, tiny kitchens, so … [Read More...]




Enjoy the Art of Cooking Through Step by Step Recipes

"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." -Luciano Pavarotti

Cooking is an essential part of life and when we prepare the food in our own kitchens, it provides nourishment and sustenance to ourselves and our families. It can be such a trivial, seemingly insignificant occurrence in our daily life.

Cooking is also an extension of ourselves, a way to express our personalities and an art where the inspiration comes from deep within us.

Enjoying food gives us so much pleasure. Not only to eat food, enjoy the different flavors and textures, but to feel satisfied and content. Food is a gift, straight from God, on so many levels, and something that we enjoy over and over again, every day.

Get Clarity and Confidence in Cooking

Do you ever wish you could re-create family favorite recipes but when you ask your Mom for the recipe she tells you to put in a bit of this and a handful of that?
That’s all very nice, and we know our Moms and Grandmas are great cooks, but wouldn’t it be great if you had a specific recipe you could follow and expect the same results?

Clear and concise recipes with detailed instructions ensure that you will achieve the same great results every time and even the first time. Step by step recipes ensure that every recipe is easy to follow.

Be the cook who smiles and sings when trying your own cooking and proudly shares it with others.
You may be a passionate cook who thrives on creating gourmet masterpieces or a practical cook with a simple desire to feed your family. Having step by step recipes will make cooking much more enjoyable and relaxing. You won’t have to guess and wonder when trying out a new recipe because each portion of the recipe instructions is accompanied by a picture of what each step of the process should look like.

Step by step recipes with photos get rid of doubts and uncertainty. Even if you are a novice cook, you can confidently follow the instructions of step by step recipes since you don’t have to wonder if you did every part of the instructions correctly.

Discover New Foods and Cuisines

Some recipes may seem difficult and fussy, but are surprisingly manageable when you break it down step by step. Step by step recipes with photos will give you clear direction and boldness. When you are able to visualize the cooking process, suddenly new recipes and cuisines are within your reach.