Marinated meatballs are among the first dishes I try when I want a hearty meal that isn't too complicated. I usually prepare them when I feel like making something in advance that I can quickly heat...
Salami cups with mashed potatoes usually appear at small parties when you need something savory, quick, and visually interesting on the platter. You don’t need much experience to make them. The...
Sometimes, when I have several types of meat in the fridge and want to cook them all at once without any hassle, I make a simple mixed grill, with rosemary roasted potatoes and a quick caramelized...
Potatoes with sour cream and semi-smoked sausage I have made this recipe many times, especially when I need something filling but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. The potatoes, sausages,...
On a day with a little free time, I whipped up this mushroom pilaf with Chinese vegetables and bacon because I had most of the ingredients in the fridge. The method is straightforward and doesn't...
If you're craving homemade Chinese dumplings, the kind you eat with chopsticks and get your hands messy, this recipe for jiaozi guo-tie is definitely worth trying. I find myself making it quite often...
I have made oven-baked meatballs several times, starting from the classic version, with slight adaptations after I gave up frying. I usually prepare them when I need something quick, lighter, and...
After cooking meat in a pan, I don’t rush to wash the dish. In fact, the bits that stick to the bottom of the pan have the most flavor. A chef showed me that I can make a quick sauce from these...
I usually prepare chicken with bell peppers when I have several types of peppers on hand and want something hearty, yet still packed with vegetables. There's no need for complicated techniques, just...
Usually, when I make stuffed cabbage rolls, I start directly with the vegetables to have everything prepared. I don't like to rush this part because if you don't chop the onion or carrot finely...
If I have dried beans and a few homemade sausages (or ones brought from relatives) at home, I automatically think of this dish. When I have time to soak the beans overnight, I know that the next day,...
Vegetable and Meat Pie I made this vegetable and meat pie because I was simply craving something hearty, yet easy to make. Usually, I avoid complicated doughs, but this recipe works well without...