Chocolate Cherry Roll with Rum Cream ~ A Video Recipe
March 7, 2013
This chocolate cherry cake roll is spiked!! The base is a Russian chocolate sponge cake called biskvit. Use rum in lieu of vanilla extract for a cream that smells and tastes amazing. I think you’ll agree! Check out the video for step-by-step instructions and a taste test that my husband insisted I include :-O. There is a print-friendly version at the bottom of this post. Also, be sure to subscribe to my new youtube channel. One last thing and then I’ll stop rambling; this cake is GOOD! [click to continue…]
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Want One?? Women’s Day Giveaway (2 Winners Announced!)
March 3, 2013
My first cake decorating set was an Ateco and I’ve since purchased a few more tips but I still use the basics from my first kit. In honor of all you wonderful women out there (International Women’s Day is March 8th), and because you all are the icing on my cake, I’m giving away 2 of these lovely Ateco cake decorating sets. This giveaway is sponsored by yours truly; Natasha’s Kitchen. And the Winners are…. [click to continue…]
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Barley and Mushroom Soup Recipe
March 1, 2013
This mushroom and barley soup is very soothing. Ladle it into your bowl, deeply inhale the warm steam, pull the spoon to your lips and savor. You’ll probably be smiling while you ruminate on the flavors. It was my comfort food all last week when I wasn’t feeling well. It’s really simple, healthy and delicious.
Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe
February 28, 2013
This is NOT just another green beans recipe. Adding soy sauce and sesame oil gives this dish a little Asian flare and the mushrooms… oh the mushrooms! While we are on that topic; this whole business of wiping mushrooms clean,… I can’t, I just cant! I think about all the people who might have touched [...]
Strawberry Jello Cake Recipe
February 24, 2013
The strawberry jello filling sandwiched between the Russian biskvit cake layers is quite memorable and as my sister put it, “this is the stuff my dreams are made of;” that pretty much sums it up! You can easily make this cake your own by changing up the flavor of the jello and top with different berries. Laura K., [...]
Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp Scampi Recipe
February 21, 2013
This shrimp pasta makes for a super easy family meal, but it’s fancy enough for a nice dinner party. Pair it with the toast I posted yesterday, plus the green beans I’ll post soon (sorry for the tease) and you’ll have yourself a very impressive meal; making it look like you’ve slaved away for hours [...]
Horseradish and Green Onion Toast
February 20, 2013
This horseradish and green onion spread is wonderful over Italian bread and sautéed until golden brown. The horseradish is nice and not overpowering as I thought it might be when my husband first introduced the idea to me; inspired by an old Martha Stewart magazine. If you’re not big on horseradish, you can substitute with some pressed [...]
Cheese Dumplings Recipe
February 17, 2013
Traditional Ukrainian dumplings (aka Lazy Vareniki) are made with Tvorog; a homemade farmers cheese. This is an even lazier (I mean easier) version. The Ricotta cheese is inexpensive and simple, but I do have the recipe for farmers cheese posted.Well, here you have it. Enjoy!
Red Cabbage and Avocado Salad Recipe
February 14, 2013
This red cabbage salad is easy, pretty and delicious. It’s not every day you eat something purple; so I got excited about this. Purple cabbage is so striking; with it’s dark outer leaves curling around a royal purple center… I stumbled upon this little gem on Instagram; posted by Tanya (@TMUR25). It sounded so simple and [...]
Valentines Giveaway from Trudeau: 3 Winners Announced!
February 10, 2013
We don’t make a big fuss about Valentines day, but I can’t not celebrate a holiday that gives me an excuse to cook and eat rich delicious goodies. We actually haven’t gone out to eat on Valentines Day for the past 5 years; following a lack-luster experience at an upscale restaurant where the servers were in [...]
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