Steak Roll-ups with Sauteed Peppers & Onions

This recipe was born out of my husbands latest round of the ‘keto’ diet.  It’s surprisingly simple, just steak, peppers, onions and some seasoning. But it’s flavorful, fun to eat and easy to pull together.  Every time the keto diet comes out I struggle to find ways to keep recipes fresh tasting with enough vegetables. …

Garlic Butter Beer Rolls

Who doesn’t love bread?  Also, who doesn’t love fresh, warm dinner rolls? Yes to both!  I love bread, especially garlic bread. But as I’ve said before I also don’t usually have the patience to deal with yeast.  So I’ve been perfecting my beer bread, or in this case, beer roll recipes. I was preparing dinner …

Peanut Butter Stout Beer Bread

Who doesn’t love bread?  But, who doesn’t know what to do with yeast, it scares them, or it sounds like too much effort?  I typically answer yes to all of these. I love bread, as most people do, but I also don’t usually have the patience to deal with yeast.  So what’s the answer to …

Kielbasa Bites

Did you know when you eat pineapple, pineapple eats you back? That’s right, Pineapples are flesh eating monsters. Frankly I’m surprised that there aren’t more horror movies about rouge pineapples. Okay, that might be a little dramatic. But have you ever eaten a pineapple and wondered why your tongue felt funny? It’s not that you …

Ukrainian Easter Bread (Paska)

Easter was so nice we decided to celebrate it twice! This year Ukrainian Easter falls on the sunday after Easter. Which lends itself to discounted Easter chocolate and jelly beans. Score !! It also means we have another week to take our time in making Paska. Also known as Easter Bread.  A lot of cultures …

Cucumber and Strawberry Salad

When the weather finally gets warm I’m always craving light and refreshing side dishes.  The veggie that really epitomizes refreshing to me is cucumbers, crisp, juicy, mild and they can pair with just about any flavor.   Strawberries were in season when I devised this recipe and I went a bit crazy purchasing more containers …

Kalamata Olive Tzatziki Dip

I love Greek food.  It all started when a Greek Resty opened up in my hometown when I was in grade school.  I’m from a pretty small town, so at that point Greek food was new to me, but after trying it out with my mom it quickly became my favorite restaurant in town!  Years …

Homemade Bagel Chips

Who likes bagels? Better question is who doesn’t love bagels.  As a New York City resident they are definitely a staple, but I always end up with a few stale leftovers.  What to do with the stale bagels then? Make bagel chips! They are the perfect way to repurpose your leftovers and are great for …

Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets

Do you have a last minute get together with friends where you have to bring an appetizer or snack?  These spinach puff pastry pockets are sure to wow in taste and in ease (but, you don’t have to tell anyone that).  They are a good treat to reheat and you can prep and bake in …