Creamy Dill Potatoes

Growing up we used to go to church where they often time had a lunch afterwards in the community hall.  There would be a tray of creamy dill potatoes. Potatoes, dill and sour cream are common ingredients in Ukrainian cuisine. So its no wonder that this is the base of this recipe. The recipe is …

Borscht

My grandmother would always make this recipe, winter, summer, Borscht knows no season. Its a way of life. You can enjoy this hot soup in the winter and as a cold soup in the summer. I’d argue the real reason we have it all year round is because it pairs perfectly with sour cream and …

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 …