Quinoa with Pumpkin, Zucchini and Walnuts

Quinoa with Pumpkin, Zucchini and Walnuts
Light, delicious and very healthy salad. Perfect on its own or as a side dish with chicken and fish.

Meat Pilaf - Russian Plov Recipe

Meat Pilaf - Russian Plov Recipe
Plov is a rice pilaf with meat, carrots, onions and spices. It's delicious, with juicy and tender bits of meat, fluffy and flavorful rice, vegetables and spices. This easy to make recipe uses basic ingredients, great after reheat and all in all is a great one pot dish.

Beet Salad with Chicken, Prunes and Pecans

Beet Salad with Chicken, Prunes and Pecans
This healthy and colorful Beet Salad with Chicken is great for lunch. Skip the chicken for a light Vegetarian Salad or a tasty side dish. Enjoy this authentic, full of flavor Russian recipe!

Sweet Rice with Apples and Dried Fruits

Sweet Rice with Apples and Dried Fruits
Fluffy rice, sweetened with brown sugar, full of cinnamon and vanilla aroma and filled with dried and fresh fruits: Cranberries, apricots, raisins and apples! So easy and fast to make and so delicious!

Roasted Butternut Squash Boats with Grilled chicken and Vegetables

Roasted Butternut Squash Boats with Grilled chicken and Vegetables
With pumpkin and squash season still in bloom, try this tasty and healthy butternut squash boats filled with grilled chicken, vegetables and cheese.And if you crave something hot, add jalapeno and pepper jack cheese to spice things up.

Pumpkin Pancakes with Parmesan

Pumpkin Pancakes with Parmesan
These tender and tasty Pumpkin Pancakes are easy to make and use only a handful of basic ingredients. Great with a fresh salad or as a side dish with meat. Delicious when served warm with a sour cream or tzatziki.

Breaded Cauliflower with Italian Herbs

Breaded Cauliflower with Italian Herbs
Lightly cooked cauliflower, dipped in egg and covered with Bread crumbs and Italian Herbs, fried to perfection until crispy and beautifully golden brown! Delicious and easy appetizer or a side dish!

Salad Olivier - Russian Potato Salad

Salad Olivier - Russian Potato Salad
It can't get any more Russian and traditional than Salad Olivier. This is a must have for any major holiday like New Year's, International Women's Day on March 8th or a Birthday party. Enjoy this healthy and delicious recipe for Russian Potato Salad!

Beet Salad with Garlic and Prunes

Beet Salad with Garlic and Prunes
This delicate beet salad with garlic is creamy and piquant. Add Prunes to this authentic Russian Beet Salad to enhance its flavor and texture. Great as an appetizer or a side dish.

Warm Tomato and Green Bean Salad

Warm Tomato and Green Bean Salad
This surprisingly delicious salad tastes best when served warm. The green freshly cooked, crisp beans and red firm juicy grape tomatoes tossed with a little sweet, a little spicy and a very yummy marinade.

Poutine with Baked Potato Wedges and Homemade Gravy

Poutine with Baked Potato Wedges and Homemade Gravy
Inspired by Poutine festival, we made a healthier homemade version and very happy with the results: the baked potato wedges were crispy outside and fluffy inside, flavorful, garnished with lots of spices; the gravy came out delicious, and the cheese - well, I have a soft spot for cheese curds.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Spinach

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Spinach
I love mashed potatoes and they are my all-time favorite side dish. There is nothing more comforting than creamy and buttery mashed potatoes, and they are wonderful with everything: chicken, meat, or fish. This delicious side dish is loaded with taste and texture. Flavorful mashed potatoes enhanced with Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese, garlic, bacon and spinach are irresistible all year around and will add extra flavor to any family dinner or Thanksgiving celebration.

Couscous with Beans, Corn, and Jalapeno

Couscous with Beans, Corn, and Jalapeno
This healthy and colorful salad is very easy to prepare. Delicious couscous mixed with the variety of vegetables: corn, beans, red onion, parsley and Jalapeño creates a tasty fulfilling vegetarian dish or a side dish for meat or fish.

Delicious Creamy Baked Potatoes with Pesto and Cheese

Delicious Creamy Baked Potatoes with Pesto and Cheese
These delicious baked pesto potatoes with cream and cheese make an amazing side dish! They are soft and flavourful and have this amazing melt-in-your-mouth feeling...and the aroma from the cream and pesto sauce is unbelievable!

Fried Rice with Vegetables

Fried Rice with Vegetables
This fried brown rice with vegetables is not only tasty, but also healthy and colorful! Delicious side dish for meat, poultry and especially fish.

Crustless Corn Quiche

Crustless Corn Quiche
This delicious and versatile Crustless Corn quiche is easy and quick to make, healthy, and very tasty! Amazing for brunch, lunch or dinner with a salad, sautéed vegetables or meat on the side.