Salad Olivier

Salad Olivier was invented and served for the first time at the Winter Palace to Tsar Nicholas II by his French chef, Monsieur Oliver. Unlike his royal employer, the chef escaped from Russia after the Revolution and prospered as proprietor Read More …

Easy Freezer Strawberry Jam

What’s fresh bread without good jam? Whether on toast in the morning, a slice of bread, or a leftover dinner roll, jam was meant for homemade bread. (We’re happy with a fresh dinner roll and strawberry jam for dessert.) It’s Read More …

Keftedakia

Keftedes, or keftedakia, are Greek meatballs. Small keftedakia are used as appetizers for parties and festivities of every sort. Large keftedes, with pilaf, vegetable, and salad, make a tasty family dinner. 1 pound ground round 1/2 cup grated onion 1 Read More …

Crema Catalana

Because of its crisp, caramelized topping, this creamy Catalan dessert is often compared to the French creme brulee. Sweet Catalan cream, however, is not as heavy or rich as its French cousin, and thus makes a more pleasant ending to Read More …

Venison Roast with Fava Bean-Chevre Puree, Radish Salad and Celery Leaf Salsa Verde

This is an elegant warm weather dish that only takes about a half hour of oven time. The accompaniments can be prepared ahead for an easy entertaining dinner guaranteed to impress. The venison tastes equally delicious served warm or room Read More …

Wild Summer Salmon

As Executive Chef of Southern California’s Toast to the West Coast, Chef Adam Navidi has something special in mind when it comes to an offering for a late spring dinner, especially if want to catch your own meal Entree 8-10 Read More …

Chinese Beef with Broccoli

A Chinese classic that translates well to the dinner table. Freshly steamed rice completes the meal. Partially freezing the flank steak makes it a breeze to slice thinly. 1 pound flank steak, partially frozen 1/2 cup oyster sauce 1/4 cup Read More …

Indonesian Stir Fry Noodles with Chicken and Veggies

This is the Malay version of fried noodles. Serve it for dinner along with some Chicken Satays, and feel free to include other vegetables, if you wish. If the Chinese noodles are unavailable, substitute with Spaghettini. BASE: 8 oz fresh Read More …

Garlic Ice Cream

This recipe, from The Stinking Rose Cookbook by The Stinking Rose restaurant in San Francisco, is a deliciously unusual combination, which will certainly make your dinner guests take notice. Make sure they understand the garlic flavor is intentional. Otherwise, they’ll Read More …

Cobb Salad

Like many recipes, Cobb salad evolved as a solution to a rather mundane problem. In the late 1920s, Bob Cobb, manager of the original Brown Derby in Hollywood, California, was becoming tired of his daily meals, which consisted mostly of Read More …

Beefsteaks

These hearty beef steaks, made with lean ground beef are dressed with sauteed onions rings. Whether served on toasted buns or on a dinner plate surrounded by other items these moist beefsteaks will satisfy. 1 (4 ounce) French bread dinner Read More …

Killer Sausage & Peppers

This creative recipe kicks up the Italian classic the simple way. The only tough part about this dinner is deciding whether to serve your sausages in a bun or over noodles. 4 Italian sausages 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips Read More …

Slow Cooker Melt in Your Mouth Pot Roast

There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a hearty, slow cooked dinner at day’s end. And, it’s even better when that dinner is pot roast with all the trimmings. 1 chuck roast (around 3 pounds) Olive oil 1 pound carrots, Read More …

Chocolate Pecan Torte

A European style torte with a wonderful mix of textures and flavors. The top crust bakes up with a hint of crackly crunch, giving way to a moist, light interior studded with tiny bits of toasted pecans and intense chocolate Read More …

Crockpot Italian Pot Roast with Artichokes and Potatoes

This is an easy, but delicious Italian style pot roast dish that you can put in the crockpot in the morning and have it slow cook for you as you go out for the day. Come home, throw your artichokes Read More …

Mustard-Crusted New Potatoes

A flavour packed roast potato recipe which results in crisp and crunchy little new potatoes with caramelised shallots in a wholegrain mustard crust. Wonderful for dinner parties as well as BBQ’s. These are SO easy to prepare, no peeling required Read More …

Simple and Easy Braciole

Braciole is a fantastic meat to add to your Sunday Dinner. You can add extra ingredients based on what you like, but this is a very simple and easy recipe to follow if you are not experienced in making or Read More …

Blini with Caviar and Sour Cream (блины с икрой и сметаной)

There is nothing more Russian than blini. With only slight modifications, these classic Russian pancakes are the perfect addition to every meal: at breakfast try adding sweet toppings, such as honey, jam, or condensed milk, and for lunch or dinner Read More …

Kholodets

It’s hard to imagine New Year’s dinner in Russia without it. It’s not too hard to make kholodets, but it does take a while, preparation can take up to three days. In our times, you can enjoy this kind of Read More …

Creamy Slow Cooker Tarragon Chicken

A delicious and unique crock pot chicken recipe that is served with a creamy tarragon sauce. This low calorie chicken dish is incredibly flavorful and a great weeknight dinner idea that tastes like a meal you’d order in a restaurant. Read More …