Cheesy Impossible Zucchini Pie–a recipe adapted from the Bisquick box called Impossible because it’s impossibly easy to make!

Pesto sauce made with umeboshi–Japanese pickled plum–and shiso leaves!

With the summer zucchini abundance right around the corner, this Zucchini and Ground Turkey Okazu is fast and simple!

Spaghetti with fresh clams, leeks and garlic chives.

Shrimp sauteed in a cilantro-lime-tomato sauce.

Make green chile enchilada sauce with leeks–then use it with your favorite enchilada recipe!

A vegetable and egg pancake served over hot rice–topped with a light gravy.

A quick and easy pasta with asparagus, grape tomatoes and using a rotisserie chicken.

Black beans cooked with tomatoes and aromatic vegetables and served over saffron rice.

Classic Shepherd’s Pie. Ground beef and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese.

A twist on the standard taco, Beef Mushroom Avocado Tacos. These are delicious!

Waldorf Salad

Chicken kebabs and bulgur with dried apricots and hazelnuts (in Russian)

Dumplings with potatoes and sauerkraut (in Russian)

Our family’s favorite spaghetti and meatballs

Baked Catfish Fillets

Southern Fried Quail

English (not French!) Onion Soup

Beat the winter blues with this refreshing Winter Shrimp Salad.

A simple yet elegant chicken recipe.

Kuglof with minced meat and bacon

Zucchini fritters with feta and dill and a tomato salad