Pepper Steak with Orzo

During hot summer nights I like to use my kitchen appliances at minimum.
If it was up to me we would eat salads, fruit and ice cream all summer long. Unfortunately, the three men in my life require good chunk of meat at least couple times a week even during a heatwave.
Yesterday was another hot day [...]

Finger Lickin’ BBQ Ribs

Summer is here and the BBQ’s are going full speed.
Summer is the time to grill everything. From meat to veggies to fruit to garlic bread.
One of my favorite BBQ dishes has to be ribs. I love BBQ ribs. I love them done to perfection lathered in sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. The perfect ribs in [...]

Spaetzle With Sauerkraut & Bacon (Kapustove Halusky)

I was born and raised in Easter Europe so Spaetzle or Halusky were on weekly menu especially at grandma’s house.
My grandma used to make sweet and savory spaetzle (halusky). Doesn’t matter what she put in those wonderful little dumpling they were always delicious and there was never leftovers.
After I moved to Austria I was introduced [...]

Pasta with Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato

Pasta dishes are very popular when it comes to feeding my family.
There are thousands and thousands of great pasta recipes that are delicious,satisfying and budget friendly.
I make at least two pasta dishes a week. I serve my pasta with red sauces, white sauces, rose and pesto.
My favorite pasta sauces are made with cream and white [...]

Healthy Carrot Muffins

Not all muffins are created equal.
Some muffins are full of sugar and without fiber. Some muffins are made with as little sugar as possible.
Just because muffins are not loaded with sugar doesn’t mean that they are lacking in taste.
My children love muffins and I try to make sure that most of the muffins I feed [...]

Chicken and Corn Dish

Last night I made delicious and very easy chicken dish that most children will love.
I didn’t have much time to make dinner, but this chicken breast dish with rice was ready and on the table within 30 minutes.

I used basic ingredients that you can find in every pantry and every fridge.
This chicken dish is a [...]

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is one of my family’s favorite dishes.
I love making Chicken Cacciatore for couple of reasons.
First reason is because I can serve it with rice , pasta, potatoes or homemade bread. Whatever you serve Chicken Cacciatore with it will be delicious.
Second reason why I love making Chicken Cacciatore is because every time I [...]

Farmer’s Barley Soup

How many of you made a delicious soup using pork? If you haven’t I have a great soup recipe you must try.
I call it Farmer’s Barley Soup. This barley soup was so tasty that my 13 year old ate it 3 times a day for two days till it was gone.
You can make Farmer’s Barley [...]

Hungarian Szeged Goulash

My paternal grandfather was Hungarian. I never met him because he was killed during the WWII.
My grandma used to tell me stories about him and to feel close to him she always made us delicious Hungarian dishes.
One of my favorites Hungarian dishes my grandma used to make for me was Hungarian Szeged Goulash.
I started making [...]