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Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread

Cooking Time: 1h 5m
This super-simple Cinnamon Swirl Apple Bread contains a hefty amount of cinnamon and boasts a crisp, sugared top. It’s incredibly moist, tender, and packed with flavor. I love it with Granny Smith apples that are tart and firm and complement the sweetness added from the sugar. Fuji and Honeycrisp apples...
September 22, 2023
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Peach Cobbler for Two

Peach Cobbler for Two

Cooking Time: 34m
Looking for an easy small-batch dessert? This delicious Peach Cobbler for Two fits the bill. It uses pantry ingredients, and the batter comes together in one bowl. The batter gets its flavor from butter and sugar, but I like to add in a little orange zest to bump up the...
September 20, 2023
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Authentic Greek Green Beans

Authentic Greek Green Beans

Cooking Time: 51m
This easy recipe for Authentic Greek Green Beans, aka Fasolakia Lathera, is a popular Greek dish traditionally served with feta, olives, and fresh bread. Green beans and potatoes are braised in a delicious olive oil tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. Most commonly cooked with parsley, these green beans are...
July 14, 2023
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Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake

Cooking Time: 1h 20m
A good cake is a foolproof crowd-pleaser, and this Lime, Coconut & Cardamom Cake is no exception. Every slice of this delightfully easy loaf has the unmistakable scent and taste of lime, coconut, and cardamom. This moist and tender cake features a crunchy lime sugar icing that crystallizes on top,...
June 23, 2023
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Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce

Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce

Cooking Time: 5m
This no-cook Sicilian Tomato Pesto Sauce is a wonderful excuse to purchase those stunning vine-ripe tomatoes at the farmers’ market. In this simple recipe, sweet cherry tomatoes are combined with Pecorino cheese, garlic, fresh summer basil, olive oil, and almonds for a seriously good pesto that tastes so much better...
June 9, 2023
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Spiral Sweet Potato Bake

Spiral Sweet Potato Bake

Cooking Time: 58m
This Spiral Sweet Potato Bake looks impressive but is a snap to make. Thin sweet potato slices beautifully layered in overlapping circles and roasted with butter, olive oil, garlic and rosemary to a crisp perfection. All you need is a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife to prepare this delicious...
May 15, 2023
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Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

Cooking Time: 15m
Looking for an easy and delicious side salad? Give this Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad recipe a try! It is stunning but not hard to pull off and boasts the rich flavor of fried halloumi and a whole-grain mustard and honey dressing. Light and refreshing, this beautiful carrot ribbon recipe...
May 1, 2023
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Ukrainian Mushroom Soup

Ukrainian Mushroom Soup

Cooking Time: 30m
This rich and flavorful Ukrainian Mushroom Soup is made with sautéed mushrooms, onions, carrots, woodsy herbs, potatoes, and vegetable broth. A generous splash of half-and-half adds richness without the need for heavy cream. It’s cozy and delicious and pairs so well with a crusty baguette on the side to dunk...
March 16, 2023
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Easy Italian Carrot Cake

Easy Italian Carrot Cake

Cooking Time: 50m
This Easy Italian Carrot Cake is a soft, dense and flavorful cake made with puréed fresh carrots, hinted with orange zest, and topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. Excellent with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. If you want to make the cake taller, use a 7-inch...
March 9, 2023
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Mini Bell Pepper Carrots with Tuna

Mini Bell Pepper Carrots with Tuna

Cooking Time: 10m
These Mini Bell Pepper Carrots with Tuna are a fantastic Easter appetizer. They look cute, taste delicious, and are so easy to make with just five ingredients. Bonus? These savory bites come together in under 10 minutes. Can’t lose. To make these stuffed mini bell peppers, start by combining the...
March 2, 2023
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Vegan Tuscan Chickpea Soup

Vegan Tuscan Chickpea Soup

Cooking Time: 38m
Simple pantry staples come together to make this Vegan Tuscan Chickpea Soup. An aromatic and robust soup is packed with healthy vegetables and hearty chickpeas and uses only vegan-friendly ingredients. It’s filling yet isn’t heavy and can be ready and on the table in 40 minutes or less, which makes...
March 1, 2023
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Sicilian Pesto Pasta

Sicilian Pesto Pasta

Cooking Time: 34m
Forget boring pasta recipes! This Sicilian Pesto Pasta will have your family asking for seconds. Fresh vine tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and pine nuts are joined with creamy ricotta for pesto with a difference, hailing from Sicily. Quick and easy, this pesto pasta is a delicious...
February 16, 2023
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Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe

Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe

Cooking Time: 25m
Looking for an easy but impressive looking appetizer? These Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe are perfect for your holiday gathering. Cute mini pancakes made with fabulously earthy buckwheat flour topped with crème fraîche and briny salmon roe. Arrange these bites on a large platter, and you are set for the...
February 13, 2023
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Beet Tzatziki Salad

Beet Tzatziki Salad

Cooking Time: 3m
This Beet Tzatziki Salad recipe is quick and easy yet delivers big on flavor. Whenever I have leftover homemade tzatziki sauce, I make this vibrant and healthy salad. Of course, you could use a store-bought tzatziki sauce instead. Either will lead to a good salad with Mediterranean flavors that can...
January 27, 2023
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Cooking Time: 3h 40m
This simple recipe for Lemon Shortbread Cookies will make a batch of 24 melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are simply the best. They are tender, buttery, rich and crumbly. Every bite is layered with a bright lemon flavor and just the right sweetness. Cut into seasonal shapes, these delicious shortbread cookies would...
December 19, 2022
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Authentic Greek Tzatziki

Authentic Greek Tzatziki

Cooking Time: 5m
Looking for an easy homemade tzatziki sauce recipe? This Authentic Greek Tzatziki is it! Deliciously creamy and rich, this sauce is made of simple ingredients and will step up any meal. Use grilled bread, naan, or pita for scooping and enjoy the Mediterranean flavors at home.  To make this classic...
October 31, 2022
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Bratapfeln – German Baked Apples

Bratapfeln – German Baked Apples

Cooking Time: 51m
Bratapfeln – German Baked Apples are a traditional treat when the weather starts to cool off. This easy recipe features all the delicious flavors of a classic apple pie but in a single-serving, healthy-ish style. Crisp apples stuffed with butter, sugar, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon, then baked in the oven...
October 10, 2022
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Club Soda Waffles

Club Soda Waffles

Cooking Time: 12m
This superfast recipe for Club Soda Waffles is the simplest of waffles. It uses just 4 ingredients, yields twelve 4-inch waffles, and can be ready in no time. With 3 easy-to-follow steps, one bowl, and a waffle iron, you can have a batch of homemade waffles to enjoy with your...
October 7, 2022
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Mediterranean Butter Rice

Mediterranean Butter Rice

Cooking Time: 28m
Flavorful and delicious, this Mediterranean Butter Rice recipe is a comfort dish that will leave you feeling light. Nutty and floral white basmati rice enriched with just the right amount of butter and flavorful stock to perk up the dish. Simple and elegant, this butter rice recipe can be made...
October 4, 2022
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Lime Coconut Zucchini Bread

Lime Coconut Zucchini Bread

Cooking Time: 57m
This sweet and moist Lime Coconut Zucchini Bread is the zucchini bread lover’s ultimate dream. With shredded coconut, zucchini, Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, and a good amount of lime glaze, this is sure to become a favorite. Perfect for dessert or as an afternoon snack that you and...
October 3, 2022
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Lazy Vareniki

Lazy Vareniki

Cooking Time: 10m
Lazy Vareniki, aka Ukrainian lazy cheese pierogi, is a delicious and healthy breakfast option for those busy mornings. Made with fresh farmer’s cheese, they are melt-in-your-mouth soft and tender. Plus, they are so fast and easy to make. You can whip up these lazy cheese pierogi while the water for...
September 12, 2022
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Lviv Syrnyk

Lviv Syrnyk

Cooking Time: 4h 5m
This Lviv Syrnyk is maybe the most delicious recipe made from farmer’s cheese I’ve tried so far. Originating from Ukraine, this decadent cheesecake is a restaurant-worthy dessert that is so easy to make at home. The citron-laced farmer’s cheese filling in this amazing cheesecake is enriched with eggs and butter...
August 31, 2022
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Apricot Frozen Yogurt

Apricot Frozen Yogurt

Cooking Time: 5m
If you’re looking for a delicious way to use up some fresh apricots, this easy Apricot Frozen Yogurt is the way to do it! This healthy and delightful summertime dessert is a huge hit with adults and picky kids alike and a good alternative to ice cream. Prep and freeze...
August 18, 2022
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Pepita Pesto

Pepita Pesto

Cooking Time: 5m
I love to have a handy little jar of this Pepita Pesto in my fridge. Chock-full of fresh herbs and nutrient-dense spinach, it uses pepitas instead of nuts and is pretty quick to make. This savory pesto is just as good for swirling into pasta, spreading on sandwiches, folding into...
August 5, 2022
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Fresh Apricot Crumble

Fresh Apricot Crumble

Cooking Time: 35m
This easy and delicious Fresh Apricot Crumble recipe is an easy way to highlight fresh apricots when they are in season. It features juicy apricot filling and amazing buttery oat topping. A bit of ground cinnamon and ginger give warm, spiced notes, and brown sugar adds sweetness and a light...
July 18, 2022
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Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad

Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad

Cooking Time: 43m
This easy and tasty Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad has a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please. Beets roasted with olive oil and balsamic vinegar are dressed with honey and served atop a bed of peppery arugula along with creamy burrata and pickled walnuts. The end result...
July 1, 2022
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