Holidays are over, now it is time to get back in shape. For me it is so hard to just to cut all the baking goods off. I decided that I can still bake, but something healthy. These bars are healthy and yummy, they are a perfect transition into non-holiday, healthy diet. Ingredients: 2 bananas… Continue reading Healthy Sugar Free Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
Pipparkook – Estonian Gingerbread Cookies
I was born in Estonia, so every Christmas we had Pipparkook, Estonian version of gingerbread cookies. In Pipparcook the dough and the frosting is slightly different as well as the method of preparation. When you are in Estonia, you can buy fresh, premade cookie dough everywhere. So growing up, I would buy the dough and make… Continue reading Pipparkook – Estonian Gingerbread Cookies
Beef Taco with Homemade Taco Mix
I make tacos and quesadillas all the time. I make my own taco mix, add it to ground beef or turkey and dinner is ready. Taco Mix Ingredients: 2 tbs chili powder 2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tbs ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander Mix all… Continue reading Beef Taco with Homemade Taco Mix
Chicken Tomato Curry
I wanted make something new, so I started to experiment, and this is what I came up with. My version of chicken tomato curry. The dish came out very tasty, my husband said, that it should become a new staple in our house. Ingredients: 2 chicken breast 1 tsp masala 1/2 onion, chopped 2 tbs… Continue reading Chicken Tomato Curry
Lemon Ginger Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
For Christmas, I wanted to make a lemon ginger cake. The cake turned out to be rich and delicious. My girls decorated it with a christmas tree, so the cake was a perfect addition to our christmas table. Lemon Ginger Cake Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar- twice 1/2 cup butter- twice 2 eggs- twice 2… Continue reading Lemon Ginger Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Christmas In Disneyland
Last year we went to New York for Christmas and it was so memorable. When this year, my husband told that we are going to Los Angeles and Disneyland, I was a little bit sceptical. I really wanted to get in the Holiday spirit and I wasn’t sure Los Angeles was going to do that.… Continue reading Christmas In Disneyland
Everything Delicious Bars
This is a perfect dessert to bring to a Christmas Party. Makes about 30 bars. For a big company, double the recipe. Prep time 15 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 can (14 ounce) Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1… Continue reading Everything Delicious Bars
Lemon Ginger Rugelash
When I was a little girl, my family made rugelash for christmas every year. Those little cookies is a something between a small croissant and a cookie. The cookies require a little work, but trust me it is for sure worth your effort. For Christmas I roll the soft and flaky crust with jam, nuts,… Continue reading Lemon Ginger Rugelash
Morning Sticky Buns
This easy to make quick sticky cinnamon roll is a great holiday breakfast dish. I make it every year for the Christmas morning. Makes 12-16 buns Prep time 20 minutes Rest time 10 minute Bake time 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour Ingredients: Dough 3/4 cup butter milk (warm) 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup milk… Continue reading Morning Sticky Buns