There’s a Russian expression: “Everything new is actually well-forgotten old…” So, today is the first post in my new/old blog. I missed blogging. It’s been over two years since my last post and I am eager to start writing and sharing again. What do I start with? Well, first of all, I’d like to introduce…
Pan-Fried Eggplant and Tofu with Garlic Black Bean Sauce
I make eggplant with this sauce quite often. Sometimes I add chopped tomatoes or roughly chopped onions instead of tofu. Sometimes I add a few leaves of parsley or cilantro. A lot of times it’s just eggplant without anything extra. It’s still very tasty and flavourful. Usually I cook the eggplant in sauce which makes…
Blue Cheese, Pear and Walnut Cake
It’s been quite a long time since my last post here. I haven’t been cooking much, but I recently started to get back into the groove. I made a few things and they turned out pretty great. I also got a new camera – Nikon D700, so I am extremely excited and can’t wait to…
Savoury Pastries with Eggplant and Tomato
I recently visited a fellow cooking enthusiast, and she made the most amazing and delicious lunch I had in a very long time. There was a light, summery salad made with spinach, prosciutto, mozzarella and peaches. Little pancakes with cream cheese, smoked salmon and dill. Grilled herb marinated scallops and tiger shrimp. Spaghetti with lightly…
Harry Potter’s Favourite Treacle Tart
I love, love, love Harry Potter series and I am not ashamed to admit it. There’s something about this universe that J.K. Rowling created. Yes, it’s very dark at times, but it’s still kind and bright at the same time. The magic just pulls me in and each time I read those books (so far…
Potato Latkes with Soy Garlic Sesame Sauce
These little potato latkes are good for lunch, late Sunday breakfast or light dinner if served with a side of salad. Easy to make and even easier to eat. Salty soy with pungent garlic and nutty sesame sauce brings the dish to a next level. It’s not a traditional sour cream condiment and it makes…
Meatless Tourtière with Chickpeas and Mushrooms
I don’t like mushrooms. Yep, I’m one of those weird people. You see, I don’t like the texture of mushrooms. If they are sliced and diced and cooked (very cooked), then I am ok. I can have a Cream of Mushroom soup with no problems, I can have a clear mushroom soup. I can even…
Blueberry Pancakes
What can be better for a lazy Sunday breakfast than pancakes? Blueberry pancakes, perhaps? With a drizzle of luscious sweet maple syrup. Why do Sundays only happen once a week? recipe adapted from Breakfast by Williams-sonoma about 16 pancakes Flour – 2 cups Sugar – 4 tablespoons Baking powder – 2 teaspoons Baking soda –…
Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
I was a little skeptical trying out this recipe for the first time. I don’t really trust chocolate recipes that do not call for chocolate and I wasn’t sure if cocoa powder would give the cakes that rich chocolate taste. But this recipe rocks! It’s one of the once that make over and over again…
How to Make a Perfect Steak at Home
If you don’t have a grill and a backyard, it doesn’t mean that you cannot enjoy a real steak at home. Follow these simple instructions and you’ll have a perfect steak every time. It will save you money and frustration of ordering steak at restaurants. I used to love to go out for steak, but…
