Victor Arzutov

Liver patties recipe is a great way to substitute meat and add to your normal protein intake. Easy to make, soft and delicious to taste, and absolutely healthy, they will make an excellent addition to your diet. Liver is one of the products that is often neglected on the shelves of the supermarket, and there is no better explanation than the truth that the majority of people don’t know how to cook and enjoy it. This liver patties recipe is very versatile. In principle, it doesn’t matter what kind of liver you are going to use, the outcome is always the same - soft and delicious patties! It is quite important, however, to select the liver pieces that contain no or very little streaks. Although the liver pieces will be ground, these streaks will not contribute to the softness of the patties, and that is something you might want to consider. Both fresh and frozen liver will work absolutely fine, just make sure to avoid extra moisture when preparing the liver for grinding. After you wash liver make sure you drain all water, or wipe the liver with a paper towel. The recipe calls for the most basic ingredients and spices. There’s no need to get complicated, the best things in life are the simplest! In addition to salt and pepper, you can season the liver mince with some herbs of your choice, but the patties will end up being rather delicious just like that. Simple and aromatic! You can get 16 medium-sized patties using this recipe; feel free to double it if cooking for a bigger crowd. We hope that you give this recipe a try, and will no longer neglect liver on supermarket shelves.

Need something a little extra special for dinner tonight? Something that is foolproof to make and that tastes delicious? These Stuffed Chicken Breasts make a the perfect dish and use rather simple and affordable ingredients. All you need to do is butterfly a chicken breast, flatten it, then stuff it with feta cheese and cooked spinach, forming a roll. Then you pour creamy tangy sauce over the chicken, put it into the oven, and 45 to 50 minutes later something wonderful comes out. And the leftover sauce in the pan is perfect for spooning over rice or steamed vegetables.

Learn how to make easy homemade lemonade using real lemons and oranges in just a few simple steps! This recipe teaches you how to make your own plain lemonade with an orange twist. You can use the same recipe to experiment with the variety of flavors; by adding other ingredients you will not only add to the taste but will also throw in some bright summer colors in your jug or glass. It’s so easy to mix different fruits and berries, and find the flavors that work the best for your summer mood. Your homemade lemonade will never be the same again! In this recipe we used simple syrup as a sweetener. It is generally easier to blend a simple syrup with cold drinks that to blend in straight sugar. However, it is up to you how to add the sweet taste to your refreshing summer drink. You can substitute sugar with honey to make it even healthier. In this case don’t dilute honey in hot water, as honey may lose its nutritional value in high temperatures, simply mix it with cold or warm water and then add it to your lemon concentrate. The secret of making homemade lemonade is that you can make a whole lot of it and freeze some for later. A wonderful idea for making lemonade in individual glasses is to freeze lemon juice mixed with simple syrup in ice cube trays. When you are ready to enjoy your homemade lemonade, and quench your thirst, simply take a few juice cubes out of a freezer and put them in a jug or a glass of water, and mix well. As the ice cubes melt they will fill your cup with fresh lemony flavor and taste. Suggestion for an individual glass of homemade lemonade: 2-3 cubes of frozen concentrate, water. If you are freezing pure lemon juice instead of lemonade concentrate, add ½-1 tsp sugar or honey to your glass and stir well. So simple and so easy to enjoy!

You have probably enjoyed the sweet, earthy flavor of beet more than once, and might have heard that beets are packed with nutrients like folate, manganese, potassium and fiber, and thus should be included in you healthy diet on a regular basis. Nevertheless beets often get rejected in many kitchens due to the long and often messy process of cooking. While they can take hours to boil or cook in the oven, it takes only a few minutes to prepare beets in the microwave. Microwaving fresh beets preserves more nutrients and it is a much easier and quicker way than cooking them any other way, and less messy too! If you decide to try and cook beet in the microwave, make sure you select your beets correctly. Always use beets that are approximately the same size to ensure even cooking. Look for smaller beets as they are usually more tender than the big ones. You must also ensure that the container you want to use in the microwave is suitable for the task, and has the right size. An 8 x 8 x 2-inch square glass dish with a lid or a round dish of a similar size in diameter is ideal. It should be enough to fit 7 small to medium beets. Avoid using containers that are too big. Do not overload the container with beets. Microwaving works best for beets in quantities of up to 1 pound; otherwise, the beets may cook unevenly. It is often faster to microwave two successive batches than it is to cook beets in one batch by a slower method. If you know your microwave oven well enough to get the timing right, the beets always turn out just the way you want. If you’re cooking beet in your microwave for the first time, don’t be afraid to experiment and adjust the timing according to the power of your microwave. Enjoy and stay healthy!

Salad Olivieh is another name of a famous Russian potato salad that is the most traditional dish for the celebration of the New Year for Eastern European people. It can often be served during other family holidays, gatherings and even during normal weekdays. The salad requires a bit of preparation and some good amount of chopping, but it is definitely worth every effort put into it! The beauty of salad Olivieh is that is stores pretty well in the fridge (up to 5 days). The only recommendation regarding storing would be to store mixed dry ingredients, and add mayonnaise right before serving. Different cooks may use slightly different ingredients in this salad, but we recommend you to try this version, and if wanted you can customize it to your taste, adding or substituting the ingredients. Dill can be easily replaced by parsley, bologna by ham or cooked chicken, you can also leave out the mayo, and replace it with sour cream or plain yogurt (the salad will not have the traditional taste, but it will still taste quite yummy!) Try using homemade mayonnaise following our simple recipe, instead of the store-bought one. It is easy to make and much healthier than the ones you will find on the shelves of the supermarket. It will make your salad Olivie taste much much better! Salad Olivieh is very forgiving, and uses the ingredients that are very easy to find in the supermarket, in fact, we are mostly sure that you will be able to find most of them in your kitchen already. Give it a try and let us know if you liked it as much as we do!

This mushroom crepe recipe is one of the simplest and tastiest ways to enjoy traditional crepes Easy to make, and easy to store, mushroom crepes are the key to hassle-free lunch or supper solution. Just make some in advance, place them in the fridge or a freezer, and you don’t have to worry about feeding your family on days when you just don’t feel like cooking a full-size meal and spend hours in the kitchen. A real time-saver! It is true that it takes a bit of preparation if you go down the route making your own crepes, but mostly only if you don’t have enough frying pans in your kitchen to fully maximize your kitchen stove capacity. We find that using several frying pans at the same time significantly helps to reduce the cooking time. You can also make this wonderful mushroom filling in between flipping your crepes like a pro. Takes a bit of multitasking, but it really does feel like a fun game and not quite a chore. If you are looking for an easy and simple recipe to make your own crepes, we recommend you using this traditional crepe recipe. It makes delicious crepes, and works well for both sweet and savory fillings. Alternatively, you could also buy crepes in the local supermarket, but unfortunately not every store will have them. We recommend serving these savory mushroom crepes hot with sour cream or plain yogurt, depending of your preference and what’s available in your fridge. They taste equally good with with either of those. Also a perfect addition to this meal, especially if serving it as supper, would be a tomato and avo salad, dressed with oil and lemon juice. The sour tangy taste of tomatoes and lemon, balances out the mushroomy taste, and blends into a vibrant symphony of taste in your mouth. We hope you enjoy this savory mushroom crepe recipe and will use it over and over again to save the time spent in the kitchen.

This traditional crepe recipe uses only simple ingredients that everyone has on hand. This delicious crepe batter can be made in minutes, and does not require any special cooking skills (unless you feel like going an extra mile and practice flipping these tasty traditional crepes like a professional). Traditional crepes are thin, crispy on sides and filled with sweet or savory toppings or any number of flavorful fillings. They are easier to make than you think. The secret to success is to pour the batter on a very hot pan while swirling the pan. That is how you make thin and crispy crepes. Traditional crepes are a great fit for any occasion - be it afternoon tea, birthdays, breakfast or even supper. Just remember that they must always be enjoyed with friends or family members.

This healthy butternut squash mac and cheese is a great way to secretly add more vegetables into a classic dish! Butternut squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A, vital for healthy skin and eyes. It is also a good source of Vitamin C and fibre too, which makes it an wonderful food that should be included in your diet. If the idea of adding a bit of sweetness from butternut squash makes you a little skeptical, we encourage you to give it a try and discover yourself what a creamy and flavorful mac and cheese you will end up with! Plus, the butternut squash beautifully paints the entire dish in a splendid golden color! So your dish will not only be healthier but also prettier but all means! In this butternut squash mac and cheese recipe we made butternut puree from scratch, that is more time consuming that adding a pre-made puree. So if you don’t have a great deal of time to play in the kitchen, we recommend preparing the puree in advance and freezing it, or buying a ready-made one from the supermarket.

This salmon and kale stir-fry is som easy to make for busy weeknight meal. Just in a matter of a few minutes you can enjoy this delicious dish on your plate. The recipe uses the combination of simple ingredients, but it’s the sweet and salty sauce that brings it to the top! It literally takes a couple of minutes to make it, and the secret is in the combination of ordinary ingredients - reduced sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic and some fresh ginger. It’s a great way to use the vegetables you have available in your fridge. Of course, you can experiment and substitute any of the ingredients with something you already have. Don’t have salmon? Not a problem, you could easily use chicken, mushrooms, shrimp or tofu. Note, that sauteing the kale leaves should not exceed 2-3 minutes, otherwise they may turn soggy. But if you wish you can saute for longer if you like a properly cooked texture. We hope you will love this savory dish from the first bite!

Pumpkin ginger soup is a pretty simple and healthy recipe. Unlike the standard recipe, this one is packed with even more nutrients from vegetables, such as pumpkin, leek, celery and bell pepper. It’s a great way of ensuring your loved ones are eating enough vegetables, especially if they are not big fans of a vegetable pile on their plate. When blended into a soup the vegetables nicely combine their flavors and the creamy texture makes it far more palatable. Just remember that you can spice the soup up as much as you like, and you can experiment with your favorite spices. This recipe is completely vegan-friendly, just make sure to use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and the soup will taste equally tasty! We used no cream in this recipe because the beautiful combination of the vegetables makes the soup rich in flavor and creates a nice creamy texture on it’s own, making it unnecessary to use the cream. This pumpkin ginger soup is not only healthy and nourishing, but also quick and easy to make. It is not only ideal for keeping you warm on a cold winter night, but it can also be served on cool evenings throughout the year. The best part about making pumpkin ginger soup is that you can prepare it in advance, which definitely makes life much easier. This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, and can also be frozen for about 1 month.

These black bean meatballs with mushrooms are one of the simplest variations of meatless vegetarian meatballs, and they are packed with plant-based protein and nutrients. Four vegetables (black beans, mushrooms, carrots, and onion) serve as the basis of these meatballs. Beans and mushrooms work really great together, they make a meat-like texture and are very healthy and filling . Oats and egg bind the mixture together, so it becomes possible for the meatless balls to be firm enough and not fall apart while cooking. This recipe makes approximately 20 meatballs. Cooked black bean meatballs with mushrooms can be an appetizer on their own, however they may seem a bit dry without any sauce. We recommend to serve them with some homemade marinara or gravy, or even cranberry jam! These meatless meatballs taste best in tandem with whole wheat pasta dishes, mashed sweet potatoes, or even on a bed of salad greens. Here’s how you make these amazing meatless meatballs!

This rich organic marinara sauce recipe is the best! It offers lively tomato and herbal flavor, and it is very easy to make. The success of this recipe is hidden in the well-binded combination of organic vegetables (good canned tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic), flavourful herbs (basil, parsley, oregano), hearty spices (chili flakes and paprika) and healthy extra virgin olive oil. We recommend using canned whole peeled tomatoes, but diced work as well. Organic marinara sauce is a fool-proof recipe. As long as you use good quality organic tomatoes and fresh herbs, the rest kind of happens naturally. Unlike most sauces that you can buy in the supermarkets, this marinara sauce is free of added sugar. The secret to the desired subtle sweetness in the sauce is onion. So don’t exclude this healthy ingredient if you aim to avoid sugar in your diet. However, you can add sugar to this recipe if you are not fussy about sugar and would like your marinara a bit sweeter. This organic marinara sauce is perfect for any Italian dish, simple pasta dishes, or vegetarian bean dishes, such as Black Bean Meatballs with Mushrooms. It also makes an incredible pizza sauce. Recipe yields 4 cups sauce (enough for 8 servings), and it can be doubled if desired, because it stores so well!