Boeuf Bourguignon

Boeuf Bourguignon

There are few dishes more comforting than this delicious boeuf bourguignon, a hearty French stew perfect when served with mashed potatoes! While this recipe takes inspiration from classic French cooking, it is actually fairly easy to make and can be done in advance. You essentially 

Manti (Uzbek Dumplings)

Manti (Uzbek Dumplings)

Manti are Uzbek dumplings made of thin wrappers filled with a deliciously seasoned mix of lamb and beef. These are comfort food for me and I hope you try these and love these as much as I do! Manti are actually pretty easy to make, 

My Favorite Chicken Fajitas

My Favorite Chicken Fajitas

These chicken fajitas are packed with perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken, caramelized peppers and onions, fresh guacamole, corn salsa, and topped with sour cream. Not only are they one of my family’s favorites, but they’re pretty easy and quick to make, only 45 minutes! You 

Charcuterie Board: How To

Charcuterie Board: How To

Charcuterie boards are beautiful centerpieces for any dinner party — and they’re absolutely delicious. While it may seem like a challenge to know which cheeses/salami/spreads complement each other, this post will help break down what to look for and how to assemble your own board. 

Easy Tofu Bowls

Easy Tofu Bowls

Using my recipe for crispy soy garlic tofu, you can make these super easy and delicious tofu bowls! Basically, it’s rice topped with tofu and all different sorts of vegetables. This recipe is super customizable, you can pick your own various pickled and fresh vegetables 

Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu

Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu

This crispy soy garlic tofu is super delicious, it’s delicious for any meal! First, you bake the tofu in the oven until it’s nice and crispy, then toss it in a sticky sauce made from fresh garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and 

Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Gravy

Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Gravy

This recipe for pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy is super rustic and delicious, perfect for dinner with some couscous or mashed potatoes and a salad. It’s actually a simple recipe, essentially made by searing the pork with some herbs and seasonings, then making the gravy 

Chicken Meatball Soup

Chicken Meatball Soup

This delicious and hearty chicken meatball soup is based on one of my mom’s traditional Russian recipes, and it is healthy, packed with veggies, and super easy to make! The vegetables are super customizable, you can work with whatever you have in your fridge or 

Russian Meat Pies

Russian Meat Pies

These Russian meat pies, also called samsi, are made of crispy puff pastry and filled with deliciously seasoned meat and onions. They’re so simple and can be made in advance and baked whenever you want! They’re classically Uzbekistani cuisine, and my family makes them all 

Dad’s Grilled Pork Chops

Dad’s Grilled Pork Chops

My dad is an expert on the grill, and one of my favorite recipes that he makes is pork chops. These pork chops are marinated for as long as possible in a mix of spices, herbs, vinegar, and oil, then charcoal-grilled to perfection! It’s definitely