Food
Best veggie curry (in a hurry)
It has been a while since I have shared a recipe. Lately, I have not had that much time to think meals through and document all recipes worth sharing. But stay put – plenty more mouth-watering recipes will be coming in the future. Once a week, I make a veggie curry, a favorite during these colder days. Wonderful, flavorful and healthy vegetarian option for lunch or dinner. Anything with coconut milk, please! Continue reading
Winter soul food in Belgrade, Serbia – Part 2
Serbian food is all about winter comfort, although some consume it even when it is not that cold outside. Our winter break was the perfect time to indulge in warm, tasty bites typically served in Serbian traditional restaurants called “kafana“.
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White House Oatmeal Cookies
Yep! Your read it right…Through my “special connections” and just in time for holidays, I have managed to procure a White House recipe for oatmeal cookies. We tested it and liked it. Let’s bake!
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Braised red cabbage
One of the side dishes we enjoyed during Thanksgiving, feast for the first time, was braised red cabbage. The dish came out great and was wonderfully paired with turkey and other sides, trying to keep it lighter and healthier.
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Pasta Puttanesca Food Heaven
One of the so called “food heaven” moments happens when we have this amazing pasta for lunch or dinner. It just invokes this “happy tummy” feeling, especially if consumed with a glass of good Cabernet.
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Coconut rice and basil pork
Thai food is one of our favorites. We like it spicy but our younger one doesn’t, so I usually
make two types of pork to go with the amazingly fragrant coconut rice: one with red bell pepper instead of chili pepper. Our party of five (+ my older son’s sleepover buddy) wolfed this one down quickly. Better then a take out and so quick to make.
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Weekend food prep
Going back to work after taking almost a year-long break feels great. However, I knew I had to come up with a strategy that would still ensure that we all eat some good quality, home cooked food. For instance, my kids are not fans of school cafeteria food and prefer home packed lunches. I, myself would always rather eat a dish I prepared then a restaurant or cafeteria meal (unless we are talking about a really nice restaurant). Not only is it usually more healthy, but it also saves some $$$. Continue reading
Time for veggie chili
Fall is here and it is perfect time for a bowl of chili. Continue reading
