Feature: Gluten-Free

A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes gluten, a protein composite found in wheat and related grains, including barley and rye. Gluten causes health problems in sufferers of celiac disease and some cases of wheat allergy.

Chocolate Halva

Cooking Time: 25 min

Desserts

Greece

This Greek recipe makes amazing chocolate halva. It has a rich chocolate flavor with notes of pistachios, tahini, and cranberry. It’s great for both special occasions and everyday meals. Enjoy!...

Kateryna Maznikova

18.05.2020

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Kebab

Cooking Time: 50 min

Meat, Poultry & Eggs

Spring is the beginning of BBQ season. What can be better than flavorful burgers, steaks, fish, and vegetables right from the grill? But Mediterranean grilled dishes taste like no other....

Kateryna Maznikova

18.05.2020

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Elderflower Vinegar

Cooking Time: 15 min

Vegetables

Danish

Flavorful elderflower vinegar brings summer vibes even if it’s cold and raining outside! It’s easy to make and it stores in the fridge well for up to a year. It’s...

Kateryna Maznikova

15.05.2020

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Shakshuka 2.0

Cooking Time: 40 min

Meat, Poultry & Eggs

Israeli

Why shakshuka 2.0? One of the first recipes I published on this website was a recipe for shakshuka. Since then I’ve learned more about Middle Eastern cuisine, spices, and cooking...

Kateryna Maznikova

10.05.2020

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Indian Green Chicken Curry

Cooking Time: 1 hас 15 min

Meat, Poultry & Eggs

Indian

This Indian chicken curry is so fresh! The gravy’s made with fresh mint and coriander and cashew nuts. It’s a fantastic, light, and healthy dish based on the authentic Indian...

Kateryna Maznikova

07.05.2020

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Gluten-free Chewy Brownies (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)

Desserts

These brownies are a hit! They’re so sweet, caramel-flavored, and chewy, just like a chocolate bar but gluten- and chemical-free (I wish I could say healthy, too, but sweets can’t...

Kateryna Maznikova

30.04.2020

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Scandinavian Beetroot Salad with Berries and Quinoa

Cooking Time: 10 min

Vegetables

Danish

This beetroot salad with berries and quinoa is a gluten-free version of Danish rye salad which is a very filling salad with a lot of grains. My variation is much...

Kateryna Maznikova

30.04.2020

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Quinoa Pilaf with Veggies, Almond & Raisins

Cooking Time: 45 min

Cereals & Legumes

As we all now, pilaf is a Middle Eastern rice dish. Depending on regional and cultural preferences, it can include meat, veggies, fish, or seafood. But the only thing remains...

Kateryna Maznikova

28.04.2020

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Baked pickled beets

Cooking Time: 190

Vegetables

This recipe is easy, but it this is how my granny used to marinate beets, that is why it is dear to me. Marinated beets is a wonderful side complement...

Kateryna Maznikova

20.04.2020

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Signature Classic Ukrainian Borsch

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Vegetables

Borsch was one of the first recipes I published on the website. The time has come to update it. This is a truly wonderful dish, a symbol of Ukrainian cuisine...