Roasted Sweet Mini Peppers

Mini Bell Peppers look so cute and perfect and tastes delicious, either roasted or raw. Normally, I’m not a big fan of bell pepper, but can’t say “NO” to this colorful bag with sweet mini bell peppers. These mini peppers add flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. You can serve it hot or cold, with meat or fish, or just eat it as a snack.

Roasted Sweet Mini Peppers

Natalija
You can use a regular bell pepper for this recipe, but don’t forget to add some more time when cooking.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g mini bell peppers
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • some olive oil
  • some green onion or any fresh herbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the stems off the mini peppers, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the half peppers into the strips. Spread the mini peppers onto the baking sheet, coat it with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove mini peppers from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
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Sautéed Zucchini

Finely sliced zucchini, sautéed in a pan with olive oil and garlic. In this recipe, they are seasoned with salt, pepper, and freshly pressed lemon juice. Add your favorite fresh herbs before serving.

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Sautéed Zucchini

Natalija
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 zucchini
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 2-3 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Some fresh parsley (dill or mint)
  • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the zucchini into thin slices.
  • Peel and chop the garlic.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil. Add the zucchini and sauté them for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and continue to sauté for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Salt, pepper, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Powder with fresh herbs before serving.
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Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

This cabbage and carrot slaw is simple, healthy and nutritious. It is super easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. A perfect side dish to literally anything.

Cabbage and carrot slaw

Natalija
It tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium-sized cabbage head
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 carrots
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 4-5 Tbsp 5% white vinegar
  • 4-5 Tbsp olive oil
  • fresh herbs (dill, parsley, green onion)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cabbage in half and peel of a few of the thin outer layers. Cut each half into quarters, then cut out the tough core in the middle. Slice each quarter crosswise into thin shreds. Add salt and squeeze the shredded cabbage with your hands.
  • Peel the carrots and shred them.
  • Transfer the shredded carrots and cabbage into the mixing bowl. Add sugar, white vinegar and olive oil. Gently toss everything together. Taste and add some more salt if needed. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
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Golden Baked Мashed Potatoes

If you find yourself with more left over potatoes than you can deal with, this recipe is for you!

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Golden Baked Мashed Potatoes

Natalija
While you can just simply reheat mashed potatoes, or make pancakes, my favorite way to serve leftover mashed potatoes is this Fluffy Baked Mashed Potatoes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1,2 kg potatoes
  • 90 g butter
  • 100 ml heavy cream or milk (warm)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes. Chop the potatoes into cubes. Place them in a medium pot. Add salt to the water and cook for 15-20 minutes. When they are fork tender, strain the potatoes.
  • Add butter and mash until smooth and creamy.
  • Next, pour the warm heavy cream or milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Coat a baking dish with butter. Transfer potatoes to the prepared dish. You can make some shapes on the top.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes until the top is golden.
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Beef And Feta Pasta Dinner

Pasta and ground beef is nothing new, but when you add feta cheese, onion and fresh dill to it, it takes your pasta to a whole different level. Enjoy this Beef And Feta Pasta Dinner!

Beef And Feta Pasta Dinner

Irina
You might seriously consider making a double batch of this Beef and feta pasta dinner because your family will definitely ask you for more.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 500 g pasta uncooked
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 200 g feta cheese

Instructions
 

  • Peel and chop the onion.
  • Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil. Add onion and sauté until softened and brown, stirring once in a while.
  • While the onion is cooking, cook pasta, according to the package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  • Fully cook the ground beef. Drain grease. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Use your hands or the tines of a fork to crumble the feta cheese.
  • Add onion, ground beef and crumbled feta to cooked pasta. Shower on a generous dusting of fresh dill and using two spoons, toss the pasta well.
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Cowboy caviar

Cowboy caviar (or Texas caviar) is a simple, healthy, colorful, and delicious appetizer, salad, side-dish, or dip. Using canned beans and corn is a quicker alternative to cooking dry beans. Spend less time in the kitchen but don’t forget to prepare in advance to allow the different flavors to blend together before serving.

Cowboy caviar

Natalija
The jalapeño can be replaced by a few pinches of chili powder.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (425 g) Black beans, Red beans, or Black Eye peas, or Tri-Bean blend drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (425 g) whole kernel sweet corn drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 red onion peeled and minced
  • 1 bell pepper (red, yellow or orange) cored and cubes
  • 1 jalapeño cored and minced
  • 3 tomatoes cubed
  • 1/4 bunch Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lime juice
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, mix, cover, and let chill for about one hour in the fridge.
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Creamy And Buttery Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are the perfect healthy appetizers and always welcome at a party. This is very easy recipe of stuffed eggs with softened butter and a bit of garlic.

Stuffed Eggs

Natalija
To cook a perfect boiled eggs, simply place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Cover pan with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat, boil for 6 to 7 minutes over medium heat for perfect hard boiled eggs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 10 hard boiled eggs
  • 2 tsp softened butter
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Carefully peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove yollk and transfer it to a medium bowl.
  • Mash the yolk with a fork until crumbly.
  • Add the mayonnaise, butter,garlic, salt and pepper and combine until incorporated.
  • Place the mixture in a piping bag fitted with a medium tip (or teaspoon), pipe the yollk mixture into the whites.
  • Garnish with fresh dill.
  • Refrigerate before serving.
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Lemon – indispensable fruit in your house

No one would ever argue how important and beneficial lemon is for our everyday life. We use it for cooking, cleaning, medicine and many different reasons.

Also you can make a gorgeous lemon vase out of the lemon, to make your table look absolutely marvelous!

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