This Russian Vinaigrette Salad (винегрет) showcases a colorful medley of beets, carrots, potatoes, pickles, onion, sauerkraut, and green peas dressed with sunflower oil and salt. While traditionally served during the colder months of the year, this refreshing, cold dish is also great in the summer! Russian cuisine encompasses a myriad of delicious, humble dishes, and …
Salads
This Egg Cucumber Salad is the perfect light and creamy cold salad to make for your next outdoor gathering or potluck. A blend of crisp-fresh vegetables and Greek yogurt gives the classic egg salad a nutritious and delicious upgrade. Is cucumber good in egg salad? Absolutely! Cucumbers taste great in salads with thick, creamy dressings …
This Fall and Winter Fruit Salad makes a perfect easy dessert for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas brunch. It’s also great as a simple healthy snack that you can add to just about anything. Made with juicy and sweet fruits available in late fall and winter; this healthy recipe doesn’t include any added sweeteners. This refreshing …
If you are not sure how to cook carrots, you are not alone. Many people think that carrots are only good for snacking or adding to salads and vegetable trays. Although raw carrots are crunchy and satisfying, cooked carrots are delicious and can be a great addition to a healthy diet. In this complete guide …
Mshosh is a simple Armenian lentil dish made with dried apricots and walnuts. This budget-friendly recipe is easy to make, flavorful, and very filling. This article for Mshosh Armenian Lentil Dish was originally written for Curious Cuisiniere. The legend has it that Mshosh is one of the oldest Armenian recipes. It’s usually prepared during Lent …
This super simple and satisfying Vegetable Salad showcases a colorful medley of chopped raw veggies tossed with fresh garlic, herbs, oil, and vinegar. It’s an excellent make-ahead side for cookouts, dinner parties, potlucks, meal prep, and more. Who said a side salad must have lettuce? This fresh vegetable salad recipe results in a delicious and …
Beets add a vibrant dash of color and a nutrition boost to any dish. In this blog post, you will find a list of my favorite healthy beet recipes as well as some ideas on how to make beets even more delicious. What are Beets? Beets, also known as beetroots or red beets, are round …
This Raw Beet Salad is crunchy, flavorful, and super satisfying. It’s packed with nutritious and delicious beets, carrots, parsley, apples, pumpkin seeds, and a simple oil and vinegar dressing. Great for serving as a side salad or cold side dish. Can you eat raw beets in a salad? While dishes prepared with cooked beets, like …