Christmas tree ornament for Lenten Chef

New Year’s Eve Lenten Table Menu

Hello everyone, We are approaching a New Year holiday which always falls on the last week of Nativity Lent for those who celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January according to Julian calendar.  By “those” I mean Russian Orthodox, I know you guys are out there already looking for some fresh ideas for your New Year menu.  I would like to share my New Year menu plan, the one that is sophisticated and elegant, yet simple and easy to cook. 

Wooden board used as a plate with sliced avocado, grilled sliced bread, lavender cured salmon, and fresh salad drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil

Lavender cured salmon on avocado toast

Hello everyone! We are going to join a popular trend that in food industry nowadays. We are talking a Lavender here.  We already came across lavender flavored cocktails, cakes, and pastry with lavender hints but we are going to go even further with lavender craziness and try to recreate an appetizer that is being served in very popular New York restaurant.

juicy tender flaky cod with a subtle ocean taste inside, coated with thick lemony sauce with a distinct basil flavor and a little spicy hint of mustard and garlic

Cod poached in a basil-lemon sauce

Hello everyone, This recipe is an ace in my sleeve every time I am inviting guests over during lent season. Applauses and compliments are countless, the dish tastes like you’re experiencing a chef masterpiece in a pricey restaurant and the time invested is the same as making a sandwich! I’m serious!

String beans in french garlic sauce

Irresistible French Green Beans in a creamy sauce

Hello everyone, So far so good? Lavender cured salmon is chilling in the fridge before its appearance next to the glass of champagne.  Everything we need now is just 30 minutes to pull up a fabulous show-stopping New Year meal.  We discussed a beautiful basil flavored cod in a previous post and now let’s move on to the accompanying side – Green beans in a French sauce. 

Slice of orange pie on a plate.

Lenten pie with orange filling

Finally, my dear friends, let’s talk about putting a finishing touch on our stunning New Year Lenten menu – Lenten pie with orange filling.  When I saw this recipe on gotovim-doma.ru website I knew that this dessert is exactly what I’m looking for 2018 New Year celebration.  As I already mentioned at the beginning of my New Year post, oranges and mandarins are an inevitable part of the New Year spirit.  It is a classic dessert we are talking about…

Enjoy Lenten Banana muffins with cup of tea

Lenten Baking – Banana Muffins

Hello everyone, The Nativity Lent is coming to an end and we might find ourselves craving for some sweets intensely.  All those cinnamon smelling Christmas pound cakes are so deliciously seductive…Yummy… but definitely cooked with eggs and cream.  Don’t you worry dear friends!  I have an all winner recipe for you!  Lenten banana muffins! 

Veggie Burger

Quick and yummy Vegetarian/Vegan burger

Hello everyone, Let’s have our meatless Friday and how about some burger today?  Veggie burger of course.  They taste so good that can satisfy your cravings for a real burger without an effort! And the greatest part is that these veggie burgers contain ONLY veggies…

Wholegrain Buckwheat Virgin Bloody Mary

Try our New Buckwheat Recipe

Hi everyone! Do you know how to cook buckwheat kasha? Do you know that buckwheat recipe dinner takes 15 minutes to wing or less? How about trying a new approach to the same old buckwheat kasha? Keep reading!

Simplicity in its beauty – Creamy autumn mushroom soup

Hello, everyone! As the autumn still lets summer to hang around we can adjust our menu accordingly. When it gets hot in the middle of the day lets have some refreshing and light watermelon salad inspired by Jamie Oliver and when we get together for a dinner we are going to enjoy a bowl of warm tasty soup. And you know what? This soup can work as antidepressant even for lunchtime in case you had a stressful morning at work.