Although I am sure everyone has had a good lasagna and maybe even made a good or great lasagna, this is absolutely the best lasagna ever, in my opinion. This lasagna has the perfect balance of cheese, pasta and sauce. It does take a bit of time but I promise…
Pasta and Rice dishes
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Continue ReadingWith all that is currently going on in the world, specifically between Russia and the Ukraine, I felt that I should post this traditional Ukrainian Perogy Dough recipe, along with a variety of fillings, both savory and sweet. The majority of traditional Ukrainian dishes are directly descended from ancient peasant…
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Continue ReadingPerogy or Pierogi are filled Ukrainian dumplings that are made by using an unleavened dough and wrapping it around a filling. The fillings can be sweet or savory. This recipe is for a savory sauerkraut filling. Once filled the perogies are boiled until cooked. After boiling they can be eaten…
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Continue ReadingThis traditional potato perogy filling is the very basic perogy (also called varenyky) that we all know and love. It is made plain (potato only) or with either cottage cheese or cheddar cheese (I use one or the other, but not both).and basic seasoning of salt and pepper and onions.…
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Continue ReadingThis easy sausage and rotini pasta dish was the very first dish my husband ever cooked for me when we started dating many years ago. I thought “Wow, this guy is a fantastic cook”, probably a keeper! lol Well, he was a keeper, but you don’t have to be a…
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Continue ReadingFettuccine Alfredo is a creamy Italian pasta dish that is made with a few simple ingredients. The basic sauce is cream and parmesan cheese which when added to the hot cream, melts and emulsifies forming a smooth and rich cheese sauce which coats the pasta perfectly. This fettuccine Alfredo recipe…