Allgauer’s restaurant in Northbrook has the best Sunday brunch and the best Friday night seafood buffet in Chicago area. I have been to many places for buffet (some are more expensive than Allgauer’s), and nothing even comes close to Allgauer’s restaurant. What’s so great about the Allgauer’s buffet is that there is a lot of…
Buckwheat is a very popular grain in Russia. Buckwheat is very healthy – much healthier than rice, and it makes a very tasty side dish. In the US, buckwheat is sold in the Ethnic isle of the large supermarkets, and I’ve also seen buckwheat in Whole Foods. In Russian, buckwheat is called “grechnevaya kasha” or…
Costco sells excellent frozen vegetables for stir fry. The brand of these frozen vegetables is Kirkland, and they are called “Kirkland Stir Fry Vegetable Blend”. They are labeled as premium frozen vegetables, no preservatives, all natural, excellent source of Vitamin C. Costco Kirkland Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetable Blend has the following vegetables as its ingredients: broccoli,…
For this scrumptious dinner, I had a very easy one-dish chicken and rice meal and a wonderful Russian potato salad “Olivier”. The chicken and rice dish is very filling and doesn’t really need any side dishes, but I had the Russian potato salad left over after the party, so I ate it too :) It…
These Easy Butter Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion! With simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and vanilla, these cookies are not only quick to make but also deliver a deliciously buttery and crumbly texture. Perfect for beginner bakers or anyone craving a homemade cookie, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies will surely become a household favorite….
Denny’s is an American diner restaurant chain with locations all over the US. We often go to Denny’s in a Northern Chicago Suburb of Highland Park. In this Denny’s, kids eat free after 4pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays – we have 3 kids, so Denny’s “kids eat free” promotion really saves a lot of money! …
Looking for a delicious and unique way to prepare fish? This Greek Fish Recipe with Grilled Vegetables in Tomato Sauce is the perfect dish! It features lightly pan-fried fish fillets, combined with flavorful onions and carrots, all simmered in a tangy tomato sauce. Whether you’re serving it hot for dinner or enjoying the leftovers cold,…
Rotisserie chicken is one of my favorite convenience foods. Rotisserie chicken is very cheap – I usually buy Rotisserie chicken for anywhere from $5 to $8 for the whole chicken. Rotisserie chicken is very tasty, so it can make a perfect dinner, and you don’t have to cook! If you get tired of eating Rotisserie…
I love to make chicken salad – it’s my favorite way to use leftover chicken. Making a chicken salad is really simple, and the result is so tasty! There are so many different chicken salad recipes, and here are my favorite simple tasty and easy chicken salads: Simple 3-Ingredient Chicken Salad Recipe This is the…
This is a very yummy Russian-style dinner. The meat patties are authentic Russian recipe called “kotlety”. Kotlety is the meat patties made with ground meat mixed with minced onion and bread crumbs, then pan-fried. The most popular side dish for Russian kotlety is the mashed potatoes, and that’s what’s on the plate :) I have…