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Apple Kvass – Квас “Яблочный”

June 14, 2019 16 Comments

This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass – Квас “Яблочный” drink is truly yummylicious! There are many different kvass recipes in existence, including the most popular bread kvass. Many are too tangy for a kiddo’s taste buds, but this recipe has a light, delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike.

This traditional Ukrainian Apple Kvass - Квас "Яблочный"drink is truly yummylitious! There are many different kvass recipes, including the most popular bread kvass, but this recipe has a delicious, apple flavor that is just delightful and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days.

Kvass is a perfect thirst-quenching drink, remarkably refreshing, especially during these hot summer days. My sister-in-law, Vera, shared this wonderful recipe with me at a previous visit to their house.

She served this kvass for lunch and everyone absolutely loved it. No need to wait for a specific celebration to make a batch. Having a nice day is a perfectly good reason; just stir up a batch to celebrate another beautiful day under the peaceful sky above us.

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Berry Granola Greek Yogurt Bowl

June 7, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

This easy and delicious Berry Granola Greek Yogurt Bowl recipe is packed with protein, calcium, vitamins, minerals and loaded with fresh fruit. It’s perfect for breakfast, healthy snack, dessert, or even meal replacement. You can switch things up by adding different kind of fruit, granola and add maple syrup if you’d like, but I prefer…

Easy Strawberry Almond Granola Recipe

May 31, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

The title says it all! This Easy Strawberry Almond Granola Recipe is truly super easy and quick to make! It’s so much healthier, cleaner, and tastier when made at home than store bought. But seriously, what is there not to love about this granola when almonds and strawberries pair so well together! 😉 I am…

Pillow Soft Burger Buns Recipe

May 24, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 2 Comments

This Pillow Soft Burger Buns Recipe is the only recipe you’ll ever need. These homemade buns are pillow-like soft, tender, rich, so flavorful and perfect for a big juicy burger! Making buns at home is easier than you’re imagining. No need to be afraid of yeast dough fail! As long as you don’t forget to…

Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon

May 17, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 10 Comments

This Lemon Pepper Baked Salmon delicacy is the softest and juiciest baked salmon I’ve ever had. It bursts with flavor and is absolutely scrumptious. You will have seconds for sure! We usually serve this salmon with mashed potatoes and gravy, as kids like it. If you want to get a bit fancy, serve it with…

Strawberry Vanilla Swiss Roll Recipe

May 10, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

This Strawberry Vanilla Swiss Roll Recipe is the easiest and the quickest dessert you can ever make! Supper soft sponge cake topped with amazingly tasty (no cook) strawberry sauce, filled with super soft and fluffy cream, dusted with confectioners’ sugar and topped with loads of fresh strawberries. As you see not much of a decorating…

Garlic Butter Roasted Baby Potatoes with Dill

May 3, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 2 Comments

This Garlic Butter Roasted Baby Potatoes with Dill takes approximately thirty minutes to make which makes a perfect side dinner dish, especially during busy days. Kid friendly small in size potatoes coated with garlic butter and sprinkled with fresh dill is not only very attractive but super tasty as well! This super quick and easy…

Chives, Radish, and Cucumber Salad Recipe

April 26, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 7 Comments

Chives, Radish, and Cucumber Salad Recipe is our family favorite spring salad! It require very few ingredients but it is so crisp and full of flavor, especially when using garden fresh produce. I can just eat this salad by itself, but I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or buckwheat. Finally, we are starting to get…

Carrot Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

April 19, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

These Carrot Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting are amazingly soft, light, moist, and packed with organic freshly grated carrots. Each cupcake is beautifully decorated to represent the growing carrot in the dirt. The cream is very tasty and not sweet at all. The addition of Greek yogurt makes it taste soft and creamy, you will be licking…

Is Your Drinking Water Safe?

April 12, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 6 Comments

This is not a typical recipe post you guys. Being educated about the water we drink is just as important as knowing about the food we consume, how it grows and where it comes from. Have you ever questioned yourself what kind of water you drink? I know we often don’t think about it. We…