Summer

Best Creamy Grape Salad

September 1, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

This Best Creamy Grape Salad is a delicious blend of fresh juicy grapes in a creamy vanilla yogurt dressing, and a touch of sweet and sour is a perfect way to sweeten up a picnic, backyard family gathering, or any summer occasion. Kids love new ways to get refreshed during the hot summer days. As…

Simple Roasted Mixed Vegetables Recipe

August 28, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 2 Comments

The name says it all! When I say simple, it is effortless, with just a few ingredients. This Simple Roasted Mixed Veggie Recipe is really healthy and nutritious. It’s one of those recipes that you can just throw all the ingredients into a bowl, add seasoning to taste, bake, and enjoy! During hot summer days,…

Healthy Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie

August 19, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 16 Comments

No time to cook right now? Or maybe you just forgot to eat again. Making this Healthy Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie for breakfast or lunch when you have realized your tight schedule just stole your lunch again can be an incredible lifesaver. Here’s a friendly reminder, my friends: do not neglect what keeps you…

Buttered Golden Potatoes with Dill

August 13, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

A simply prepared recipe is usually the one that turns out to be the best-tasting and most loved go-to dishes. This classic Buttered Golden Potatoes with Dill is one of those for us. Filling potato chunks coated with savory butter, sprinkled with fresh garden-grown dill to make such a simple yet tasty and comforting dish….

Canned Tomatoes Recipe

August 5, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 14 Comments

I grew up with canning fruits and vegetables with my mom and still enjoy doing it to this day. I’ve tried a few different blends in the past. This particular Canned Tomatoes Recipe is my aunt Lyuda’s, and the one that takes the number one spot for me. Before I was married, I’d visit her…

Apricot Bee Cake Recipe

July 31, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 14 Comments

Party perfect, super easy to make with minimal effort and wonderful attention grabber! The quick and last minute any occasion cake recipe will serve as a beautiful décor on the table as well! This Apricot Bee Cake Recipe is absolutely incredible! Spongy cake, fluffy cream, and the soft apricot jello give this adorable beehive themed…

Lemon Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

July 28, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 4 Comments

These Lemon Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are light, moist, and fluffy. They have just the right amount of sweetness, drizzled with lemony goodness, which makes them taste simply scrumptious! Scones make a perfect breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Freshly picked blueberries are the most delicious and make a big difference in taste,…

Easy Canned Dill Pickles Recipe

July 24, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 46 Comments

This Easy Canned Dill Pickles Recipe has a long history in my family, and most other Slavic households, as I can imagine. I really enjoy canning fruit and vegetables. Partly because it’s a different and enjoyable activity in the kitchen, but partly because it makes you feel nostalgic about those sweet childhood memories from back…