comfort food

Red Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)

February 14, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 17 Comments

What are some of the foods that come to mind if you had to name a few Ukrainian dishes quickly? I bet Red Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup) would make the list. That’s because it’s one of the most iconic foods of Eastern and Central Europe. And that is because it’s usually associated with fond childhood…

Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Wings

February 4, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home Leave a Comment

This simple restaurant-style Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Wings recipe made at home that your family will love! It’s just so fun to eat tasty chicken wings covered in thick, glimmering teriyaki glaze. Full of flavor, baked in the oven, very tender, juicy and is a big hit in a house full of kids! 😉 While chicken…

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Soup Recipe

November 29, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 10 Comments

Do you have leftover turkey? What do you like to do with it? Make sandwiches? Have you ever tried making Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Soup Recipe? If you are lucky to have leftover, this is one of the best things to do with it. I love having soup the next day after the Thanksgiving holiday….

Seasoned Baked Red Potato Wedges

November 22, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 6 Comments

These Seasoned Baked Red Potato Wedges are a little crunchy on the outside, perfectly soft on the inside and so tasty! It makes a perfect side dish, for dipping into ketchup, ranch, or thousand island sauce. Or for a fantastic dinner, complete with Tasty Chicken Fritters or Meat Patties (Kotleti) as a protein source, and any of…

Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

October 25, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 4 Comments

Is there anything more comforting food than Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe? Mashed potatoes are also said to be a secondary bread for most people, especially in the countryside I was born. It was as common as bread because kids love it and its very filling. It never gets old at our house as…

Best Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe

September 27, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 10 Comments

Fall is here, folks! And so is warm comfort food. What can be cozier, hearty, and comforting than a hot bowl of Best Instant Pot Beef Stew on a cold Fall season day to go along with broiled cheese sandwiches? This mouth-watering richness is delicious, savory and loaded with vegetables. It has a slightly thick…

Buttered Golden Potatoes with Dill

July 5, 2019 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….

Lasagna with Mushrooms

February 22, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 22 Comments

I’ve got the easiest and the tastiest lasagna recipe you’ll ever make! It consists of very basic ingredients you most likely to have on hand. This Lasagna with Mushrooms is a perfect make-ahead dish your family will love! Lasagna is one of our family’s favorite dish to have on Sunday after church. Most of us…