We usually bake Paska either on Thursday or on Saturday before Easter Sunday. This is a type of sweet bread that requires from the baker utter concentration, precision, positive attitude. Dont you even try to make Paska without a prayer on your mind. But if you start the process with light heart - results would be very rewarding.


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We had at exchange student from France last year staying with us for 2 weeks and he was immensely surprised that a pizza could be made at home - fast, easy and delicious. The main trick here is thin yummy crust made in the microwave. Yes, yes, you got it right - microwave!


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These are easy. At least I never managed to get them wrong before. Happy Baking!


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I am in a baking mood again and who said I can't call a pastry my daughter's name? Here it is! The pastry is quite dry, crunchy and can be stored for over a week. But, it is so tasty, I highly doubt it will survive the whole week, even if you don't have a sweet tooth!


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This is a perfect dessert for those situations when kids are searching all cupboards with huge eyes full of disappointment: "Mom, there is nothing sweet to eat..."


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Very light and creamy pastry. Can be made as a cake in a round pan or baked in rectangular pan and cut into squares before serving


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Another wintery food - very comforting and delicious, and easy to make! Spinach and Potato Casserole

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I am not a huge fan of cheesecakes - have difficult relationships with cream-cheese. But this one is pretty good. Good and easy. In fact, it is so easy, your kids can bake it for you!


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Happy Homes always invite you with a smell of good food! What can be better in a bitter cold? We are cooking Shepherd's Pie today, as usual, my version, as I rarely stick with classical recipes.


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