Hearty One Pot Picadillo Ranchero

Some recipes feel like they were made for sharing, and Picadillo Ranchero is one of them. It’s the kind of dish that doesn’t just fill stomachs—it fills hearts. This Mexican-inspired classic is hearty, comforting, and surprisingly simple to make.

Lamb Rose Dumplings

Some meals leave your belly satisfied, others leave your heart full. This one did both. On March 8th—International Women’s Day—I was surprised with one of the most creative, thoughtful, and downright delicious gifts I’ve ever received: lamb rose dumplings. Dedulya and the boys worked side by side in the kitchen, carefully folding wonton wrappers into…

Thin-Sliced Potatoes with Mushrooms

This skillet of thin-sliced potatoes with mushrooms is a warm, golden-brown connection to the past. We love it alongside hearty main courses, tucked into breakfast plates, or even eaten by itself with a dollop of sour cream. The smell of potatoes sizzling in oil, mushrooms soaking up the savory juices, and fresh dill stirred in…

Sourdough French Boule

In our house of five, there’s one smell that always gets everyone flocking to the kitchen — the warm, toasty, slightly tangy aroma of our homemade sourdough French boule fresh from the oven. It’s the kind of bread that makes you stand a little taller when you set it on the table. Golden brown with…