Batter Fry Zucchini by Mary Shaldibina

One of the fastest ways to prepare delicious zucchini - fry them in a batter.

Okroshka by Mary Shaldibina

This is traditional russian cold soup, very good in summer and fast cooking.

Greek Bread Salad by Mary Shaldibina

This recipe I found in Cook's County magazine and decided to try for dinner party. This salad has unique Mediterranean taste. I added toasted pita bread right before serving and everyone just loved it!

Pancakes (Bliny) for every day by Mary Shaldibina

Today is the folk holiday called "Maslenitsa" in Russia. It celebrates the ending of the winter with fun and joy. Pancakes (or Bliny on Russian) are traditional meal for this holiday. Happy Maslenitsa!

Shrimp Jambalaya with Grits by Mary Shaldibina

This is light, delicious and very original dinner recipe.

Sandwiches with Cottage Cheese, Greens and Garlic by Mary Shaldibina

These sandwiches are for garlic fans.

Eggplants and tomatoes appetizer by Mary Shaldibina

Easy appetizer from eggplants, tomatoes, garlic and mayonnaise.

Potato dumplings by Mary Shaldibina

This is traditional Ukrainian dish. It is not easy as it requires some hand work. But ingredients are cheap. The dish is light and goes well with sour cream, pepper or butter.

Chicken roast in pottery by Mary Shaldibina

Substantial dish for dinner

Italian Baked Chicken Breasts by Mary Shaldibina

Tender and juicy, this chicken is lightly breaded on outside, moist on the inside... and delicious!

Quick Broccoli Side Dish by Mary Shaldibina

Italian seasoning and crunchy pine nuts really jazz up the flavor of this versatile veggie side dish.

Vareniki with cherry and sugar by Mary Shaldibina

Sour cherry with sugar in pastry makes the dish very tasty and reminds me the days in childhood when with my little friends we winced from picked from trees in garden sour cherry but still were the happiest children in the world :)

Tortilla (omelette with potatoes) by Mary Shaldibina

Spanish cuisine. One of my favorite dishes.

Millet Porridge with Pumpkin by Mary Shaldibina

Sicilian Chicken by Mary Shaldibina

This dish has an interesting flavor. Large green olives, marinated in herbs, with raisins, tomatoes, basil and white whine makes unforgettable combination.