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A blini is basically a crepe that is made with activated yeast and buckwheat flour. There are many blini recipes, each with different variations. Try this one.

Classic cut-out sugar cookies with lemon zest and vanilla that hold their shape beautifully. Buttery, crisp-edged, and ready for decorating with royal icing.

Whole roasting a chicken is a great way to economize. This herb roasted chicken always turns out moist and juicy with great flavor. I then package the leftover meat one cup at a time into zipper bags and store in the freezer for later use in casseroles or hashes. Then using the remains I made a homemade chicken stock that is much better than any store bought stock.

Unsweetened chocolate melts into butter and sugar for intensely fudgy brownies that bake in just 18 minutes at high heat.

Easter sugar cookies: rolled and cut sugar cookies with lemon zest, perfect for Easter bunny and egg shapes. Two dozen pale, tender cookies ready to decorate.

Short order buttermilk pancakes with both baking soda and baking powder for double leavening, mixed fast and slapped onto a hot griddle. Tangy, fluffy, and breakfast-ready in 30 minutes.

A hamantash (also spelled hamentasch, homentash, homentasch, (h)umentash, a filled cookie traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim.

Juicy tender pork medallions served with classic French steak Diane sauce for pork tenderloin. This quick and easy pork tenderloin recipe is ready in about 15 minutes flat.

Classic German pancakes are made with eggs, flour and milk, and baked in the oven. The puffed pancake tastes delicious with some powdered sugar or maple syrup, or top some fresh strawberries, or any fresh fruits you like. It's a quick, easy and delicious breakfast to wake you up in the morning.

Cheddar buttermilk biscuits with cold butter cut into flour, grated cheese folded into the dough, and golden tops baked tender and tall. A flaky brunch-table staple.

Settle down around the fireplace with this snack that is sure to be gone in a matter of seconds!

Escalloped potatoes layered with a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce, green peppers, and pimentos. Old-school comfort food side dish baked low and slow until potatoes are tender and the top is golden.

This super fruity and moist cake is absolutely divine. It's a great coffee or tea cake. I had it for breakfast with my morning coffee for a few days, perfect. Made with mostly whole wheat flour and applesauce, not loaded with sugar, so it's much healthier than your regular coffee cake, that's why it's also a great breakfast to start off your day.

A rich and delectable dessert that will warm you and your tastebuds up!

Cape Cod cranberry scones flavoured with fresh cranberries, grated orange zest and buttermilk for a tender crumb. Cut into wedges and baked golden in 15 minutes for a New England breakfast classic.

Nothing is quicker and easier than a grilled cheese, and the best part is that it always comes out delicious with the gooey melting cheese. It's also versatile to make, feel free to be creative with the toppings. That's what I have been doing with my grilled cheese, this Mexican inspired version is definitely one of them.