Lithuanian in the USA

Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta / Makaronai su krevetėmis ir brokoliu

Another quick and easy recipe on my long recipe list 🙂 Pasta, shrimps and broccoli – everything you need for a light and delicious meal. Choose cheese and spices according to your liking and what you have on hand. Of course, you can additionally sauté fresh or canned tomatoes, add tomato sauce, or make more…

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Turkey Burrito Bowls / Ryžiai su kepta kalakutiena ir pupelėmis

Lately, I have really enjoyed making such burrito bowls. The preparation is very simple, you can use the ingredients available in your refrigerator and serve according to everyone’s liking. Plus, it’s convenient to take such lunch to work (I can’t believe I finally got back to work after so many days of quarantine!). This recipe…

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Oven Roasted Chicken and Potatoes / Orkaitėje kepta vištiena su bulvėmis

Oven roasted chicken with potatoes is one of the easiest and fastest dishes to prepare, and requires the least effort. I always try to prepare chicken in the evening and leave it to marinate overnight so I can roast it for lunch or dinner the next day right away. Besides, chicken absorbs more flavors and…

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Fresh Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Cheese Salad / Gaivios agurko ir pomidorų salotos su fetos sūriu

One of the most important ingredient in this salad is a spice mix. It is oregano, cumin and crushed red pepper that create a special aroma and taste. If you can’t find crushed red pepper in a supermarket, instead use 1/3 teaspoon of chili powder. Use your favorite tomatoes to make this salad. I used…

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Belgian Waffles with Chocolate Chips / Belgiški vafliai su šokolado gabalėliais

When I bake waffles, I always know that I will not only prepare breakfast for that day, but I will be able to enjoy waffles next week or next month. Thinking how it’s possible? Such waffles are very convenient to freeze and then heat up in a toaster. Neither the taste nor the appearance practically…

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Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Blueberry Swirl / Mini citrininiai kreminio sūrio pyragėliai su mėlynių džemu

Wonderful taste and aroma mini cheesecakes. There is nothing better when you open a fridge and there are such beautiful cakes in front of you. Then whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can say “yes“ at any time to such a dessert. These mini cheesecakes can definitely replace a birthday cake – yes, they’re…

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Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole / Vištienos, ryžių ir brokolių apkepėlė

It’s been a while since the last time I ate and cooked casserole. And it’s a shame, because it’s not only a dish that’s easy to make, but also so delicious! In addition, casseroles can be prepared from a wide variety of ingredients, using different vegetables, meats, rice, pasta or potatoes. In Lithuania, I would…

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Delicious Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps / Skanieji salotų laiveliai su azijietiška vištiena

This is one of my favorite appetizers! Crispy lettuce leaves go so well with lightly sweet&spicy fried ground chicken. Because such appetizer is low in calories, you can eat quite a few wraps without a big remorse. I fell in love with this appetizer in Asian restaurants, but I always wanted to try to prepare…

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Baked Meatballs with Tomatoes and Olives / Mėsos kukuliai orkaitėje su pomidorų padažu ir alyvuogėmis

For a simple dinner, when you are bored of everything else – meatballs with tomato sauce and olives. You know the feeling when you don’t know what you want for lunch or dinner? Then you need to turn on your imagination, think about what to prepare, from what, how and etc… So I’ll make this…

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Quick and Easy Greek Yogurt Pancakes / Blynai su graikišku jogurtu

Suuuuper quick and easy to make pancakes! Soft, slightly sweet and so delicious… Ideal for breakfast. Although sometimes I eat such pancakes as a dessert, and why not? Depending with what and how you serve it 🙂 Now in the mornings there is no need to rush anywhere, neither to work nor to school, so…

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15 Sweet Ideas for Mother’s Day / 15 saldžių idėjų Motinos dienai

15 Sweet Ideas for Mother’s Day / 15 saldžių idėjų Motinos dienai Still thinking, how to surprise your mother during the Mother’s Day? Pick one (or more!) of these wonderful sweets and I guarantee, your mother will be very happy after receiving a sweet gift! 🙂 Dar sukate galvas, kaip nustebinti savo mamą Motinos dienos…

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Pineapple Cake with Light Buttercream / Ananasinis tortas su sviestiniu kremu

I have another cake day in my kitchen! This time I made a cake with light buttercream and canned pineapple. The best part is that the cake doesn’t need any special ingredients. The only ingredient that we usually don’t have at home is white chocolate. And everything else I think can really be found in…

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Lithuanian in the USA

Peach and Strawberry Yogurt Cake / Gaivus jogurtinis tortas su persikais ir braškėmis

Traditional Lithuanian No Bake Lazy Cake / Tradicinis tinginys su pienu

Fried Rye Bread, Carrot Salad and Salami Appetizer / Keptos duonos, morkų ir dešros sumuštinukai

Perfect Creamy Tomato Soup / Tobula trinta pomidorų sriuba

Vegetarian Mexican Tostadas / Meksikietiškas užkandis – vegetariški tortilijų skrebučiai

The Best Chocolate Cheesecake / Skaniausias šokoladinis kreminio sūrio tortas (Cheesecake)

Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta / Makaronai su krevetėmis ir brokoliu

Turkey Burrito Bowls / Ryžiai su kepta kalakutiena ir pupelėmis

Oven Roasted Chicken and Potatoes / Orkaitėje kepta vištiena su bulvėmis

Fresh Cucumber, Tomato and Feta Cheese Salad / Gaivios agurko ir pomidorų salotos su fetos sūriu

Belgian Waffles with Chocolate Chips / Belgiški vafliai su šokolado gabalėliais

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Blueberry Swirl / Mini citrininiai kreminio sūrio pyragėliai su mėlynių džemu

Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole / Vištienos, ryžių ir brokolių apkepėlė

Delicious Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps / Skanieji salotų laiveliai su azijietiška vištiena

Baked Meatballs with Tomatoes and Olives / Mėsos kukuliai orkaitėje su pomidorų padažu ir alyvuogėmis

Quick and Easy Greek Yogurt Pancakes / Blynai su graikišku jogurtu

15 Sweet Ideas for Mother’s Day / 15 saldžių idėjų Motinos dienai

Pineapple Cake with Light Buttercream / Ananasinis tortas su sviestiniu kremu