We all know, how spending time in the kitchen is not the favorite thing to do during summer, especially when it’s really hot outside. I am also one of those people, but I can’t eat just a leaf of lettuce and berries all summer long, I’m quickly getting bored of them, so when I want…
Žyma: Salad
Quick Tomato and Bread Salad / Greitos pomidorų ir skrudinto batono salotos
In the summertime, my favorite fruit/vegetable is tomato. Nothing is more delicious than a fresh tomato just picked up from the garden. Mmm, that amazing aroma and taste… Just wonderful 🙂 Of course, the most delicious tomatoes are always from mom’s garden. Since I don’t have that in the US, I’m left with tomatoes from…
Napa Cabbage, Carrot and Apple Salad / Kininio kopūsto salotos su morka ir obuoliu
This salad is light, fast and very summer-like. When the sun is shining outside, the weather is perfect and you really don’t want to stay long time in the kitchen, the salad is always a great option not only as a light meal, but it can be a quick side dish with grill or other…
Traditional Dressed Herring / Tradicinė silkė pataluose
As with most Lithuanians, dressed herring is a very common dish not only on Easter, but also on other major holidays. It’s almost a tradition. This dish looks always very nice on the table, and it can be both – a side dish and salad. Dressed herring can be served not only in this way as…
Quick Salad with Sprats / Greitos salotos su šprotais
In America, sprats aren’t the most popular fish, but it’s very well known in Lithuania. This fish is a small delicacy that you want to taste from time to time (at least it’s like that for Lithuanians :)). I usually make sprat sandwiches, but sprats also taste great with lettuce and vegetables, therefore, quick and…
20 Easy Recipes for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner / 20 nesudėtingų receptų romantiškai Valentino dienos vakarienei
What kind of Valentine’s Day it would be without a romantic dinner?? Whether you are spending February 14th alone, or with your second half – everyone usually thinks about some special and tasty dinner on this day (in case of dining at home ;)). This blog post contains 20 easy recipes that can surprise your…
Crab Sticks and Rice Salad / Krabų lazdelių ir ryžių mišrainė
Crab sticks and rice salad to me always associates with spring time. I don’t know if I’m the only one thinking about this salad like that, but this is how I think. And I believe this is not only because the mixture of yellow, green, white and pink colors in the salad… The salad is…
Classic Potato Salad / Klasikinės amerikietiškos bulvių salotos
Classic American potato salad – the joy for those who love filling salad. The salad is very easy to prepare and it’s always a big hit. A few simple ingredients and delicious salad will fit with a variety of meat or fish dishes. It is important to use rich, good mayonnaise, then the salad taste…
Chicken Burrito Bowls with Greek Yogurt-Avocado Dressing / Vištienos burito salotos su graikiško jogurto-avokado padažu
Usually, I like to eat burrito salad bowl for lunch, because the salad is not only nutritious, it doesn’t make you feel heavy, but also gives you energy for the rest of the day. Chicken burrito salad is extremely delicious and well-balanced, and I promise, you’ll lick your fingers, how good the salad is! Although…
Classic Greek Salad / Klasikinės graikiškos salotos
Quick, healthy and delicious salad, which is prepared very easily and it takes just 10 minutes! To make the salad choose creamy, mild flavor feta cheese. According to the traditional recipe the salad should be prepared with kalamata olives, but black olives are also great (at least in my case black olives were perfect, since…
Summer Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado Salad / Vasariškos pomidorų, agurko ir avokado salotos
This summer tomato, cucumber and avocado salad have become one of my favorites. It’s a refreshing, light and truly delicious summer salad, which will surely be liked by many. Most importantly, this salad is prepared super fast! Those who doesn’t like fresh cilantro can replace it with fresh parsley or not use it at all….
Quinoa and Vegetable Summer Salad / Vasariškos salotos su kynva ir daržovėmis
If you usually make salad using lettuce and you are getting tired of it, then instead of lettuce, try using quinoa seeds. Salad with quinoa is very refreshing, delicious and nutritious. Quinoa seeds contain a lot of vitamins and other beneficial microelements and minerals that are necessary for the body. Quinoa seeds are quite versatile,…
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