Potato cutlets with peas filling (Ukrainian potato zrazy)

Potato zrazy is a popular Ukrainian dish. They are made with potato puree and can be filled with minced meat, mushrooms or mashed peas. When I was a child my mum and granny used to cook them very often and now I make them for my family (my Italian husband just adores this dish), zrazy are very quick and easy to make, you'll need only few simple and cheap ingredients and the result will surprise you:-) Zrazy are traditionally served with some sour cream or tomato sauce. Here is the recipe of my favorite zrazy with mashed peas filling.

To make Ukrainian potato zrazy you need:

Italian style fruit salad (Macedonia di frutta)

This is definitely my family's favorite fruit dessert. It's so fresh, colorful, healthy and super delicious! And then, this recipe has a secret ingredient that will keep your fruit fresh for many hours :-) Yummy and very easy to make, just the perfect food for the hot days that are coming.

To make Italian fruit salad you need:

Banana and coconut cake recipe

I often bake this banana and coconut cake because it's simply AMAZING! It's so soft and flavorful that it's impossible to resist. Bake this cake a day ahead and leave it in a fridge overning, like this it will taste even better. You can also freeze this sweet (once ready, let it cool completely, wrap it in an alluminum foil and put it in a freezer), then just unfreeze when needed :-) Yummy, flavorful, soft and original - it's just ideal for breakfast or teatime. 

To make banana and coconut cake you need:

Pumpkin meatballs in a red sauce

My son adores meatballs so I always try to invent new versions of this dish. Here is one of my family's favorite plates - pumpkin meatballs in a red sauce, loved by kids and adults. Easy to make, original and yummy. Perfect for both lunch and dinner. Bring a little of Italy to your table :-) Buon appetito!

To make pumpkin meatballs in a red sauce you need:

Chocolate, ricotta and banana brownies recipe

Here is one of my favorite sweets - chocolate, ricotta and banana brownies. It's very moist and delicious, and bananas give it its original distinct taste. The result is something between a cheesecake and brownies. Both kids and adults will go bananas over it :-))))) Try it - you'll love it! 

To make a chocolate, ricotta and banana brownies you need:

Corn and leek fritters

Yesterday I made these corn and leek fritters for dinner and it was love from the first sight bite :-) They are delicious, fluffy, beautiful and very easy to make. Good as a snack, appetizer or even main dish. Give them a try :-)

To make corn and leek fritters you need:

Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you have a sweet tooth like me you'll adore these cookies. Crispy edges, soft middle and chocolate drops that melt in your mouth...SUPER YUMMY! Very quick and easy to make. The only problem - they finish immediately :-)

To make chocolate chip cookies you need:

Delicious plum cake with dried fruit and nuts

If you like dried fruit and nuts you should try this plum cake. It's SUPER delicious!And then, it's so quick and easy to make. Great to accompany a cup of tea and good as a kids' snack too. Yummy and beautiful :-)

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Homemade healthy jelly candies recipe

All kids like colorful and sweet jelly candies. No wonder, they are so attractive! But if you read the list of the ingredients you won't be so happy. Don't give this junk food to your children. Make your own jelly candies! It's so easy, and then, the homemade ones are not only tasty, they are also all natural, healthy and don't contain sugar and color agents:-) The gelatin gives them a typical chewy structure and grapes make them naturally sweet. Your kids will love them!

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The easiest chocolate salami recipe

Your kids will love this chocolate salami:-) And not only the kids! It is a super easy no-bake and no-eggs sweet. Absolutely perfect as a holiday or everyday dessert. This recipe is especially suitable for children as it does not include raw eggs and alcohol. My little son adores it :-)

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Pumpkin bread recipe

There is never too much pumpkin:-) It's so good in both sweet and salty foods. This delicious pumpkin bread is my favourite. It is a real satisfaction for the eyes and stomach. Easy to make, healthy, soft and sooooooo tasty!

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