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Traditional Russian Breakfast (Sirniki)

The Wild Birch — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:27:29 +0000

I am exited share this breakfast recipe with from my brand new kitchen! I have been looking and planning and dreaming about this new kitchen for ages and it’s finally complete! We repainted the cabinets and took a leap of faith with the island color.…

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Coconut Curry Chicken with Lime Juice

The Wild Birch — Fri, 14 May 2021 17:26:12 +0000

This Coconut Chicken Curry with Lime Juice is AH-mazing. I love curry. The other day my friend texted me a pic of a Coconut Lime Chicken recipe that she found on another blog and said she was going to make it for dinner. When she…

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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

The Wild Birch — Sun, 09 May 2021 20:56:20 +0000

Boy oh boy do I love this salad. If you’re looking for a great homemade lunch ideas, this is it. I have been making this Mediterranean Orzo Salad, or a variation of it for many years. It’s so easy and I usually just throw it…

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Quinoa Salad With Shrimp and Zesty Vinaigrette

The Wild Birch — Sun, 02 May 2021 16:57:14 +0000

I took a little hiatus from posting recipes on the blog because I was on a vacation to Florida. My aunt was getting married and I haven’t actually been to Florida since 2019, thanks to the pandemic. Things have changed in Florida so much. Especially…

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My Reading List This Year

The Wild Birch — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:24:44 +0000

One of my New Year’s resolutions this year has been to read more. I used to read so much more and enjoy books so much more when I was in college and in high school. Then life happened. And by life I mean Netflix. It’s…

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Blueberry Lemon and Ginger muffins

The Wild Birch — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:23:33 +0000

The last couple of weeks I have been obsessed with The Great British Baking Show. I know I am late to the party, but better late than never, right? It’s such a feel good show, but also it has been inspiring me to get in…

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Easy Poke Bowl With Spicy Mayo

The Wild Birch — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:19:11 +0000

About a year ago my husband and I started going to this poke bowl place that is next to our house. I love sushi, so this is definitely something right up my alley. I wanted to recreate something like it to have at home wherever…

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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

The Wild Birch — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:59:29 +0000

This Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie is fairly new in my recipe roster, but it’s quickly becoming one of my go to’s. Sometime last year, before the pandemic, I went out with friends for a trivia night at some local pub and they had Shepherd’s pie. I…

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Smoked Salmon Sandwich

The Wild Birch — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:45:07 +0000

Open faced sandwiches is how I grew up. We never ever used 2 pieces of bread to make a sandwich, it was a new concept to me when I moved to America. Just add it to the many differences between Europe and the USA. I…

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Pickled Red Onions

The Wild Birch — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:13:12 +0000

Since I was a child, I’ve always loved pickled stuff. I don’t know if it’s because I’m Russian, or I just really love vinegar. Sour is one of my favorite tastes for sure. Pickled red onions are such a good condiment to add to your…

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Simple Açai Bowl

The Wild Birch — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:37:04 +0000

When I lived in Birmingham, there was this amazing açai bowl food truck. One day, one of my coworkers wanted to go there for her birthday treat. She raved about how amazing this place was and others echoed her praise. So we went, and they…

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Baked Feta Pasta, With a Twist

The Wild Birch — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:25:44 +0000

If anyone is familiar with TikTok, you have probably seen the Baked Feta Pasta recipe. This recipe blew up all over social media and there is a good reason as to why. It’s delicious, doesn’t require many ingredients and takes minimal effort. I love a…

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Scallop Scampi with Pappardelle and Peas

The Wild Birch — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:04:09 +0000

Shrimp Scampi is one of my favorite Italian dishes. The soft, buttery texture of the pasta with the creamy, nutty flavor of the garlic is a match made in culinary heaven. Adding dry white wine and lemon juice just makes the dish so tasty. I…

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German Chocolate Cake Brownies

The Wild Birch — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:01:02 +0000

The other day I was going through my pantry and realized I have so many baking ingredients, but I don’t do a lot of baking. I found unsweetened cocoa powder, and I don’t even remember buying it! I also found coconut flakes, chocolate chips, walnuts,…

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