Lemon Cake for a Damsel in Distress

A care package of lemon cakes and strawberries.

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mushroom dishes with quinoa

Mushroom Quinotto with Roasted Vegetables

Quinoa has been on my mind for two reasons lately. 

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Eastern Orthodox Christian

Time Off For Good Behavior: Surviving Great Lent

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The Domestic Goddess of the Green Line

   

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Welcome to The Moscovore!

Welcome to The Moscovore! This site is dedicated to exploring, cooking, and celebrating great food in Moscow.

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Tomato, eggplant, veal, mushroom pasta

The Great Vegetable Kiosk Purge Pasta

I’m lamenting the loss of my favorite vegetable kiosk a lot lately. 

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Eggplant, ricotta, tomato

Guilt Free Lasagna: Eggplant and Ricotta Rollups

Do you ever feel like you are the last person in the galaxy who eats wheat products? I know I do.    

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Recipe for Minestrone Soup

Pesto to the Rescue – Hearty Minestrone

I’ve always passed minestrone by, until someone told me about the pesto.  Now I am addicted!

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Recipes for Lentils

Black Beluga Lentil Salad

This lentil salad reminds me of my favorite grey cashmere cardigan

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What are red lentils

Red Lentil and Carrot Soup

Lentil soup is one of those things that can go horribly wrong.   It doesn’t have to.

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The Moscovore makes White Bean and Chorizo Dip

White Bean & Chorizo Dip

Here’s the thing about cooking…

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When Life Hands You Bland Avocados…

I consider avocados to be a major food group, don’t you?

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recipes with eggplant

Eggplant and Pomegranate: Secrets Revealed!

Eggplant is so tactile!

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Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Poached Chicken Breasts with Tahina Dressing

Grilling Season is over…let poaching season begin!

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Tomato-Infused Bulgur with Basil

What is Bulgur?

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The Moscovore's quinoa salad with orange vinaigrette

Quinoa: The Secret Weapon of the Aztecs!

Quinoa: the 6,000 Year-Old Miracle Food!

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