Lavender & Macarons

1 week ago | lavenderandmacarons.com | Iryna Bychkiv

Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a small bowl mix together cream cheese, kale, garlic, dry cherries, pine nuts and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Place pork tenderloin on a flat surface, sprinkle both sides with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over a tenderloin leaving ½-inch border on all sides. Tightly roll tenderloin into a log tucking in ends so that it was the same thickness. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

1 week ago | lavenderandmacarons.com | Iryna Bychkiv

Add farro, water and ½ teaspoon salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook on a medium low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until water has absorbed. Remove from the heat and let it cool. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 F. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then slice into half-moon pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper.

2 weeks ago | lavenderandmacarons.com | Iryna Bychkiv

This Strawberry French Toast is my favorite way to turn fresh berries into a weekend treat. Golden, buttery, and topped with mascarpone cream. Jump to:Key IngredientsRecipeMore Recipes You'll EnjoyThis Strawberry French Toast is one of those recipes I reach for when I want something that feels both cozy and elevated. Here’s why it stands out every time:Crispy, Custardy Perfection: I love how the brioche soaks up the custard without getting soggy.

2 weeks ago | lavenderandmacarons.com | Iryna Bychkiv

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Season both sides of chicken cutlets with 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Heat avocado oil in large Dutch oven or oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to a pan and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side or until slightly brown. Remove chicken to a plate and turn off the heat. In the same pan add orzo, chicken broth, lemon zest and juice, oregano and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper and mix to combine.

3 weeks ago | lavenderandmacarons.com | Iryna Bychkiv

Add water, peas, bay leaf, bacon and pork shop into a large pot and bring everything to a boil. When it starts to boil, remove the foam with a slotted spoon. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 50 minutes until pork chop is cooked. Remove pork chop from the soup and add the remaining vegetables: potatoes, onion, celery, celeriac, carrot and leek. Add ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Cook soup for 50 more minutes or until peas are completely cooked and soup has thickened significantly.