Creamy Zucchini Orecchiette
This creamy zucchini orecchiette recipe is a reliable choice for a delicious, light, and quick lunch. Orecchiette are a type of pasta originating from Southern Italy, particularly from the region...
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As an award winning food blogger, I started my culinary journey in 2010, driven by a fervent commitment to crafting flavorful, tasty meals that defy the stereotype of bland health cuisine. I love to cook anything from appetizers to main courses and desserts from a wide range of cuisines as well as traditional Romanian dishes.
Salt-Crusted Sea Bream (Dorade) with Yogurt Sauce
Sea bream, also known as dorade or gilthead bream, is a staple food in Mediterranean countries from Greece to Spain. It’s a white fish with a delicate flavor (not too...
French Bread Pizza (Baguette Pizza)
If you’re in the mood for pizza but don’t have the time to knead and bake a proper pizza dough, this French bread pizza recipe is a real lifesaver. It’s...
Baba Ganoush
A delightful Eastern Mediterranean dip, and one of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes, baba ghanoush holds its own without needing to be part of the meze – a selection of...
Blood Orange & Lemon Mousse Cake
So, if it’s blood orange season, this red orange and lemon mousse cake is a must. It’s sweet and sour, with a crunchy base and a fine lemon mousse, while...
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
Divine, delicious, finger-lickin’ and plate-lickin’ good! This roasted tomato soup is so simple to make! Basically, the oven and blender do all the work, you just do the tasting! Don’t...
Raspberry Brownies with Raspberry Foam
This is probably one of my favorite brownie recipes, and it’s a must-try if you love brownies and have fresh raspberries on hand. The brownies are dense and slightly moist,...
Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe for Bundt cake, dotted with purple blueberries and infused with the sublime flavor of lemon, topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting, has been loudly praised by neighbors,...
Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
If you love sweet and sour desserts, with a sublime lemon flavor and delicious pieces of raspberry, you’re in the right place! If you don’t, you’re still in the right...
Homemade Ginger Syrup
Ginger has so many positive qualities! It is one of the most famous spices of the Orient and it’s a key ingredient in many Asian dishes and desserts. Ginger has...
No-bake Cranberry Energy Bites w/ Peanut Butter
This is a guilt-free and easy-to-make sweet treat loaded with vitamins and healthy fats. It’s the perfect snack to boost your energy while on the road, hiking, or any other...
Easy Feta Dip w/ Roasted Tomatoes
How fast can you make a quick lunch? 20 minutes on the clock 😊. Serve this feta cheese dip as an appetizer to guests, and you have guaranteed mega excitement....
Champagne Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert with a twist (or two): introducing Champagne Tiramisu. In this recipe, coffee is replaced with champagne, and the tiramisu is topped with fresh raspberries and a...
Poale-n Brâu: Romanian Sweet Cheese Buns
Poale-n brâu are traditional Romanian buns filled with a sweet cottage cheese-based cream. They are popular in Moldavia, the easternmost region of Romania. However, you can also find them in...
Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbulle)
Cinnamon buns! Fluffy, flavored and sweet, they are perfect for serving with a strong coffee on chilly Sundays spent at home. In Sweden and Finland, October 4 has been a...
Syrniki with Blueberries
Syrniki are traditional Russian and Ukrainian pancakes made from quark cheese (similar to cottage cheese), eggs, flour, and sugar. They are often fried until golden brown and served as a...
Souffra: Greek Custard Cake with Blueberries
If you ask me, this Greek custard cake is a summer hit. Tasty, quick to make, and super good looking, this dish needs to be tried. Give it a go....
Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
Rhubarb frangipane tart is a rustic dish originating from France. It has a puff pastry base, sour-ish rhubarb, a delicate almond flavor, and a final touch of aromatic natural honey....
Pink Deviled Eggs
These vibrant and flavorful deviled eggs are sure to add a pop of color and excitement to your table. They are easy to make and super delicious! Related: Easy Deviled...
Easter Pastry Bunnies with Nutella and Mascarpone Honey Cream
Easter bunnies made with puff pastry filled with Nutella make a delicious dessert idea that the children absolutely adore! I told the kids I was going to prepare a surprise...
Romanian Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune)
Plum dumplings is a beloved Romanian dish from the region of Transylvania. This dish was traditionally made to celebrate the arrival of autumn: tangy, juicy plums encased in a light potato...
Mucenici Moldovenesti (Romanian Walnut-Coated Pastries)
Every year on the 9th of March, Romanians celebrate a tradition that evolved from the story of the forty martyrs of Sebaste, which is now in present-day Turkey. The forty...
Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană
Tasty, hearty, and a perfect treat on cold days – this is how we describe this Romanian chicken soup, known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană. Its name comes from the town of...