I love plums and this Fall I was lucky as I had the chance to eat as many as I liked right from my grandma’s backyard (visited her in the Fall for the first time in 8 years). Now we’re home… no plum trees in the backyard but a great farmers’ market nearby. We went […]
Romanian Easter Cake with Cheese (Pasca cu Branza)
Pasca cu Branza is a traditional Easter dessert that is specific to the north-eastern part of the country (in Moldavia). It can be simple, with jagged margins, or it can have dough braided edges. Sometimes a cross-shaped braid is placed in the middle, representing the crucifixion of Jesus. People usually take some Pasca, dyed eggs […]
Feta Cheese Balls with Dill and Sunflower Seeds
Need an easy and really yummy appetizer for your party? Try these feta cheese balls! They are very delicious, healthy and super easy to make. I love the flavour of feta cheese and fresh dill and the sunflower seeds add a tasty bit of crunch and are an excellent source of nutrition. Time: 20 min, Prep: 20 […]
Cheese-Filled Phyllo Pie (Placinta cu Branza)
I have a few recipes for Romanian ‘Placinta cu Branza’ or Cheese-Filled Pie from my friend’s grandma a.k.a buni :). This is the first one I decided to try out and hubby and I really loved it. This recipe is so easy to make and so rich and delicious! You can have it as breakfast […]
Baked Chicken with Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce
Summer and other plans are keeping me busy! I feel like I have almost no time to cook or blog. When I’m this busy, I usually make dishes with chicken. There are so many easy chicken recipes out there that it’s impossible not to find one that can get you in and out of the […]
Cheesy Fish Fillet Casserole
We eat fish quite often for two main reasons – firstly, we love it because it’s healthy and low in fat. Researchers have proved that the omega-3 fatty acids from fish can help us turn back the biological clock and live longer. Secondly, fish is great because you can make tons of quick and easy […]
Ground Beef & Pork Lasagna (my best lasagna so far)
Another great recipe from the Italian cuisine… although I must admit this version of Lasagna is more delicious than my other recipe for Lasagna with Chicken and Mushrooms. At least hubby was much more impressed with this one :). It’s not exactly the traditional Italian recipe as I’ve decided to combine ground beef and pork […]
Orange Cheesecake Dessert
I love all desserts with a citrus flavour, especially orange flavour. They are so refreshing, light and delicious! I made this orange cheesecake dessert for the first time and my hubby and I really loved it. It’s made with cottage cheese flavoured with fresh orange zest and topped with orange-vanilla pudding. If you prefer, you […]
Ham and Cheese Roll
Ham and cheese rolls, wraps or sandwiches are very popular as appetizers. This weekend I’ve decided to give these a slightly different twist and make a Ham and Cheese Roll using a cottage cheese, ham and peppers filling rolled in a sheet of cheddar cheese (no bread or pita bread). If you have a party […]
