I didn’t used to be a big fan of potato stew until I discovered this recipe with garlic. Everyone in my family used to make it with onions instead of garlic. One day during my high school years, I visited a friend of mine and her mom was making potato stew… it smelled (and tasted) […]
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 […]
Biscuit and Peanut Cake with Strawberries and Chocolate
Just by looking at the long list of ingredients, you may think this is a difficult recipe to make. Believe me it’s not! First of all there is no baking involved which makes it the perfect dessert to try even for beginners. It may take a little more time to make but it’s so worth […]
Sweet and Sour Fish Kebabs
This is a great way to prepare flavourful fish kebabs. Adding pineapple is a twist to the traditional way of making kebabs that I’m used to from back home. I bet my parents won’t like this recipe but I shall try making this next time they visit us from Romania. Back home most people don’t […]
Creamy Cauliflower with Mayonnaise
I have always enjoyed my mom’s mashed cauliflower. It’s easy to make and very healthy. If you are on a low-carb diet this is your perfect choice and the great substitute for mashed potatoes. Also, creamy cauliflower makes for a great appetizer to serve alongside bread slices. Time: 35 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 […]
Banana Bread and a Perfect Picnic Day
I’ve had this recipe on my “to try” list for a long time now. Since yesterday was a nice sunny day we decided to go out for a BBQ picnic with our friends. So I thought banana bread would be the perfect dessert for a picnic. Everyone loved it so I’m sure banana bread will […]
Chicken Chasseur (Hunter-style Chicken)
Yet another quick and easy chicken recipe with mushrooms that tastes delicious. Chicken Chasseur is a French bistro classic that can be served with mashed potatoes. The tomato and white-wine sauce adds a great flavour to the dish. C’est magnifique! Time: 95 min, Prep: 20 min. Cook: 75 min. Servings: 6-8
Semolina Milk Pudding
This is a pudding loved by all Romanian children, or at least it was 15 years ago when you didn’t have all the sweets that kids eat today. I remember loving it and asking my mom to make it all the time. I haven’t had this in over a decade although it’s extremely easy to […]
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 […]