I miss so much the assorted pickles my dad used to make back home that this year I have decided to try out his recipe. I know it’s a little late in the year but they should be ready in time for the Christmas feast :). I wish I had some green tomatoes (gogonele) to […]
Oven-Fried Shrimp with Aioli
The first time I had aioli (or allioli) was last year when we visited some relatives in Spain. Aioli is a garlicky Spanish mayonnaise sauce that is usually served with seafood or fried fish. So it’s the perfect sauce for these oven-fried or breaded shrimp. Oven “frying” is a better and much healthier alternative to […]
Carrot Cake
This is my first attempt at making Carrot Cake. I promised our godfather a while ago that I would make him this cake and I finally managed to do so on his birthday. It was delicious and everyone really liked it. Honestly I had no idea carrot cake didn’t taste at all like carrots. I […]
Veal with Mushrooms
This is one of the first meals I made in my lovely new kitchen :). It’s a simple yet delicious meal. I found the recipe here (and then adjusted it to my taste). You can serve the cutlets with cooked potatoes, rice or salad. It’s the perfect choice for lunch or a light dinner. Time: […]
Potato Stew with Chicken and Garlic
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 […]
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 […]
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
