These delicious and crunchy pan-fried cod fillets are perfect for a quick meal. Pour yourself a glass of white wine and you’ve got the perfect dinner. This recipe uses only five main ingredients ( salt/pepper/oil for frying do not count), and takes only 25 minutes to make so you’ll be in and out of the […]
Beans with Smoked Sausages
This hearty and flavoursome Beans with Smoked Sausages dish combines the earthy richness of beans with the savoury indulgence of smoked sausages, creating a symphony of taste that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe is very easy but it might take more time to get your meal ready… it all depends whether you choose […]
Potato Salad
I have been making this potato salad for more than 10 years and it is very good. I could eat this every day of the week and be happy! The salad is quite simple, all you need is some peppers, onions, eggs, olives and, of course, potatoes. The dressing is made of sunflower oil and […]
Ground Beef Tacos
Who’s in the mood for tacos? I don’t know about you but yesterday hubby and I were really craving for some beef tacos. And why go to a restaurant when it’s so easy to make them in your own kitchen! So, as soon as I got home from work, I headed straight to the kitchen […]
Pork Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Whether it’s pork, chicken or shrimp teriyaki, we love this easy-to-make and tasty meal. However, I must admit this is the very first time I’m trying to make pork teriyaki at home. I’ve looked at several recipes and in the end I came up with the version below. It turned out excellent! I just loved […]
Lady Fingers Fruit Cake – Tort Diplomat
This Lady Fingers Fruit Cake is extremely easy to make and a very refreshing dessert. I love it because it’s very light, not overly sweet and perfect for any occasion! Also, it’s a no-bake cake that requires just a few ingredients: fresh or canned fruits, whipping cream, some eggs, gelatine and lady fingers. My mom […]
Chicken and Green Peas Stew
This is a very popular dish in Romania, especially during summer time. Since it’s such a simple, healthy and tasty meal, I cook this quite often regardless of the season. Traditionally, it’s a vegetarian stew but, I like adding chicken. One of the key ingredients for this stew is the fresh dill which adds a […]
Chocolate Sponge Cake (Amandine)
Chocolate Sponge Cake, known as ‘Amandine’ in Romania, is a beloved treat filled with either chocolate or almond cream. If you ever find yourself in Romania, keep an eye out for “cofetarie” signs—these sweet shops are everywhere, thanks to the Romanian love for desserts! You’ll discover a delightful selection of locally made sweets, cookies, and […]
Roasted Salmon Steaks
Baking fish is extremely easy and it can be prepared and cooked in no time. My husband is a BIG fan of salmon so I wanted to make him happy today. I bought some fresh salmon from St. Lawrence Market and prepared Roasted Salmon Steaks for our dinner using this great recipe. We served it […]
