If you’re looking for a simple fried chicken recipe then this Tuscan Fried Chicken is the easiest you can make. Fried chicken is a typical Sunday dish in the countryside in Tuscany. They love raising their free-range chicken and enjoying them in home-cooked meals. We stayed at a farm in Tuscany for 3 weeks, exactly […]
Dominican Coco Loco
This Dominican Coco Loco recipe is inspired by our recent trip to Punta Cana. It is one of the most popular drinks in Dominican Republic. The coconut cream and pineapple juice give the drink a tropical flavour while the rum and amaretto liquor provide a smooth, boozy finish. Skip the alcohol to make a […]
Limoncello Strawberry Smoothie
Inspired by the flavours of Amalfi and Capri, this Limoncello Strawberry Smoothie recipe is the perfect way to bring a taste of Italy to your own kitchen. If you’re like me, then you probably fell in love with the vibrant and colourful culture of Italy during your travels. And if you had the chance to […]
Italian Caprese Cake (Flourless)
Caprese Cake is a traditional dessert from Capri Island in Italy. We visited Capri Island last spring and oh, how I miss it! Unlike traditional cakes, Caprese Cake is made without any flour, making it a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Instead, it uses finely ground almonds, which give the cake its signature […]
Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a simple and classic Italian dish that consists of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, topped with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. This is the traditional version of the salad. The salad is named after the island of Capri, where it is believed to have […]
Braised Pork Medley
This Braised Pork Medley is a meat-lover’s dream featuring fall-off-the-bone ribs and juicy pork shoulder and sausages. Braising is a cooking technique that involves searing meat and then slowly cooking it in liquid or its own juices over a low heat, resulting in tender and flavourful meat that falls apart at the touch of a […]
Sweet Bread Snowman
This Sweet Bread Snowman makes for a lovely pull-apart dessert to serve to your family and guests this holiday season. I posted the sweet bread recipe on my website a while ago. It was the traditional Romanian Cozonac, a sweet bread usually filled with nuts and/or Turkish delight. I’m using the same dough but I […]
European Appetizer Meatballs
These European Appetizer Meatballs are popular in Eastern Europe. In Romania they are known as “chiftele” and there is literally no Christmas, New Year’s Eve or party without these meatballs served as an appetizer. Nothing beats the taste of these meatballs! We love using ground pork but other people use a mix of pork and […]
Viennese Schnitzel
Viennese Schnitzel (or Wiener Schnitzel) is one of the most popular dishes in Austria and Germany. Cooking schnitzels always reminds me of our honeymoon from a few years back. We went on a road trip from Romania to Spain and Vienna was our first stop. We spent only a few hours there so our main […]