I love these mashed potato swirls! They are easy and fast to make and you only need five ingredients. They look great on any appetizer platter for your small gathering, birthday party or why not, the upcoming Super Bowl party. For more five-ingredient recipes check out my 5licious section! Time: 65 min, Prep: 25 min. Cook: 40min. Servings: 28 […]
Five-ingredient recipes will get you in and out of the kitchen in no time. Also, if they are your favourite ingredients you’ll most likely have some of them in your kitchen. Water, oil for frying, and other essential spices in anyone’s cupboard do not count (salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, basil, rosemary, chili, curry, bay leaves, thyme, cinnamon , vanilla extract, sugar)!
I truly believe simplicity is key and there is no need to have a long list of ingredients to make a really delicious dish. From tasty appetizers to nutritious main dishes and delicious desserts, I am sure you can all create your own mouthwatering recipe with only a few ingredients.
Egg Penguins
Considering how popular my Egg Snowman post is I thought I’d share with you another cute appetizer made of eggs. Aren’t these egg penguins just adorable? They are just as easy to make and I assure you they will be a hit at your upcoming holiday party! Time: 45 min, Prep: 45 min. Servings: 5 Ingredients: 5 hard-boiled […]
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Santa Hats
You better watch out, You better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. Are you ready for Santa’s visit? Instead of waiting for him with milk and cookies this year, you can place some delicious strawberry and cream cheese Santa hats by the chimney. OK, nothing new […]
Grilled/Roasted Peppers Salad
I really enjoy the taste of grilled peppers and this salad is certainly a family favourite. It’s also a very healthy choice, low in calories and a great source of fiber and vitamins A and C. You can serve it as a light meal or a side dish. Time: 35 min, Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.Servings: 4 servings […]
Chicken Breast with Plums
This is the main dish recipe I was talking about in my previous post. I spotted the recipe in a Romanian magazine called ‘Bucataria pentru toti’ (the September issue) so I thought I should give it a try. It was very good but very different from what I usually cook. The plums give the chicken […]
Green Beans with Garlic & Mayo
Climbing beans are a great crop for the backyard gardener especially when you don’t have much space. I planted some this year close to the fence and they grew so nicely and fast. It felt great picking them right from our backyard, making this easy and delicious salad (a family favourite during summer time) and […]
Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberry smoothies are my favourite! They are tasty, refreshing, healthy and a breeze to make. It’s the fourth (and last) recipe I made with the fresh strawberries we picked from Downey’s Farm . See the other recipes I posted for Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberry Jam and Vanilla Mousse Cake with Strawberry Jelly. If you don’t […]
Strawberry Ice Cream
Who doesn’t love strawberry ice cream on a hot summer day? And if it’s homemade even better :)! This is a delicious cool treat that’s very easy to make with or without an ice-cream maker (in my case without). It’s the 3rd recipe I made with fresh strawberries after our trip to Downey’s Farm . […]
Garlic Chicken Livers Served with Polenta
These pan-fried chicken livers with a touch of garlic and served on top of polenta will get your taste buds watering like no other. It’s a traditional Romanian recipe found in just about every restaurant – just ask for ‘Ficatei cu Mamaliguta’ if you ever visit Romania. There is a secret to making the perfect […]