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 […]
Cheesy Sour Cream Baked Potatoes
Enjoy a comforting and delicious dish of Cheesy Sour Cream Baked Potatoes that combines perfectly baked potatoes with creamy sour cream and melted Cheddar cheese. It’s a simple yet satisfying recipe that’s sure to please your taste buds. These baked potatoes were my specialty in grades 6 & 7 back in the ‘90s. Time: 70 min, Prep: 20 […]
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) […]
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 […]
Beet Salad
This is a recipe I know from my parents. It was one of our favourite salads in my family but to my disappointment, hubby doesn’t like beets too much. I love this salad for its delicious taste but I’m also impressed with the many health benefits associated with beets. Red beets are high in carbohydrates […]
Homemade Raffaello Almond Coconut Candies
If you like Ferrero Raffaello almond coconut candies you have to try this recipe. These homemade candies are easy to make and a nice sweet treat to surprise your family and friends. The flavour of coconut blended with delicious crunchy almonds make for a great tasting candy. Since I am using only five ingredients this […]
Crunchy Fish Fillets
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 […]
Eggplant Salad
Eggplant Salad or Salata de Vinete is a delightful and very popular appetizer in many parts of Romania. This recipe combines the rich, earthy flavours of grilled eggplants with the subtle tang of onion and the creaminess of mayonnaise. It pairs wonderfully with fresh bread slices or pita bread, crackers, or as a topping for […]