As the leaves begin changing and the apples start ripping, I’m looking for a drink that embraces all the fall’s flavors. And this is Fall Sangria, the perfect drink for fall get-togethers or only for your cozy evening on the couch. Packed with seasonal fruits like apples, pears, oranges and […]
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Finnish Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto)
When it’s getting cold outside, this Finnish Salmon Soup is one of my favorite dishes for dinner. It’s a healthy and nutritious comfort food made with salmon, vegetables, and lots of dill, exactly what I need on a foggy and windy evening in San Francisco. This Salmon Soup (Lohikeitto) originates […]
Read MoreSwedish Midsummer Cake with Strawberries and Cream (Midsommartårta)
This Swedish Midsummer Cake is a show-stopping celebration cake filled with fresh strawberries, cream, and luscious vanilla custard, everything stacked between an airy vanilla sponge. It’s a traditional Midsummer staple, baked everywhere in Sweden to celebrate the year’s longest day. READ MORE: Swedish Princess Cake Recipe The cake’s vibrant colors […]
Read MoreRomanian Sweet Cheese Pie (placinta cu branza)
Romanian Sweet Cheese Pie was the first type of pie I was introduced to when I was little. Both my grandmother and my mother used to bake this sweet cheese pie, and I loved it every single time, especially when it was a weekend treat. Growing up, I started also […]
Read MoreVanilla Eclairs Recipe – how to make the classic french eclairs
Eating eclairs filled with luscious vanilla cream and chocolate glaze was one of my greatest childhood pleasures. Then, of course, there were chocolate, coffee, or hazelnut-filled eclairs besides vanilla. But the classic eclair with vanilla custard remains my true love. Eclairs were a type of cake we would find everywhere […]
Read MorePlum Dumplings Recipe (Galuste cu prune)
My grandmother used to make plum dumplings in the late summer and fall when she would find juicy and sweet plums everywhere on the outside markets in Bucharest. This recipe has Hungarian, German, and Romanian origins, and it’s filling enough to be served as a separate dish or as a […]
Read MoreCinnamon Stars Biscuits: A royal recipe from Buckingham Palace
This year was the third time when I decided to bake the Cinnamon Stars Biscuits for Christmas, so you can imagine this has become one of our favorite recipes! First published by the royal pastry chefs in 2019, the Cinnamon Stars Recipe is not very complicated to make and brings […]
Read MoreEasy Spinach Frittata Recipe
Spinach Frittata is my go-to recipe when I want something fulfilling to eat, healthy, and ready in a couple of minutes. It’s a good recipe for breakfast and also for brunch. And lately, it’s been a favorite food for my almost two years toddler too! This recipe is so easy […]
Read MoreRoasted Eggplant Salad Recipe (Salata de vinete)
The Roasted Eggplant Salad is one of the best appetizers in Balkan cuisine and a beloved Romanian recipe, prepared in every household, especially as a summer and fall dish. I remember walking the streets of Bucharest on a late summer morning, and the smell of roasted eggplants and peppers would […]
Read MoreDate Shake – the unofficial drink of Palm Springs
I discovered the Date Shake on one of my trips to Palm Springs, and since then, I’ve been captivated by its exotic, earthy, and caramelly flavor. So this year, after returning from Palm Springs, I decided it was time to give it a try and recreate the Date Shake recipe […]
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