Cinnamon Apple Bread (Loaf Cake)
Apples are undoubtedly the stars of the fall season, but more importantly the star of my kitchen. Fruits come and go from my fruit bowl, depending on the season. But...
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As an award winning food blogger, I started my culinary journey in 2010, driven by a fervent commitment to crafting flavorful, tasty meals that defy the stereotype of bland health cuisine. I love to cook anything from appetizers to main courses and desserts from a wide range of cuisines as well as traditional Romanian dishes.
Plum Galette
Plums have to be the best autumn fruit. Their intense color, sweet taste, and overall flavor make them the most versatile autumn fruit. I’ve used them in many desserts, from...
Cheddar Chive Scones
With a long, always-open list of recipe ideas that I’m excited to try, I’ll never get to tick them all off because I’m always adding more and more to the...
Tomato Carrot Soup w/ Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich
This is divine, especially if using your flavorful organic veggies: perfectly ripe and strongly flavored. Roasting the tomatoes enhances their incredible flavor and helps the flavors of all the other...
Plum & Grape Hencleș (Transylvanian Cake)
Hencleș is a traditional Transylvanian dessert with Saxon origins. The Transylvanian Saxons were a large ethnic German group that settled in Transylvania, a region of Romania, during the Middle Ages....
Avocado Hummus with Spinach
The green spinach and well-ripened avocado give this delicious hummus an intense green color. And since this hummus includes mashed avocado, why not call it guacahummus?🥑 For any hummus and...
Pear & Gorgonzola Tartlets
There is no other fruit, or vegetable even, that better complements the spice and bitter taste of gorgonzola like pears and grapes! It’s likely they only exist to be enjoyed...
One Pan Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs w/ Potatoes
This easy roasted garlic chicken thighs and potatoes recipe is all cooked conveniently in a single ceramic baking pan. The chicken thighs are flavored with a fantastic red pesto, olive...
Pumpkin Walnut Bread
Eating seasonal food is sustainable, supports local producers, and shows care for our planet’s fruits and vegetables. Plus, seasonal food tastes better and is richer in nutrients. Lastly, incorporating seasonal...
Salmon and Broccoli Quiche
Two healthy ingredients—smoked salmon and broccoli—make this quiche recipe a must for health-conscious quiche lovers. Add some high-quality mozzarella to the mix, and you’re in for a great treat. Enjoy!...
Quatre Quarts: French Pound Cake
Quatre quarts, the French pound cake, gets its name from the four essential ingredients that are used in equal quantities: eggs, sugar, butter and flour. This makes it very simple...
Easy Feta Beetroot Dip
Colorful, healthy, seasonal – it is a joy to behold! This beet and feta cheese dip is a delicious pink madness spread on a slice of sourdough toast. The result:...
Harira: Moroccan Chickpea & Tomato Soup
Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup that is enjoyed all year round and it’s especially popular to break the fast during the sacred month of Ramadan. Harira is a delicious...
Creamy Zucchini Orecchiette
This creamy zucchini orecchiette recipe is a reliable choice for a delicious, light, and quick lunch. Orecchiette are a type of pasta originating from Southern Italy, particularly from the region...
Salt-Crusted Sea Bream (Dorade) with Yogurt Sauce
Sea bream, also known as dorade or gilthead bream, is a staple food in Mediterranean countries from Greece to Spain. It’s a white fish with a delicate flavor (not too...
French Bread Pizza (Baguette Pizza)
If you’re in the mood for pizza but don’t have the time to knead and bake a proper pizza dough, this French bread pizza recipe is a real lifesaver. It’s...
Baba Ganoush
A delightful Eastern Mediterranean dip, and one of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes, baba ghanoush holds its own without needing to be part of the meze – a selection of...
Blood Orange & Lemon Mousse Cake
So, if it’s blood orange season, this red orange and lemon mousse cake is a must. It’s sweet and sour, with a crunchy base and a fine lemon mousse, while...
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
Divine, delicious, finger-lickin’ and plate-lickin’ good! This roasted tomato soup is so simple to make! Basically, the oven and blender do all the work, you just do the tasting! Don’t...
Raspberry Brownies with Raspberry Foam
This is probably one of my favorite brownie recipes, and it’s a must-try if you love brownies and have fresh raspberries on hand. The brownies are dense and slightly moist,...
Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe for Bundt cake, dotted with purple blueberries and infused with the sublime flavor of lemon, topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting, has been loudly praised by neighbors,...
Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
If you love sweet and sour desserts, with a sublime lemon flavor and delicious pieces of raspberry, you’re in the right place! If you don’t, you’re still in the right...
Homemade Ginger Syrup
Ginger has so many positive qualities! It is one of the most famous spices of the Orient and it’s a key ingredient in many Asian dishes and desserts. Ginger has...
No-bake Cranberry Energy Bites w/ Peanut Butter
This is a guilt-free and easy-to-make sweet treat loaded with vitamins and healthy fats. It’s the perfect snack to boost your energy while on the road, hiking, or any other...