A refreshing and light cilantro yogurt sauce with fresh garlic and lemon juice. This magical sauce is so versatile and works great on salads, tacos, grilled meats, veggies and so on! It’s also super easy to make – within 5 minutes you’ve prepared yourself a …
This smoothie is thick, creamy and full of vitamins, fiber and minerals. It’s like a vitamin bomb – packed with nutrients that are good for your body. Especially after Christmas and other holidays I prefer to turn to healthy food like vegetable/fruit smoothies, roasted cabbage …
Slightly sweet and cheesy Russian pancakes made from quark. These pancakes are called “syrniki” [seer-nee-kee] in Russian and are perfect to serve for breakfast together with sour cream and/or jam. They are also great as a snack or dessert…yum! These sweet quark pancakes are super …
The ingredients are very simple, but the flavors are absolutely spectacular!If you love eggplant, you will love this recipe. If you never liked eggplant recipes much, I believe this one will definitely change your mind. I have learned this delicious Russian recipe from my mother-in-law, …
Crispy fried potatoes with fresh cilantro and some garlic goodness. The potatoes are flavorsome and have a little kick thanks to the chili flakes, hence the name “Batata Harra” that is literally translated as “spicy potatoes”. This potato dish is popular throughout the Middle East …
Baghrir are tender, spongy and warm Moroccan pancakes made from semolina. It’s a tasty classic Moroccan dish that contains no eggs or dairy, which makes these semolina pancakes a great option for people with egg and/or dairy intolerance. Baghrir pancakes are easy to make and …
A juicy and tender homemade sausage mixture wrapped in flaky puff pastry. They taste absolutely amazing, and nobody would ever guess that these delicious sausage rolls are made with such simple ingredients! Seriously guys, homemade sausage rolls don’t come more delicious than these! In the …
An easy side dish that’s so delicious! Fresh red cabbage cut into slices, brushed with olive oil and roasted until crispy, slightly caramelized and tender. To finish them off, the wedges are generously brushed with a flavorsome mix of freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, balsamic …
Easy red lentil burgers that are deliciously seasoned and divine! You can pair them with salad or put them between burger buns…there are many ways to enjoy these tasty and vegetarian lentil cakes. I seriously LOVE lentils! Lentils are one of those ingredients that I …
Pan fried, crispy and savory rice patties that are packed with fresh cilantro, garlic, red onion and grated cheese. Vegetarian rice patties are easy and quick to make, and are so flavorsome! This is definitely one of the most delicious ways to use leftover rice… …
Deep-fried, crispy and caramelized Indonesian tempeh with a coating of spicy sweet soy (kecap manis) sauce. Fried tempeh in sweet soy sauce, also known as “ sambal goreng tempeh kering “, is full with flavor and has a little kick. The fried and caramelized tempeh …
Just look at that vibrant purple/pink color…don’t they just look beautiful?! The eggs have been pickled for (at least) 2 days in a delicious, spiced, tangy and slightly sweet mixture of beets, garlic, onion, vinegar, sugar, cloves and bay leaves. These eggs, bursting with flavor, …
A classic peanut butter cookie recipe with a delicious twist to it. These cookies represent a perfect balance of salty and sweet, and just melt in your mouth! It’s a quick and easy peanut butter cookie recipe with shredded coconut that grown ups AND kids …
Cabbage leaves stuffed with a delicious combination of ground beef, pork, rice and vegetables. Russian cabbage rolls (a.k.a golubtsi) are cooked together in a creamy tomato sauce, using only a deep skillet or high quality pan like this one. Although it usually takes a long …
An easy, delicious and refreshing salad from Bulgaria that’s generously sprinkled with grated cheese. The salad is made with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and bursts with flavor! Also, it can be prepared within 10 minutes, which makes it – together with Olivier salad and Russian crab …
Crunchy caramelized almonds with a subtle hint of cinnamon. Almonds are ready within 10 minutes and have this glossy coating, that’s simply gorgeous! It’s an irresistible nibble that can be enjoyed as a snack or as a salad topper. I like homemade caramelized almonds more …
Sayur Oblok Oblok is a delicious, flavorsome and authentic Indonesian vegetable and tempeh curry. The smell is amazing and brings me back to my granny’s kitchen and many Indonesian fairs we visited together with my mother. Although I use carrots, green beans, tempeh and white …
An easy and quick dough recipe that’s perfect to use for making Russian vareniki or pelmeni. The dough is soft, easy to knead and so versatile! Not many ingredients go into this recipe, and unlike some other dumpling dough recipes, this one has never failed …
Flaky, tender and easy oven-baked rainbow trout. Seasoned with delicious ingredients like lemon and ginger, and baked in white wine. The fish looks amazing served in the whole, and will absolutely WOW everyone you serve it too! I bought trout that was already gutted, because …
Tender, juicy and flavorsome chicken tofu meatballs covered in tasty teriyaki sauce. These Japanese meatballs will definitely become one of your family favorites, even your kids will love them! The secret to these deliciously soft meatballs is tofu. Tofu is made of condensed soy milk …
A delicious Indian dish made with lentils, spices and herbs. Besides being nutritious, it’s a comfort food that’s easy to make! This dish is called ” Dal tadka” and is a basic, yet popular dal recipe that is served in many Indian restaurants. The Indian …
This salad is creamy, refreshing and bursting with flavor. It’s a perfect salad to have as a starter, side dish or even as a filling for sandwiches. Just like borscht, pelmeni or crab stick salad, Olivier salad is a popular Russian dish. The classic Olivier …