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 …
A soft, spongy and sweet cake that is simply mouthwatering and more healthy and nutritious than your store-bought cake! Made with polenta (this polenta would do), red lentils and apricot jam, you’ve found yourself a delicious recipe that probably could become one of your favorite …
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 …
These Irish potato pancakes are cooked in a hot skillet and turn deliciously soft from the inside. It’s an easy and authentic Irish farls recipe that’s made with only a couple of ingredients like mashed potatoes. So if you have any mashed potatoes from the …
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 …
An authentic Russian recipe for delicious homemade pelmeni. Russian dumplings are filled with juicy beef, onions, garlic and fresh herbs. They are boiled in water, tossed in butter and served with sour cream or vinegar. I guess it’s the combination of the homemade dough and …
Nasi goreng with corned beef and sambal is easy to prepare, and yet so rich in flavor! Nasi goreng cooks in one wok and is ready within minutes, which is great for busy days. It is packed with sweet and savory flavors, like kecap manis, …
Today I share with you this iconic Russian beet soup recipe. My husband, who is Russian, absolutely loves my beet soup recipe and says it’s one of the best borscht he ever had (now isn’t that sweet)! The soup is flavorsome, healthy and nutritious; packed …
Golden brown fried bits of extra crispy cauliflower coated in a luscious and homemade sweet soy sauce. Yes, okayyy, I know these fried cauliflower bites aren’t really healthy for you, but it still remains cauliflower right? So that should make them half healthy… At least, …
Tender and juicy beef in Chinese savory/sweet sauce with spring onions. This beef recipe is definitely better than any Chinese takeout beef I know. And the beauty is that you can easily cook this beef recipe in the comfort of your own home! The homemade …
A healthy combination of flavors that is perfect to serve with dishes like my braised red cabbage. Celery root, besides funny looking, is a beautiful vegetable with a nutty, celery-like taste. When cooked it takes on a little sweetness which goes nicely together with mashed …
A healthy and creamy soup made of spinach and potatoes, served with some crispy bacon and spring onions on top. Just a luxurious and warming bowl of goodness. This spinach soup with bacon is deliciously creamy but yet healthy thanks to the high nutritional value …
If you were never a big Brussels sprouts fan, you will be from now on. I know that many either love Brussels sprouts or hate them, but believe me, nobody will walk away from this dish, which is a hit even with kids! This recipe …
This extremely easy-to-make Marie biscuit tower cake is the perfect balance between milk chocolate, coffee and biscuits. It’s a no-bake dessert and tastes amazing! It tastes almost like tiramisu but has way less calories in it. You could consider it a “guilt-free” dessert. The biscuits …
Braised red cabbage with red wine is an excellent autumn / winter side dish with it’s sweet and sour taste. It’s bright purple, has a glorious texture and the flavor of the red cabbage mingles perfectly with warming spices and red wine. It’s a great …
With little effort you can make this beautiful sausage / hot dog Christmas wreath! It’s easy to make, tastes amazing and will look beautiful on any party table. Also, everyone always loves mini sausages/hot dog rolls, and this tear-and-share version will make the best party …
Warm puff pastry with cinnamon sugar and butter. Perfect to serve during the Christmas holidays! This cinnamon pinwheel recipe is easy, tasty and so simple. Although they make a perfect Christmas snack, I like to eat these cinnamon cookies the whole year round. I really …
These pancakes are made of healthy oats and vitamin-filled spinach. They are tasty, quick and easily made in the blender. You can serve them with any topping of your liking. I love to add something sweet on top of the pancake (yeah, i have such …