16 (8) servings; 20 min preparation; 30 min cooking time. I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of chocolate. I don’t use it often in my recipes and don’t eat it. But when your friends ask for something indulgent and special, you can’t just refuse the request. That’s why I made very special…
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Cheesy heart meatballs
6-8 portions; 30 min preparation; 15 min cooking time. I’m celebrating a milestone today! It’s my 100th post on my blog. My blog has also a little birthday, since it’s three months old already. It’s amazing how fast time goes by and how many people cross your way in such a short amount of time….
Homemade mozzarella sticks with chili sauce
1-2 servings (8 sticks); 5 min preparation; 10 min cooking time. It will be difficult to find an easier and faster to make side-dish than this one. In just under 15 min, you will have crispy delicious homemade mozzarella sticks and an easy spicy dipping sauce to go with them. And that all made by…
Cuban style turkey picadillo
4 portions; 10 min preparation; 30-45 min cooking. Today we are going back to the Caribbean, where the flavors are so unique and bold. I haven’t made any Cuban dish so far, so it was time to try this beautiful cuisine. This dish might not be to everyone’s taste, but if you dare trying unusual…
Coconut-mint polenta with wild mushrooms ragout
2 servings; 10 min preparation; 25-30 min cooking time. If you follow this recipe, you will have a delicious dinner in less than 30 min. If might look simple, but there are many flavors that complement each other and create a rich and complex dish. The mint gives freshness to the creamy polenta. The coconut…
Upside-down apple pie
8-10 servings; 20 min preparation; 45 min cooking time. Today I wanted something sweet and comforting, so I decided to make an apple pie. It’s still chilly outside, so I can’t imagine a better treat in this weather than an apple pie with caramel and cinnamon.
Delightful healthy Easter salad
4 servings; 15 min preparation; no cooking time. Holidays are always a good time to share with your families, but sometimes we enjoy way too much all the delicious meals and treats. I wanted to bring some balance today with a delicious colorful and full of flavor salad.
Colorful deviled eggs two ways
8 servings; 15 min preparation time; 10 min cooking time. Happy Easter, everyone! Today I made an Easter special – deviled eggs. We can’t have an Easter brunch without serving eggs, so I thought of putting my own spin on the traditional recipe. This recipe is not only suitable for Easter, but it could be…
Filo baskets with goat cheese, pear and balsamic reduction
8 servings; 15 min preparation; 20 min cooking time. It’s almost Easter, so I got inspired and created a small bite to accompany any celebration or brunch. If you expect friends over for lunch, you can welcome them with a small bite and a drink. These baskets are also very suitable for any party, because…
Creamy cauliflower soup
6 portions; 10 min preparation; 40 min cooking time. I was planning to make a delicious cream soup and when I saw in the supermarket those gorgeous fresh cauliflower, I couldn’t resist. So today we are celebrating the taste if this beautiful vegetable and what a better way to do so then preparing a creamy…
Parmesan coated Scotch egg
4 servings; 15 min preparation; 15 min cooking time. Scotch egg is typical English dish that includes hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage. The origin of the dish is unclear, but it’s very probable that it’s a version of the Indian Nargisi kofta. I decided not to coat it in sausage meat, but to use ground…
Orange and pistachio exotic cake
10-12 servings; 10 min preparation; 40 min cooking time If you like complex flavors, this might be the perfect cake for you. It might seem like it’s a combination of many flavors that don’t make sense, I can assure you that everything will make perfect sense at the end. You will be able to proof…
