Hasselback Potatoes with Fried Eggs & Cheese
Super crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, Hasselback potatoes are the easiest to cook and tastiest of this simple and affordable vegetable. They bake quickly in...
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Quick & Creamy Gnocchi w/ Tomato Sauce & Burrata
This is pure Italian comfort food with holiday flavor: gnocchi with creamy tomato sauce, basil and garlic, a handful of parmesan cheese, and a creamy and refreshing burrata to balance...
Easy Zucchini Quiche
I love quiche and savory tarts of any kind, especially when they include cheese and colorful veggies. But this zucchini and goat cheese mix, flavored with green onions and garlic,...
Crispy, Cheesy Potato Fritters
This crispy potato and cheese fritters recipe is inspired by a traditional Romanian recipe called tocinei, which are a part of every Romanian’s childhood. They are a round and crispy...
Oven-baked Breaded Olives
What’s your favorite snack? I just discovered my favorite one: baked breaded olives. They’re so good they’re addictive, really. Soft and juicy on the inside, these oven-baked breaded olives have...
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...
Fluffy Vegan Plum Pie
Can you believe that this fluffy, delicious-looking plum pie contains neither eggs nor dairy? That’s why I love using mineral water; it works magic with the most ordinary of batters....
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...
No-bake Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
Weekends always call for a tasty treat, whether it’s a simple dessert or something more elaborate and decadent. If you opt for the rich and tasty, a cheesecake is always...
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...
Creamy Mashed Peas with Mint
This creamy mashed peas recipe with mint is a delicious, healthy, and versatile side dish that’s quick to prepare. Related: Mint & Pea Soup with BaconRelated: Split Pea and Ham SoupRelated:...
Venezuelan Cachapas
Cachapas are a classic Venezuelan dish made from tender corn, offering both simplicity in preparation and deliciousness. Although they have a hint of sweetness, cachapas are typically enjoyed as a...
Plum & Grape HencleÈ™ (Transylvanian Cake)
HencleÈ™ 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...
Tostones: Fried Green Plantains
In Venezuela and much of Latin America, when we talk about tostones, we’re referring to fried green plantains. The process of making tostones is quite unique. First, the plantains are...
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...
Easy Red Lentil Pancakes (Flatbread)
I would never have guessed that you can make pancakes using just one ingredient, but here it is. A handful of lentils is all you need to make 6-7 perfect...
Traditional Greek Salad with Feta Cheese
This wonderfully simple and delicious Greek salad is beloved across Southern Europe. I believe there’s nothing better for the summer season than a refreshing blend of colorful vegetables, diced feta,...
Easy Potato Crust Pizza with Mozzarella
If you are looking for a flour and gluten-free alternative to the classic pizza crust, here is a delicious idea: potato crust pizza. It’s made with mashed potatoes and cheese,...
Italian Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Veggies, and Mozzarella
You can’t imagine how good these Italian stuffed peppers taste when filled with a delicious combination of rice, mozzarella, and colorful vegetables. They are quick to bake in the oven...
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek salad is possibly the most loved summer salad on the Mediterranean. This version is an even tastier version: Greek Pasta Salad. This Greek pasta salad is easy to make...