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Slow Roasted Quinces with Greek Yogurt & Pistachio

Slow Roasted Quinces with Greek Yoghourt & Pistachio

It’s definitely quince season, flavourful and perfectly roasted ones. This slow roasted quinces recipe is here to honour these beautiful fruits, so underrated most of the times. Are you ready for it? 🙂 I got lucky this season, for my mom sent me, all the way from Romania, a nice bag of freshly picked quinces. Unfortunately here in Germany quinces are almost non existent, or you can only find them…

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Dutch Baby Pancake with Caramelized Pears

Dutch Baby Pancake with Caramelized Pears

Dutch Baby pancake easily became a go to dessert for us on those lazy Sunday mornings. So easy to make and so versatile that you can basically serve it with anything. It perfectly goes with fruits, honey, or your favourite combo of eggs and ham, or sausages, or sautĂ©ed veggies, or, or, or 🙂 But I’m honest with you, I’ve only recently discovered the recipe while having breakfast at our…

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cook at home/ desserts/ Vegetarian

Traditional Romanian Rice Pudding

Traditional Romanian Rice Pudding

I have so many sweet memories with this traditional Romanian rice pudding or “orez cu lapte” how we call it, which basically means rice with milk. This was one of my go to breakfasts before going to school or a Sunday treat after lunch or dinner. And nothing beats that smell of cinnamon sprinkled on top of the pudding on a chilly autumn morning, am I right? Actually reading a bit…

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cook at home/ desserts/ summer

Mini Summer Galettes with Apricots and Raspberries

Mini Summer Galettes with Apricots and Raspberries

I know I’ve promised some apricots summer galettes, but those raspberries at the market couldn’t be left alone. Being in a constant mindset about food, what to cook or looking around for inspiration, made me appreciate even more seasonal cooking, and there’s no better time of the year for this than summer. And it’s that perfect moment when all the fruits and vegetables are perfectly ripe and all dishes are more…

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cook at home/ desserts/ summer

Sour Cherry & Lavender Hand Pies

Sour Cherry & Lavender Hand Pies

These sour cherry and lavender hand pies are the living proof that summer is here to stay for a while and brought with her lots of goodies. This season is definitely a feast of the flavors and fresh ingredients and I’m telling you that there’s no day without cooking in my kitchen, no day without enjoying the gifts of summer, as it sent us food to create special memories with…

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cook at home/ desserts/ spring

Rustic Blueberry Tart With Mint Greek Yogurt

Rustic Blueberry Tart With Mint Greek Yogurt

I like desserts, and I’m proud to admit this. But there’s a type of desserts I like even more: fresh, light, elegant and easy to make ones. And I can proudly say that my rustic blueberry tart checks all the above mentioned. Because I’m a strong believer in light eating, but still enjoying delicious food, I think this gives enough room for some desserts to nicely wrap up a family…

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autumn/ cook at home/ desserts

Roasted Squash With Maple Syrup, Cinnamon & Nutmeg

Roasted Squash With Maple Syrup, Cinnamon & Nutmeg

Can you ever think about something more autumnal than some roasted squash with cinnamon and nutmeg? Exactly, I am talking about that warm and cozy flavor that spreads all over your house in a Sunday afternoon.   Along with all the nice colored leaves, crispy morning air and lots of tasty grapes, autumn brings with it abundance of squash, just ready to be enjoyed as a snack or as a…

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cook at home/ desserts/ spring

Coconut Flour Pancakes & Wild Berries

coconut flour pancakes & wild berries

When it comes to pancakes you can play around with the recipe as much as you want and you can still get good to very good results. Either you change the flour to a gluten free one, or you add pumpkin puree, or some chia seeds, or whatever you are in the mood for, your pancakes will be extremely delicious. Don’t forget to serve them with your favorite topping. I…

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