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…
Eggplant salad is the dish that I grew up with. My mom always had eggplants at hand, either fresh (in the season) or freezed for the winter. And a delicious eggplant salad or “salata de vinete” was ready in no time, with lots of flavours and incredibly rich. I’ve wrote more about the traditional recipe in a previous post, so you can check it out here. But the inspiration for…
Roasted Pumpkin with Marinated Grapes & Feta – to cherish the warm autumn days. Pumpkin is definitely representing autumn, especially October. And I don’t really know a better way to celebrate the abundance of pumpkins you can see everywhere, than to roast them. A crispy and flavourful pumpkin roast to impress your guests and nourish your taste buds. This pumpkin type I’m using for this recipe is called Hokkaido, or…
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…
Creamy Polenta & Perfect Roasted Veggies will definitely come as a celebration for this autumn start. Just as they should be, hearty, earthy and incredibly delicious. The glorious autumn is definitely here, you can feel it in the chilly morning air and by the plentitude of pumpkins that you can find in every supermarket or farmers’ market. Speaking of, I have really big list of pumpkin based dishes that are…
I’d dare to say about this raw zucchini salad that’s the ultimate summer side dish or even meal if you wish. Refreshing, crunchy, full of good nutrients and incredibly easy to make. Did I say it’s also very versatile and you can “pimp it out” with pretty much any cheese or veggies you have at hand? Hm.. add some marinated fennel and say THANKS afterwards. I tried mine in many combinations,…
Have you ever though of making homemade corn tortillas? It’s actually easier than you’d think! Living in Europe means that you don’t have much contact with the real Mexican food, not to mention the real corn tortillas. Inspiration came a few months ago when we visited our Mexican friend and her Italian husband and we cooked homemade corn tortillas. It was my first experience with real Mexican food and I…
Summer Tomato Tart With Herbs & Zucchini is the perfect dish for those lazy summer days, or for when you come back home after a short vacation and there’s not much in the fridge, expect some random ingredients, which luckily made up a delicious tart. As you already know me, I always go for the most versatile dish. I like food that gives you the option to play around with…
These no bake energy balls are definitely a delicious go to dessert if you’re craving something sweet and there’s not much time to bake something, or you just want a boost of good energy on a hot summer day. Also, if the heatwave is affecting your cooking rituals (like it happened to me) a “no bake” snack, or dessert is the key to keep your kitchen and house livable. These…
This grilled peach tabbouleh was a saviour these days, as I’ve already been living in the #toohottocook mode for 2 weeks now. I know, heat waves are not easy to put up with, but let’s still enjoy whatever is left of this summer, as fall will be here before we know it. Take your time and make the most out of some laid back days, warm evenings with a delicious…