Since I had my waffle maker right there, it was only a matter of time before I got around to my favorite fall combination: apples and cinnamon. 😋 This recipe actually came about while I was testing all sorts of waffle variations and trying to figure out what else I could add […]
If you’ve already tried my classic shakshuka recipe, then you know it’s one of my favorite weekend breakfast recipes. It’s quick to make, comes together in just one pan, and is easy to customize with different ingredients. This time, I wanted a heartier and creamier version, so I added potatoes, […]
A few years ago, we adopted intermittent fasting as a lifestyle, and this high-protein chia and oat pudding has become our go-to first meal of the day, Monday through Friday. We didn’t settle on this version on our first try; it was a long process of testing, adding, and tweaking […]
Every summer, my mom used to cook what we simply called “summer tomato and pepper stew”, a rustic, easy recipe made with fresh vegetables straight from the garden: juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. Many years later, I would discover that this childhood dish bears a striking resemblance to shakshuka, […]
I was wondering how to translate this dish, but I don’t think there is a Romanian word that really fits, so I’ll just keep the English name: popovers. The first time I had popovers was in England, where they were introduced to me as Yorkshire pudding. I have to admit, I […]
I’ve always been fascinated by dough. When I was little, I remember sitting next to my mom while she kneaded dough for pies or doughnuts. She would tear off a little piece and let me knead it too. ❤️ Over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of dough recipes: cozonac, […]
I’m a big pancake lover. Sweet, savory, plain, or filled, I can never say no to pancakes. But out of all of them, the Dutch Baby Pancake quickly became one of my absolute favorites. I first made it out of curiosity, and before I knew it, I had baked it twice in […]
Bavarian-style pretzels remind me of the time when I used to travel to Germany very often for work. I would find them everywhere and, whenever I had the chance, I enjoyed them for breakfast, lunch or dinner, in all sorts of shapes and combinations. I really loved their texture: slightly […]