After a weekend full of baklava 😁, I needed something a little lighter to ease the guilt. And that’s how these oat and carrot pancakes came about. They’re super easy to make, require just a few ingredients and, as a bonus, the carrot adds a subtle sweetness and a lovely texture. They’re […]
Breakfast & Brunch
Roasted Eggplant & Pepper Salad (No Mayo) – Easy Romanian-Style Recipe
If you love classic eggplant salad, you need to try this version with roasted peppers. I discovered the combination almost by accident and honestly didn’t expect to love it this much. I first made this salad a few years ago after a tip from my mom: “Add some roasted peppers […]
Carrot and Walnut Pancakes Recipe
I don’t know where the time has gone or how I managed not to post anything on the blog for the past few months. But I do have an excuse. 😄 We moved to Cluj, traveled a lot, met so many wonderful people, and, as a result, the time I’ve […]
Homemade Granola Recipe with Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit
I really love the idea of homemade granola. Once you’ve tried making your own, it’s hard to go back to the bags of cereal sitting on the supermarket shelves. 😀 Personally, I don’t really get along with store-bought cereal or muesli. I never seem to find a combination I actually […]
Scrambled Egg Breakfast Sandwich Recipe with Cheese and Veggies
Sometimes, the simplest combinations are the best. A scrambled egg sandwich might sound like a basic breakfast, but add some cheese and fresh vegetables, and you’ve got something much more delicious. For this sandwich, I combined creamy scrambled eggs with fresh tomatoes, red bell pepper, lettuce, and a few thin […]
Flourless Banana Pancakes Recipe (Easy & Naturally Sweet)
These were the first flourless banana pancakes I ever made, and I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about how they’d turn out. I mean, seriously, how good can pancakes made with just bananas and eggs actually be? 😁 But since *le husband devoured them almost immediately, I’d say the experiment was […]
Spinach Ricotta Spread Recipe – Easy Spread, Sauce or Dip
I love recipes that use just a few ingredients and can be served in several different ways. This spinach ricotta spread is exactly that kind of recipe: simple, creamy and incredibly easy to make. I originally made it as a spread, but I soon realized it was much more versatile […]