I grew up with Lica cake; my mom used to make it quite often during my childhood, and she still does. And it turns out delicious every single time 🤤. However, because the classic European wafer cake is quite heavy due to the large amount of sugar and butter, I […]
If we’re starting the new year with fresh energy, I’ve put a resolution on my list that should hopefully keep both my waistline and my taste buds happy: more protein on my plate. You already know that I can’t give up those little sweet moments throughout the day (yes, plural, […]
I don’t know about you, but I always get that inevitable post-meal sweet craving. It’s like my lunch or dinner isn’t truly complete without a little moment of indulgence 😋. While I always strive for a balanced, healthy lifestyle, let’s be real… I don’t always have the most macro-friendly or wholesome […]
Today marks one week since I bought my waffle maker from KitchenShop, and what better way to celebrate than with a new waffle recipe? 😂 This time, I made cottage cheese and Greek yogurt waffles with a higher protein content. 💪 I had this waffle maker on my wishlist for about a […]
I was walking through the kitchen the other day when I caught sight of two ripe bananas sitting on the counter, put there by *le husband to be thrown away because he doesn’t like overly ripe bananas. My first thought was to make banana bread, but I could already hear *le husband […]
I’d had a sweet potato brownie recipe on my list for a long time. It’s definitely a less conventional base for a dessert, and I had come across versions made with kidney beans, sweet potatoes, or even beetroot. Naturally, I was very curious to see whether I would actually like them. The […]
Healthy desserts have always been a bit of a challenge for me. Even though I make fit recipes from time to time (I have to admit, if I had to choose, I’d still pick the ones made with regular sugar 😳), I don’t always manage to make them look like […]
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 […]