administratorA light and refreshing tart, quite quick to make. Interestingly, apricots—even the sweetest ones—tend to taste slightly tart after baking. That’s why baked goods with these fruits usually require a good amount of sugar. Ingredients: …
Hoisin Chicken – Quick, Healthy, and Flavorful Chinese Dish
A delicious Chinese-inspired dish that’s fast to prepare, healthy, and full of flavor. Ingredients 500 g chicken breast, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, pressed About 350 g broccoli florets About 15 shiitake mushrooms, sliced (soak …
Vegetable Pancakes – Crispy, Healthy, and Full of Flavor
I’m one of those lucky moms whose child genuinely loves vegetables. But we all know many kids aren’t so fond of them. These vegetable pancakes are a perfect way to sneak in extra vitamins while …
Churros
It’s been quiet on my blog for a while… holidays, a computer breakdown, and so on. But I’m back with a delicious dessert recipe from Mexico! Churros are fried pastries made from choux-like dough. In …
Lemon Cheesecake with Meringue
This cheesecake has a texture similar to a no-bake cheesecake, but it’s baked on a base with meringue. It’s a very light dessert, though slightly indulgent in calories. Ingredients: Cake Base: 100 g butter 100 …
Creamy Rice with Dill
An amazing combination I hadn’t thought of before. I first tried this rice at a Greek restaurant as a side dish for fish. It was wonderfully creamy and delicate, yet aromatic thanks to the dill. …
Mini “Amerykanki” without Ammonia – Popular Polish Cookies
As a child, Amerykanki, these popular Polish cookies, were among my favorites… until I first noticed the sharp smell of ammonia. Even today, I sometimes buy them, and luckily, I can still find versions that …
Braised Turkey Thighs
Delicious, tender meat without requiring much effort or expense, yet the result is truly impressive. I rarely buy turkey thighs, usually opting for the breast. Turkey meat tends to be firmer than chicken, which is …
Apple Cake with Custard
A delicious apple cake with a custard twist. This is quite different from the classic baked desserts with a custard layer that we might be used to. In this recipe, the custard is mixed directly …
Cobb Salad
A very hearty salad that originates from the United States, where it’s often served as a complete meal for lunch or dinner. There are different stories about how this salad was created. One popular version …
French Eclairs with Coffee and Vanilla Crème Pâtissière
Today I’m sharing a real treat: exquisite French eclairs filled with crème pâtissière — a custard similar to our traditional pudding, but infinitely better. This cream is commonly used in French and francophone pastry-making. The …
Caramel Pear Cake (Poire–Caramel)
The dessert I’m sharing today comes from my wonderful cookbook Pâtisserie! by Christophe Felder. The base of this cake is a chocolate sponge layered with a delicious caramel mousse. Pears can easily be substituted with …
Peperonata Pasta
As a child, I wasn’t a fan of bell peppers. My grandmother often prepared strips of pepper sprinkled with salt as part of a travel snack. Since we lived far from much of our extended …
Upside-Down Pineapple Cake
Sometimes I buy something just because it’s on sale or rarely appears in the local store — a so-called “deal” 😉. And sometimes it backfires. That’s how I ended up with a pineapple… fresh, juicy, …
Pumpkin and Ricotta Lasagna
All Saints’ Day, Halloween, pumpkins and chestnuts… Autumn is a season that can feel gloomy when it’s rainy. This year, thankfully, we’re having a beautiful autumn — sunny days and golden leaves outside. Swiss shops …
Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce
Fermented black bean sauce (actually made from soybeans) is a staple in Chinese cuisine. It’s also used and produced in other Asian countries under different names. You can easily buy ready-made sauce at Asian grocery …
Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls
A delicious snack straight from China, packed full of crunchy vegetables and bursting with flavor. I found this recipe on Jamie Oliver’s website. These are some of the most aromatic spring rolls I’ve ever tasted. …
Pet de Nonne – French Carnival Pastries
Pet de Nonne, which literally translates to “nun’s fart” 😉, are light, airy French pastries made from choux pastry and then deep-fried to golden perfection. Similar in concept to Spanish or Mexican churros (also featured …
Thai-Style Mussels
I’ll be honest — I’m not the biggest fan of mussels, but I absolutely adore Thai cuisine. Prepared this way, they’re refreshingly light, and the spiciness of the chili is beautifully mellowed by creamy coconut …
Cinnamon Meringue Cake with Caramelized Apples and Mascarpone Cream
I really love meringue desserts, and this time I wanted to combine the cozy flavors of apple pie with the delicate lightness of meringue. The cake is simply wonderful: the cinnamon-flavored meringue pairs perfectly with …