Thanks to industrialized farming and globalization, we can have just about any fruit or vegetable under the sun, at any time of year. If you think about it, most likely,…

Quinoa & courgettess pilaf is a one bowl meal, ready in just 10-15 minutes, and one with no long preparations so it’s especially suitable in the hot summer days. A…

The last few weeks I’ve tried a number of different Parmesan cracker recipes – with various ingredients or ratios, or different spices, but not one of them was what I…

This creamy chestnut soup is just another great way to diversify your menu, using seasonal products – this time chestnuts. The first time I prepare a chestnuts soup, I found…

Fried zucchini is a very popular dish in Bulgaria and it can be a side dish as well as a starter. This dish is often prepared a few hours in…

I have to admit when I first saw a recipe for salmorejo I was a bit sceptical – a bunch of basic ingredients with no actual cooking involved, no herbs…

This simple creamy spring onion soup is our latest discovery – from the moment we tried it first (two weeks ago) we’ve already had it 3 times. It makes the…

I should say it right from the beginning – this soup is not an easy and quick one you can mix up for dinner in few minutes. It’s laborious and…

Due to its simplicity and deliciousness, it is probably the single most popular and common dish in Bulgarian cuisine. The Bob Chorba (or Bean soup), has been served for centuries…

I searched for a suitable recipe and that’s how I stumbled upon these mini pear pies – and they seemed to be just what I wanted. They can be easily…

To have something quick and easy to prepare, also as healthy as possible, we thought about sweet potatoes. Because even fried they are healthier than the ordinary potato. Today they…

Palneni chushki or stuffed peppers is a dish popular in many countries around the world under different names but ask any Bulgarian about it and they will say it’s one…

This is probably one of the most generous ways of enjoying asparagus. But as the asparagus season is not that long, a little of something naughty every now and then…

We first tried this salad after reading the recipe in Jennifer Locklin’s food blog – janedeereblog.blogspot.com. We just loved it! The second time we decided to simplify it a little…

We know that dishes similar to mish-mash exist in almost all Middle East & Mediterranean countries. Still, we include it in our Traditional Bulgarian collection, just because every Bulgarian knows…

I recently learned there are many meatballs soup varieties – Mexican, Italian and even Indonesian. However, the one I am describing below – supa topcheta – is very popular in…

Not a mayo admirer? You may well become a fan, once you’ve tried making this versatile condiment from scratch! Some people’s first question might be why bother making your own…

This article will not be about the technique that involves heating up olive oil with herbs or vegetables in it, in a frying pan.  We strongly believe that heating up…

Last month Epicurious published their annual Food Trend Predictions for 2011. And I don’t think Tanya Steel has to be Nostradamus, to predict this one right – the sweet potatoes…

The homemade vegetable stock has countless uses in the kitchen, and makes a superb base for sauces, soups and gravies, lifting everyday dishes into special occasion treats. Making your own…

Take your time, it's all yours! Eating fast leads to a whole bunch of complications. We all know that chewing food well helps digestion and eating less, and makes you…

Winter is the time of the year when most of us remember about healthy foods and in particular those that boost the immune system. It’s certainly the case with us…

We are huge fish and seafood lovers and we eat this very delicious food every time we have a chance. Most often we eat salmon, sea bass, and sea bream…

I bet you asked yourself at least once which is the best and safest type of cutting board. The short answer is: you have to decide for yourself – there…

If I need to describe Kavarma in just one sentence, it will be: a traditional comfort dish, that’s easy, healthy, flavorful, and delicious. Kavarma is one of the most popular…

Don’t be scared by the posh-sounding French name of this sauce – it’s one of the simplest sauces you can prepare at home. Even though Béchamel is made from 3…

To say the truth, we were hesitating whether this creation of ours is a spread or a side dish. We eventually decided to call it a spinach walnut spread but…

Pesto Genovese is one of our favorite sauces and one of the reasons we grow a good number of basil plants every year. It’s very convenient to have the main…

Just its name has your mouth-watering, doesn’t it? And indeed, this dish is impossible to resist: tender roasted peppers marinated in olive oil and vinegar burst with summery colors and…

Snezhanka salad (салата “Снежанка”) aka Mlechna salata, is the Bulgarian version of the Greek tzatziki (tsatsiki). There are variations of this dish all over the Balkans, as well as in…

If you have ever been to Bulgaria, the chances are you already know what banitsa is. This savory pastry with filling is an absolute classic in Bulgaria and to Bulgarians,…

When we talk about the bread we bake ourselves at home, we actually mean wholemeal bread by default. It’s not that we don’t like white bread but since we’ve been…

Just recently we said in one of our posts that­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ there are no reasons to bake bread at home if it’s going to be a white one. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­We still argue…

Herbed grisini are crispy and tasty and match perfectly with all kinds of appetizers and dips. You can prepare them on the day before and they are really universal for…

I am a notorious carb lover and I’ve had this recipe bookmarked for few months now. Unfortunately, every time I wanted to give it a chance, I was short on…

We are in a constant search for all sorts of information cooking-related, including tips and tricks to improve our results in the kitchen. Tips are always welcome, especially if they…

Ever wondered what is the main difference between professional and domestic kitchens? Well, if you’ve been to a full-blown professional kitchen you’ll know the difference. However, if you haven’t, you…

Having worked in many catering and hospitality establishments for almost 20 years now, I’ve always unintentionally compared home kitchens with professional ones, perhaps with subconscious intent to borrow whatever good…

We saw this recipe in one of our cookbooks ( Stuzzichini, Gribaudo – Parragon, 2004) and what attracted us in it right from the beginning was its simplicity. And indeed,…

Until recently Choux pastry shells (or Pâte à choux) were on my “to do” list, and more precisely under the section “when I have lot’s spare time and I feel…

There are so many traditional sweet treats to bake at Christmas! We baked lots of them and you’ll see some of them here soon. But in this recipe, the festive…

This salad has already become a modern classic. It’s fresh and crisp, and it’s really nice to have it for a change to the winter diet dominated by processed vegetables.…

We recently moved to a new place and the last few weeks we’ve lived on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. This is one of the reasons why you haven’t…

Have you ever happened to be staying in front of the olive oil section in the supermarket, reading labels and comparing prices, till you feel completely lost? Have you ever…

This is one kitchen gadget we’re glad we have. Flavor Shaker has been around for a few years now and it was invented by Jamie Oliver to substitute the mortar…

Chicken drumsticks are always easily available effortless to cook and, let’s say it out loud, tastier than the breasts. We have them relatively often, especially during busy weekdays as they…

Many Italian dishes are very popular throughout the world due to their simplicity and mouthwatering taste. Among them lasagne is queen. This dish is simply a crowd-pleaser! It is extremely…

We really go crazy over Swedish meatballs and to be honest they are one of the main reasons we visit Ikea stores. Tender and delicious don’t even start to describe…

I have always been really tempted to try beetroot risotto. Well, I didn’t manage in the beetroot season, although we still had lots of beetroots: in soups (as the Russian…

This simple, no-elaborate-sauces pasta is actually one of the most popular summer recipes in Italy. It’s easy and quick to prepare, but, as with most Mediterranean dishes, incredibly delicious. There…

For a novice baker like me entering the bakery, the world was a multilayered discovery. And I’m not talking about the satisfaction from the first golden pie or the aromatic…

This simple and smooth side dish matches faultlessly with all kinds of barbecue or roast meat, especially beef. It is so delicious even your kids will love it! And it’s…

Clarified butter (also known as drawn butter) is butter from which milk solids and moisture have been removed, so the result is pure butterfat. Is Clarified Butter Hard To Make…

Maincrop potatoes are traditionally used for this Swedish invention, but it is spring now and we love new potatoes. If you’re using main crop potatoes, avoid those huge floury monsters;…

The combination of watermelon and white (brine) cheese is one of those things that can’t leave you indifferent. Adored by many and disliked by some, it’s a traditional summer snack…

This simple snack has an absolutely sinful look, and the taste is even more sinful, for sure. But it’s quite the contrary – these cute potato sticks are oven-baked, and…

This salad takes a little bit more preparation than most other salads but the best part is that you can do all of it in advance and then just assemble.…

Although we are not huge meat eaters, we sometimes eat an occasional pork chop. We are Bulgarians, after all, and pork is by far the most popular meat in our…

I also wanted to use the occasion to bake my own cookies with lots of almonds (as Sergey loves them a lot). At the end I based my creations on…

You can stuff mushrooms with many different ingredients like cheese, ham, spinach, bread-herb filling, and many more. These tasty stuffed mushrooms are always our favorite party appetizer, and here why:…

Last month Epicurious published their annual Food Trend Predictions for 2011. And I don’t think Tanya Steel has to be Nostradamus, to predict this one right – the sweet potatoes…

My relationship with oranges is somewhat complicated. It started when I was little, with the discovery that I suffered from an orange allergy. I would get rashes, hives, and itchy…

Tikvenik is a simple sweet pastry with a filling, made of only a few ingredients – pumpkin, crushed walnut kernels, sugar, some oil, and cinnamon. There are lots of variations…

When the weather gets cold and the sunshine becomes a rare luxury, we suddenly begin to crave some homemade treats. Then, with Christmas around the corner, thousands of sweet temptations…

When I was little my mom used to prepare for us some incredibly delicious fudge cake. I loved it so much, that still remember a few tricks which you need…

Got some fresh ginger at home? Here's the most delicious fresh ginger cake you can make for tea parties and dinners! Is Fresh Ginger Cake Difficult To Make? It is…

I saw this recipe in a blog called themilkmanswife.wordpress.com, and I couldn’t stop thinking of them. In spite of getting more experienced in baking, I have to admit, I still…

Pumpkin is one of those products that could be used during most of autumn and winter because it last for many months. Also, chances are that the pumpkin you buy…

This recipe is not new, it’s almost on every food blog nowadays. It’s so simple, you don’t even need to look for it, it’s like you already have it in…

This soup fully covers my understanding of good slow food – seasonal products, simple technique, all preserving the real taste and flavor. It also provides you with the perfect way…

This is a salad to serve as a healthy appetizer before a meal, a quick lunch, or a late-night snack, whatever your soul desires. Like most salads, it’s simple, super…

Fancy a Google cookie? Although it may seem obvious that people at Google would eat this kind of food, it's not quite so. Have you wondered what some of the…

    Lemon and Garlic Hummus Tortilla Rolls with Fresh Baby Spinach Recipe Serves: 4 Preparation time: 40 minutes Ingredients For the tortillas: 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1…

Here is another pantry staple you can make on your own – the sun-dried tomatoes. Either in olive oil, seasoned, or plain, they add a distinctive touch and great flavor…

Where Does 'Apple Tarte Tatin' Name Originate From You probably know the Tarte Tatin story, describing how to famous pie was accidentally created and then made popular by the Tatin…

I had a sudden craving for something flavorful, gooey and chocolaty. I found the recipe for these brownies at cookinglight.com (I’m serious!). Dense, moist, and chocolaty, and at just 147…

Banana Loaf Cake makes a really special breakfast – not too sweet, rich in taste and flavors, and the result is perfect every time I bake it, so I’m sure…

Got some avocados but are short on other guacamole ingredients? This is the easiest avocado spread you can use for basically any bread, bun, tortilla, or chips! Make sure you…

Cooking Whole Seam Bream This fish dish is really easy to make! It’s full of flavour and ideal for just about any type of cooking – barbequing, pan-frying or baking.…

This is one of my favorite types of savory tarts, and believe me, it’s really not easy for me to say that, since I just adore savory tarts.   In…

Tortilla española, tortilla de patatas or simply put, Spanish omelet, is perhaps one of the best-known Spanish dishes, and I just love it. It consists of an egg omelet with…

Stinging nettles might seem an intimidating source of food but they are a good one. Once gathered and processed they can be used much as spinach and are just as…

I cannot count how many times I have been frustrated with myself for mishaps and real disasters I produced in the kitchen. I would like to believe that cooking mistakes…

Perfect with soup for lunch, these buns really are quick to make, and so worth the few minutes you’ll have to invest in making and baking them. What To Eat…

This is probably the easiest and quickest way to turn broccoli into an elegant and delicious dish. It goes well with all sorts of white wines. How To Make The…