Plantain Fritters & Fake Chocolate Mousse

    Now that I post this I wonder why didn’t I try to make this with pumpkin… maybe next time. Anyhow, initially I was craving fried plantains, then I decided I didn’t want all that grease (more like I shouldn’t want it :D) so here we are with plantain fritters.   You need:  …

Pierogi with Asparagus and Mushrooms

  Yet another recipe with asparagus and mushrooms… apparently we eat a lot of them. No cheese this time, you don’t see that very often here.     You need:   1/2 pack pierogi (from asian market or make your own) 1 bunch asparagus 6 champignon mushrooms light soy sauce pink salt & black pepper…

Tortellini with Zucchini and Pork Loin

    Happy Lazy Cooking Day! 😀   You need: 1 pack of tortellini with cheese 1/2 cup slices pork loin or canadian bacon 1 zucchini  3 garlic cloves pink salt & black pepper 2 tbs goat cheese 2- 3 tbs milk parmesan 3 tbs olive oil     Boil the tortellini. Cut the garlic…

Whole Wheat Apple Cake with Blue Cheese

    Long story short, the cake is really good and it has just a hint of blue cheese in it. (I bought some the other day and now I feel like using it in everything I cook/bake.)   You need: 3 apples 1/2 cup golden raisins  1/2 cup almonds sliced 1/3 cup milk 1/4…

Make Your Own Pizza: Shrimp and Salmon

    I don’t think there is anyone out there who doesn’t like pizza! Once you start making your own dough and fill it with whatever you like the most,  pizza from most restaurants or the frozen variaty from supermarket will become a big joke.   STEP ONE: The dough:   1 cup warm water…

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

If you take a good look at this disturbingly shaken picture, you will see that what you need for 16 delicious whole wheat cinnamon rolls is:       Dough: whole wheat flour, about 4 cups (the dough should not stick to the hands) some vanilla extract 3 eggs, beaten (or less) 2 tbs yeast…

Creamy Risotto with Chicken and Mushrooms

    Dear all, this risotto was decadent! I used butter and butter and some more butter! I don’t do that normaly, I try to use as little butter as possible so this was something completely new for me.   You need: (for two servings)   1/2 cup good quality white rice 5 -6  brown…

Meatballs Romanian Style

    Today I have for you an exotic recipe: CHIFTELE! I’m just joking! This is a pretty common type of preparing ground meat  (pork mostly, but it can be done with any type of meat, even fish) in Romania and it’s usually served with mash potatoes or rice. You can also prepare a tomato…

Pretty Brussel Sprouts

  I really liked the vivid green of this, until now unthinkable to eat, veggie…      Cut the brown end of the brussel sprout and then cut it in two (for 2 individuals I used about half a pound). Chop half of white onion and fry it lightly in 2 tbs of olive oil. …