Beer Battered Onion Rings
The beer battered onion rings are always (and I say – always) the king on our party tables. Everyone simply loves them! Since it takes a little while to fry them (except if you have a huge pan, we don’t), we always have quite a modest amount of them. And trust me, they disappear in just a blink.
White Bean Dip
The white bean dip is really quick to make. And it is so healthy, too! The taste is quite soft….well, except if you load it with fresh chili pepper just the way I do. Loooots of chili pepper! My mouth is always burning, literally. But I still love it, especially on a freshly toasted bread.
Oven Roasted Eggplant | Baked Eggplant
I consider this oven roasted eggplant / eggplant mozzarella tomato bake as a main course. What is interesting is that for some people it is a side dish! I find it quite filling so could hardly imagine some other food aside. In any case, main course or side dish, this bake is amazingly good!
Mushroom Puff Pastry
I am a (very) beginner-level expert of mushrooms. Everytime we go picking them (this happens quite rarely though), I always go for the chanterelles or boletus (even better known as porcini). When it comes to the mushroom puff pastry, you can use any type of mushrooms you have. The easiest is of course champignons that can be found at any grocery store. Easy, isn’t it?
Homemade Guacamole
Holy Moly Guacamole! Yeah, this is what I would call this homemade guacamole. A super easy to make, so quick and so delicious. If you have unexpected guests passing over, and have the ingredients ready, this will be as simple as 1, 2, 3 for a quick appetizer. And trust me, your guests will love it! Not only for its beautiful colors, but also the flavor.. Oh that flavor!
Southwest Egg Rolls | Mexican Egg Rolls
The Southwest egg rolls take a bit of time to prepare. It is actually the freezing that takes longest, the rest is cooking the ingredients and voilà , the chicken tortilla rolls are ready. The first time I made them, I didn’t keep them in the freezer and got all the filling spread all over the frying oil (this is absolutely to avoid!). Now that I mastered the thing and stopped at this best Southwest egg rolls recipe, I know I have to wait. I must. Just WAIT. This is the toughest part, but hey, send me the message and we will have a chat while waiting 🙂
Tomato Bruschetta | Italian Bruschetta
The cherry tomato bruschetta is one step beyond the regular bruschetta. Why? Because we all are used to the regular bruschetta, meaning, some tomatoes chopped and mixed with fresh basil, and served on a freshly baked bread. This bruschetta is a baked bruschetta, and trust me, once you try this one, you will never go back to the regular one. If you still prefer that one, let me know your motivation in the comments (I don’t think this is possible at all so curious to know why, but whyyyy? 😀 ).
Homemade Hummus | Best Recipe For Hummus
Wondering what is the best way to eat homemade hummus? I do have my all time favorite. How do you eat it? Plain, or maybe with on a toast? There is nothing better than a fresh stick of veggies, but read further to find out my favorite veggie and hummus without tahini combination.
Nachos With Beef | Beef Nachos Recipe
If you have never made nachos for your party, this is your moment! But we’ve got a problem here! You may be asked for a bis, and then it’s your problem lol. I still wonder how to best describe this snack: crunchy, fresh, hot, cold, soft, tender… It has a great mix of amazing flavors and textures. And it’s also so colorful that will definitely look great on the table. I wish you could smell the nachos with beef now that I am about to take them out of the oven. Omg, loving it!
Lithuanian Fried Bread
It is with no doubt that if the Italians tried this bread, it would become part of the Italian recipes. Immediately! This Lithuanian fried bread recipe will work for an appetizer, even with a glass of red wine. By the way, I sometimes eat it with salad! Ohh it is so good, can’t wait to make it now. Ready to move on?
Banana Bread Mug Cake
The banana bread mug cake is super fluffy, nice-textured mug cake that only takes a moment to make. A lovely part about this mug cake is that you can top it off with anything you like. Oh I love it with chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) and nuts. What are your favorite toppings? Share your favorites in the comments below!
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
The cranberry pistachio biscotti turn out really hard (and this is OK!) but they are amazing if dipped into coffee or tea. Or wine. Yes, wine! Although it may sound crazy, Tuscan people eat cantucci dipping them into wine. They are usually served as digestive, and there is quite a number of articles on wines that go along best with cantucci. Have you ever tasted cantucci with wine? Did you like the combination? Let me know in the comments below.
Healthy Homemade Granola
This healthy homemade granola is loved by kids! Not only for the colors, but also for its crunchy texture, and especially for its amazing smell. Would you go for a grocery store granola or would you rather make this great homemade granola? I am sure it is the latter! If I opened my granola jar now, you would be amazed by the smell, and would ask me to pass you a spoon to give it a try. That’s absolutely fine, but shall we try to make it from scratch?
Homemade Energy Bars
Now that most of us are working from home, it is at times hard to find energy (yeah, I know, although the alarm rings two hours later, it is still a big mess, you with me? 😀 ). The homemade energy bars is a great option for candy lovers and energy seekers! Even more, they are extremely healthy as there are no sugars in it. I ensure you that once you try them, you will never ever stop making them! There are two more things that I love about (and I am sure you will, too!) these energy bars, first…
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
The blueberry zucchini bread is the best you will EVER make. The cake is so quick to make, and because of fresh blueberries and zucchini, the flavor is amazing, and it is so moist, too. There is one thing I can promise here: every bite will be heavenly! I love this bread so much, and I am sure you will, too. Turn the coffee machine on and let’s get a bite!
Mascarpone Cake | Apple Mascarpone Cake
The apple mascarpone cake is sooooo moist and so delicious. What makes it so special? It is the mascarpone cheese. Really GENIUS! There is one thing I A-D-O-R-E about this cake: you do not necessarily have to have apples. No worries if you don’t, you can use the same base yet with other ingredient such as pears or berries, or even chocolate chips. Would you believe me if I said that the apple option is the best?
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Chocolate mayonnaise cake. Yes, you read it right. Mayonnaise may be an important ingredient when it comes to making soft and moist cakes. My Grandma has an amazing mayonnaise cookie recipe (she is keeping the recipe secret, by the way) but she has never tried this mayo cake. If you, just like my Grandma, think this does not make a lot of sense, give it a try, and let’s talk about it again once you finish your cake.
Easy Lemon Drizzle Cake
This easy lemon drizzle cake is by far my favorite. Sweet and sour because of the zest used in the batter. And let’s not forget the lemon drizzle topping – it is heavenly! Can you imagine the smell? The smell of lemon that makes you get salivate in a nanosecond lol Okay okay, you better get the ingredients ready and we head towards the kitchen!
Nutella Cookies
These Nutella cookies (also known as Nutella Biscuits or Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies) are definitely my favorite Nutella stuffed cookies that I am sure you will love! Ready to follow me?
Sardinian Almond Cookies
I dare to say this is the best Italian recipe when it comes to baking. These are really simple to make Sardinian almond cookies that only require a couple of ingredients. I always wanted to make these cookies myself, but was always a bit cautious to using supermarket eggs. I have recently gotten some fresh eggs from the farmer, and the Sardinian almond cookies were the first to come to my mind!
Bounty Chocolate Bars
The Bounty chocolate bars are super easy to make. You only need a couple of ingredients and some patience. The preparation of the Bounty chocolate is really simple. It is keeping them in fridge to harden that takes longer. I know you are not patient (neither am I!), but trust me they are worth waiting.
Moist Carrot Cake
I remember my Mom’s carrot cake and how easy-to-make it was. This one though, and because it has layers, seemed super difficult to me. It. Is. Not. This moist carrot cake is really easy and quick to make. To make it short, it is mixing all the ingredients together and then spreading the frosting all over once baked. Can it be any easier?
Homemade Donuts
The curd is not quite so common in Italy though. Once I was craving for donuts, and had to figure out how to replace the ingredient that does not exist in Italy. The MAIN ingredient! So after a few attempts, I decided to replace the curd with the ricotta cheese and curd cheese (nope, it is not the same as curd). The homemade donuts turned out amazing! Isn’t it lovely when you can make one of your favorite sweets abroad not having the main ingredient? It DOES make one happy, trust me 🙂
Chocolate Pear Cake
If you are looking for a simple chocolate pear cake recipe, here is the one! The most time consuming part is melting the butter and chocolate. The rest is mixing all the ingredients together. And the final part is tucking the pears into the batter. And this is it! ALERT NOTE: you do not cut the pears, you DO. NOT. They are the most beautiful part of this cake, especially when served, you will see!
Coffee and Walnut Cake
But instead of the coffee and walnut cake, let’s talk about coffee first. This time about cappuccino. Have you ever heard that Italians do not drink cappuccino after 11 am? This is weird but true. And you know the funny part of this whole story? Since when I live in Italy, I got used to it and would hardly have one after 11 am. Do you think you would change your habits? In any case, don’t worry too much. I have some good news for you! (read further)
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
The cranberry pistachio biscotti turn out really hard (and this is OK!) but they are amazing if dipped into coffee or tea. Or wine. Yes, wine! Although it may sound crazy, Tuscan people eat cantucci dipping them into wine. They are usually served as digestive, and there is quite a number of articles on wines that go along best with cantucci. Have you ever tasted cantucci with wine? Did you like the combination? Let me know in the comments below.
Homemade Energy Bars
Now that most of us are working from home, it is at times hard to find energy (yeah, I know, although the alarm rings two hours later, it is still a big mess, you with me? 😀 ). The homemade energy bars is a great option for candy lovers and energy seekers! Even more, they are extremely healthy as there are no sugars in it. I ensure you that once you try them, you will never ever stop making them! There are two more things that I love about (and I am sure you will, too!) these energy bars, first…
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
The blueberry zucchini bread is the best you will EVER make. The cake is so quick to make, and because of fresh blueberries and zucchini, the flavor is amazing, and it is so moist, too. There is one thing I can promise here: every bite will be heavenly! I love this bread so much, and I am sure you will, too. Turn the coffee machine on and let’s get a bite!
Lebanese Baklava | Best Baklava Recipe
Time and patience. It is the secret to getting the Lebanese baklava ready. As this is the best baklava recipe of all times, grab a glass of your favorite wine, and let’s get to work. Yes, you will need patience. A lot of patience, but the result will pay it off!
Mascarpone Cake | Apple Mascarpone Cake
The apple mascarpone cake is sooooo moist and so delicious. What makes it so special? It is the mascarpone cheese. Really GENIUS! There is one thing I A-D-O-R-E about this cake: you do not necessarily have to have apples. No worries if you don’t, you can use the same base yet with other ingredient such as pears or berries, or even chocolate chips. Would you believe me if I said that the apple option is the best?
Sesame Crusted Tuna
Until the day I visited NYC, where I ordered the grilled yellowfin tuna at Royal 35 Steakhouse. Their sesame seared was ex-cep-tio-nal! Since that dinner, the sesame crusted tuna is one of my favorite dishes, and its color is beautiful, isn’t it? 🙂
Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Once you try this baked teriyaki salmon, I am sure you will come back to it again and again. It is a super easy-to-make 5-minute baked salmon recipe, where the salmon turns out both sweet, salty and savory. A perfect mix of flavors in one dish!
Spinach Bacon Quiche
The spinach bacon quiche is a very quick-to-make dish. It is basically just mixing the ingredients and giving them some time to cook. Not only it turns out beautiful, it is extremely delicious, too!
Tofu Coconut Curry | Tofu Curry
The tofu coconut curry is all about spices. The list of them may seem long, but each and every of them plays an important role in getting THAT flavor. When people ask me what I bring from Lithuania, one of the most important things on my list is…. SPICES! We do have a lot, and all and any can be bought by weight. I load my luggage with sooo many different varieties, so I know I can make this tofu curry or any other dish anytime. How do you get along with spices? Let me know in the comments below!
Eggplant Parmigiana | Easy Eggplant Parmesan
I can’t wait for the ding of the oven that I am at the dining table with my fork ready for a bite of eggplant parmigiana. This easy eggplant parmesan dish speaks for itself: super tender, full of beautiful texture and flavors. The secret in getting the most delicious eggplant parmigiana is…. fried eggplant. Oh yessss, I hope it’s your cheat day today, if not, let’s keep any diet aside for a moment (we can get back on the track tomorrow). Deal?
Honey Mustard Salmon
Looking for the last minute meal idea? I’ve got the solution! Here comes the honey mustard salmon, a super quick, easy and perfect dish for busy days. Let me promise one thing: it looks great, but it tastes even better! Even more, it is a great nutritious option when you are in a pinch to get dinner going. Oh, and before I forget, it is loved by kids, too so you don’t need to go crazy thinking of multiple dinner options!
Baked Salmon Fillet
The Baked Salmon Fillet can be made in many different ways. I love this one so much not just because it is one of the most used and best Italian recipes when it comes to salmon, but I know that I can add anything else on top that I have in fridge and it will still result amazing!
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan | Asparagus with Eggs
What is the first dish that comes to your mind thinking of asparagus? Boiled? Roasted? Steamed? What about roasted asparagus with Parmesan, aka asparagus with eggs (poached!)? Ahh definitely one of my favorites! It is so fresh, so quick to make, so colorful and so so so delicious. Even better if you have local farmer eggs (the “0” ones) as we want poached eggs here. Great for brunch, even better for lunch, this asparagus with poached eggs will be loved by everyone!
Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls | Stuffed Cabbage | Golubtsi
I couldn’t say if the Ukrainian cabbage rolls is the national dish of the country (if you know the answer or more of their story, let me know in the comments!), yet I am sure if they had to compete, they would definitely be on top of the stage. So what is so special about the flavor of these stuffed cabbage rolls, especially considering their simple and inexpensive ingredients? It is all about juicy meat, cabbage and carrot flavor, and of course the sauce!
Unsweetened Almond Milk | Homemade Almond Milk
There is one thing that I simply love about the unsweetened almond milk | homemade almond milk. Want thicker almond milk, or maybe you prefer more liquid one? It is up to you! Depending on the amount of water you use, you can get one or another. Wondering where to use homemade almond milk? The list of options is endless! Remember to follow my profile to find all of them out!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Another great thing about this strawberry spinach salad is that you can actually add a lot more ingredients. I love this salad with some feta cheese, some roasted almonts, or even pomegranate seeds. What is your favorite option? Comment below and let me know!
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Back to when I was a kid, I was making myself a dish of pan or oven roasted potatoes when back home from school. This was my favorite meal for lunch, and believe me, I love them so much that could have them every single day. Literally.
Bounty Chocolate Bars
The Bounty chocolate bars are super easy to make. You only need a couple of ingredients and some patience. The preparation of the Bounty chocolate is really simple. It is keeping them in fridge to harden that takes longer. I know you are not patient (neither am I!), but trust me they are worth waiting.
Sesame Crusted Tuna
Until the day I visited NYC, where I ordered the grilled yellowfin tuna at Royal 35 Steakhouse. Their sesame seared was ex-cep-tio-nal! Since that dinner, the sesame crusted tuna is one of my favorite dishes, and its color is beautiful, isn’t it? 🙂
Unsweetened Almond Milk | Homemade Almond Milk
There is one thing that I simply love about the unsweetened almond milk | homemade almond milk. Want thicker almond milk, or maybe you prefer more liquid one? It is up to you! Depending on the amount of water you use, you can get one or another. Wondering where to use homemade almond milk? The list of options is endless! Remember to follow my profile to find all of them out!
Sardinian Almond Cookies
I dare to say this is the best Italian recipe when it comes to baking. These are really simple to make Sardinian almond cookies that only require a couple of ingredients. I always wanted to make these cookies myself, but was always a bit cautious to using supermarket eggs. I have recently gotten some fresh eggs from the farmer, and the Sardinian almond cookies were the first to come to my mind!
Cold Beetroot Soup (Beet Soup)
The cold beetroot soup (beet soup or saltibarsciai) is definitely my favourite among all the non-Italian recipes, and so easy to make! This soup is really refreshing, especially in a hot summer day. And you know what? The soup is really at its best flavor if eaten with boiled eggs and baked potatoes (I will soon share the recipe of the best roasted potatoes).
Coconut Cookies
I love baking, and I love easy and quick to make recipes. I had some coconut and was not sure where to use it. Until I came up with this idea to use it to make cookies! I am sure there can be lots of variations when it comes to these coconut cookies. You may add nuts, even jam! I love the cookies the way they are as the recipe is so simple, and the cookies turn so chewy and delicious!
Risotto with Mushrooms
As you may know already, risotto is a dish where the rice instead of being boiled, is actually cooked in a pan. I first tried this risotto with mushrooms recipe when I was visiting Milan, and I simply felt in love with it! I love any kind of mushrooms, and use it quite much, even making other Italian recipes (follow me on social, and you will be the first to find them out!) 🙂
Beet Salad with Feta
The beet salad with feta is so quick to make: all you have to do is to simply cut the ingredients and put them together. Note that I never mix them together, I will rather put the grated beetroot to the plate and the rest of the ingredients on the top. You may also use your favorite spices! However, I usually use just salt and pepper as I love to keep it simple as it is full of flavors and adding spices may hide them.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
The stuffed bell peppers is an easy-to-make, delicious and impressive dish that can be served on special occasions. It is super colorful so will look stunning on your dining table. Everyone will love them, and I am sure people will ask you to make them again and again. (They may think it is super difficult to make the stuffed peppers, but don’t tell the truth, shhh!)
Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Once you try this baked teriyaki salmon, I am sure you will come back to it again and again. It is a super easy-to-make 5-minute baked salmon recipe, where the salmon turns out both sweet, salty and savory. A perfect mix of flavors in one dish!
Spinach Bacon Quiche
The spinach bacon quiche is a very quick-to-make dish. It is basically just mixing the ingredients and giving them some time to cook. Not only it turns out beautiful, it is extremely delicious, too!
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
I wish you could feel the lovely texture of this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta. With only a couple of ingredients you will make such a beautiful and tasty dish that will be your dinner or lunch saver! There is no doubt you will love this pasta recipe, and once you try it, you will make it for quite some time. Want to bet? 🙂
Rice Noodles with Shrimps
Everyone loves rice noodles, I am sure you do, too! If shrimps come together, it’s even better, right? And because we all love stir fry food (who doesn’t?!), this rice noodles with shrimps recipe is just as right. Any shrimp will work here, the only thing to keep in mind is their cooking time, the rest is just a fun trip.
Tofu Coconut Curry | Tofu Curry
The tofu coconut curry is all about spices. The list of them may seem long, but each and every of them plays an important role in getting THAT flavor. When people ask me what I bring from Lithuania, one of the most important things on my list is…. SPICES! We do have a lot, and all and any can be bought by weight. I load my luggage with sooo many different varieties, so I know I can make this tofu curry or any other dish anytime. How do you get along with spices? Let me know in the comments below!
Eggplant Parmigiana | Easy Eggplant Parmesan
I can’t wait for the ding of the oven that I am at the dining table with my fork ready for a bite of eggplant parmigiana. This easy eggplant parmesan dish speaks for itself: super tender, full of beautiful texture and flavors. The secret in getting the most delicious eggplant parmigiana is…. fried eggplant. Oh yessss, I hope it’s your cheat day today, if not, let’s keep any diet aside for a moment (we can get back on the track tomorrow). Deal?
Honey Mustard Salmon
Looking for the last minute meal idea? I’ve got the solution! Here comes the honey mustard salmon, a super quick, easy and perfect dish for busy days. Let me promise one thing: it looks great, but it tastes even better! Even more, it is a great nutritious option when you are in a pinch to get dinner going. Oh, and before I forget, it is loved by kids, too so you don’t need to go crazy thinking of multiple dinner options!
Creamy Salmon Pasta
I am still wondering if there is any better match than salmon and zucchini. The creamy salmon pasta has more than that: creamy texture, salmon freshness, zucchini tenderness. All in one and the same dish! See, you don’t need to have Michelin star to look professional in the kitchen. Oh and I almost forgot: if you make this dish for your date night, s/he will get straight into your heart 🙂
Potato Gnocchi – Ricotta Gnocchi
The potato gnocchi or ricotta gnocchi is a great idea for lunch (definitely one of the best Italian recipes when you need an easy recipe!). The gnocchi are so popular among Italian families as they are so quick to prepare. What is great about this recipe is that you can make a bigger quantity of gnocchi and put them to freeze. You may need to add some more flour in between the gnocchi, as otherwise they may stick together and it will be hard to get them apart.
Orange Chicken
When I tried the first bite of the orange chicken, I was really speachless! I did not expect the chicken to still stay so crunchy when mixed with the sause. And the flavor! Oh the chicken is salty and the sauce is both sweet and sour. It is the best mix of ingredients, trust me!
Honey Mustard Chicken
Making the honey mustard chicken means being so impatient! Not because it takes time to make it, not at all! It’s because of the smell all over the kitchen! Oh and the taste! You will love the sweet and savory flavor that the glaze gives to the dish.Â
Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls | Stuffed Cabbage | Golubtsi
I couldn’t say if the Ukrainian cabbage rolls is the national dish of the country (if you know the answer or more of their story, let me know in the comments!), yet I am sure if they had to compete, they would definitely be on top of the stage. So what is so special about the flavor of these stuffed cabbage rolls, especially considering their simple and inexpensive ingredients? It is all about juicy meat, cabbage and carrot flavor, and of course the sauce!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Another great thing about this strawberry spinach salad is that you can actually add a lot more ingredients. I love this salad with some feta cheese, some roasted almonts, or even pomegranate seeds. What is your favorite option? Comment below and let me know!
Corn Tomato Salad
I can’t keep this for me, I have to say it. What is SPECIAL about this salad? Nope…. Naaahhh… Think twice! Not even this. Come again? No. Nope. Not at all… Okay, a part from the corn tomato salad being super fresh and crunchy, what does it look like? The colors? The shapes? Anything else that you think differs this salad from others? Okay, let me tell you…
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
This is definitely the best ever strawberry poppyseed salad! The dressing is an OMG style dressing that gives an amazing flavor to the salad. This salad is a beautiful, healthy, and quick to make salad that you will love. Oh and if you want to be the crowd pleaser, this salad is the best option so far!
Homemade Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Lunch, family dinner, party with friends – this homemade fruit salad with honey lime dressing will work anytime. What makes this salad so delicious? It’s the dressing! Sugar-free fruit salad is loved by kids too, it is full of colors and the smell is amazing. Is there anything bad about this salad then? Sure! The fact that you need to keep it in fridge for some time before serving. I knowwwww, this is not fair, but the flavor is worth waiting, trust me!
Beet Salad with Feta
The beet salad with feta is so quick to make: all you have to do is to simply cut the ingredients and put them together. Note that I never mix them together, I will rather put the grated beetroot to the plate and the rest of the ingredients on the top. You may also use your favorite spices! However, I usually use just salt and pepper as I love to keep it simple as it is full of flavors and adding spices may hide them.
Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad is extremely easy to make. I would highly advise to leave it in fridge for at least an hour before serving as it helps the broccoli to absorb the flavors. I you have a chance to choose the type of mayonnaise, I would go for the one that is stronger in flavor, and more acid than sweet.
Homemade Taco Seasoning | DIY Taco Seasoning
Mild vs hot? What spice mix do you prefer among the two? A great thing about this homemade taco seasoning (aka DIY taco seasoning) is that you can make any. Just put more or less of one ingredient spice or the other, and your favorite spice mix is ready. I advise you to keep it in an air-tight container so that it does not lose its amazing smell even weeks later. Does your kitchen smell as great as mine?!
Healthy Peanut Butter | Homemade Peanut Butter
If you had to choose between roasted or plain peanuts, which one would you go for? Got it, me too! This is what makes this nut butter taste so good! It takes a little while to make it, but at the end of the day it is your blender that does all the job for you 🙂 What can you make having homemade peanut butter? The list of ideas is endless! What is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
Sesame Crusted Tuna
Until the day I visited NYC, where I ordered the grilled yellowfin tuna at Royal 35 Steakhouse. Their sesame seared was ex-cep-tio-nal! Since that dinner, the sesame crusted tuna is one of my favorite dishes, and its color is beautiful, isn’t it? 🙂
Baked Salmon Fillet
The Baked Salmon Fillet can be made in many different ways. I love this one so much not just because it is one of the most used and best Italian recipes when it comes to salmon, but I know that I can add anything else on top that I have in fridge and it will still result amazing!
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Back to when I was a kid, I was making myself a dish of pan or oven roasted potatoes when back home from school. This was my favorite meal for lunch, and believe me, I love them so much that could have them every single day. Literally.
Oven Roasted Eggplant | Baked Eggplant
I consider this oven roasted eggplant / eggplant mozzarella tomato bake as a main course. What is interesting is that for some people it is a side dish! I find it quite filling so could hardly imagine some other food aside. In any case, main course or side dish, this bake is amazingly good!
Duchess Potatoes
Soft inside and crunchy outside, this is what duchess potatoes are! The duchess potatoes are so easy to make, and look amazingly as side dish with meat or fish. A fancy meringue shape potatoes will definitely be attention winners on any table. Can you imagine eating them as a snack? Oh ok, I thought I am not the only one lol
Broccoli Salad
This broccoli salad is extremely easy to make. I would highly advise to leave it in fridge for at least an hour before serving as it helps the broccoli to absorb the flavors. I you have a chance to choose the type of mayonnaise, I would go for the one that is stronger in flavor, and more acid than sweet.
French Onion Soup
To be honest, I didn’t expect the French onion soup to be made mostly out of onions. I knew there was a lot, but I really thought there were a lot more ingredients. The chicken and beef broths make the soup even more gooey, especially if you make the broths yourself (I usually buy them).
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Who said that delicious meals must be complicated to make? I wish you could smell the broccoli and cheese soup now as I am making it in this exact moment! Once I finish writing this post, the soup will be ready. Want to join me for a sip? 🙂
Vegan Miso Soup
This vegan miso soup only has a few ingredients, yet it is so comforting, rich and light at the same time. I call this soup a no-stress soup as you can make it with a blink of an eye! It may seem difficult to find the ingredients, but be ensured that you can find each and all of them in your local grocery store. Oh and I almost forgot, this soup does not contain the dashi (made of dried fish such as bonito and kelp such as kombu) that makes it be an amazing vegan soup!
Creamy Mushroom Soup (with Crunchy Hat!)
April 29, 2021. Milan, Italy. It is +13°C outside. Trying to get the joke this spring is making. Need some comforting dish for dinner, easy and quick of course, as I can’t wait to go sit on the couch under five blankets. The creamy mushroom soup is the solution! Super comforting and so delicious! I wish you could smell the mushrooms, it is soooo inviting! What is the soup that comforts you most? Let me know in the comments below!
Cold Beetroot Soup (Beet Soup)
The cold beetroot soup (beet soup or saltibarsciai) is definitely my favourite among all the non-Italian recipes, and so easy to make! This soup is really refreshing, especially in a hot summer day. And you know what? The soup is really at its best flavor if eaten with boiled eggs and baked potatoes (I will soon share the recipe of the best roasted potatoes).
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup | Tom Kha Soup
An interesting fact about Thai cuisine is that food may seem intricate but this is actually because there is a lot of attention to the details. The Thai chefs not only cook a delicious food, they also pay a lot of attention to the texture, color and of course taste. This Thai chicken noodle soup is not an exception, it has all of these combined into one bowl.
Butternut Squash Soup
You may want to make this butternut squash soup without potatoes. Be ensured that you will still have a very tasty soup at the end! I like adding some potatoes as they make the consistence dense. If you prefer to make the soup with squash only, the result will be amazing.
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Back to when I was a kid, I was making myself a dish of pan or oven roasted potatoes when back home from school. This was my favorite meal for lunch, and believe me, I love them so much that could have them every single day. Literally.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
The beer battered onion rings are always (and I say – always) the king on our party tables. Everyone simply loves them! Since it takes a little while to fry them (except if you have a huge pan, we don’t), we always have quite a modest amount of them. And trust me, they disappear in just a blink.
White Bean Dip
The white bean dip is really quick to make. And it is so healthy, too! The taste is quite soft….well, except if you load it with fresh chili pepper just the way I do. Loooots of chili pepper! My mouth is always burning, literally. But I still love it, especially on a freshly toasted bread.
Homemade Guacamole
Holy Moly Guacamole! Yeah, this is what I would call this homemade guacamole. A super easy to make, so quick and so delicious. If you have unexpected guests passing over, and have the ingredients ready, this will be as simple as 1, 2, 3 for a quick appetizer. And trust me, your guests will love it! Not only for its beautiful colors, but also the flavor.. Oh that flavor!
Homemade Hummus | Best Recipe For Hummus
Wondering what is the best way to eat homemade hummus? I do have my all time favorite. How do you eat it? Plain, or maybe with on a toast? There is nothing better than a fresh stick of veggies, but read further to find out my favorite veggie and hummus without tahini combination.
Homemade Energy Bars
Now that most of us are working from home, it is at times hard to find energy (yeah, I know, although the alarm rings two hours later, it is still a big mess, you with me? 😀 ). The homemade energy bars is a great option for candy lovers and energy seekers! Even more, they are extremely healthy as there are no sugars in it. I ensure you that once you try them, you will never ever stop making them! There are two more things that I love about (and I am sure you will, too!) these energy bars, first…
Vegan Miso Soup
This vegan miso soup only has a few ingredients, yet it is so comforting, rich and light at the same time. I call this soup a no-stress soup as you can make it with a blink of an eye! It may seem difficult to find the ingredients, but be ensured that you can find each and all of them in your local grocery store. Oh and I almost forgot, this soup does not contain the dashi (made of dried fish such as bonito and kelp such as kombu) that makes it be an amazing vegan soup!
Tofu Coconut Curry | Tofu Curry
The tofu coconut curry is all about spices. The list of them may seem long, but each and every of them plays an important role in getting THAT flavor. When people ask me what I bring from Lithuania, one of the most important things on my list is…. SPICES! We do have a lot, and all and any can be bought by weight. I load my luggage with sooo many different varieties, so I know I can make this tofu curry or any other dish anytime. How do you get along with spices? Let me know in the comments below!
Homemade Taco Seasoning | DIY Taco Seasoning
Mild vs hot? What spice mix do you prefer among the two? A great thing about this homemade taco seasoning (aka DIY taco seasoning) is that you can make any. Just put more or less of one ingredient spice or the other, and your favorite spice mix is ready. I advise you to keep it in an air-tight container so that it does not lose its amazing smell even weeks later. Does your kitchen smell as great as mine?!
Homemade Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
Lunch, family dinner, party with friends – this homemade fruit salad with honey lime dressing will work anytime. What makes this salad so delicious? It’s the dressing! Sugar-free fruit salad is loved by kids too, it is full of colors and the smell is amazing. Is there anything bad about this salad then? Sure! The fact that you need to keep it in fridge for some time before serving. I knowwwww, this is not fair, but the flavor is worth waiting, trust me!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Another great thing about this strawberry spinach salad is that you can actually add a lot more ingredients. I love this salad with some feta cheese, some roasted almonts, or even pomegranate seeds. What is your favorite option? Comment below and let me know!
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Back to when I was a kid, I was making myself a dish of pan or oven roasted potatoes when back home from school. This was my favorite meal for lunch, and believe me, I love them so much that could have them every single day. Literally.
Bounty Chocolate Bars
The Bounty chocolate bars are super easy to make. You only need a couple of ingredients and some patience. The preparation of the Bounty chocolate is really simple. It is keeping them in fridge to harden that takes longer. I know you are not patient (neither am I!), but trust me they are worth waiting.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
The beer battered onion rings are always (and I say – always) the king on our party tables. Everyone simply loves them! Since it takes a little while to fry them (except if you have a huge pan, we don’t), we always have quite a modest amount of them. And trust me, they disappear in just a blink.
Moist Carrot Cake
I remember my Mom’s carrot cake and how easy-to-make it was. This one though, and because it has layers, seemed super difficult to me. It. Is. Not. This moist carrot cake is really easy and quick to make. To make it short, it is mixing all the ingredients together and then spreading the frosting all over once baked. Can it be any easier?
White Bean Dip
The white bean dip is really quick to make. And it is so healthy, too! The taste is quite soft….well, except if you load it with fresh chili pepper just the way I do. Loooots of chili pepper! My mouth is always burning, literally. But I still love it, especially on a freshly toasted bread.
Homemade Donuts
The curd is not quite so common in Italy though. Once I was craving for donuts, and had to figure out how to replace the ingredient that does not exist in Italy. The MAIN ingredient! So after a few attempts, I decided to replace the curd with the ricotta cheese and curd cheese (nope, it is not the same as curd). The homemade donuts turned out amazing! Isn’t it lovely when you can make one of your favorite sweets abroad not having the main ingredient? It DOES make one happy, trust me 🙂
Oven Roasted Eggplant | Baked Eggplant
I consider this oven roasted eggplant / eggplant mozzarella tomato bake as a main course. What is interesting is that for some people it is a side dish! I find it quite filling so could hardly imagine some other food aside. In any case, main course or side dish, this bake is amazingly good!
Mushroom Puff Pastry
I am a (very) beginner-level expert of mushrooms. Everytime we go picking them (this happens quite rarely though), I always go for the chanterelles or boletus (even better known as porcini). When it comes to the mushroom puff pastry, you can use any type of mushrooms you have. The easiest is of course champignons that can be found at any grocery store. Easy, isn’t it?
Chocolate Pear Cake
If you are looking for a simple chocolate pear cake recipe, here is the one! The most time consuming part is melting the butter and chocolate. The rest is mixing all the ingredients together. And the final part is tucking the pears into the batter. And this is it! ALERT NOTE: you do not cut the pears, you DO. NOT. They are the most beautiful part of this cake, especially when served, you will see!
