Deliciously tangy green tomatoes pickles, a staple in the Romanian pickling repertoire. So after preserving horseradish and making watermelon rind jam, pickling zucchini and making zacusca, I thought I would…
Canning zucchini, peppers and onions couldn’t be any easier! Delicious sweet-and-sour pickles to serve on bread or as a side dish. I grew up on pickles. Lots of pickles. Should…
Zacusca – a traditional Romanian eggplant and red pepper, vegan breadspread. Now that is a long title. But I had to name it somehow, the Romanian name zacusca, doesn’t really…
One of the easiest and most refreshing homemade syrups: mint syrup with fresh mint from my garden and lots of lemon juice. I do like making syrup from time to…
Hot homemade horseradish preserves with vinegar, something to spice up your sandwich and clear your stuffy sinuses in seconds. Ever thought about preserving your own horseradish? I didn’t, until recently.…
What to do with watermelon rind or peel? Aromatic and sweet watermelon rind jam or candied watermelon rind. After making Homemade Blueberry Sauce, Low-Sugar Apricots in Jars, Simple Apricot Jam,…
Hummus or Hoummus made with turmeric paste, tahini and pretty much garlic. I have quite a passion for hummus. Homemade hummus to be precise. I discovered hummus quite some years…
A delightful, light and healthy soup with lots of vegetables, chickpeas and noodles. Soups are my most cooked dishes. We have soup at least twice a week, but probably often,…
Muesli with yogurt and turmeric paste, topped with dried fruits, almonds, bananas and berries. Here is super idea for a healthy start in the day: Turmeric Paste Muesli with yogurt…
Charlotte cake or dessert – Romanian Diplomat Torte – with homemade custard, whipped cream, ladyfingers and lots of fruit. The Diplomat Torte is one of the most famous cakes in…
