My kitchen has become an extension of television, and the screen—be it a TV or a tablet—is my main source of culinary influence. It’s not just a simple hobby, but a genuine laboratory of ideas born from “Chopped” marathons, the intensity of “Beat Bobby Flay”, or the relentless precision of the “Alex vs America” competition.… Continue reading Culinary Inspiration: From Screen to Countertop
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Smoked Salmon Spread: A Versatile Delight
Who doesn't love smoked salmon? It's healthy, festive, and tastes absolutely amazing. I'm a big fan and try to enjoy it 2–3 times a week. My favorite way to eat it is in a smoked salmon spread because of its incredible versatility! You can serve it on a cucumber slice, a bagel, toast, crostini, with… Continue reading Smoked Salmon Spread: A Versatile Delight
Pizza with wild green garlic
Pizza with wild green garlic I love pizza and I love wild green garlic. In Romania, we called wild green garlic “leurda”. It is one of the best green food you will eat if you like garlic, of course. You can eat it raw or cooked. You can use it in soups, stew, pies, or… Continue reading Pizza with wild green garlic
Food photography narrative
Your food photos can create a narrative, a beautiful story for you and your followers. In that way, your photo becomes so powerful. What is a food narrative? A food narrative is just a fancy way to say a story about you and your food. In each photo, you put a piece of yourself in… Continue reading Food photography narrative
Simmered chicken liver served with vegetable pilaf
My boy loves pilaf and chicken liver. I try not to fry it so I use a simple recipe: simmered. With your favorite condiments, it tastes amazing. Ingredients: Chicken liver 300gSaltPepperBay leaf Directions: Put the chicken liver into boiling water. Boil for 15-20 minutes on low heat and then add pepper and bay leaf. You… Continue reading Simmered chicken liver served with vegetable pilaf
Valentine’s Day Sweet surprises
Valentine’s Day is a holiday when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Given their similarities, it has been suggested that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. But the true origin of the holiday is vague at best. Valentine’s Day did not come to be celebrated as a day… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Sweet surprises
Essential Kitchen Tricks and Tips
I will give you a shortlist of some of the tricks I find most useful in the kitchen. I'm sure that you guys all have some great tips too, so please leave them in the comments so we can all benefit from your knowledge. Use rubbing alcohol to clean stainless steel.Peel the ginger with a spoon.… Continue reading Essential Kitchen Tricks and Tips
Stuffed eggplant with quinoa
I love stuffed red peppers. When I don’t have red peppers I use eggplant. You can find at the market small eggplant perfect to be stuffed. This is a simple vegan weeknight dinner, side dish, or entrée. The recipe is plant-based, meat-free, low carb, and easy to make. Stuffed eggplant with quinoa Eggplants/aubergines are awesome. You… Continue reading Stuffed eggplant with quinoa
Carrot-Apple-Celery Salad with Spicy Yogurt Dressing
I love salad, carrots and celery, any king of celery. I love to make a salad with carrot, apple, and celery for something refreshing. I don’t use mayo for the salad. I use a spicy yogurt that I love. Carrot-Apple-Celery Salad with Spicy Yogurt Dressing Did you know that there are 3 types of celery?… Continue reading Carrot-Apple-Celery Salad with Spicy Yogurt Dressing
Cooking at Home vs. Eating Out. What do you prefer?
I save money and time when I stay home and cook. Also, I eat healthier. But, what do you do when you can’t cook or your cooking is not good? You keep trying and learn but sometimes are better and healthier eating out. Cooking at home is a great way to spend with your kids.… Continue reading Cooking at Home vs. Eating Out. What do you prefer?
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