Author: Tanja

A small yellow plate with a mango mint popsicle lies on a yellow wooden background in the foreground. The plate is placed on a patterned napkin. Behind it is a plate with a large yellow bowl on it, filled with more mango mint popsicles. On the edge of the plate are tufts of mint leaves. Pieces of mangos and mint leaves are scattered on the wooden underground.

Mango Popsicles

This is no ordinary mango ice cream! After a few iterations, this has become my favorite recipe for mango popsicles. These popsicles have an unusually refreshing taste, thanks to the addition of fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Light, fruity, herbal, not too sweet – […]

There is a chocolate popsicle on a blue plate. Next to it is a patterned napkin. Behind it is a long bowl with a pile of popsicles. Chocolate pieces lie around on the stone base.

Chocolate Popsicles

Hands up, who wants some ice cream? These chocolate popsicles are made with lots of cocoa powder, sweetened with dates and sprinkled with chocolate chips. Luckily, we can make 12 at once with our popsicle mold, so you have a supply after becoming seriously hooked […]

A glass of water with fruit ice cubes and a straw stands on a light blue wooden base. Next to the glass are slices of bananas, strawberries and a napkin.

Strawberry Banana Ice Cubes

These strawberry banana ice cubes are super tasty and fruity! A fruit puree made from strawberries and bananas is topped with a lid of fresh strawberry. They also make a nice dessert for the little ones. They are easy to make and look great – […]

On a turquoise plate is a popsicle with a chocolate cap. Next to it is a pink napkin. Behind it is a large plate with a pile of the same popsicles, surrounded by fresh strawberries and pieces of banana.

Strawberry Popsicles

These strawberry popsicles will give you a moment of summer happiness! They are made with healthy ingredients and can be finished with chocolate icing. Delicious! It feels so good to have a stash of homemade popsicles in the freezer – give them a try on […]

The vegan strawberry cake presented on the pink wooden base. There are some strawberries and blueberries around.

Vegan Strawberry Cake

This vegan strawberry cake is healthy and delicious. It has a crunchy muesli-like oatmeal-nut base, a fruity strawberry cream, and lots of fresh fruit as a topping. This cake can be enjoyed deliciously chilled from the fridge – a dream for a warm summer day. […]

A glass with ginger melon ice cubes and a straw stands on a pink wooden base. Next to the glass is are slices of melon and ginger roots and a napkin.

Ginger Melon Ice Cubes

Do you like it spicy? These ginger melon ice cubes give your glass of water a delicious kick, while the frozen honey melon adds a sweet, fruity refreshment. These ice cubes contain lots of flavor from home-pressed ginger juice that is healthy and strengthens the […]

On a wooden plate, many cereal bars are placed, some of them are wrapped in paper for better storage. In the front lies an unpacked cereal bar. The underground is green, nuts are sparkling around.

Cereal Bars with Sweet Potato

Do you need some energy while on the go? Or are you looking for a way to have your favorite muesli as a snack? Then try these sweet potato cereal bars. They are really tasty, healthy, and give a good energy boost! When I came […]

A glass of water with cucumber lemon mint ice cubes and a straw stands on a pink wooden base. Next to the glass is are slices of cucumber, lemon, mint leaves and a napkin.

Cucumber Lemon Mint Ice Cubes

These ice cubes refresh not only with temperature but also with their flavor! The frozen cucumber juice with lemon and aromatic mint leaves elevates a regular glass of water to a delicious drink. This recipe is just perfect for when it’s getting really hot. Ingredients […]

A glass of water with fruit ice cubes and a straw stands on a pink wooden base. Next to the glass are slices of oranges, raspberries and a napkin.

Raspberry Orange Ice Cubes

Jazz up your drink with these raspberry orange ice cubes, and enjoy! They are easy to make and look beautiful. They will cool down your drink, add some mild fresh summer notes, look great, and leave some nice bites of fruit when they melt. This […]

The pickled dandelion buds are arranged in a bowl. There are dandelion leaves and flowers decorated around.

Dandelion Capers

Dandelions grow in so many places, so chances are you’ll know this hardy plant with beautiful yellow flowers. When I learned that the plant is edible, I was curious about how to use it in the kitchen. All parts of the dandelion — the leaves, roots, and […]

Dandelion salad ready served on two plates on wooden underground.

Dandelion Salad

I loved to spot the first dandelion flowers. They bring such a striking, intense yellow to the spring. Unfortunately, they are often unloved and degraded as weeds. This is not fair! This recipe is to spread respect for this plant because people don’t know how much value the dandelion […]

Date cookies presented on a plate, two cups of tea in the background. Dates and walnuts are scattered around the plate on a golden wooden underground.

Date Cookies (Maamoul-Inspired)

Today, I introduce you to my new favorite recipe for delicious date cookies. Recently, I saw a movie about a Tunisian woman making these cookies called Maamoul. I was so intrigued that I had to try them! A Maamoul is a semolina pastry from Middle Eastern cuisine, […]

In the foreground there is a plate with two baked asparagus in puff pastry. In the background there is a serving plate with more baked asparagus in puff pastry and a bowl of cucumber yogurt can be seen out of focus

Asparagus in Puff Pastry

In the spring, I always look forward to the asparagus season. I enjoy all varieties of asparagus. Green, wild, purple, and white are all delicious. While all types are healthy, I particularly love the green variety because it requires little to no peeling when preparing […]

Two plates with puff pastry carrots are arranged on a wooden base, accompanied by napkins.

Puff Pastry Carrots

This puff pastry carrots recipe came to mind during Easter when I found a carrot-shaped cookie cutter. It’s a fun and tasty party snack, perfect for Easter or to make vegetables more appealing to children. Because of using ready-made puff pastry dough from the supermarket […]

Two white plates filled with vegan pasta and spinach, topped with pine nuts and basil, sit on a green tablecloth. Napkins and cutlery are placed next to the plate. Basil leaves are scattered about.

Vegan Pasta with Spinach

If you’re short on time and hungry, I can recommend this quick and simple pasta recipe. Nevertheless, the vegan pasta with spinach is a healthy dish! I made a simple sauce with frozen spinach while boiling the pasta. Just stir the cooked pasta into the […]