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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 […]

A beautiful ceramic bowl with colorful, garnished vegan pilaf rice

One-Pot Vegan Pilaf Rice

Bored of plain rice? Then I’ve got you covered with this vegan pilaf rice recipe. The rice is cooked in a delicious mix of spices, vegetables, nuts and dried fruits. This recipe won’t get boring. Also, there is lots of room for customization of 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 […]

A loaf of coffee banana bread sliced and served on a wooden plate, garnished with coffee beans

Coffee Banana Bread

Recently, I’ve been experimenting with more and more banana bread flavors. Good old plain banana bread is great, but there are so many delicious variations to try. I’m a huge fan of this coffee banana bread. The bitterness and boldness of coffee and dark chocolate pair nicely with the banana flavor. I like to keep […]

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 […]

A blue ceramic bowl with creamy yogurt tahini dip on a stone plate

Simple Yogurt Tahini Dip

A perfect dip doesn’t need to be complicated. This simple yogurt tahini dip is the perfect example. This dip only requires four ingredients and is super delicious. It makes a perfect addition for falafel wraps, as a condiment for salads, or with potatoes. You can […]

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, […]

Hot pickling brine is being poured into the glass jars

Pickled Cauliflower Recipe

Pickled cauliflower is a seriously underrated pickle. It is crunchy and tastes fantastic. Also, it is super simple and quick to make. The pickled cauliflower keeps forever in the fridge, and it is an easy hack to introduce lots of flavor to your dishes. No […]

two plates with thick, green fluffy pieces of wild garlic focaccia on grey plates

Wild Garlic Focaccia

I got one last wild garlic recipe for this season. But no need to be sad. The end of the wild garlic season means summer is close! I’ll celebrate that with a delicious, vibrant-looking, focaccia-inspired wild garlic bread. It has that fragrant wild garlic taste, […]

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 […]

A staple of vegan banana pancakes served with apple sauce, and lots of other toppings in little ceramic bowls

Delicious Vegan Banana Pancakes

Who says vegan pancakes can’t be light and fluffy? These vegan banana pancakes are perfect for a luxurious Sunday breakfast. The banana flavor is subtle and not overpowering. They are easy to make, and you can even prepare the dough ahead, so you can quickly […]

Sweet potato stew served in colorful ceramic bowls

Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Stew

This delicious sweet potato black bean stew is to die for. It is hearty, rich, creamy, flavorful, and simple to cook. My best friend cooked this dish recently on a vacation, and I instantly knew I had to recreate it. It might be one of […]

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 […]