Pork belly with crispy crackling and winter spices

by Ionela // December 22, 2014

So Christmas is nearly here and with all this jolly around us we can only think about Christmas shopping, decorating and cooking delicious meals. This year (like for the last two, in fact) I will be spending Christmas in... Continue reading →

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

by Ionela // December 14, 2014

It’s so nice when you have friends who pamper you with all sorts of goodies. For the past three weeks we all met on Saturdays for stories, rosé, good food and sweets. After a serious course of different cheesecake variations... Continue reading →

Basmati and nut pilaff

by Ionela // December 8, 2014

Maaan, this is a good to know recipe for vegetarians, for hungry and busy vegetarians that don’t have the time to cook. It’s a good one to have it the next day too! And some days are just like that,... Continue reading →

Jerusalem Artichoke Tart

by Ionela // December 8, 2014

Last week, my friend Catalina from Sunny side up, got me all warmed up with her tarts, and since then, I keep thinking doing one lovely tart. And when i received from my friend Carmen a bag with these jerusalem artichokes, that... Continue reading →

Chicken Quesadilla

by Ionela // November 14, 2014

Oh boy, this recipe it’s so easy and time friendly that going to fast food restaurants will be part of your dark history. You only need 30 min. and some leftovers to make it. Feel free to replace the meat... Continue reading →

Aubergines in chinese sauce

by Ionela // November 14, 2014

This Saturday we wanted to change the register a bit and go fusion. I made this recipe a while ago and it just stuck in my head. I’d say that it was a Chinese day theme given that in the... Continue reading →

Pumpkin jam with ginger, lemons and oranges

by Ionela // November 5, 2014

Ok, so this is the last recipe with my pumpkin. I discovered that pumpkin it’s very versatile, i made a Soup, a Quiche with gorgonzola, Pumpkin bread and this awesome Jam! So yeah, you can cook all sorts of delicious... Continue reading →

Baked Crispy Strips

by Ionela // October 30, 2014

Ok, this recipe is for all the Crispy lovers out there! Without all the deep frying, cheeper, healthier and faster than going to KFC! Needless to say more, you just have to try this version! Continue reading →

Aubergines stuffed with couscous

by Ionela // October 27, 2014

Aubergines stuffed with couscous and vegetables – delicious for a Meatless Monday day, easy to cook with whatever you have in your fridge! Enjoy! Continue reading →

Plum crumble or the herald of autumn

by Ionela // October 24, 2014

I, myself, know when autumn comes because everywhere I turn for inspiration I stumble over yet another crumble recipe…and you know what? I love crumble! And what’s not to love? Warm poached fruits with wonderful spices, a bit of alcohol,... Continue reading →