I do like a good bread recipe! This Turkish stuffed bread reminds me of the Bulgarian version of Princesi – bread with mince spread. It is a favourite childhood breakfast, lunch or whatever you want it to be. Going back to the original Turkish recipe, the dough is soft, the mince is fragrant. I like…
Category: Treats
Golden milk
The turmeric milk also known as golden milk is getting very famous these days. It is well known for its benefits such as antioxidants, reducing inflammation, improving memory and brain function. The list is almost endless. Bottom line is this vegan hearty drink can boost your immune system and it`s super easy to make. Also…
Pumpkin spice latte
Pumpkin spice latte is so famous, yet so easy to make at home. Unless you go crazy with cream toppings, this recipe is super healthy and perfect for cooler weather. INGREDIENTS: (makes 2) 2 espressos 2 cups milk 1/2 cup pumpkin puree pinch nutmeg pinch cinnamon 2 tbsp maple syrup pinch black pepper PREPARATION: Gently…
Maple glazed pumpkin buns
These cute little buns are soft, warm and perfect with a cup of tea or buttered for breakfast. They have very little amount of sugar, so make perfect treat for kids too. And also look so gorgeous, that I will make them again for Halloween. INGREDIENTS: (makes 8) 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 120 ml (1/2…
Doughnuts with vanilla glaze
They are soft, chewy, sweet and absolutely fabulous. I mean who doesn`t like a good doughnut, right?! I used the recipe from Cupcake Jemma as she really knows her stuff. if you want to treat yourself some afternoon this recipe is a good one. INGREDIENTS: 70 g butter 375 ml warm milk 50 ml warm…
Colorful tomato tart
Tomatoes are among my favourite things to eat. Add some cheese to it and I am sold! This tart is very quick to make, but the flavors are just fantastic. If you find some colorful tomatoes like these you can impress your guests with the presentation. INGREDIENTS (makes two tarts) 1 sheet ready made puff…
Lemon meringue pie
I am not a dessert person at all. I prefer my desserts rather zesty and not too sweet. I will choose a good cheesecake or lemon meringue pie over chocolate every day of the week. This is my first attempt in making this dessert and I wasn`t sure if the lemon curd will set or…
Matcha pancakes cake
For a long time I was convinced that matcha is not my cup of tea. It was all about one terrible cheesecake we tried few years ago, that totally put me off. The taste was too intense almost seaweed like. Fast forward to couple of months ago we went to the new Japanese shop in…
Chia pancakes
We love pancakes at home. I mean, who doesn`t?! I try to experiment every time I make them and got some good recipes here, here and here . This one is for thick, yet super fluffy chia pancakes. Oh, and they are vegan too. Give it a go this weekend. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup white flour 1 teaspoon baking…
Sivas Katmeri
Being Bulgarian I was raised to love our cuisine. One of the things I miss the most is the little bakeries located almost everywhere, offering traditional breakfast pastries. Sadly, we don`t have Bulgarian restaurant here in Dubai, but few years ago I discovered Turkish food. Little I knew of how similar these two are. In…
Mother Goose 