Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods Turkish Eggs By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 26, 2025 Turkish cuisine is having a serious moment on social media right now—and rightfully so 😋! Turkish food is one of my all-time favorite cuisines, and it’s actually very similar to Bulgarian food in terms of taste, texture, and ingredients. That’s because Bulgaria 🇧🇬 was under the Ottoman Empire for 500 years , so our cuisines are closely intertwined....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Whole Lemon Blender Cake By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 20, 2024 Thanks to all of you incredible humans who not only tried my viral Whole Orange Blender Cake but looked at the variations and substitutions and thought, “Say no more 🤌.” Because of you, the Whole Lemon Blender Cake was born. Made with Meyer lemons 🍋, this Whole Lemon Blender cake is no average lemon loaf....

Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods Zucchini Egg Bake By Snejana Andreeva on Jul 20, 2023, Updated May 30, 2025 My delicious Zucchini Egg Bake is the perfect high-protein meal or snack for any time of day. This is my take on a frittata—an Italian egg-based, baked dish, similar to a crustless quiche . The beauty of this recipe is it’s highly customizable for all kinds of diets and preferences and it cooks in the oven (hands-free)!...

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Breakfast Stuffed Peppers By Snejana Andreeva on Jun 25, 2021, Updated May 15, 2024 These Breakfast Stuffed Peppers are the perfect start to the day! If you’re 🇧🇬 Bulgarian, you know how much we love our baked 🫑 bell peppers, so this is inspired by the Bulgarian classic dish that’s on every menu back home. Pesto eggs have been trending lately and I decided to do something different and combine those flavors with the stuffed pepper....

Home › Recipes › Entrées CABBAGE LASAGNA By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 11, 2025 If you love my low carb Spaghetti Squash Bolognese 🍝, and your cravings for Lasagna kicked in, you have to try my Cabbage Lasagna recipe! It’s high-fiber AND packs 45 grams of protein 💪- without sacrificing on taste. Classic lasagna is bae 🥰. But this? This recipe is perfect for veggie lovers – or if you’re just doing the absolute most to cut down on your carb intake....

Home › Recipes › Guides Cooking Pots Buyer’s Guide By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 10, 2024 Welcome to The Modern Nonna’s buyer’s guide for cooking pots! With a plethora of cookware on the market, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with choices 😵‍💫. Weeding through different styles, prices and materials can quickly become daunting, which is why I created this guide outlining some of my top choices 🫡. Why Trust The Modern Nonna The Review Process Consider What You’re Cooking Whether you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen or you’re a new cook looking for recommendations, this comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge you need before you make your purchase!...

Home › Recipes › Pasta Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 21, 2022, Updated Oct 07, 2023 Let me introduce you to this creamy butternut squash pasta . There is nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl 🥣 of pasta to satisfy your taste buds and soothe your soul. In this recipe, we’ve taken a seasonal favorite, butternut squash, and transformed it into a rich and velvety sauce that coats every strand of pasta in creamy goodness....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Dubai Chocolate Bar By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 12, 2025, Updated Feb 25, 2025 We can’t get ‘knafeh’ of this viral Dubai Chocolate Bar 🍫 recipe! Silky, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, crunchy shredded Filo, and creamy pistachio butter makes every bite pure perfection. It’s giving fancy hotel in 🇦🇪 Dubai , but in the easiest, no-fuss way possible. Why You’ll Love Dubai Chocolate Bar How to Prepare Nonna’s Tip ✨ Variations and Substitutions for Dubai Chocolate Bar Similar Recipes About the Ingredients Best Served With Common Questions Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe Dubai is known for its over-the-top desserts, from gold-dusted chocolates to saffron-infused sweets, and this recipe brings a little bit of that magic ✨ into your kitchen....

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Healthy Coleslaw Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on May 02, 2023, Updated Feb 18, 2025 Get ready to jazz up your next meal with my fantastically simple Healthy Coleslaw Recipe! This Bulgarian recipe is a crunchy delight that is a testament to the magic of humble 🌿 ingredients . The perfect combination of crisp cabbage, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, creates a very refreshing flavor....

Home › Recipes › Sauces & Dressings How to Make Spicy Mayo By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 26, 2022, Updated May 16, 2024 I love giving you guys quick, impactful and delicious recipe tutorials that will up your kitchen game. This is my quick version of How to Make Spicy Mayo. If you have extra time, you can make the whole thing from scratch , but honestly, this version is just as delicious and will save you time....

Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods Labneh Breakfast Plate By Snejana Andreeva on Mar 01, 2025, Updated Mar 29, 2025 Why You’ll Love This Labneh Breakfast Plate How to Prepare Nonna’s Tip 🧆 Labneh Breakfast Plate Variations and Substitutions Similar Recipes Best Served With Common Questions Labneh Breakfast Plate Recipe Why You’ll Love This Labneh Breakfast Plate Savory and creamy Labneh makes a cool bed for smoky salmon and fresh, crisp vegetables in this satisfying breakfast plate 🥗....

Home › Recipes › Bread & Dough No Knead Cheddar Bread By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 23, 2023 Roses are red violets are blue, this cheesy goodness has me in a chokehold and I know you’ll feel the same way too! The recipe for this easy cheesy loaf was inspired by my beloved grandma’s simple No Knead Peasant Bread . If you’ve been searching for the perfect bread recipe to dip into any soup, then look no further as The Modern Nonna has got you covered!...

Home › Recipes › Entrées Simple Risotto Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on Mar 24, 2024 Even if you said you didn’t like risotto, I’d Arborio no resentment towards you. Get it? Because risotto is made with Arborio…and harbor sounds like Arborio..and…anyway 😅. I promise you this risotto recipe is definitely better than my puns and will have you feeling like a master chef 🧑‍🍳 with minimal skills and effort . This creamy Italian dish is known for its texture and indulgent flavor, and this simple risotto recipe will rice to the occasion (last pun, I promise!...

Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Wraps By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 04, 2025 If you know me, you know I love a good wrap 🌯. The carbs? Not so much. That’s where these 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese wraps come in. They take just 2 minutes to prep, then bake for 20 minutes while you sip your coffee ☕️, check your DMs 🤳, and plan your day 📆....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Apple Cookies (Scones) By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 08, 2021, Updated Feb 03, 2026 My mom’s Apple Cookies (Scones) 🍎 are heavenly. My mom is so incredibly talented in the kitchen and she (along with my dad and grandmothers) inspires me every day with her simple but delicious comfort foods. In Bulgaria we call these Kourabie 🇧🇬. More like little morsels of cake or scones, these “cookies” are warm, sweet, moist , and best enjoyed fresh....

Home › Recipes › Bread & Dough Baguette Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 25, 2025, Updated Jan 28, 2026 Bring a little slice of France 🇫🇷 to your kitchen with my homemade crusty NO KNEAD four ingredient baguette recipe. This iconic loaf 🥖 may come from simple ingredients, but, when done right, its complex flavors and textures are the talk of any table. This versatile bread is the perfect base for small bites like charcuterie boards and bruschetta, and your family and friends will feel extra special knowing you baked it with love 🥰....

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Cheese Buns By Snejana Andreeva on Mar 16, 2023, Updated Aug 17, 2024 These Cheese Buns are a cross between cheesy scones, biscuits, popovers, and a loaf of cheesy bread. They are incredibly soft on the inside and form a crispy cheesy crust on the outside. This recipe is a 🥣 one-bowl wonder and only takes a few minutes to whip up. It doesn’t require any kneading, yeast, or precision at all....

Home › Recipes › Drinks & Smoothies Guava Margarita Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 06, 2022, Updated Aug 08, 2025 This Guava Margarita Recipe is a spicy-sweet, tropical masterpiece that deserves its own happy hour 🍹🌴💃. First of all, it’s got heat 🌶️. Then, comes the zing 🍋. And finally, guava juice shows up doing the absolute most. Whether you like your margaritas with a little fire or prefer them mild and fruity , this spicy guava margarita is fully customizable and dangerously easy to make ....

Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods High Protein Mini Pancakes (Viral) By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 21, 2025 High-protein pancakes have been trending for a while now, and honestly, I get it. Who doesn’t want a high-protein version of the final boss of breakfast foods → 🥞. Even I’ve made my fair share of remixes over the years (don’t sleep on my Cottage Cheese Pancakes and Healthy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ), but these viral High-Protein Mini Pancakes ?...

Home › Recipes › Appetizers Honey BBQ Chicken Wings By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 15, 2022, Updated Apr 02, 2024 These Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are going to blow you away! They’re sweet and sticky and have just a hint of 🌶️ spice that makes them irresistible . They’re also super easy to make with just a couple of store-bought ingredients. Although you can absolutely make your own homemade barbecue sauce, I am sharing this recipe for anyone who doesn’t have the time to do so....