Home › Recipes › European Inspired Zucchini Rolls By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 01, 2021, Updated Apr 23, 2024 Stuck in a dinner rut? Try my Zucchini Rolls! Inspired by classics like cabbage rolls and stuffed peppers, these rolls pack a punch with a tasty meat and 🍚 rice combo. What’s cool? You can spice ’em up however you want for extra flavor . And guess what? They’re a breeze to put together!...

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Basil Walnut Pesto By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 01, 2021, Updated May 10, 2024 I know you all have basil growing out of control in your backyard gardens like I do so let’s make an easy Basil Walnut Pesto. There are few things that taste as fresh and ☀️ summery as a homemade pesto. It is so bright and sings with simplicity and sophistication ....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Chicken and Mashed Potatoes By Snejana Andreeva on Jun 28, 2021, Updated Aug 19, 2025 My mom’s Chicken and Mashed Potatoes are an incredible meal that the whole family will enjoy. These cheesy and creamy mashed potato nests are topped with tender, juicy chicken and sautéed veggies 🧀🥔. The whole thing is sprinkled with mozzarella and baked to ooey gooey perfection. The best part about this recipe is that it is really versatile and will work with any ingredients or spices you have on hand....

Home › Recipes › Soups & Stews Easy Tortellini Soup By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 06, 2025 If you’re looking for a simple, yet comforting dish that takes about 10 minutes from turning on the stove to hitting your lips 👄, this Easy Tortellini Soup is the move! This soup is simple Italian comfort at its finest. Made with authentic brodo 🤌 (broth in Italian 🇮🇹) and tortellini, it’s basically your Nonna’s version of dumpling soup....

Home › Recipes › Salads and Sides Greek Lemon Potato Stacks By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 13, 2025 My Greek Lemon Potato Stacks are not only gorgeous showstoppers, but they are incredibly delicious! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors : oregano, lemon, and olive oil 👌. This recipe is perfect for entertaining. Towering stacks of roasted potato slices look fancy and impressive 😍, but are actually very easy to make , with the help of a mandoline ....

Home › Recipes › Holiday Recipes Halloween Cheese Board By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 22, 2022, Updated Oct 11, 2023 Alright, are you ready to upgrade your Halloween 🎃 party game with a spooky twist? This 10-minute spooky Halloween Cheese Board 🧀 is an absolute showstopper. If you’ve seen the viral butter 🧈 board trend (check out my original butter board , you’re in for a treat) but here we’re taking it up a notch....

Home › Recipes › Cookies & Snacks Healthy Chocolate Turtles By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 07, 2023 Aren’t we all looking for a healthy way to incorporate chocolate into our daily lives? These Chocolate Turtles 🐢 are such a great opportunity to do that! With a balance of healthy fats and protein from the nut butter and pecans and of course the sweetness from the chocolate, you can have that balance: a healthy snack with chocolate!...

Home › Recipes › Bread & Dough Heart Shaped Pizza By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 30, 2024 These heart-shaped pizzas 🍕are the perfect way to show your love to your pizza-loving friends or partners, without breaking the bank or your kitchen. With only 4 ingredients , you’ll be able to whip this up no time, and impress your date with your culinary skills. Plus, who needs take-out or frozen pizza, when you can make these adorable pizzas that will warm your heart 🥰and your stomach?...

Home › Recipes › Tutorials & Hacks How to Dice an Onion By Snejana Andreeva on Mar 23, 2022, Updated Sep 18, 2025 Mastering the art of how to cut an onion (without crying!) is an essential skill for any home 👩‍🍳 chef. And if you found my tutorials on How to Shred Lettuce or How to Dice Bell Peppers useful, then you’re going to love adding this one to your repertoire....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Pumpkin Bread By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 01, 2021, Updated Jan 05, 2026 Nothing says fall like a warm loaf of Pumpkin Bread fresh out of the oven 🥧. Whip up this easy, one-bowl recipe in less than an hour with just a few pantry staples and zero complicated steps. The texture is just right -light enough to enjoy for breakfast, but hearty enough for an afternoon snack....

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Roasted Dill Potatoes By Snejana Andreeva on Mar 14, 2022, Updated Jun 04, 2024 This Roasted Dill Potato recipe feels like home for me. They’re on the menu in every Bulgarian restaurant and on the table in every 🇧🇬 Bulgarian household. This recipe is unbelievably easy to make and is the perfect side for lunch or dinner. Dill and garlic are the star of the show but you can absolutely adjust the herbs....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Semolina Cake By Snejana Andreeva on May 20, 2023, Updated Jan 04, 2026 Many countries, from the Balkans to the Mediterranean to 🇮🇳 India (and every country in between), claim this Semolina Cake (Halva) as their own. I always say that food unites us all, so I am grateful this delicious dessert exists, regardless of where it first originated from. If you’ve never tried this cake, you’re in for an experience!...

Home › Recipes › Entrées Stuffed Pepper Soup By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 23, 2024, Updated Jan 20, 2025 Ask anyone from Bulgaria (or the Balkans) and they will tell you one of our most ✨iconic✨ regional dishes is stuffed peppers. Today, I’m giving this cozy, nostalgic recipe The Modern Nonna treatment, and transforming it into an easy, delicious Stuffed Pepper Soup. Not only is the soup version faster ⏰ and easier to prepare, it’s the perfect meal prep dish : low in calories and high in protein....

Home › Recipes › Appetizers Valentines Appetizer By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 12, 2022, Updated Jan 30, 2024 The Perfect Valentines Appetizer. Valentine’s Day 💘 isn’t just about celebrating the love between you and your significant other. It’s also about celebrating all kinds of love – self-love, love for your family, love for your friends, and anyone else who holds a special place in your heart. And what better way to celebrate than with some cute and easy antipasti cheesy love skewers?...

Home › Recipes › Appetizers Baba Ghanoush Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 24, 2022, Updated Apr 30, 2024 This Baba Ghanoush Recipe (also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj) is a delicious Levantine appetizer consisting of finely chopped roasted 🍆 eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, various seasonings, and tahini. The name comes from the Arabic phrase baba gannuj, in which baba can mean dad and gannuj can mean pampered or spoiled....

Home › Recipes › Bread & Dough Cottage Cheese Flatbread By Snejana Andreeva on May 26, 2024 Imagine guilt-free bread 🍞! This healthy and protein-packed alternative to traditional bread has gone viral for a reason. It’s giving texture, taste and simplicity all in one. With 25 grams of protein per serving, this naturally gluten-free Cottage Cheese Flatbread will take your sandwich game to new heights. Whether you’re trying to eat healthier or pack more protein into your diet for those gains 💪, this Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread will become your new obsession!...

Home › Recipes › Soups & Stews Dumpling Soup By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 01, 2023, Updated Dec 15, 2023 Imagine enjoying a delicious, hearty meal in just 10 minutes . That’s exactly what you’ll get with this dumpling soup inspired by my friends Erin (@erinobrienn) and Nicole (@kalejunkie). Perfect for colder months, it features soft, chewy dumplings 🥟 nestled in a savory broth base, creating the perfect comfort meal that will warm your soul and stomach ❤️....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 30, 2022, Updated Feb 12, 2026 These Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs are what home cooking looks like for me: satisfying, comforting, and healthy with big flavors , minimal prep, and just a few ingredients. A dish like this takes one hour max and can be totally marinated the night before. Pair it with a 🥗 salad, cauliflower mash, mashed potatoes, or rice on the side, or turn it into a one-pot meal and throw in potatoes to bake with the 🍗 chicken....

Home › Recipes › Salads and Sides Green Goddess Salad By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 11, 2022, Updated Jan 23, 2024 If you’re active on TikTok, you’ll know that the Green Goddess Salad 🥗 had everyone in a chokehold for a hot minute. Everyone was either recreating the viral salad or creating their own renditions of it. I decided to join in on the trend and create my own version of the salad....

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Grilled Lemon Chicken By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 28, 2023, Updated Aug 17, 2024 My Grilled Lemon Chicken recipe guarantees you the juiciest , most tender 🍗 chicken every time. This style of chicken happens to be a Bulgarian staple and it’s on every restaurant menu in the summer. If there’s one thing you should order in Bulgaria, it’s “pileshki parjoli” which translates to “chicken steaks....