Home › Recipes › European Inspired Zucchini Rice By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 19, 2021, Updated Jun 06, 2024 This is my favorite style of home-cooking 🏠❤️: an easy, healthy, balanced dish made from humble ingredients. My mom and I have been making this recipe for as long as I can remember and it’s a go-to lunch or dinner in our house. We love to pair this recipe with some plain yogurt as a “sauce” or a bowl of Cold Cucumber Soup (aka Tarator) 🥒....
Home › Recipes › Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 07, 2025, Updated Sep 16, 2025 High-protein, bold flavor, and ready in 20 minutes – these Buffalo Chicken Thighs check all the boxes ✅! They’re juicy, spicy and coated in a buffalo sauce that’s as addictive as that reality tv show you swore you’d never watch 😭. Whether you use an air fryer or oven, you’ve got options, babe....
Home › Recipes › Appetizers Chicken Bake Cups By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 20, 2022, Updated Jan 07, 2025 My Chicken Bake Cups are such a fun and easy meal idea and are a great option if you’re intrigued by sushi, but don’t love seafood. When my Salmon Sushi Cups and Shrimp Sushi Cups recipes went viral, I knew I needed to make a chicken version as well. Why You’ll Love Chicken Bake Cups How to Prepare Chicken Bake Cups Nonna’s Tip Variations and Substitutions for Chicken Bake Cups Similar Recipes Best Served With Common Questions Chicken Bake Cups Recipe Why You’ll Love Chicken Bake Cups These Chicken Bake Cups have all the incredible components of sushi—steamed rice seasoned with rice vinegar, salty strips of nori (aka seaweed), and spicy mayo —wrapped up into delicious, individual-size parcels....
Home › Recipes › Dips & Spreads Egg Free Mayo By Snejana Andreeva on Mar 11, 2023, Updated Feb 04, 2026 My Egg Free Mayo recipe is perfect for anyone who is allergic to eggs. After posting my traditional homemade mayo recipe, I had a lot of you ask for a version that’s free from 🥚 eggs. This recipe is incredibly easy and can be made according to taste. Please be mindful that the mayo will taste like the oil you use, so make sure you use a LIGHT , mild oil that tastes good to you....
Home › Recipes › Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 13, 2022, Updated Apr 09, 2024 These Garlic Parmesan Wings will have you licking your fingers 👌 and coming back for more. These wings are incredibly delicious and come together really easily. They’re made with roasted garlic and Parmigiano Reggiano so you KNOW the flavor is going to be off-the-charts good 💯. Why You’ll Love Garlic Parmesan Wings How to Prepare Garlic Parmesan Wings Nonna’s Tip Variations and Substitutions for Garlic Parmesan Wings Similar Recipes Best Served With Common Questions Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe Why You’ll Love Garlic Parmesan Wings These wings are perfect for 🏉 game day, or any day of the week for that matter!...
Home › Recipes › Salads and Sides Grilled Zucchini Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on May 25, 2022, Updated May 27, 2024 This Grilled Zucchini Recipe is a Bulgarian staple. This recipe is 🏠 home for me because my family and I have been making grilled vegetables with creamy sauces for generations. This recipe is a simple but beautiful way to elevate your zucchini game. I am extremely proud to be 🇧🇬 Bulgarian and even more proud and honored to be able to share my cultural recipes with you all....
Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods Healthy Pumpkin Muffins By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 08, 2024, Updated Jan 03, 2026 Call me basic, but I’m muffin without my pumpkin fix! Seriously, everything’s muffin better with pumpkin in it. OK, OK, I’M DONE WITH THE PUNS! But fall 🍂 has me in a chokehold, and considering pumpkin is the flavour of the season, I knew I had to come through with a healthy muffin recipe for my pumpkin 🎃 die-hards who want to keep things clean before the holiday debauchery....
Home › Recipes › Drinks & Smoothies Strawberry Protein Shake By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 27, 2025, Updated Mar 29, 2025 Want a milkshake that’s delicious and packed with protein? This Strawberry Protein Shake recipe 🍓 is my healthy twist on a childhood favorite. Growing up in Bulgaria, my mom would take me to the McDonald’s drive-thru after school for a mini cheeseburger, fries, and that iconic strawberry milkshake (plus the Happy Meal toy, of course 😄)....
Home › Recipes › Desserts Strawberry Smoothie Bowl By Snejana Andreeva on May 24, 2021, Updated Sep 19, 2025 My Strawberry Smoothie Bowl is what happens when breakfast and dessert decide to team up. It’s cold, creamy, and thick enough to actually hold its toppings. I’ll walk you through how to make a thick smoothie bowl that feels spoon-worthy and so satisfying. My trick? A crackly 🍫 chocolate magic shell on top....
Home › Recipes › Bread & Dough Banitsa By Snejana Andreeva on May 01, 2022, Updated Jan 03, 2026 This is the easiest version of a traditional Bulgarian phyllo feta pie, that we call Banitsa 🇧🇬. Here, thin sheets of phyllo (aka filo) dough are stuffed with salty feta , rolled up into a spiral 🌀, painted with butter, and baked until golden and delicious. One bite into the flaky, crispy dough reveals a rich, creamy center, and your life will be forever changed 😉....
Home › Recipes › Soups & Stews Butternut Squash Soup By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 03, 2024, Updated Jan 09, 2025 I’m a sucker for a good, hearty soup 🍲. Growing up, soups and stews were a staple in our household, and now that I’m an adult, I find myself craving them all the time. However, life is a bit different now, and I often don’t have hours to babysit a simmering pot....
Home › Recipes › Entrées Cevapi By Snejana Andreeva on Jun 01, 2024 It’s no secret that in the Balkans, we loooove our meat! Cevapi, or Ćevapi (if you want to be legit 😉), is a staple Balkan dish that’s not only a popular street food but also a must-have at every Balkan gathering or barbecue. In Bulgaria, we refer to these small meat sausages as Kebapcheta (same ingredients, but slightly longer to resemble a kebap), and I have been enjoying these ridiculously tasty little meat sausages since I was a mini Sneji....
Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites By Snejana Andreeva on Nov 01, 2021, Updated Nov 13, 2023 My Copycat Starbucks “Sous-Vide” Egg Bites will revolutionize your breakfast game. I promise you won’t miss the store-bought version after trying these. Not only are they delicious , easy to prepare and incredibly budget-friendly , but they will have you driving by Starbucks like ✌️😌! Why You’ll Love These Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites How to Prepare Nonna’s Tip🥚 Variations and Substitutions Other Starbucks Bites Common Questions Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites with Cottage Cheese Recipe Why You’ll Love These Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites These egg bites are made with healthy, clean ingredients and are also incredibly simple to make....
Home › Recipes › Desserts Halloween Chocolate Bats By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 06, 2022, Updated Jul 11, 2025 Halloween 🎃 is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate this spooky season than with some adorable chocolate bats 🦇! These treats are not only a sight to behold but also a perfect addition to your Halloween party. Whether you’re hosting a ghoulish 👻 gathering or just want to indulge in some themed sweets, these chocolate bats are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face....
Home › Recipes › Sauces & Dressings Homemade Ketchup By Snejana Andreeva on Sep 11, 2024, Updated Feb 03, 2026 When it comes to condiments, ketchup is the undisputed main squeeze 🍅. Whether you love it, avoid it, or simply don’t vibe with the taste or texture, you can’t deny that ketchup is one of the most universally consumed foods across the globe 🌎. Why You’ll Love Homemade Ketchup How to Prepare Nonna’s Tip 🥫 Homemade Ketchup Variations and Substitutions Similar Recipes Best Served With Common Questions Homemade Ketchup Recipe Unfortunately, the evolution of ketchup has also come with the evolution of additives and preservatives to extend its shelf life....
Home › Recipes › Desserts Honey Walnut Oat Cake By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 27, 2021, Updated Jun 25, 2024 If you have 5 minutes, you can have this delicious 🍯 Honey Walnut Oat Cake for breakfast or dessert. This is what all my breakfast dreams are made of and a recipe I make for my family very often. This recipe is a great way to serve the kids a sweet 😋 treat while feeling good about the ingredients....
Home › Recipes › Salads and Sides Jennifer Aniston Salad By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 17, 2022, Updated Feb 08, 2024 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a recipe that becomes a viral sensation worldwide? Well, your very own Modern Nonna did just that with the Jennifer Aniston Salad! During the ten years that Jennifer Aniston was on the set of “Friends,” it’s rumored that she ate this salad every day....
Home › Recipes › European Inspired Roasted Baby Eggplant By Snejana Andreeva on Jul 22, 2025, Updated Sep 16, 2025 This Roasted Baby Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce is one of my favorite no-fuss recipes that feels like home and requires minimal effort 🙅🏻♀️. It looks and tastes like a restaurant-worthy meal, but is deceptively simple. Inspired by Balkan and Mediterranean kitchens, it pairs earthy eggplant 🍆 with a creamy garlic-dill 🧄🌱 yogurt sauce for an oh-so-satisfying contrast of textures, temperatures and tastes....
Home › Recipes › Entrées Roasted Chicken with Ribs By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 06, 2022, Updated Sep 02, 2024 This Roasted Chicken with Ribs will be your new favorite one-pan wonder. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and will make weeknight cooking a breeze. This dish is one of Steve’s favorite meals. The smoked ribs give a very subtle aroma to the whole dish, which in return really enhances the flavor of the 🍗 chicken and potatoes without any extra work at all....
Home › Recipes › European Inspired Shopska Salad By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 20, 2023, Updated Apr 04, 2024 Shopska Salad is a beloved staple of Balkan cuisine. Featuring fresh 🍅 tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and parsley, topped with brined white cheese or feta, this colorful salad celebrates the flavors of my homeland, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria. The salad was invented in the early 1950’s at one of the first Balkan tourist hotels on the Black Sea and is well known throughout the Balkans....
