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Home › Recipes › Entrées Lemon Yogurt Chicken By Snejana Andreeva on May 14, 2022, Updated Apr 16, 2024 This is the best juicy Lemon Yogurt Chicken ever. Thank you for the 14+ million views on my other 🇧🇬 Bulgarian Chicken Thighs in Yogurt Marinade ! The response to this recipe has truly blown me away. Truth is, yogurt is not really a secret for us in Bulgaria. Countries like India and many other parts of the world have long been using yogurt as a way to tenderize and marinate 🍗 meats and other dishes....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Lentil Bolognese By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 08, 2025 When you think of comfort food classics, Bolognese is top tier. It’s rich, cozy, and feels like a hug i n pasta form 🍝. But here’s the twist: you don’t actually need meat (or hours of simmering) to get that same depth of flavor. My Lentil Bolognese is hearty , and packs a whopping 20 grams of fibre!...

Home › Recipes › Desserts Love Letter Pastries By Snejana Andreeva on Feb 03, 2024 Looking for a sweet and romantic treat to surprise your loved ones? Look no further and make the cutest Love Letter Pastries 💌! Made with delicate puff pastry and a generous dollop of jam, these pastries are folded into the shape of a love letter and baked to flaky perfection. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to show your appreciation, Love Letter Pastries will make hearts flutter....

Home › Recipes › European Inspired Sauteed Broccoli with Feta By Snejana Andreeva on May 25, 2022, Updated Aug 19, 2025 If you know the 🇮🇹 Italian classic Aglio e Olio dish, then you KNOW the method is perfect for achieving big flavor super quick. “ Aglio e olio ” means 🧄 garlic and oil in Italian and this is the same technique for this Sauteed Broccoli with Feta recipe. This is one of the few ways you will get me to eat 🥦 broccoli and I can never have enough....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Banana Ice Cream with Magic Shell By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 13, 2023, Updated Nov 16, 2025 If you love the crackly chocolate coating on a Magnum bar, you are going to be obsessed with this Banana Ice Cream with Magic Shell 🍌🍨. It tastes like dessert but it’s actually a thick and creamy banana “nice cream” topped with a shiny chocolate shell 🍫 that snaps the moment your spoon hits it 🥄....

Home › Recipes › Salads and Sides Best Pasta Salad By Snejana Andreeva on Dec 08, 2021, Updated Apr 15, 2024 This is hands down the Best Pasta Salad. THIS is what I bring to a summer barbecue and it’s always the first to disappear. This salad features a bright assortment of colors, textures and flavors everyone will love. Briny 🫒 olives, fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and rich sundried tomatoes make for the perfect bite....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Ground Beef Tacos By Snejana Andreeva on Sep 22, 2023 These Ground Beef Tacos are a quick , easy, and delicious take on this beloved classic, sure to satisfy your taco cravings. Start by cooking your choice of ground meat, whether it’s hearty beef or a leaner option like turkey🦃. Why You’ll Love Ground Beef Tacos How to Prepare Ground Beef Tacos Nonna’s Tip Variations and Substitutions Best Served With Similar Recipes Common Questions Ground Beef Tacos Recipe Seasoned to perfection with spices and sautéed onions and garlic, this filling is so tasty....

Home › Recipes › Salads and Sides Julia Roberts Salad By Snejana Andreeva on Mar 02, 2022, Updated Apr 10, 2024 Julia Roberts Salad is the salad of my ✨ dreams . Get ready for a burst of flavor with my version of this crispy Brussels sprouts salad! This dish combines thinly sliced Brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta or bacon, topped with a perfectly poached 🥚 egg. Add toasted pistachios for crunch and a tangy vinaigrette for a zesty kick....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Meal Prep Chicken Bake By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 19, 2023, Updated Sep 07, 2023 My meal prep chicken bake is a game changer for healthy weekday eating . This is the ultimate one-pan 🥘, “ set it and forget it ” meal. It takes minutes to prep, 40 minutes to bake and lasts in the fridge for up to 3 days. Why You’ll Love Meal Prep Chicken Bake How To Prepare Nonna’s Tip Variations and Substitutions for Meal Prep Chicken Bake Best Served With Similar Recipes Meal Prep Chicken Bake Recipe Common Questions Why You’ll Love Meal Prep Chicken Bake This is a complete meal , with lean protein from boneless skinless chicken thighs, carbs from rice 🍚, and fiber and nutrients from spinach....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Salmon Rice Bowl By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 08, 2022, Updated May 29, 2024 My Salmon Rice Bowl with spicy mayo is the perfect lunch or dinner idea. I love a good bowl 🥣 meal because they’re full of wholesome ingredients, the variety and options are endless and I usually have enough for lunch the next day! This salmon bowl is a great one to add to the rotation....

Home › Recipes › Drinks & Smoothies Simple Halloween Cocktails By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 19, 2022, Updated Oct 13, 2023 Inspired by the spooktacular 👻 creativity of my friend Nicole @kalejunkie, these Simple Halloween Cocktails are the perfect addition to your Halloween festivities. Whether you’re hosting a haunted gathering or just looking to enjoy a chillingly refreshing beverage, these cocktails (or mocktails) are bound to excite your taste buds. The eerie spider 🕷 ice cubes and the sweet cinnamon sugar rim adds a spooky touch....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Single Serve Banana Bread By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 01, 2023, Updated Jan 04, 2026 Why You’ll Love Single-Serve Banana Bread How to Prepare Single-Serve Banana Bread Nonna’s Tip Substitutions and Variations Best Served With Similar Recipes Common Questions Single Serve Banana Bread Recipe All you need is one very ripe banana (brown spots on the banana peel indicate over-ripeness—a good thing in this recipe), a few kitchen staples, and 5 minutes of prep time....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Viral Snow Ice Cream By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 28, 2026, Updated Feb 12, 2026 Have you seen the viral TikTok ice cream 🍦 made in the snow? Just a few simple ingredients, about 10 minutes of stirring, and voilà! Suddenly, you’re enjoying homemade ice cream with all the nostalgic vibes. And don’t worry — we are not mixing snow ❄️ into the dessert! This is ice cream made in the snow, not with snow, which means it acts like a natural freezer while the sweet cream mixture stays safely in its own bowl 🥣 ....

Home › Recipes › Cookies & Snacks Bounty Dates By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 30, 2023 These Healthy Bounty Dates are going to be your new snack obsession. Come mid-afternoon, I’m usually craving a little sweet treat . Why You’ll Love These Bounty Dates How to Prepare Nonna’s Tip Variations and Substitutions for Bounty Dates Best served with Common Questions Bounty Dates Recipe These are perfect one-to-two bite desserts that fulfill my sweet tooth and are made from nourishing ingredients , like fibrous dates, healthy fat-rich coconut 🥥, and antioxidant-loaded dark chocolate 🍫....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Carne Asada Recipe By Snejana Andreeva on Apr 05, 2023, Updated Jul 07, 2023 My Carne Asada recipe is not traditional, but it is packed with flavor! In Latin cuisine, the term Carne Asada translates to grilled meat . The word “Carne” translates to meat and “Asada” means grilled. Carne Asada is typically beef that has been long marinated , grilled, and served sliced in thin strips as a main course....

Home › Recipes › Entrées Chicken Fajita Salad By Snejana Andreeva on Sep 29, 2023 Chicken Fajita Salad – a twist on a beloved Tex-Mex classic. This vibrant salad takes all the sensational flavors of traditional chicken fajitas, made with a modern twist . Why You’ll Love Chicken Fajita Salad How to Prepare Nonna’s Tip Variations and Substitutions for Chicken Fajita Salad Best Served With Similar Recipes Common Questions Chicken Fajita Salad Recipe Tender, marinated chicken 🐔, sautéed veggies, and a medley of spices are married with lettuce, cucumber, and red onions, then drizzled with a creamy yogurt dressing....

Home › Recipes › Desserts Clementine Cake By Snejana Andreeva on Jan 20, 2024 Thanks to all of you, my Whole Orange Blender Cake went viral ! Due to your incredible creativity and feedback, I had to drop the Whole Blender Clementine Cake remix! This Clementine cake is no ordinary loaf. Unlike oranges, clementines (or tangerines) are smaller, have smoother skin, and are brighter in color. Clementines 🍊 also taste sweeter and have very few varieties compared to oranges, making them a perfect choice for this super simple yet flavor-packed cake....

Home › Recipes › Salads and Sides Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad By Snejana Andreeva on Aug 04, 2024, Updated Jan 24, 2025 When I’m craving a sweet snack that also fits into my low-carb, high-protein diet, this cottage cheese fruit salad always hits the spot. Similar to the savory version of this recipe, this salad uses a mixture of vibrant, nutrient-rich fruits , which get evenly diced up , until they resemble little gems....

Home › Recipes › Appetizers Cucumber Salmon Boats By Snejana Andreeva on Oct 22, 2021, Updated Jan 11, 2024 My Cucumber Salmon Boats are the perfect low-carb , high-protein meal for sushi and salmon lovers. I could happily eat sushi on a regular basis, but my wallet would not be so happy about that. These sushi-inspired “boats” are my way of getting all the amazing flavor of sushi but in a budget-friendly way that also happens to be very healthy....

Home › Recipes › Breakfast Foods Ham and Cheese Sandwiches By Snejana Andreeva on May 01, 2023, Updated Feb 18, 2025 As a kid, I would eat these crispy Bulgarian Ham and Cheese Sandwiches every single day. There was nothing more satisfying than biting into that delicious sandwich paired with a fresh, juicy tomato 🍅 straight from our garden. Even today, it’s still one of my all-time favorite foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner....