Cinnamon crescent rolls

These incredibly aromatic crescent rolls are a perfect choice for these spring yet cold days. Spicy scent of cinnamon mixed with the scent of ground  walnuts and butter of the shortcrust pastry will definitely infatuate you and inspire you, and make these days far sunnier and cozier. So, go on (and don’t forget a cup of tea)!

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Mackerel baked with potatoes and garlic

So far, this way of cooking mackerel has been the tastiest one in my life! Despite its price and health benefits, I, like many other people, generally do not like mackerel because of its specific fish fat smell; however, this baked mackerel with its delicious, complementary sauce has completely changed my preferences. Thus, regardless of whether you like mackerel or not, be sure that this recipe will become one of your favourites for years! Moreover, the main and side dishes are prepared simultaneously that is really time-efficient. Don’t even hesitate!

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День закоханих – це не лише про 14 лютого, або як святкують День святого Валентина у світі

День усіх закоханих – один із найбільш неоднозначних днів у році, якщо керуватись оцінками людей. Хтось із задоволенням, у передчутті романтичної атмосфери, що вирує у повітрі, чекає цього дня. Хтось відкрито зневажає свято вияву почуттів, вважаючи це марнотратством і насмішкою над самотніми людьми, а хтось вирішує «переобладнати» це свято спеціально для себе.

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Cranberry cheesecake

This aromatic cranberry cheesecake is the very taste of snowy winter holidays. Just imagine spicy chocolate wrapping, creamy cheese filling, and thick fragrant cranberry sauce with a slight note of tartness… mm, delicious! The ideal sweet-sour balance of this cheesecake will make you lose control and literally devour it! All the steps being perfectly easy, the cheesecake doesn’t require lots of time to cook. So, allow yourself a bit of winter heaven!

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Italian-style salad

This light Italian-style salad with soft mozzarella, fragrant basil, sweet tomatoes, bits of bacon and a delicious sauce is like a whiff of summer in the midst of dull winter. It’s perfectly easy to cook and can make for a romantic Italian dinner with a glass of dry red wine. Or, more prosaically, it can be a side dish for any meat or fish. Try it and bring some bright freshness in your daily routine!

 

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Tex-Mex Rainbow salad

It’s time for a rainbow! This pretty simple and tasty salad is extremely nutritious and can make for a perfect lunch or dinner. It’s also an ideal side dish for meat or fish. Although there are not all rainbow colours, it’s still very bright and colourful, and it will certainly improve your winter mood. So, give it a try and add some new colours to your life!

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Mexican rice

This Mexican rice is a traditional Mexican dish that’ll make you look at rice from completely different angle even if you’ve hated it for all your life! It’s blissfully aromatic and fluffy (no much-hated clumps!) and just a bit spicy. To make it more like main dish, you can add canned corn, chili pepper, bell pepper or anything that comes to your mind. Otherwise, it’s one of my favourite side dishes, so give it a try!

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Cheesy ‘mandarins’

These delicious, cheesy and spicy ‘mandarins’ – with a hint of carrot sweetness or delicate nutty flavor – make for a perfect winter appetizer. They’re so bright, colourful and tasty they’ll disappear from your table the quickest! An incredible idea to surprise your guests or family!

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