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Category: Appetizers

Pumpkin Omelette
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Pumpkin Omelette

I have made zucchini omelettes many times when I wanted something quick and didn't feel like complicating myself with too many ingredients. Fresh zucchini, a few eggs, and some flour are enough. I...

Cumin croquettes
Appetizers

Cumin croquettes

When I want a snack but don't feel like making dough with yeast or waiting for hours, I whip up these cumin croquettes. I love them because they're simple to make and I always have the ingredients at...

Bake rolls
Appetizers

Bake rolls

Alex has developed a taste for bake rolls and packaged bruschetta, so I tried to offer him a quick homemade version. I often have leftover croissants from school, and since they’re not always...

Cheese pastries
Appetizers

Cheese pastries

I have made cheese pastries many times, especially when I need something quick and filling for breakfast or a snack. I found this recipe on Adina Ciocalău's blog and stuck with it because it doesn't...

Stuffed bread
Appetizers

Stuffed bread

When I don't feel like complicated meals or when I've got a large, older loaf of bread, I make this stuffed bread recipe with mushrooms, vegetables, ham, and egg. It's usually a quick lunch or dinner...

Bruschetta with tomatoes
Appetizers

Bruschetta with tomatoes

I usually get to this recipe in the morning, especially when I have some tomatoes that need to be used and a few slices of bread left over from the day before. It's not complicated, you don't dirty...

Cabbage reduced
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Cabbage reduced

Every time I have sauerkraut in the pantry, I think of braised cabbage. I've made this recipe a few times in a month, especially in winter when the ingredients are handy and don't require much...

Spinach in puff pastry
Appetizers

Spinach in puff pastry

There are days when I don't feel like complicating things with fancy tarts or pastries, so I make a simple spinach pie with puff pastry. I've found that frozen spinach from the freezer works just as...

Mashed potatoes
Appetizers

Mashed potatoes

Usually, when I cook boiled beef or another type of boiled meat, I quickly make mashed potatoes as well. I prefer them simple, with a fine texture, but over time I've come to always add an onion and...

Spinach Strudel
Appetizers

Spinach Strudel

I made these puff pastry rolls with spinach and ricotta when I needed a quick savory appetizer, either for guests or for lunch the next day. They are easy to prepare, don't create a mess in the...