I found this squid ink pasta on sale and bought it more out of curiosity than with any clear plans. I saved it for a more relaxed day, and when I had some pleurotus mushrooms on hand, I thought it...
In my Maramureș, homemade noodles - or "laste", as we call them - are still made, although not as often as before. I have always been used to preparing them at least once a month, especially when I...
I made this recipe one evening when I didn't feel like spending much time in the kitchen, but I wanted something warm and filling. I had a box of tortellini with prosciutto, a bit of sweet and sour...
Cheese Tortelloni in Cream Sauce I have made this recipe many times when I got home hungry and didn't feel like spending too much time in the kitchen. You don't need many ingredients, and the steps...
Rigatoni with Chicken Breast I made rigatoni pasta with chicken breast one evening when I didn’t feel like anything complicated, but still wanted a hearty meal. It’s the kind of quick recipe...
There are days when I don't feel like complicating things too much in the kitchen, but I still want something hearty and flavorful. Pasta with ground meat and cheese is exactly the kind of quick meal...
Cheese and Cheese Croissants I often wake up with a craving for something salty, easy to take on the go or to put on the table for a quick snack. These cheese and cheese croissants don’t require...
On a chilly autumn day, I prepared tagliatelle with mascarpone, just when I didn't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. I had some leftover mascarpone from a dessert and a small piece of...
Deschidere scurtă și naturală Într-o zi rece și mohorâtă, când afară plouă fără oprire și totul pare să stea pe loc, un fel simplu, consistent și cald face diferența. Pastele cu...
Pappardelle with arugula pesto, tomatoes, and squacquerone I make this quite often in the summer, especially when I find fresh arugula and crave something light yet filling. This pasta is quick to...
I have often found myself starting to make bread and, along the way, changing my mind because fresh rolls would be better for sandwiches. That's how I ended up making fluffy rolls from a simple dough...
When I crave homemade bread with a denser taste and seeds, I always return to this old recipe, slightly adapted from my grandmother Elena. I sometimes make it on an ordinary day, especially when I...