Vegetable Sushi Rolls & Nigiri

I know that traditional sushi is not for everyone. But the recipe below is different and you should at least have a look at it before saying No! 🙂 Sushi is often associated with raw fish. However, it is sometimes also served with cooked meat and/or vegetables. In Budapest, a land which is quite far…

Spinach, Mushroom & Kimchi Pies

Since last Autumn, we had been experimenting with making our own kimchi at home. The first attempt was way too garlicky, which made the whole thing past the edible zone. Over time, the experiment has come a long way and we are happy with the latest batches that we made. Once you get the hang…

Spinach and Asparagus Risotto

Coming from Malta, which is geographically very close to Italy, we share a lot of common aspects between our culture and that of Italy. Particularly when it comes to the two cuisines, there is a lot of overlap, so pasta and risotto dishes are a favourite meal amongst the Maltese people. Risotto can be a…

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Potato Gnocchi is a popular classic Italian meal. It is a very simple dish, yet so many of us are hesitant to make them. They do take some time and work to prepare. However, once they are well made, I like to call them ‘Fluffy Pillows of Potato’! 🙂 When I make them, I prefer…

Happy Pancake Day!

Tomorrow is Pancake Day! Hooray!! Everyone I know loves pancakes! So I thought I would share some easy pancake recipes . Pancakes can be served sweet or savoury. If you have any dietary requirement, you can also enjoy pancakes. I have two recipes for the pancake batter which I often use. I have the normal pancake…

Homemade Sweet Potato Ravioli

Last week’s weather here in Budapest was not too nice. We had some cold and very cloudy days… the kind of days where you feel like staying under a blanket watching movies all day long. OK I spent a day like this once but then it got a bit boring for me and decided to do…

Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup

Winter is the season of healthy yummy soups. I make soups at least once a week because they are very comforting, easy to make and simply delicious. The soup I make mostly depends on the available produce at the market. This week I felt adventurous and wanted to try something different. I had never made this…

Butternut Squash Soup

During the holiday season, I guess most of us indulged in too much delicious food and yummy desserts. However, most of us are now watching what we eat more and maybe trying to get back on track to a healthy way of eating and living. We love eating soups in Winter. They are healthy, very comforting, something warm…

Lentil Loaf

I recently made this dish on a Friday night. It was a cold rainy day here in Budapest so the plan was to have a night in. This dish was one of the most comforting meals we could have wished for on such a day. The lentil loaf is similar to a meat loaf but instead…

Quiche

Quiche is another all time favourite at home. It is great for Sunday brunch, light lunch or even dinner accompanied with a leafy salad. It is very simple to make! The basic ingredients for a quiche are the pastry, eggs and milk or cream. You can then opt for a vegetarian version or add meat if…