Today I present you a recipe for one of the most favorite dishes among Macedonian people that is above all, super-healthy and easy to digest. The instructions are very easy to follow, and you will be very proud for easily coming up with the traditional taste and smell of stuffed peppers entirely on your own!

Today I prepared for you one of the oldest, most delicious and healthiest Macedonian dishes ever. It is a meal made of cornmeal or semolina and several other ingredients and it has a very positive effect on overall human health. All you need for you to make it will need polenta, Greek yogurt, butter, white...

I present you one of the most delicious Macedonian meals: Sarma. It is basically stuffed cabbage rolls which is prepared mostly in winter. Since it is prepared in larger quantities, sarma is usually eaten for several days. If you can resist the temptation, eat it the next day after preparation, it tastes even better! And...

I present you the most delicious treat in the Macedonian cuisine, according to me. This the perfect meal, whether it is served as breakfast or lunch, with a piece of warm bread and a bit of garlic paste, just enough to spin your head around because it is the single best match in the world:...

Have you ever tried wholemeal bagels with eggs? It is a common breakfast in Ohrid, a lake side city in North Macedonia. It is served in many restaurants there, and it goes perfectly with ajvar (paprika paste) and traditional Ohrid garlic paste. You can use store bought wholemeal bagels or make them according to my...

Another phenomenal Macedonian recipe I learned from my mother. Easy, simple and extremely tasty. Have at home the smell and taste of Macedonia at least several times a month.

“Jufki” is the name of the traditional Macedonian pasta, which many people still make at home with their bare hands. Although they can be bought ready-made at a store, the traditional pasta taste is still irreplaceable. You do not need to work hard for this dish, they are done in several minutes. I prepare them...

Macedonia is simply a treasure trove of aromas and flavors for gourmets and lovers of home-made, extraordinary food. This delicious meal has been on my family’s menu many times during my childhood, and as such I still love making it! This meal combined with salad made of fresh tomatoes and spring onions? Perfect breakfast!

A beautiful, healthy and tasty Macedonian pan dish that is full with nutritional values. You can also combine spinach with chard or nettles (beside the rice). This pan is made of spinach and rice and it is very easy to made. Try it and share with me how much you love it!

Although the Greek recipes have the most variations of moussaka, and its origin is probably from Turkey (the Ottoman Empire), I believe that there is only THIS Macedonian moussaka. Delicious, light, creamy, and easy to make. You must make this traditional dish that is a famous family meal in every Macedonian home!

I present to you another way to prepare delicious potatoes, and that is one well-known Macedonian dry potato recipe. This is just one part of my intention to convince you to give up the habit of consuming french fries, so get ready, I will share with you many more ways to prepare healthy potatoes. My...

Like other legumes, the lentil (lens culinaris) contains a lot of protein and is a very nutritious food. In addition, it has a strong power of lowering blood cholesterol levels and helping the maintenance of blood sugar levels. One of the healthiest Macedonian dishes is the famous lentil stew that you simply have to try.

What’s in 100 grams of spinach? There are only 23 calories. Spinach contains a solid amount of soluble fiber and it is an active part of blood cholesterol-lowering programs. It has about 25 percent of the daily requirement of iron. Also, it has 4 times the daily requirement of vitamin K. Vitamin K plays a...

In Macedonia, there is one saying used when something is very simple, we say: easy as preparing a bean stew. But the fact that almost everyone who has ever tried bean stew in different places has just as many different experiences proves it wrong. Experiences (from very bad to great) testify that the preparation of...

If you ask a foreigner who has visited Macedonia what stands out as the biggest feature of the country, what would he say? Apart from the hospitality of the people and the countless natural beauties, he or she will surely not bypass the Macedonian traditional food. Macedonian food has a colorful combination because of influences...

This is something I intend to make for such a long time and finally I decided to make it a few days ago. The taste? Oh my. It tastes so fresh that it reminds me of summer! 🙂 It is a vibrantly-colored, deeply-flavored Sicilian condiment with almonds, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. It can be...

Just some regular eggs easily given some Italian accent and tasting, absolutely delicious! They are usually served on a cheese-garlic bread, but I have for you a bit more interesting and healthier version 🙂 Take a look!

The tahini sauce is consisted from few simple ingredients – tahini being the star of this recipe. Tahini is a rich, creamy paste made from ground sesames, you can find it in every market. Tahini is fairly low in calories but high in fiber, protein, and several important vitamins and minerals. It pairs amazingly with fresh lemon and garlic,...

This pizza is made with oatmeal dough which not only does not provoke a guilty conscience, but it is also recommended for your health due to the nutrients it contains. And on top of that each of you can make it in just 30 minutes and it tastes just like the standard pizza. Or even...

Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche or scrambled eggs, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, or vegetables. My frittata is filled with cheeses and vegetables. It is very easy to make and you should definitely make it for your Sunday brunch 🙂

Get yourself some wholemeal flour at home, so you can afford this pleasure for up to a few times a month. You should also get tomato puree or homemade tomato sauce as a mandatory ingredient, and I will leave the rest to your imagination.

Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, and some other magic components. Simply delicious!

Bolognese sauce known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, (or simply ragù) is a meat-based sauce in Italian cuisine, typical of the city of Bologna. Take a look at this 100% healthy variation of the sauce, combined with wholemeal pasta penne.

This creamy Mushroom Risotto with tasty, garlic-butter-mushroom flavor is a magnificent mushroom recipe worthy of serving at your personal restaurant (read: home). You can serve it either for lunch or for dinner.

Pesto is easy to make from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Its fresh flavor is the highlight of this super-fast pasta dish, packed with freshly grated parmesan and maybe some white wine. Mmmm, perfect for this summer. Pesto sauce is always matched with twisted pasta, so make sure you buy some curly wholemeal pasta it...

Maybe you are already familiar with the famous Italian pasta sauce – Cacio E Pepe. If you are not, literally, cacio e pepe means “cheese and pepper” in Italian. And there you are, quite close to this sauce’s ingredients. It is usually made with lots of parmesan and black pepper but I am bringing to...

Fish (including tuna and sardines) is a healthy food that provides the body with omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. In this case, I prepared pasta with tuna and some other interesting ingredients. Just one small note, due to the amount of mercury in the tuna, the recommended dose of tuna for one human body...

Are you ready for a quick and light version of your favorite lasagna? Check out the recipe below!

The best thing about pasta is that it is both very versatile and very delicious. Stay tuned for hundreds of ways to prepare pasta at home. For example, check out this vegan pasta option, and share your thoughts about it.

Craving for pizza does not mean that you should throw out all of your healthy habits away. Check out this recipe and think twice before calling for pizza delivery. You will be surprised how many easy recipes I have prepared for you, meaning you will be able to reduce fat and salt by still preserving...

Besides wholemeal pasta, we can use vegetables for our Italian dinner. Try the recipe below and share your thoughts.

Okay, I can say now that there is no better way to start your day than having French toast for breakfast! Super easy to make and insanely delicious!

Melt-in your mouth chicken braised in caramelized mustard is a real delight that you must try. Poulet à la Moutarde is a rustic French meal that comes together in a short time of cooking and it’s a great pleasure for every mustard lover. Give it a try!

I present you the popular French salad, Salade Nicoise – niçoise – French pronunciation: ​[niˈswaz]. And yes, your French accent is good. 🙂 It is a salad whose origins are in the French city of Nice. Chefs around the world make it out of small potatoes, cherry or regular tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives and anchovies...

Getting down to the basics, a casserole is any food that is cooked and served in the same dish. It is considered a French meal, but you will see many of it originating from me. The casserole is typically baked and can consist of proteins like beef, chicken, or fish, a variety of vegetables, or...

Are you ready for your new weekend breakfast or brunch? I present you Akoori – Indian scrambled eggs that are slightly spicy and full-flavor packed. Fill your home with the smell of an incredibly tasty dish!

Here’s a really terrific Coconut Curry Sauce with beautiful depth of flavor yet is made with everyday spices. It’s an Indian style sauce – outrageously addictive, and pairs beautifully with chicken or vegetables. As a side dish, I recommend cooked rice or baked potatoes.

Indian cuisine is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. You can buy Indian spices in any spice shop worldwide and you can also order online.

“Chili con Carne”. Three little words that describe such a wonderful meal. Today I am bringing this Mexican speciality straight to your kitchen! You can combine it with cooked rice or wrap it in a tortilla with some salad. Either way you will love it!

An enchilada is a tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables or combinations. Sauces can vary from spicy chilli ands salsa sauces, to mild sauces like this one. I love the honey-mustard flavor, so here is one for all...

I present you something very tasty! Mexican breakfast with salsa (or tomato paste combined with chili spice), cheese and eggs. Best of all, you can season it to your liking. It is made inside of an wholemeal tortilla that becomes delicious and crunchy, and you just break it piece by piece and dip it in...

Casseroles are the most amazing way to cook in large quantities and hit every food group in one single pan. They also generate yummy leftovers for the next day or two. Casseroles can also be adapted to suit any number of tastes and are categorically creamy and very often cheesy, leaving you with wanting more....

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fiber, very filling, and delicious. They can be eaten boiled, baked, steamed, or fried. For example, the following recipe will give you an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. You will also receive a decent source of many other vitamins and minerals. So, what are we...

Have you ever heard of the most famous Spanish dish: Paella? I have tried it last year during my visit to Barcelona, and I just have to tell you: it tasted like heaven! And I just knew that I must recreate it in my home. There’s one thing that most paella enthusiasts in Spain seem...

Xató is the name of the sauce of this salad, that is a typical Catalan dish (originating from Catalonia, Spain). It is a sauce that is a mix of several nutritive ingredients, which give an extraordinary taste. Catalans serve this dish with fish (mostly tuna) and olives, and this way, we get the delicious Xato salad....

This refreshing cold Spanish Gazpacho soup is incredibly easy to make (15 minutes) and perfect served fresh on a hot summer’s day. Read the recipe here. It is a natural source of vitamins (A, C, and E), carbohydrates, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and magnesium. And let’s not forget that it is immensely tasty and refreshing! It is...

Wonder how to make couscous? It’s not just for salads! You can use couscous just like a tiny pasta in any pasta dish you want to make…For example in this absolutely delicious healthy and easy couscous recipe with garlic, vegetables, basil,  and mozzarella cheese.

Moroccan saffron chicken is an aromatic dish, very easy and has amazing flavors! The history of saffron can be traced back to 3000 years and it is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda. It has antioxidants that boosts immunity and has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. The medicinal properties of saffron are numerous. It...

Couscous is a type of pasta, originating from Morocco. These tiny balls of semolina flour are a traditional dish in North African and Mediterranean cuisine. They have a yellowish color and it serves as an ingredient in many dishes and salads. Couscous is a great substitute for rice. However, a cup of couscous has about...

Ginisang munggo is a Filipino spicy mung bean soup. It is made with mung beans, garlic, tomatoes, and spices and it is incredibly healthy and tasty. Since I didn’t have Asian mung beans, I made it with red lentils and as a person who is not-a-huge-lentils-fan, I can say that this is the best thing...

Are you ready for your new weekend breakfast or brunch? I present you Akoori – Indian scrambled eggs that are slightly spicy and full-flavor packed. Fill your home with the smell of an incredibly tasty dish!

I can see by the results in my story survey that you have cravings for Asian food, too. I present you one extraordinary Thai specialty, named as Peanut Chicken. It has exotic taste and it goes perfectly with potatoes or rice as a side dish. Take a look!

Shakshouka is an easy, healthy breakfast (or any time of day) recipe in Israel and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. It’s a simple combination of simmering tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices and gently poached eggs. It’s nourishing, filling and one recipe I guarantee you’ll make time and again. Beside in the city...

Here’s a really terrific Coconut Curry Sauce with beautiful depth of flavor yet is made with everyday spices. It’s an Indian style sauce – outrageously addictive, and pairs beautifully with chicken or vegetables. As a side dish, I recommend cooked rice or baked potatoes.

The Israeli sambusak (sambusaq) is the Israel’s answer to the calzone or empanada. It is a pastry that you can make it by baking or frying and it has a triangle or half-moon shape. The recipe belongs to the Jewish cuisine, and various recipes have been brought to Israel by Jewish migrants from the Middle...

Let me present you my delicious version of a Chinese dish. This recipe includes a homemade version of the popular, Chinese sweet and sour sauce. It has the same flavor (even better), and it DOESN’T contain soy, sugar, and ketchup. With only a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, this sweet and sour...

Nasi Kunyit is rice cooked with turmeric and some other great ingredients (“Kunyit” is the Indonesian word for turmeric, “nasi” means rice). This yellow rice represents a famous Indonesian celebratory dish. People in Indonesia usually serve it during weddings and special occasions (they even serve it for the occasion of newborn babies’ first full moon!)....

You might think fast Chinese food when you hear the word “wok,” and you’re not totally off base. The wok is where you make stir-fries with many flavors (the heat is kept on high for faster cooking). Today, I am bringing right into your kitchen the healthiest version of the popular Chinese takeout. While whipping up...

Before I introduce you to this MUST-IMMEDIATELY-TRY Afghanistani dish, I would like to share with you something about Asian food. You will see many Asian dishes on my blog because I find them very delicious. Especially curries, they are a piece of heaven in the world of food. I would like to specify that a...

Indian cuisine is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. You can buy Indian spices in any spice shop worldwide and you can also order online.

Chicken Stroganoff is one of my favorite foreign dishes, now adjusted with healthy ingredients and with a tiny pick of hazelnut flavor that I got through experimenting. I loved it!

The Russian Mimosa salad first appeared in the Soviet Union in the early 1970s, and its name owes to the tender spring flower mimosa. It’s related to the fact that it’s equally delightful to the eye with a bright yellow color. Today, practically every café, and restaurant in Russia proudly serve this salad, and few...

Russian Cheese Pancakes called syrniki have become my latest favorite breakfast, snack, or even dessert. This is the first time I’ve made these and from now on, I am in love with the result. The yummiest pancakes I’ve ever had! I started to dream about the next ones right after I had the first bite when...