Category: Recipes
Rich Coffee Blancmange with a Sweet and Tangy Calpis Souce
A silky smooth milk pudding that melts in your mouth, perfectly paired with a rich coffee layer and a tangy Calpis sauce. The combination is absolutely divine! ☺️ Ingredeents For the Blancmange: 12g gelatin 75ml water 1.5 tbsp cornstarch 75g sugar 300ml milk 2 tsp instant coffee 150ml heavy cream 1/2 tbsp liqueur (optional) For…
Easy Homemade Apple Tarte Tatin
This classic French dessert was actually created by mistake. The story goes that someone forgot to add the dough, overcooked the apples, and quickly covered them with a thin pastry layer before flipping it over—only to discover a beautifully caramelized treat! Some say it’s named after the Tatin sisters, while others believe it comes from…
Warm Up with This Rich & Hearty Chili Soup
When my fridge is full of veggies that are on the verge of going bad, I love making this creamy chili soup. It’s a great way to use up a lot of ingredients at once, and with the addition of chili seasoning, it instantly turns into a flavorful and spicy dish! 🌶️ In Canada, you…
Easy Pumpkin and Vegetable Soup
I made a quick and creamy pumpkin soup using vegetables from my fridge, ground chicken, milk, and consommé. It’s so simple and delicious! Ingredients How to make 1. Microwave the pumpkin and broccoli until soft and set them aside. 2. In a pot, sauté the chopped vegetables (except the cabbage leaves) with butter or oil….
Simple Ingredients, Amazing Flavor: Amatriciana Recipe
This easy Amatriciana recipe is packed with the savory flavors of bacon, the sweetness of onion, and the tang of tomatoes. It’s quick, delicious, and perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Give it a try and bring a little Italian flair to your table tonight! Ingredients (Serves 2) Onion: 1/2 largeBacon: 5 slicesGrated cheese: as much…
Easy Pumpkin Pound Cake Recipe
A Simple Treat You Can Enjoy Anytime. Pumpkin is a fall favorite, but with frozen or canned pumpkin puree, you can enjoy it anytime! This simple recipe requires just mixing the ingredients and baking—perfect for satisfying your pumpkin cravings. Ingredients Unsalted butter, softened: 115g (1/2 cup)Sugar: 200g (1 cup)Eggs: 2All-purpose flour or cake flour: 230g…
Savoring Japanese New Year Traditions: How to Make Ozoni
The New Year in Japan is celebrated with special traditions, and one of the most beloved dishes is Ozoni, a comforting soup with mochi (rice cakes). While living in Canada, I recreated this dish to feel connected to my Japanese roots. In Japan, ozoni varies by region. Eastern regions typically prepare a soy sauce-based soup,…
How to Make Sweet and Spicy Bulgogi: A Japanese Inspired Twist
Bulgogi (불고기), a popular Korean dish, is loved for its sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. It’s a versatile dish with countless variations across Korea and Japan. Today, I want to share a Japanese-inspired bulgogi recipe that I made recently. Despite being slightly customized for Japanese tastes, even my Korean boyfriend couldn’t stop praising how…
The Perfect Winter Salad: Persimmons and Prosciutto
Persimmon and Prosciutto Salad As the chilly season settles in, persimmons become one of my favorite ingredients to enjoy. While they are naturally sweet and delicious on their own, incorporating them into dishes can elevate their charm and allow you to experience their full potential. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe for a Persimmon…
Perfecting Basic Bread with My Neretva Home Bakery
I’ve been enjoying sharing my daily life in Canada on this blog, and today’s post is all about my experience baking bread with my Neretva Home Bakery. When I first tried baking basic bread using the recipe from the Neretva manual, I wasn’t too impressed. The bread turned out hard and not as tasty as…