Prepare your Plates
Lithuanian cottage cheese pancakes, known locally as varškėčiai, are soft, tender pancakes made from fresh cottage cheese and lightly pan-fried to golden perfection. They are slightly sweet, fluffy, and full of delicate flavor, making them a perfect choice for a cozy breakfast or a quick dessert. And it is not that hard to prepare!
This creamy garlic chicken bites recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make. It is also great to take to the office because it still tastes good after reheating in the microwave. The ingredients are simple and easy to change to your liking. If you do not like strong garlic or too much chili, […]
This is a simplified and modern variation of beef khashlama, a traditional stew popular in Armenia and Georgia. While lamb is typically used in the classic version, this recipe uses beef, which is easier to find in many regions and still delivers excellent flavor and texture. The meat is simmered slowly with vegetables until tender […]
Easy and tasty recipe for balsamic honey Dijon dressing complements salads and many other foods. Made with honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, this honey Dijon dressing perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors. Personally, I adore adding it to side salads that include fresh zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce. A mixing bowl is […]
Cucumber radish salad, also known as ridikėlių salotos in Lithuanian, is a popular springtime salad consisting of radishes, cucumbers, lettuce and a sour cream. It’s the ideal method to appreciate seasonal vegetables because it only requires basic ingredients and rapid preparation.
Creamy chicken fajita pasta is one of my favorite dishes to bring to the office. This chicken fajita pasta recipe will stay creamy even after reheating it the next day, making it perfect for meal prepping. For this recipe, I like to use whole-grain pasta for added nutrition, but you can choose any pasta type […]
Fluffy mashed potatoes are a classic and popular side dish. It is also one of my favorite side dishes as they pair well with many different main courses as it is delicious. So if you want to master how to make fluffy mashed potatoes, my simple and easy recipe will guide you. And for those […]
At the very beginning of May, my two friends and I set off on an exciting adventure to Italy. Our journey began with a flight landing us in the heart of Rome, where we spent two unforgettable days soaking in the city’s history and culture. From Rome, we hopped on a bus to Naples, explored […]
Spaghetti carbonara is a dish I adore, but finding pecorino and parmesan cheeses can be tricky and expensive where I live. So, I’ve tried using Lithuanian Džiugas cheese instead. My favorite Džiugas cheese is aged for 12 months as its taste reminds me of parmesan. Just a tip: avoid using older Džiugas cheese, as it […]
Decorating Easter eggs offers countless possibilities, but one method that holds a special place for me is dyeing eggs with onion skins. This practice is particularly popular in Eastern Europe, it is a natural and budget-friendly alternative to store-bought dyes. While options like blue cabbage, turmeric, spinach, or beetroot exist, onion dyeing remains a popular […]