A simple, but delicious Smoked Salmon & Spinach Pasta dish that is ready in 15 minutes! Succulent flakes of smoked salmon and zingy lemon go perfectly well in this rich and creamy bowl of spaghetti! With few ingredients and very minimal preparation and cooking, this is a perfect meal for a date night for two, […]
Mandarin & Halloumi Couscous Bowl
A filling Halloumi Couscous Bowl with a summery twist! If you’re looking for a new way to eat more halloumi in your life, here’s a lovely recipe for a Halloumi, Chickpea, Mandarin and Rocket Salad all mixed with fluffy honey-flavoured Couscous! A delicious combination for a weekend lunch or to pack for a picnic! I […]
Coffee & Date Sourdough with Spelt Flour
The most delicious moist sourdough bread loaf, lightly spiced with ginger and nutmeg and studded with sweet dates that also features the signature chewy crust! We added some spelt flour for the extra nutrition and nuttier flavour profile! It is more versatile than you may think: a slice of Coffee & Date Sourdough with some […]
Tarte Flambée with Bacon and Asparagus
If you are a fan of pizza (who isn’t?), and specifically Pizza Bianca, you must try an Alsatian alternative – Tarte Flambée. It is easier and quicker to make since it doesn’t require any proving time, it has a lovely crisp base and all the lovely toppings, including creme fraiche, cheese, bacon. Deviating from the […]
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
One of the best traditional Lithuanian dishes that is made in many other countries across with just a few modifications! Cabbage rolls are typically made with some type of mincemeat and rice filling rolled into cabbage leaves and cooked in a light tomato sauce. Served with boiled potatoes and a generous dollop of sour cream, […]
Lithuanian Fourteen Layer Honey Cake
No birthday, Christmas, Easter, Christening or Wedding goes without this delectable layer cake in Lithuania! Made with ten everyday ingredients and no special equipment (not even a cake tin), this Honey cake is a simple, yet impressive looking cake that even beginners can make! I am sharing my mother’s recipe for the most delicious Lithuanian […]
Double Cooked Pork Dumplings with Cheese & Creme Fraiche Blanket
Ultimate comfort food alert! Not for the faint-hearted, these Double Cooked Pork Dumplings are fried in oil to crisp up, then covered with a blanket of creme fraiche and cheese and then baked until the cheese melts, starts to bubble and brown! Tasty, filling and full of guilt, this dumpling bake is the best plate […]
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Lithuanian Summer Beetroot Soup a.k.a Pink Soup
A fresh, filling and delicious soup for a hot summer day! Slightly sour pickled beetroot and refreshing cucumber in cold yoghurt-style Kefir, topped with lots of spring onion and dill, this is one of the most popular summer dishes in Lithuania. Just like Spanish Gaspacho, Lithuanian Beetroot Soup is served cold with some warm potatoes […]
Creamy Mushroom & Blue Cheese Soup
A silky smooth, thick and creamy, with the saltiness of Silton and the mellow sweetness of sauteed leeks, this may be the best Mushroom & Blue Cheese Soup out there! The recipe has taken us a couple of years to perfect, but the final result is delicious! It’s decadent, it’s filling and you will only […]
Napoleon Cake (Napolyeon Tort)
Napoleon Cake (Tort Napolyeon) is an absolute classic! Popular across the Eastern and Central Europe, this cake is a French-Russian fusion that is simply divine! Made with flaky buttery pastry, and layered with rich and creamy creme mousseline, my version of Napoleon Cake also features a couple of layers of tart blackcurrant jam to cut […]