For the love of cooking
This classic Romanian soup features hearty porcupine meatballs simmered in a flavourful broth with diced veggies and potatoes then finished with sour cream and fresh herbs like lovage, parsley and dill. Serve with hot pickled peppers and crusty bread for a perfect cold weather meal. Winter has officially arrived in […]
After a busy weekend we needed a quick meal for a lazy work from home Monday. This creamy bacon and pea pasta is a quick lunchtime indulgence that only calls for 7 simple ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to make. You can even make it in one pot for […]
The cold weather has finally arrived in Amsterdam so it’s time for hearty stick-to-your-ribs food. In truth we eat this type of bean stew every few months, even in the summer. But it’s especially comforting once there’s a chill in the air. This stew is a classic Romanian dish that I […]
Jerk chicken is a perfect blend of spice, salt, acid and heat. The quick jerk marinade turns your regular chicken thighs into a super flavourful meal even on a busy weeknight. A good marinade is probably the easiest way to go from regular chicken to an exciting meal. For this […]
These fish tacos with mango salsa and creamy white lightning sauce are full of vibrant flavours layered together to create a perfect bite. Made with baked fish and lots of fresh ingredients, they’re healthy but they taste like pure indulgence. All for only 400 calories and 10 grams of fat […]
I really love when I can get away with spending very little time on dinner but still make something flavourful and exciting. It feels like I’m cheating a bit and I absolutely love it. These sweet and spicy (and super saucy) hoisin freezer meatballs are exactly that. A super easy […]
We started the summer strong in the Netherlands with a few warm weeks when all the parks and terraces in Amsterdam were full of happy (newly un-isolated) people. But a few weeks ago the weather took a turn for the worst. It’s been typical Dutch summer ever since – the […]
Melt-in-your-mouth tender beef meatballs poached in a sweet and spicy coconut curry sauce and served with a drizzle of creamy mascarpone. They will blow your mind for only 15 minutes of hands-on prep! More great recipes: Jamaican Beef Patties Coconut Lime Rice with Coconut Curry Tuna Steaks Jamaican Jerk Chicken […]
Hi and welcome. I'm Cristina and I started this blog to share my love of being in the kitchen. I was born in Romania, grew up in Toronto, lived in the US for 3 years, and now live in Amsterdam. I also love to travel and learn about culinary practices in different places. My cooking is a reflection of all the international influences in my background. I see food as the ultimate way to connect beyond our differences.