Recipes

Bialetti Moka pot tips by Kriselda

Ain’t no greater than a Bialetti coffee maker! In the past years, the best coffee moments have been created with a Moka pot. I got my first Bialetti Moka pot ten years...

Semi-dried tomatoes in the oven

Tomaattien maku vain syvenee kun saavat olla uunissa, mausteeksi oliiviöljyä, yrttejä, mustapippuria ja merisuolaa. Näin voit maistaa kuuman auringon kypsyttämän tomaatin myös talven keskellä! Käytä kuivatut tomaatit salaatin kaveriksi, bruschetan...

Marinated peppers

Käytä alkupalaksi, sekoita salaattiin, laita pizzan päälle tai pastakastikkeen joukkoon. Marinoituja paprikoita saisi aina olla jääkaapissa!

Oven baked root vegetables

The first days of autumn...Autumn is a time for stove fires, fire pits, candles and big knitting. A time best described by the Danish word "hygge".This very easy recipe gives...

A Heavenly Carrot Cake for Mom

Generally, I like to wing it and try new things in my recipes, but only when I am cooking. Baking is a different animal. Using the correct amount of the...

Pasta Carbonara

La vera carbonara romana, the original carbonara pasta originating from Rome. Easy and quick to make, perfect after exercising or just spending time outdoors.When I was living in Rome, since carbonara...

Homemade Pear Pie

Now that the Finnish summer has come and gone, it is time to enjoy the darkening evenings, candles, and warm beverages.Different sorts of pies are definitely a part of Fall,...

Bread with egg & truffle oil

Truffle lovers hello! This is for you. An absolutely super lovely breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack/any meal option. 😀 Oh. There are only a few ingredients and as at least in my kitchen: less...

Tiramisu Cake

Have you ever tried using savoiardi biscuits in anything other than a serving bowl or a large casserole? I wanted to try a new way and it turned out to...

Saffron Buns

I don’t often bake buns, but when I do, I don’t shy away from using butter and sugar! I bring back Rolf’s childhood memories by adding saffron into the dough....

Halloumi & Spinach Pasta

I’ve only used halloumi cheese in salads, and I couldn’t believe how well it goes with pasta! It took me a couple of tries to fry halloumi so that it...

Japanese Eggplants

I’ve seen a bunch of these lovelies in grocery stores lately. I am fairly new to them, so I figured I should give them a go! Since they come from...

Homemade Pasta Dough Recipe

Making fresh homemade pasta is much easier than many people think!Check out the recipe below and enjoy a worry-free moment when cooking.

Gluten-Free Banana Bread

An instant favorite for any household!Homemade banana bread has been trending for a while now, but I hopped on the bandwagon late – I baked my first banana bread for...

Velvety Panna Cotta with strawberry sauce

Panna cotta is an Italian classic that you can find in almost any authentic Italian restaurant. I’ve been in love with its velvety texture and sweetness since I first tasted...

Best Pizza!

Making your own pizza from scratch is a fun way to spend time together! Below, you will find the recipe for the perfect pizza dough, so you might want to...

Tortelloni, spinach and tahini

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a baking dish, cut side up (I used a baking dish that has an induction base). Sprinkle salt over the...

Lentil and Halloumi Salad

Even if it might be a bit rainy at times, when it comes to colors, Fall is the most amazing time. It’s the time of the year that I love...

Fig Cake with a Touch of Orange

The different shades of figs give me inspiration and strength, like looking at a beautiful painting or an autumn landscape...

Easy sorbet recipe to cool you off!

Nothing tastes as good on a hot summer day as a refreshing sorbet (except maybe a tall glass of cold water with lemon). Making sorbet is super easy so you...

Cold Brew Coffee

I absolutely LOVE cold brew! It’s so refreshing on hot summer mornings and you don’t always feel like drinking hot coffee. Cold water extracts the coffee very differently from hot...

A delicious shortcut

Even though I love cooking and baking and being in the kitchen in general, sometimes I feel like I can't do anything after a day's work. Can you relate to...

Runeberg torte

I think it's wonderful that in Finland, many different types of food have their own holidays (such as ear cinnamon pastry day, pie day, etc.) but that many famous people...

Sweet french toasts

Made a yummy sweet French toast with crusty & soft sesame honey spelt sourdough bread I had lying around in the freezer (tip: if you bake or buy a lot...

Easter recipe by Henkka Alén

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Easter than by cooking delicious food and getting together with your loved ones. Try Henkan’s recipe this Easter and prepare to...

Dumplings

It’s a beautiful thing when I see our son and his girlfriend making food together. Both of them are passionate about Italian, Spanish, and Asian food. I always learn something...

Super easy chocolate cake for Mother’s day

I express my emotions through cooking and food. It is therapeutic, offers room for creativity, and it is rewarding to see my husband licking the plate clean when I’ve found...

Savoury oven doughnuts for May day

Sweet, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts are traditionally a firm favourite in many Finnish kitchens, and this has been the case here too. Always looking for something new and interesting, this time I...

It’s time to enjoy potatoes!

Especially tasty early potatoes, which are a must-have at every Midsummer dinner table. Enjoy them as they are, with butter, or make a delicious potato salad out of them!Did you...

Asparagus Risotto Recipe

Asparagus season is here and we couldn’t be more excited!Risotto has been a popular dish in our family for a long time and my memories of it date back to...