My husband loves to eat Bulgarian white bean soup, but only if I prepare it the way he likes it. The traditional Bulgarian bean soup contains peppers, tomatoes carrots and onions. My husband likes his soup only with beans and onions. If add any other vegetable to it, he won’t touch it. He rarely ea

These easy lemon cookies with almond flour are honestly one of my favorite. They are crisp, bright, and full of fresh citrus flavor. Each cookie has a crunchy texture and a rich, buttery bite. Almond flour, maple syrup, and real lemon zest create a naturally sweet and aromatic dough. A simple lemon

I grew up eating this festive pull apart bread. It is a traditional Bulgarian bread called "pitka." We prepare it for the happiest occasions. You can’t have a wedding, birthday or Christmas without it. The crust of the bread is flaky and buttery, and the inside is so fluffy. When you pull a

These cheesecake brownies are going to satisfy your sweet tooth without causing you diabetes. They are less sweet than regular brownies and don’t contain refined sugar and flour. My husband loves brownies, and he couldn’t tell that this recipe has these substitutions. He said that this version w

My husband is very picky about tiramisu… like, he refuses to eat anything that’s not the real, authentic Italian version made with raw eggs. He’s tried so many store-bought tiramisu cakes over the years, and every single time he says the same thing: “Nothing compares to yours.” Now it’s become a

This walnut Agnes cake has a very special place in my heart. When my mom married my dad, she didn’t know how to cook. She collected handwritten recipes from friends and neighbors in a little notebook. After she passed away, I found that notebook, and it is the only thing I have left from her. As I

This chipotle chicken salad has quickly become my favorite. It is so flavorful and satisfying that I often crave it and make it. Unlike the usual chicken salad, this one doesn’t contain celery. Instead, I put potatoes, onions and pickles in it. The dressing is what makes this salad special. It c

This strawberry cake roll is the perfect way to celebrate spring and strawberry season. I’ve learned the recipe in a special high school in Bulgaria, where they were teaching me all about cooking and baking. My teacher showed me the recipe in baking class and it was so easy that I remembered it ins

The recipe for zucchini feta and dill bake is very popular in my family. My mom used to make it for me all the time and I cleaned my plate. Now I prepare it for my family. I love everything about this recipe. Zucchini and summer squash are my favorite vegetables, and feta is my favorite cheese. I r

Every year, for Easter, I prepare this chocolate hazelnut bread for my family and friends. They are the most delicious, sweet loaves that I’ve ever tried. This bread also has a unique texture. If you use your fingers to break it apart it looks like big threads of yarn. When I make this bread, I can

Bulgarian banitsa is more than a cheese pie. It is a dish that I love with all my heart. I often joke that if I had to choose a last meal, it would be banitsa served with yogurt and honey. I adore the mix of sweet yogurt and savory pastry. My dad taught me how to make it. He loved baking and perfec

My mother’s baklava cake is one of my favorite desserts ever. Her recipe is not like the typical Greek or Turkish baklava. It is more like a cake encased in layers of buttery phyllo dough. It super juicy and sweet because it is drenched in syrup. Every time my mom prepared this baklava I couldn’t w

Can you have delicious homemade bread rolls ready in just 30 minutes? The answer is yes. You can make these easy soda bread rolls with olives and feta with only 10 minutes of work. The oven will do the rest. During my childhood my mom often made soda bread rolls with yogurt and feta for breakfas

I grew up eating these cookies, and every Bulgarian knows them as orehovki. They are made with just a handful of simple ingredients. This recipe doesn’t contain any dairy, flour or other grains. The outside of these cookies is lightly crisp, while the center stays soft and chewy. Orehovki are natur