Budget Recipes
Air Fryer French Fries
What are the advantages? What type of potatoes should we use and what do we do to fry them quickly and evenly?
Romanian Beef Borscht
This is a Transylvanian's take on a Moldavian beef borscht. From here in Transylvania, I see it as a...
Cream of Pea Soup
A week of healthy eating is coming up. Yesterday a tonic fresh, today this cream of pea soup with...
Beetroot Tzatziki
A winter version of tzatziki, an excellent condiment for any grilled meat. If serving with beef, opt...
Polenta
Italian cornmeal porridge, creamy like pudding. Polenta can be a side dish for rustic meals with...
Dutch Baby Pancake
Since winter vacation is approaching and there will be many pleasant mornings when you'll have...
Pork Cracklings and Lard
On Saturday my grandmother slaughtered the pig. I received some belly fat, just enough to make a few...
Cream of Carrot Soup
Spicy cream of carrot soup, flavored with ginger and lemon zest, accompanied by spinach chips...
Cream of Red Lentil Soup
This is a day that calls for a comforting soup. And this Cream of Red Lentil Soup, a vegan-friendly...
Marinated Red Onion
What a gorgeous color! Can be used as a condiment alongside any grilled meat, in burgers and...
Leek and Potato Cream Soup
My mind is so prolific when it comes to cream soups that I could have a "cream soup of the week"...
Cheese-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Delicious stuffed potatoes, smothered in sour cream and dill sauce. =P~
Bell Peppers in Mustard Sauce
A winter preserve I first tried a few years ago when I received a jar from my neighbor and friend...
Spanish Tomato Sauce (Sofrito)
This tomato sauce is the base for many Spanish dishes, including paella. Interestingly, the tomatoes...
Greek-Style Zucchini
In case you don't have much time to cook this week, this cheap and quick dish will save you.
Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant
Vegetable-stuffed eggplants are a "light" dish, perfect for hot summer days. The addition of smoked...