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Monthly Notes

Happy Halloween

Boo! Okay, maybe I didn’t scare you, but Halloween is here, and it’s all about cozy lights, silly costumes, and sweet little moments. Whether you’re baking something festive, watching old movies, or sneaking around eating a few chocolates, candies of all sorts (We’ve all and continue to do), it’s the […]

This Fall Citrus Loaf Cake is made with oranges. On a long wooden cutting board there are three cut slices of cake one on top of the other and the rest of the cake in the background.
Cakes, Snacks

Fall Citrus Loaf Cake

Hey there, Now, this is my kind of cake. It’s simple, fragrant, and made with all those lovely orange flavors that instantly brighten your day. This Fruit Citrus Loaf Cake is the perfect balance between light sweet, and tangy. I am trying to recall when I first tried orange cake […]

Main dishes, Mediterranean cuisine

Fall Favorites

Hey there foodie friends, It’s that cozy time of year again, when the oven is warm, the air smells like cinnamon and citrus, and comfort food is the main star.   I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite fall recipes that are sweet, savory, and everything in between.  These are […]

Cakes, Monthly Notes, Snacks

Spooky (But Sweet!) Halloween Cupcakes You’ll Love

Hey fellow foodie friends, So, yesterday I posted one of my friends’ posts about Halloween books to read.  I know I mentioned that I would post her Almond cupcakes, but here’s a recipe that’s for Halloween: Spooky Pumpkin CC Cupcakes.  So, I am sharing it because it’s just too fun […]

Halloween book Lolly Willows cover is a black cat sitting a witch with a broom flying on the top right side. The backdrop color is bright yellow.
Halloween Desserts, Monthly Notes

Cozy Up with Some Spooky Reads

Hey there foodie friends, This isn’t a food post (I know, shocking! hehehe), but I couldn’t resist sharing something a little different today. Besides my love for food, I also love to read, and I have a feeling many of you do too. There’s something about curling up with a […]

Four small pieces of Greek Minched Meat Bougatsa placed on a sheet of parchment paper.
Appetizers, Mezes, Street Food

Greek Minced Meat Bougatsa

 Hey there, The other day, I posted the Bougatsa with cream version.  You know, with that dreamy custard-filled phyllo pastry dusted with cinnamon and sugar. But today, we’re taking a savory turn! Greek Minced Meat Bougatsa, a traditional Greek favorite that’s just as hearty and flavorful. You’ll mainly find this […]

Homemade Garlic Butter Croutons in a white round bowl, with a sprinkle of salty cheese on top. Leftover stale bread that has been baked in the oven with a golden brown color and a crunchy texture.
Toppings

Homemade Garlic Butter Croutons

Hellloo, A few weeks ago, I posted a bread recipe. Well, since I had some stale bread leftover, it would have been a shame to throw it out.  So, I went ahead and made these really tasty homemade garlic buttery croutons. I love adding croutons to soup and salads; they […]

A piece of apple cake plated on a white square plate with a fork behind the cake. In the background is the cake itself.
American, Cakes, Fruit Desserts

Easy Bake Apple Cake

Hello foodies, Apple season is back, and you know what that means… time to bake Apple cakes!  There is such a huge variety of apples here that I sometimes find it difficult to choose.  Green, red, dark red, yellow, WOW, what do I do?  Well, it was obvious that I […]

Monster Eye Oreo cookies. White covered Oreo cookie with eyes. The backdrop is a darkess grey color
Chocolate, Cookies, Halloween Desserts, Party snacks, Snacks

No Bake Monster Oreo Cookies

Hellooooooo, A few years ago, I made these Halloween No-Bake Monster Oreo Cookies and posted them on my blog.  And let me tell you, they were a total hit! Both the kids and the adults couldn’t get enough of them (I mean, who can resist a cookie with googly candy […]

Biscoff Dessert Cups in a transparent small serving bowl. Whipped cream mixed with Biscoff spread. Biscoff cookies in the middle and topped with homemade whipped cream. Garnished with roasted almonds. One more small serving bowl right behind.
Cookies, Snacks

Biscoff Dessert Cups

Hey everyone, I still remember the first time I came across Biscoff cookies; it was when I was living in the Netherlands. I was sitting at a café, and waiting for my coffee.  When they brought it over, there was a tiny little biscuit on the side. Well, that little […]