Looking for a simple and satisfying recipe for paleo and gluten-free tortillas that are soft and pliable? Look no further than this fantastic cassava flour tortillas recipe! With only…
Sometimes I take on a too big of a challenge, like this one of making the famous traditional Romanian sweet bread ‘cozonac‘, which is very similar to babka (probably…
Gluten-Free Apple Galette with Hazelnut Crumble
This gluten-free apple galette pairs thinly sliced apples with a rustic crust made from cassava, chestnut, and almond flour, finished with a buttery hazelnut crumble. The chestnut flour brings…
Hello friends, it’s mid-November, which means we do spend more time inside (at least if we live in the Northern Hemisphere), we cook more at home, and maybe… we feel…
Homemade Bread Thins (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
If you are looking for an everyday bread alternative that is gluten-free, lectin-free, and vegan, look no further. These homemade bread thins are so easy to make and require…
5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet Meal Plan (Do It Yourself)
Taking on a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) can seem daunting, especially if you’re counting calories for the first time. Inspired by the longevity research of Dr. Valter Longo and Dr.…
Millet Flakes Chocolate Chip Cookies
These millet flakes chocolate chip cookies are a perfect replacement for oatmeal cookies if you are avoiding lectins in your diet. Thick, slightly sweet with a touch of dark…
This beetroot and horseradish salad is one of my favorite condiments to add to meals. In my native Romania, it is considered a side dish, but it is typically…
My Experience with Histamine Intolerance. Diet and Everything Beyond
It all began one afternoon in April 2019, when I had an unexpected panic attack shortly after dinner. It was completely out of the ordinary for me, making the…
Gluten-Free Fig and Hazelnut Upside-Down Cake
This gluten-free fig cake is made with ripe fresh figs, roasted hazelnuts, chestnut flour, almond flour, and creamy coconut milk. Baked upside down, it has a soft, moist crumb…
Small-Batch Romanian Zacuscă (A Lighter Roasted Vegetable Spread)
This traditional Romanian zacuscă is a small-batch, lighter take on the beloved roasted vegetable spread. Made with roasted eggplant, sweet peppers, tomatoes, onions, and extra virgin olive oil, it…
Romanian Meatball Soup (Ciorbă de Perișoare)
Romanian meatball soup, known as ciorbă de perișoare, is a comforting traditional dish made with tender pork meatballs, plenty of vegetables, and a savory broth finished with a pleasantly…











