Hungarian Zserbo Slices

Zserbo cake is a traditional Hungarian dessert that is very popular in parts of Slovakia as well. I was surprised when a couple of days ago a friend of mine (from Slovakia living here in the U.S.) came to visit me and when I offered her a slice of Zserbo she asked twice what was…

Quick Gingerbread Roll

I came across this brilliant recipe on one of my favorite Slovak food blogs and fell in love with it right away – I had to try to make it. It resembled everything I love about Christmas (I know, it’s only mid-November), minus the ton of work. Gingerbread – this Christmas staple is a must…

Laskonky

What to do with leftover egg whites? Laskonky! Traditional meringue sandwiches glued together with luscious Caramel & Walnut Cream. Slovak version of a famous Pavlova meringue is widely baked in almost every household during Christmas. Well, even October is a great time to make Laskonky, especially if you happen to have some leftover egg whites…

Gluten-Free Blondies with Nuts and White Chocolate

Delicate and soft blond sisters of brownies. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and a variety of flavors. Lemon gives them a great, refreshing kick, coconut flour locks moisture inside and nuts and white chocolate provide a crispy sensation. With this recipe, I got inspired by my new…

Nut’s Madness (My fake Snickers)​

This nut & chocolate bar is a great treat when you crave something small and satisfying. Unlike most of the commercial chocolate bars, this one is (almost) sugar-free and contains very nutritious ingredients that benefit your body and your mind. Nuts containing healthy fats, dark chocolate containing polyphenols, anti-inflammatory cinnamon, and oats rich in fiber…

Homemade Ice-cream (without condensed-milk and ice-cream machine)

Before coming out with this recipe, I tried a bunch of ice-cream recipes available on the internet. Most of them call for a combination of heavy (whipping) cream and condensed milk in an approximate ratio of 50:50. A great quality of condensed milk is that it makes ice-cream very creamy, soft and easy-to-scoop. Ice-cream made with…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups

This is the easiest and fastest recipe ever. Peanut Butter Cups are a great treat to enjoy if you are craving something small during the day. Or simply don’t feel like bake anything complicated. Peanut Butter Cups are a great source of immediate energy, good before doing the sport they won’t leave your stomach full and…

Granola Bars from Basic Ingredients

If you are craving something sweet but still want to keep it healthy, this simple and nutritious recipe might be a great option for you. My homemade granola bars are packed with nuts, healthy fats and cinnamon (which keeps your sugar level low). A great thing about this recipe is that you can substitute ingredients…

Gluten-Free Walnut, Cherry & Chocolate Cake

This is an ultimate luscious and luxury cake great for any occasion. I have to admit that this cake does not belong to the category of simple and fast prepared recipes. I recommend to bake this cake when you have more time, you are not in a rush and when you want to prepare something…