I am more commonly known as “The Modern Nonna“ on social media where I create easy home cooked meals with a modern twist. I was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria and learned how to cook at the best culinary school in the world – my grandma’s kitchen. I lived in Greece on the Island of Crete with my parents for a while and then moved to Toronto, Canada when I was in grade 5. I started to really cook and experiment with food 11 years ago when I was 21 years old. Everything I currently know is a reflection of some part of my life.
This is the best simple green salad recipe. This Bulgarian green salad has been on my family’s table for generations. Any time we have ever served this salad to guests, it’s devoured in seconds and we are always asked
This is how to make stainless steel non stick! You can cook ANYTHING in a stainless steel pan such as pancakes, eggs, mushrooms, meat, and it won’t stick if you’re preheating the pan properly. The trick is to achieve
This roasted leg of lamb is the perfect meal for Easter or any special occasion. A traditional Easter meal in Bulgaria and Greece includes a whole lamb cooked on a spit (skewered and cooked over a fire) accompanied by
If you want to learn how to cook mushrooms like a chef, or don’t know how to cook them properly, you’re not alone! Most people I see, struggle when making mushrooms and I notice the same mistakes being made
Bulgarian fried dough is a traditional breakfast that can be found on every corner in my country. These fluffy donuts are called “buhti” in my language and are usually served with powdered sugar or other toppings like jam (or
This 3 ingredient healthy ice-cream will blow you away. Not only is it incredibly delicious, it’s packed with protein and totally healthy! 500 grams of ice-cream yields 60 grams of protein due to the cottage cheese that we use
My easy tuna melt wrap has been my go-to lunch for a while. This is the recipe I always turn to when I don’t have anything made or want something incredibly quick for lunch. This recipe is so versatile
This easy 5 ingredient Irish soda bread is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond! It’s easy and incredibly delicious so I hope you get a chance to make it. This bread only takes 10 minutes to whip up
These one bowl three cheese buns have been incredibly hard to name. I was going to name them three cheese scones or biscuits but they have the texture of soft cheesy bread. If you love mozzarella, parmigiano, and ricotta,
My egg free mayo recipe is perfect for anyone that is allergic to eggs. After posting my traditional homemade mayo recipe this week, I had a lot of you ask for a version that’s free from eggs. This recipe
These Bulgarian meat and cheese sandwiches are the ultimate meaty and cheesy comfort food. You can find many versions of these baked sandwiches on every corner in Bulgaria. These sandwiches are called “Prinzesi” in my language which translates to
My homemade spicy mayo will be your new favorite condiment. Unless you’re in a pinch, there’s no reason you shouldn’t try making your own. Not only are you in charge of the ingredients list, but you’re also able to
