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.
Roasted chestnuts are a staple in our home. We start baking chestnuts from the moment they hit the grocery store in late October, to the moment they leave the shelves. I can eat chestnuts every single day and they
The Best Lentil Soup. Let me introduce you to the most traditional Bulgarian lentil soup which we call “supa ot leshta.” The word “leshta” in Bulgarian means lentils, and this dish is one of the most beloved soups in
If you love lasagna, you will love my lasagna soup recipe. This is a huge hug in a bowl, and the ultimate comfort food. The beauty of this recipe is that it tastes like lasagna, but only takes 25
It’s time to ditch the can for good, and make my Easy Cheesy Homemade SpaghettiOs. This recipe will take you 20 minutes from start to finish, and it’s perfect for busy weeknights or picky eaters. This simple pasta dish
This 10 minute spooky halloween cheese board is incredible fun to make. I am sure that by now you are familiar with the viral butter board trend. You can check out my original butter board video here which has
Lazy Deconstructed Bulgarian Potato Moussaka Recipe. This dish is not to be confused with the beautiful Greek Moussaka. Greek Moussaka is completely different so please be mindful that this is a fast version of traditional Bulgarian Moussaka. Traditional Bulgarian
These spooky Halloween Cinnamon Sugar Vodka Orange cocktails, which can be made into mocktails, will blow you away. I was inspired by my friend Nicole from @kalejunkie when I saw this brilliant spider juice ice-cube hack. These cocktails are
This roasted Delicata squash recipe has all the comforting flavours of fall. It is a beautiful and warm dish that can be enjoyed with a fried, or poached egg on top. It can also be enjoyed as a side
This custard Baklava dish is a deconstructed version of my two most favourite recipes. If you have ever had Baklava, or Galaktoboureko, you will be in absolute heaven with this recipe. Not only is it so easy to make,
15 minute Chicken with Creamy Sundried Tomato Spinach Sauce is the meal of my dreams. Theres nothing more comforting than a delicious and easy meal like this one. It takes 15 minutes from start to finish and perfect served
These crispy air-fryer chicken fingers will be your new favourite recipe. So crispy on the outside and cooked to perfection on the inside. This recipe is perfect for back-to-school lunches and just as amazing for adults as well. I
Easy Healthy & Creamy Bulgarian Salad…This recipe tastes like home to me and this is everything I need in a refreshing salad all summer long. My mom has been making salads like these for as long as I can
