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.
These Homemade Egg McMuffins will be your new go-to breakfast. There’s nothing wrong with buying breakfast sandwiches at places like Tim Hortons or McDonalds, but I want to show you how easy they are to make at home. Not
Creamiest Pasta with Tuna. Christmas Eve is just not the same without a bowl of pasta with tuna. This recipe is inspired by Steve’s uncle. Zio Iginio was born and raised in Trento which is the Northern part of
This soup is inspired by my mom and dad and it’s something my parents have been making me for as long as I can remember. We don’t use heavy cream into any of our soups and our secret ingredient
These puff pastry elephant ear cookies known as “Palmier” cookies are so nostalgic for me. These cookies are one of my all-time favorite puff pastry cookies in the world. My grandma would call them elephant ear cookies, but their
There’s nothing better than fried dough with powdered sugar. Every single country around the world has their own version of fried dough so I know you will be able to relate. In Bulgaria we have something called “Mekitzi” or
The most delicious Potato Hash and Spinach Breakfast. This 10 minute breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. I find myself enjoying a wholesome breakfast like this 3-4 times out of the week. The crispy, but soft potatoes
These are the perfect festive holiday cookies. This cookie recipe takes 5 minutes to whip up and 1 second to devour. If you love chocolate chip cookies, you will absolutely love this festive touch. I used Christmas m and
This is the best healthy creamy shrimp dish you will ever taste. The sauce is everything you want, and more. It is simple to make, dairy-free, and something that you can enjoy on Christmas Eve for all of you
Healthier 5 minute, No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bites! If you are looking for a delicious treat, you have come to the right place. My best friends sister-in-law inspired me to make these years ago, and they are still my all-time
If you know me, you know that this is one of my absolute favourite drinks. The Cosmo version of me is possibly the best version lol and I hope you love it. It is so delicious and easy to
My 5 Ingredient “Spanakopita” Puff Pastry Galette. This is not traditional to my beautiful Greek spinach and feta phyllo but it hits all the right spots with the same flavor. It’s incredibly easy to make and it takes 30
This has to be one of my favourite cookie recipes of all time. Shortbread butter cookies are not only incredibly easy to make, but absolutely delicious. I make this recipe every single year around the holidays and it’s always
