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.
Sautéed liver with onions and cream (or without cream) is one of my favorite childhood meals. We grew up eating different parts of an animal as they were always cheaper, or more accessible. When you don’t have a lot
This cold cucumber soup is called “Tarator” in Bulgaria. You may also know it as “Cacik” (pronounced JAH-jek) in Turkey, or “Tzatziki” in Greece. The only difference between Tzatziki and Tarator is that we make ours with grated cucumber,
This healthy green goddess dip has 30 grams of protein and is so easy to make. It’s no secret that cottage cheese is having it’s moment, I love it as a dip, in pancakes, in eggs, as ice-cream, and
This six ingredient custard cookie cake will blow you away. Not only does this recipe take 15 minutes to prep, it requires minimal ingredients. This custard cookie cake is called “Biskvitena Torta” in Bulgaria and it’s an incredibly nostalgic
This carne asada recipe is not traditional, but packed with flavor. In Latin cuisine, the term carne asada translates to grilled meat. The word “carne” translates to meat and “asada” means grilled. Carne asada is typically beef that has
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
