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Hi! I’m Sneji.

Nice to meet you!

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.

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Recipes

My Latest

Easy Home Cooked Meals

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Oven Baked Rice Casserole

This oven baked rice casserole is a modern take on a traditional Bulgarian dish called “Drob sarma”. Drob sarma is a main course popular in Bulgaria and other Eastern European countries made with chopped liver (and other organs) baked in

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Bread & Dough

Healthy Sandwich Bread

If you’re looking for a healthy sandwich bread, you’ve come to the right place! This bread recipe is free from yeast, dairy, gluten, and takes 5 minutes to whip up. The texture of this bread holds perfectly for sandwiches

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Bulgarian Stuffed Peppers

In my culture, there’s nothing better than Bulgarian stuffed peppers. Stuffed peppers are a traditional dish that can be seen in every Bulgarian household and every restaurant around the country. Being Eastern European, I have had my share of

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Soups & Stews

Hidden Veggie Chicken Noodle Soup

Another day, another one of my whole veggie blender soups! I wasn’t going to post or even film this hidden veggie chicken noodle soup, but I KNOW how much you have all fallen in love with all of my

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Desserts

Carrot Cake

This is my favorite carrot cake because it is so simple to prepare, incredibly moist, and not too sweet. I make mine in a loaf tin which are sometimes more common in household kitchens than cake pans. Carrot cake

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Crepe Lasagna Rolls

I know you’ve had Lasagna but have you had crepe lasagna rolls? My moms meat filled crepes with bechamel sauce and cheese are what lasagna dreams are made of. This savory crepe recipe is so good and you probably

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Pasta

Pink Pasta

Have you ever tried pink pasta? If you haven’t, this is your sign! Here, a creamy vegan alfredo sauce takes on a beautiful pink color from red beets. (You can hardly taste the beets—they simply add pretty color and

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Desserts

Black Bean Brownies

If you’re looking for the fudgiest brownies, you’ve come to the right place. The secret ingredient is black beans, but don’t panic as you won’t be able to taste them at all! These black bean brownies are incredibly easy

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Baked peppers with feta
Appetizers

Baked Peppers with Feta

Stuffed baked peppers with feta are a Bulgarian tradition. You can find versions of peppers like these on every Bulgarian table. These peppers are one of my favourite recipes and the perfect side dish. They can be topped with

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Desserts

Baked Apples

My Bapche’s (grandma) stuffed baked apples with walnuts and honey. I couldn’t do a voiceover without getting emotional so I left this video ASMR style. Feb 14, 2023 marks one year since my grandma’s passing and there’s not a

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Soups & Stews

Hidden Veggie Meatball Soup

This hidden veggie meatball soup will be your new favorite meal. This recipe is a modern version of our most beloved Bulgarian meatball soup which is called “Supa Topcheta.” Incredibly easy and perfect for picky eaters since the veggies

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Baked cheesy mushroom dip
Appetizers

Baked Cheesy Mushroom Dip

My baked cheesy mushroom dip is a crowd-pleaser. This hot baked dip is so cheesy, flavourful, and perfect for hosting. This is the ultimate appetizer for game day and it can be easily prepped the night before. Some of

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